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Chestnut Carbon has planted more than 17 million trees across 30,000 acres in the Southeastern U.S., completing its third afforestation season and establishing the largest afforestation project in the U.S....
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has dropped its $500 billion sustainable finance target, citing increased regulatory scrutiny and methodological uncertainty following recent amendments to Canada’s Competition Act. The decision, outlined...
Investor appetite for sustainable investments remains robust, according to Morgan Stanley’s latest Sustainable Signals report. The survey of 1,765 high-net-worth individuals across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific reveals that...
Pioneer Point Partners LLP has closed its second sustainable infrastructure fund, Pioneer Infrastructure Partners II SCSp, with €1.1 billion ($1.3 billion) in commitments—well above its original €800 million target. “Fund...
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are advancing efforts to scale up urban climate finance, signaling increased commitment to cities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. At the roundtable “Scaling Sustainable...
Municipality Finance Plc (MuniFin) has issued a NOK 2 billion green bond, maturing on 19 August 2030 with a fixed annual interest rate of 4.00%, as part of its EUR...
As global tax regimes shift under pressure from rising regulatory demands and digital disruption, tax leaders are intensifying focus on transparency, digital readiness, and sustainability strategy—according to Deloitte’s 2025 Global...
Kering has launched its first-ever Water-Positive Strategy, committing to a Net Water-Positive Impact by 2050 and targeting measurable water improvements in 10 high-risk basins by 2035. The strategy marks a...
Carbon Alpha has partnered with Mangrove Systems to embed advanced digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) technology into its flagship North Star carbon removal project—Canada’s first large-scale bioenergy with carbon...
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has introduced definitive guidelines for when and how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ratings can be withdrawn by registered...
AI robotics startup Glacier has raised $16 million in Series A funding to accelerate the deployment of its intelligent recycling robots, designed to transform U.S. recycling infrastructure, reduce emissions, and...
Brazilian carbon removal startup Mombak has secured $30 million in Series A funding, led by Union Square Ventures (USV), to accelerate reforestation and carbon credit operations across the Amazon. Founded...
Mizuho Bank has become the first Japanese financial institution to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Invest India, marking a significant step in strengthening sustainability and decarbonization-focused investments in...
ALTÉRRA, the world’s largest private climate investment vehicle, has made its first direct investment into the Global South—injecting $100 million into India’s clean energy platform, Evren. The co-investment, made through...
South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has successfully raised $700 million through a heavily oversubscribed green bond issuance, reinforcing investor confidence in its sustainability strategy. The funding was split across two...
The Bank of Mauritius has entered a strategic partnership under the SUNREF – Cap sur la Finance Durable programme to strengthen its sustainable finance framework. Backed by the Agence Française...
EFM, a U.S.-based forest investment and management firm, has partnered with Sojitz Corporation of America—a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s Sojitz Corporation—to launch a $200 million forestry investment fund focused...
Brazil is launching a landmark auction aimed at raising up to $2 billion in financing for sustainable land restoration, as part of its Eco Invest Brazil program. The initiative will...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced LEED v5, a major overhaul of its globally recognized green building certification system, aimed at delivering higher-performance, lower-carbon buildings while increasing investor...
Patch has launched a new digital platform to transform how companies source, purchase, and manage carbon credits, aiming to unlock billions in much-needed climate finance. Designed for Chief Sustainability Officers...
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