RMI and FedEx have introduced GridUp, a cutting-edge tool designed to predict energy and power needs for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Backed by a grant from FedEx, GridUp provides utilities...
For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here While there are still many questions about how all of these policies will work and interact, the time for implementation...
The UK government has announced a record budget of over £1.5 billion for the next renewable energy auction, aiming to enhance energy security and reduce costs for families and businesses....
ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, has introduced a new Industry Average Emission Intensity Data Set as part of a major augmentation to its Climate Solutions. This...
Deutsche Bank has introduced BASF’s first sustainability-linked payables finance program in Asia, targeting operations in China. This tailored solution meets global standards while catering to local business needs. The program...
Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, released its Q2 2024 sustainability scores alongside half-year financial results. This update is part of their Sustainability Impact (SSI) program, essential...
Leveraging Technology in ESG Global capability centres (GCCs) are driving ESG initiatives with over 1,600 centers in India, expected to reach 1,900 by 2025, hitting a market size of $60...
ArcLight has launched SkyVest Renewables, committing an initial $500 million to operate and optimize renewable assets. As part of this initiative, ArcLight has acquired a 160 MW wind farm in...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released four technical documents, marking an early step in revising the Corporate Net-Zero Standard. This effort aims to enhance strategies for addressing scope...
The number of plastic bags found on UK beaches has plummeted by 80% over the past decade, following the introduction of a mandatory fee for single-use carrier bags. According to...
Enhanced Biodiversity Reporting Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have unveiled a joint interoperability mapping resource. This tool outlines the alignment between TNFD Disclosure...
Google, PacificLight Energy (PLE), and Rexus Bioenergy (RExus) have entered a 10-year collaboration. PacificLight will offtake renewable energy from RExus’s Waste Wood-to-Energy (WWtE) Plant and supply it to Google. This...
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and ZeroAvia are partnering to demonstrate a zero-emission flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engines by 2026. This collaboration represents a significant step towards sustainable aviation. Hydrogen-electric...
A recent survey of nearly 500 sustainability professionals by Salesforce reveals a complex relationship between AI and sustainability. While 4 in 10 professionals worry about AI’s potential negative impacts, 57%...
Germany-based osapiens, an ESG platform provider, has secured $120 million in Series B funding led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. This investment follows the $27 million Series A...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has activated a €5 billion initiative to bolster Europe’s wind-energy equipment manufacturers. This includes a €500 million counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank AG, facilitating up to...
The Spanish government has approved nearly 300 renewable power projects, aiming to boost the country’s green energy capacity by over 28 gigawatts. This move, announced on Monday, is part of...
Air New Zealand Adjusts Emission Goals Air New Zealand has retracted its 2030 emissions reduction target, citing delays in the delivery of fuel-efficient aircraft and the high cost of green...
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...