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The World Bank kicked off its 2025 funding program with an Australian dollar (AUD) 1.75 billion 5-year Sustainable Development Bond, maturing January 10, 2030. The bond, offering a 4.35% fixed...
Mizuho Securities, in collaboration with Blue Sky Solar, is pioneering renewable energy funding in Japan through private security token issuance (STO). This marks Japan’s first-ever tokenized infrastructure private equity fund,...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, aiming to drive industry growth while meeting stringent emissions standards....
Heidrick & Struggles has expanded its Climate & Sustainability Practice, reinforcing its commitment to global leadership in climate solutions. The expansion, led by Global Head Scott Atkinson, adds four senior...
Poland’s power-grid operator PSE announced a $15.4 billion (64 billion zlotys) investment plan spanning 2025 to 2034. The plan includes: Renewable Energy Focus: PSE’s infrastructure upgrades will enable the delivery...
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia signed a decree allocating 15.6 million kilolitres (KL) of biodiesel for 2025, increasing the biodiesel blend to 40% (B40) by February. “The...
Fervo Energy, a pioneer in next-generation geothermal energy, announced $255 million in new funding to accelerate the deployment of its enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) projects. The funding includes $135 million...
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is revamping its Sustainability Disclosure Guidance to reflect the finalized IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and...
U.S. Banks Leave NZBA Amid Political U.S. Banks Leave NZBA Under Political and Legal Pressure Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Bank of America have joined Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs in...
Norway’s Electric Milestone In 2024, 89% of new cars sold in Norway were fully electric, marking a significant leap from 82% in 2023, according to data from the Norwegian Road...
Financial Close for Empire Wind 1 Equinor has secured over $3 billion in project financing for Empire Wind 1, with financial close reached in December 2024. The project’s total capital...
JPX’s ESG Tool Launch Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) and JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. have introduced the “JPX Sustainability Information Search Tool (Beta Version)” to enhance sustainability-related disclosures...
Portugal’s Renewable Energy Milestone Portugal’s renewable energy generation hit a record 71% in 2024, marking a significant leap from 61% in 2023, according to grid operator REN. REN stated, “This...
Qatar’s Sustainable Finance Surge In 2024, Qatar set a regional benchmark by issuing $2.5B in green bonds to fund environmentally friendly projects, marking a new era for sustainable finance. Invest...
Japan’s Carbon-Neutral Drive Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unveiled the “GX 2040 Vision” at the Yomiuri International Economic Society event, outlining a transformative industrial policy rooted in ESG principles. “Carbon...
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