BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced the final close of its BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund (BNPP SIVF), securing €172 million in capital. This exceeded the initial target...
Schneider Electric, in partnership with Liminal Insights, has developed a joint offering that integrates Liminal’s ultrasound-based metrology and analytics solutions with Schneider Electric’s automation and industrial intelligence ecosystem. This integrated...
Expanded ESG Framework The SSE, under the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), released Guide No.4 for listed companies and Guide No.13 for the STAR Market. These documents enhance the implementation of Guidelines No.14, introduced earlier,...
Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters projected that the bank will generate close to $1 billion in income from its sustainability-focused operations in 2025. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in...
Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, announced plans to invest €450 million ($468.59 million) to expand its Tyligulska Wind Power Plant near the Black Sea coast. This project, set to...
KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced a binding agreement to acquire Dawsongroup, a prominent asset leasing company. This partnership will accelerate Dawsongroup’s sustainable growth and fleet decarbonization efforts....
A $1.5 billion plan to protect the Amazon rainforest was unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The initiative, called the “Race to Belém,” is led by carbon markets...
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has introduced an integrated emissions-based carbon pricing solution. This innovative system allows businesses to calculate and apply carbon fees for air travel, enabling...
Gravity, a leading carbon accounting and energy management platform, announced a $13 million Series A funding round, led by Ansa Capital and joined by Eclipse, Hanover, Caffeinated Capital, and other...
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Gianpiero Nacci as its Managing Director for Climate Strategy and Delivery (CSD), effective 1 January 2025. This appointment comes as...
Algebris Investments has launched its first venture capital fund, Algebris Climatech, with an initial close of approximately €60 million. Institutional investors, including major Italian pension funds and CDP Venture Capital,...
Etihad Rail, the operator of the UAE National Railway Network, has introduced the region’s first-ever “CO2 Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates.” The initiative quantifies and validates carbon savings achieved by...
Schneider Electric has launched Schneider Charge Pro in Europe, a robust and energy-efficient EV charging solution designed to accelerate adoption among commercial fleet owners and multifamily residences. The solution aligns...
Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leader in energy storage solutions, has closed a $584.5 million guaranteed loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO). This...
Amazon continues to dominate renewable energy procurement, securing its position as the largest corporate buyer for the fifth consecutive year, according to Bloomberg NEF. The company has supported more than...
Aegis Energy has secured a £100M investment from Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners to build the UK’s first clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles. The hubs will support fleets transitioning to...
Australia Invests $2 Billion in Aluminium The Albanese Labor Government is investing a record $2 billion into Australia’s aluminium sector, aiming to secure jobs and boost the industry’s future. This...
The European Commission is set to propose a ban on PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in consumer products, targeting their widespread use in items like cosmetics, non-stick pans, and industrial applications. Health...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $15 billion loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for its Project Polaris, focusing on hydropower generation, battery storage, and grid...
A recent CDP Corporate Health Check reveals that 80% of companies on track to meet climate targets now tie executive pay to achieving these goals, underscoring the importance of governance...