Natural Resources and Carbon Emissions: The Role of Risk Factors The management of natural resources is crucial for reducing carbon emissions. This study investigates how economic, financial, and political risks...
The European Commission has released detailed guidelines on the implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The CSRD, introduced through Directive (EU) 2022/2464, aims to enhance transparency and...
Freeport East Partners with ITES for Green Transport Growth Freeport East has teamed up with Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES) to drive clean transport innovation and enhance trade...
China has released a comprehensive plan to standardize carbon emission calculations across key sectors to meet its carbon reduction targets. By the end of 2024, China will publish 70 national...
Allianz UK has appointed Bethany Thomas as the Head of Sustainability in a newly created role, centralizing their sustainability strategy. This senior position highlights Allianz’s commitment to sustainability across its...
Microsoft has announced an expansion of its sustainability solution offerings aimed at easing the challenges of ESG disclosure reporting. The new Project ESG Reporting (preview) offers standardized templates based on...
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced a majority investment in Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood), a leading engineering and design firm specializing in renewables, power, real estate, and public infrastructure. This investment...
RM20 Billion Commitment to ESG The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has pledged $4.5 billion to increase its focus on transition assets, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable investment. Driving Meaningful Change...
Pioneering Efficiency and Safety Ørsted, a global leader in offshore wind, has launched the world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone (HLCD) operations at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This marks...
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager specializing in energy transition infrastructure, has closed its Net Zero Power Fund (NZPF) with $3 billion in capital commitments. This fund is Quinbrook’s...
Climate Impact Partners has launched a groundbreaking program to scale novel carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, enabling companies from SMEs to multinationals to finance innovative solutions and meet global climate...
Standard Chartered announced the successful closing of a six-year, $235 million non-recourse senior secured term green loan. The funds will develop, construct, and operate a 1.35 million square foot solar...
Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas Company), successfully placed a USD 525 million (EUR 490 million) 10-year green bond issue in the US. This...
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and BYD Co. Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles (EVs) onto the Uber platform across key global markets....
Despite data quality issues, a significant number of companies are integrating sustainability into their strategies. According to Deloitte’s 2024 “Sustainability Action Report,” over 75% of executives have seen progress in...
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) wrapped up its Tokyo meeting with a strong call for action on trade, digitalization, and climate response. Urgent Economic and Climate Action “Tackling trade...
Rulemaking shift to 2026 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced it will delay the initial rulemaking for the new California climate disclosure laws SB 253 and SB 261 into...
• Harvard achieved a 32% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2006 despite a 14% campus expansion.• A new regional energy consortium led by Harvard and MIT will generate...
• New solar and wind projects in five European countries will add 650 MW of renewable capacity, mobilising over $600 million in financing.• The expansion supports Apple’s 2030 carbon neutrality...
• The 1.5 GW Khazna Solar PV project will supply electricity to around 160,000 homes and cut 2.4 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.• Part of EWEC’s strategy to expand Abu...
• Amazon’s Elkhart, Indiana facility integrates over 40 decarbonization and efficiency systems for real-world testing.• The site provides data for scaling low-carbon building materials and clean-energy systems across Amazon’s global...
• Brookfield to invest up to $5 billion in Bloom Energy’s fuel cell technology to power global AI factories.• Partnership marks Brookfield’s first deal under its dedicated AI Infrastructure strategy.•...
• McKinsey projects renewables could supply up to 67% of global power by 2050, but fossil fuels may still account for more than 40% of total energy use.• Alternative fuels...
• Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) seeks up to €975 million ($1.1 billion) in new financing to complete its Boden, Sweden, green-steel project.• The new capital will cover higher project...
• Less than 10% of climate finance reaches SMEs despite representing over 90% of global businesses.• The Impact Disclosure Taskforce’s SME Subgroup unveils a Whitepaper at Climate Week NYC offering...
EU Moves to Cut Scope of Sustainability Rules The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) voted on October 13 to approve sweeping reductions to two cornerstones of the European Green...
• Schroders now sources 100% of its electricity globally from renewable energy, meeting its RE100 commitment a year early.• The firm’s Horsham solar project generates 1.13 GWh annually, covering nearly...
Mercedes Pushes Decarbonization Beyond the Track The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team confirmed it achieved 99% HVO100 biofuel coverage for its 2025 European race and marketing logistics, a milestone that...
• Moeve becomes the first third-party supplier to join Avelia, Shell Aviation’s blockchain-powered sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim platform.• The collaboration expands multi-supplier access to verified SAF credits, supporting decarbonisation...
• €5 billion investment through 2027 expands Google’s St. Ghislain data center and creates 300 new jobs.• 110 MW in new carbon-free energy deals with Eneco, Luminus, and Renner to...
• Climate Investor Two surpasses $1 billion target to become the largest adaptation infrastructure fund in emerging markets.• Backed by $190 million in new commitments and a €205 million EU...
Mexico City Launch Strengthens Legal Frameworks for Climate Action UK-based legal nonprofit The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) has released 17 climate-aligned clauses adapted to Mexican law, making them available in...
• Four projects funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) will advance regenerative ocean farming and marine innovation.• Initiatives span Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Ireland, developing large-scale...
• India’s Central Electricity Authority unveils 6.4 trillion rupee ($77 billion) plan to transmit 76 GW of hydro power from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047.• The basin, spanning eight northeastern...
• The US has threatened sanctions on countries supporting an EU-backed global framework to cut shipping emissions.• The IMO proposal would introduce the first global pricing mechanism for maritime emissions,...
Airbus Targets Deep Emissions Cuts Across UK Operations Siemens has signed a strategic contract with Airbus to decarbonize three of the aerospace manufacturer’s largest industrial sites in the United Kingdom...