EBRD’s Largest Green Bond Issuance The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has issued its largest green bond to date, a EUR 1 billion 7-year benchmark. This marks EBRD’s...
The European Commission has announced a record €7 billion investment in sustainable, safe, and smart transport infrastructure through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This marks the largest call under the...
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its groundbreaking Low Carbon Pioneers program, bringing together energy-efficient hotels that operate without on-site fossil fuel combustion and are powered by renewable energy. This...
Sustainability software and services provider, Good.Lab has announced a new solution to help mid-market companies comply with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Good.Lab’s new solutions streamline the CSRD...
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trystar, a leading provider of electrical equipment for backup power solutions. Trystar specializes in critical electrical power solutions for...
Climeworks Deepens Collaboration with Zürcher Kantonalbank Climeworks, a global leader in direct air capture technology, has signed a multi-year contract with Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) to remove 1,750 tons of CO₂....
Sustainable Fitch, a leading provider of ESG data and analysis, is set to integrate SESAMm’s advanced AI-powered text analysis into its ESG Scores and Ratings. This collaboration aims to deliver...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Committee for Environmental Protection of Tajikistan have launched an $8 billion Climate Finance Plan aimed at achieving the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)...
Helen Newman has been appointed as Bidwells’ new Group Head of Sustainability. Previously with CBRE and Fabrix, Newman’s expertise in sustainable development, finance, and ESG strategies uniquely positions her to...
Despite pushback against Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, US climate disclosure is gaining momentum through state-level and federal supplier requirements, even as the SEC’s climate rule faces delays. State-Level...
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...