ACEN, GenZero, and Keppel Ltd. have partnered to drive the early retirement of the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) coal-fired power plant (CFPP) in Batangas, the Philippines. The Memorandum...
Key Impact Points: Bank of America’s Carbon Capture DealBank of America is making a significant move into carbon capture, investing $205 million in a first-of-its-kind tax credit deal with Harvestone...
SAP Taiwan has opened its first-ever ESG and AI Research and Innovation Center in Kaohsiung, marking a significant step towards accelerating sustainable transformation in Taiwan. This center is set to...
Change is here, but are we ready? According to PwC’s latest Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, over half of workers feel overwhelmed by the amount of change happening in...
The global data center industry is expected to emit approximately 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent through 2030, according to a recent report from Morgan Stanley. This level of...
The Potential of AI in UAE Investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to significantly boost the UAE’s economy, potentially adding an extra Dh335 billion ($91.28 billion) by 2031. This...
Nestlé continues to push the boundaries of sustainable packaging with innovative paper-based solutions across major brands. In a bid to significantly cut plastic waste, the company is making strides with...
Low-carbon technologies have delivered 42% more primary energy since 2015, mainly driven by supply-side initiatives. However, hydrocarbon demand increased by 31 exajoules in the same period. A new Boston Consulting...
Bridgestone, Grupo BB&G, and Versalis have launched a groundbreaking initiative to establish a closed-loop ecosystem for tyre recycling. The partnership focuses on transforming end-of-life tyres (ELTs) into new, high-performance tyres,...
China is accelerating its green transition, leveraging financial instruments to promote sustainable development. According to guidelines from the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, the focus...
Eni and Snam have launched Ravenna CCS, Italy’s first carbon capture and storage project, positioning it as a leading initiative in global carbon capture efforts. This project is a cornerstone...
EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Microsoft are taking significant strides towards clean energy in Singapore. Under a new 20-year agreement, Microsoft will purchase 100% of the renewable energy exported from EDPR’s...
The UK’s latest renewable power auction marks a significant step in reviving the offshore wind sector. Ørsted and Iberdrola were among the big winners, securing contracts for major projects like...
Amancio Ortega, the founder of Zara, is making waves in the renewable energy sector. His investment firm, Pontegadea, nearly tripled its investments in renewable energy projects last year, allocating €693...
A recent poll reveals that petrol car drivers have a poor understanding of electric vehicles (EVs), which is hindering the shift to cleaner, cheaper alternatives. The survey by YouGov for...
The energy crisis, exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has led to soaring household bills and massive profits for some of the world’s largest energy companies. A new report by...
Nearly half of the UK’s largest companies have had to restate their climate and sustainability metrics this year, reflecting the increasing scrutiny and evolving standards in environmental, social, and governance...
AVPN, Asia’s largest network of social investors, has awarded $5 million in grants through its APAC Sustainability Seed Fund (SSF) 2.0. Supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank (ADB),...
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has approved a $900 million bid from the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to develop solar power plants in Upper Egypt, including...
European financial institutions are grappling with significant climate-related risks, leading to substantial financial losses and regulatory pressures. To address these challenges, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has launched a groundbreaking...
Toronto’s first Climate Week is bringing together investors, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how climate action is reshaping markets and creating new opportunities. With dozens of sessions happening...
Regulatory Uncertainty Meets Investor Demands 2025 is proving to be a pivotal year for corporate sustainability disclosures. Thousands of companies have filed reports under the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting...
IBM is moving to address one of the persistent bottlenecks in corporate climate reporting: the accuracy and usability of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data. The company has introduced the Envizi...
Sarawak bets on hybrid clean power Malaysia’s Sarawak state has secured one of its largest private renewable energy investments with Founder Group Limited and Planet QEOS Sdn. Bhd. committing MYR1.16...
Record Commitments from Berlin Berlin has confirmed it provided €11.8 billion ($13.81 billion) in international climate finance during 2024, a record outlay designed to strengthen developing countries’ ability to respond...
L&T expands sustainable financing portfolio Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a $700 million Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility (SLTF) with Standard Chartered, advancing its access to capital tied to...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review: China announced its first absolute emissions cut target for 2035, while the EU delayed supply chain deforestation rules by a year. California...
Oxford spin-out attracts global capital OXCCU, a University of Oxford spin-out developing sustainable aviation fuel from waste carbon, has raised $28 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. The financing...
Amsterdam bets on flexible carbon capture Dutch climate tech company Brineworks has raised €6.8 million (US $7.3 million) in fresh funding to advance a new form of Direct Air Capture...
Toronto is set to host its first-ever Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) from October 1–3, 2025, a grassroots initiative designed to unite climate action with culture, innovation, and community. The event...
Shipping and logistics giants DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have deepened their collaboration on decarbonization, signing a three-year framework agreement that expands the use of sustainable marine fuels across Hapag-Lloyd’s...
Brussels Pushes Back Deadline The European Commission will delay implementation of the EU’s landmark deforestation law by another year, citing fears that its digital infrastructure cannot handle the compliance load....
Sacramento sets scope for sweeping disclosure regime California regulators have published a list of more than 4,000 companies that must begin disclosing greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks under...
Levi Strauss pushes renewable energy deeper into its supply chain Levi Strauss & Co. has unveiled a new initiative with Schneider Electric to accelerate renewable energy adoption among its supply...
Brussels Pushes Forward on SME Reporting Infrastructure The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published two reports cataloguing more than 320 digital tools and platforms designed to help small...
Technology Enters Procurement’s Carbon Blind Spot Watershed has introduced a new AI-powered tool aimed at one of the most persistent challenges in corporate climate strategies: measuring and reducing Scope 3...
The PRI Awards 2025 celebrated innovation and impact across six main categories — nature, climate, human rights, responsible investment strategy, system stewardship, and communication — alongside three special awards. More...
Dallas Announcement Sets New Direction Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC has launched what it calls the first full-scale carbon management platform tailored for North America’s ethanol sector. In partnership with bioenergy...
London greenlights flagship CCS contracts Britain has signed contracts for two commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, a step aimed at curbing emissions from some of the country’s most...