China has announced a comprehensive plan to cut carbon emissions in its coal power industry, emphasizing the use of innovative technologies such as green ammonia, biomass, and carbon capture, utilization,...
Key Impact Points: SBTN Launches Updated Target-Setting Guide for Corporate Sustainability In a significant move towards advancing corporate sustainability, the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has unveiled its latest suite...
Brazil’s Treasury and Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) are set to launch an innovative investment fund consortium aimed at early-stage sustainable ventures. This new vehicle will function similarly to private...
HSBC’s New Green Initiative HSBC has unveiled HSBC Infrastructure Finance (HIF), a new unit aimed at tapping into climate-focused infrastructure and project finance opportunities. The unit will be headed by...
E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus are spearheading the expansion of electric truck charging infrastructure in Germany and Europe. Their partnership will establish around 170 locations with approximately 400 charging...
ESG Due Diligence Rising in Priority ESG due diligence is becoming a critical priority for Australian dealmakers, mirroring global trends. According to KPMG’s ESG due diligence study, 71% of investors...
In-Depth Analysis: ASIFMA’s ISSB Standards Report ASIFMA Asset Management Group (AAMG) has unveiled a comprehensive report on the adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards across Asia. This first-of-its-kind...
From a modest beginning to a worldwide movement, Bower, the Swedish startup, has officially launched its groundbreaking recycling app across 170 countries. This milestone marks a significant step in addressing...
Switching to green steel could drastically cut the climate impact of car production with minimal cost implications, according to Transport & Environment (T&E). Their analysis highlights that using 40% green...
Dutch companies show strong confidence in CSRD readiness. According to PwC’s Global CSRD Survey 2024, 79% of Dutch businesses expect to comply with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)...
Strategic Collaboration for Sustainability IBM (NYSE) and JLL (NYSE) have unveiled a global sustainability solution, powered by IBM Envizi technology, to enhance ESG reporting and data management in the commercial...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) partners with global tyre manufacturer Pirelli to introduce FSC-certified natural rubber tyres across its luxury vehicle range. This industry-first initiative debuts on the new Range Rover...
Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) has announced a strategic partnership with Strathcona Resources Ltd. to develop carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) infrastructure at Strathcona’s oil sands facilities in Saskatchewan and...
For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here Governor Gavin Newsom proposed amendments to California climate laws SB 253 and 261 that would postpone implementation by two years and give the...
The Carbon Trust has announced Michael Rea as its new CEO, succeeding Chris Stark, who will lead the UK government’s ‘Mission Control’ for clean power delivery by 2030. Strategic Vision:...
China’s Renewable Surge: China is solidifying its position as the global leader in renewable energy with 180 GW of solar and 159 GW of wind power currently under construction. This...
Vale, in collaboration with Komatsu and Cummins, has announced the development of Dual Fuel haul trucks, utilizing a mix of ethanol and diesel. This pioneering initiative aims to reduce direct...
The U.S. Plastics Pact announces the appointment of Jonathan Quinn as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. This leadership change marks a pivotal moment for the Pact as...
ClimeCo, a leader in global decarbonization and environmental solutions, has unveiled ClimeCo NatureLink, an innovative tool designed to enhance impact and clarity in the crowded ESG market. This new platform...
Amazon’s Sustainability Exchange, launched today, provides previously proprietary guidance to accelerate supply chain decarbonization. This initiative marks a significant step in Amazon’s journey to reach net-zero carbon by 2040. Why...
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...