Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers focused on sustainable investing, has announced the final closing of its first impact private equity fund, Mirova Environment Acceleration Capital (MEAC). The fund,...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) is taking significant steps to foster a culture of sustainability among the younger generation in Abu Dhabi. By launching a series of initiatives,...
ACEN, GenZero, and Keppel Ltd. have partnered to drive the early retirement of the South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (SLTEC) coal-fired power plant (CFPP) in Batangas, the Philippines. The Memorandum...
Key Impact Points: Bank of America’s Carbon Capture DealBank of America is making a significant move into carbon capture, investing $205 million in a first-of-its-kind tax credit deal with Harvestone...
SAP Taiwan has opened its first-ever ESG and AI Research and Innovation Center in Kaohsiung, marking a significant step towards accelerating sustainable transformation in Taiwan. This center is set to...
Change is here, but are we ready? According to PwC’s latest Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey, over half of workers feel overwhelmed by the amount of change happening in...
The global data center industry is expected to emit approximately 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent through 2030, according to a recent report from Morgan Stanley. This level of...
The Potential of AI in UAE Investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to significantly boost the UAE’s economy, potentially adding an extra Dh335 billion ($91.28 billion) by 2031. This...
Nestlé continues to push the boundaries of sustainable packaging with innovative paper-based solutions across major brands. In a bid to significantly cut plastic waste, the company is making strides with...
Low-carbon technologies have delivered 42% more primary energy since 2015, mainly driven by supply-side initiatives. However, hydrocarbon demand increased by 31 exajoules in the same period. A new Boston Consulting...
Bridgestone, Grupo BB&G, and Versalis have launched a groundbreaking initiative to establish a closed-loop ecosystem for tyre recycling. The partnership focuses on transforming end-of-life tyres (ELTs) into new, high-performance tyres,...
China is accelerating its green transition, leveraging financial instruments to promote sustainable development. According to guidelines from the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, the focus...
Eni and Snam have launched Ravenna CCS, Italy’s first carbon capture and storage project, positioning it as a leading initiative in global carbon capture efforts. This project is a cornerstone...
EDP Renewables (EDPR) and Microsoft are taking significant strides towards clean energy in Singapore. Under a new 20-year agreement, Microsoft will purchase 100% of the renewable energy exported from EDPR’s...
The UK’s latest renewable power auction marks a significant step in reviving the offshore wind sector. Ørsted and Iberdrola were among the big winners, securing contracts for major projects like...
Amancio Ortega, the founder of Zara, is making waves in the renewable energy sector. His investment firm, Pontegadea, nearly tripled its investments in renewable energy projects last year, allocating €693...
A recent poll reveals that petrol car drivers have a poor understanding of electric vehicles (EVs), which is hindering the shift to cleaner, cheaper alternatives. The survey by YouGov for...
The energy crisis, exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has led to soaring household bills and massive profits for some of the world’s largest energy companies. A new report by...
Nearly half of the UK’s largest companies have had to restate their climate and sustainability metrics this year, reflecting the increasing scrutiny and evolving standards in environmental, social, and governance...
AVPN, Asia’s largest network of social investors, has awarded $5 million in grants through its APAC Sustainability Seed Fund (SSF) 2.0. Supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank (ADB),...
Expanding the Carbon Removal Rulebook The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has approved a new suite of methodologies for engineered carbon dioxide removal (CDR), strengthening governance of...
A Life Devoted to Nature Dr Jane Goodall, the world’s most renowned primatologist and conservationist, died Wednesday at 91 while on a speaking tour in California, the Jane Goodall Institute...
A growing sovereign green bond market The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has released its Green Bond Report 2025, providing a detailed account of how HK$240 billion (US$31 billion) in...
European businesses call sustainability a competitiveness issue A new survey of more than 2,500 senior executives across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland reveals broad support for binding corporate sustainability...
Asia-Pacific Leaders Advance ESG Integration On the sidelines of UN General Assembly week, the United Nations Global Compact convened senior business leaders from Asia and Oceania for a closed-door Leadership...
Quality over Quantity Defines Luxury’s Next Phase The global luxury sector is navigating slowing demand, shifting consumer expectations, and a changing definition of value. According to the first EY Luxury...
New Capital for Expanding Energy Transition Services Nuveen has acquired a majority interest in Ally Energy Solutions, a U.S. provider of turnkey power and efficiency upgrades for commercial and industrial...
A Strategic Carve-Out in Solar TotalEnergies has sold a 50% stake in a 1.4 gigawatt (GW) solar portfolio across the United States to insurance vehicles and funds managed by KKR,...
Baton Rouge bets on carbon removal ExxonMobil has been selected to transport and permanently store carbon dioxide captured at AtmosClear’s planned biomass energy facility at the Port of Greater Baton...
New Pathways for Automotive Waste Porsche AG, BASF SE and Austrian technology firm BEST Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH have completed a pilot project demonstrating the chemical recycling of complex...
A New Benchmark for Corporate Climate Expertise The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has established the world’s first official register of certified experts qualified to guide companies through the complexities...
Oslo steps into global transition capital markets Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), manager of Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, has committed $1.5 billion to Brookfield Asset Management’s Global Transition...
Jakarta’s Waste Crisis Spurs New Energy Push Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, will roll out at least eight waste-to-energy plants by the end of October as part of a...
Brussels signs off on CBAM reform The Council of the European Union has adopted a regulation simplifying the bloc’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), an instrument designed to prevent carbon...
Cyprus Decision Marks Next Phase Meeting in Europe’s most water-scarce country, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group’s Board has adopted the second phase of its Climate Bank Roadmap, committing to...
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...