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Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has launched the Sustainability Reporting Body of Knowledge (SR BOK)—a structured guidebook designed to help training providers create high-quality, ISSB-aligned programmes for professionals...
Canada-based ESG reporting software provider Novisto has secured $27 million in Series C funding to scale its ESG and sustainability reporting operations across Europe and further enhance its sustainability platform....
Google has signed a renewable energy agreement with U.S.-based clean energy developer energyRe, securing Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) from over 600 megawatts (MW) of new solar and solar-plus-storage projects in...
The European Commission and the UK government have agreed to work towards linking their carbon markets, in a move that could unify the EU and UK Emissions Trading Systems (ETS)...
Blackstone Infrastructure has announced it will acquire TXNM Energy for $61.25 per share in cash, valuing the company at $11.5 billion, including net debt and preferred stock. The deal underscores...
Occidental and ADNOC’s investment arm, XRG, have signed a Strategic DAC Framework Agreement to evaluate a joint venture for a large-scale Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility in South Texas. Under...
Morningstar DBRS has released updated criteria on how it incorporates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into credit ratings—affirming that while refinements were made, no rating changes are anticipated. The...
BlackRock has expanded its sustainable investment suite with the launch of the iShares MSCI World Utilities Sector Advanced UCITS ETF (WUTS), now trading on Euronext Amsterdam. The ETF integrates ESG...
Royal Philips has successfully priced a €1 billion dual-tranche bond issuance under its European Medium Term Note (EMTN) program, reinforcing its capital structure while advancing its sustainability agenda. The offering...
ReNew Energy Global will invest INR 22,000 crore ($2.5 billion) to develop one of India’s largest hybrid renewable energy (RE) projects in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. The facility will generate...
J.P. Morgan has committed blended finance to support Mati Carbon’s global expansion, enabling the carbon removal startup to scale its enhanced rock weathering (ERW) technology across the Global South. The...
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has endorsed key changes to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)—a carbon pricing tool targeting high-emission imports like steel and cement. The move aims...
Schneider Electric is launching a multi-year initiative to build a category-defining agentic AI ecosystem, signaling a bold step in the digital evolution of energy and sustainability management. The initiative is...
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has raised $1 billion through its third green bond, bringing total funds secured under its green bond program to $2.75 billion since...
Valeo has successfully raised €650 million ($728 million) through a green bond issuance maturing on 20 May 2031, offering a 5.125% fixed annual coupon. The proceeds will finance projects aligned...
Eni has entered exclusive negotiations with Ares Alternative Credit Management for the sale of a 20% stake in its clean energy arm, Plenitude—marking a potential deal that values the company...
Glimpact has launched Global Impact Score, the first freely accessible online platform in North America that allows fashion brands to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of their products—preparing them...
Jean Rogers, a leading voice in sustainable finance and former Blackstone executive, has joined Pegasus Capital Advisors as Senior Operating Advisor. Her appointment marks a strategic move by Pegasus to...
Microsoft has signed a landmark framework agreement with Rubicon Carbon to purchase 18 million tonnes of high-quality nature-based carbon removal credits, in what is among the largest single-buyer carbon credit...
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest lender, is launching a green bond offering in multiple currencies to back carbon neutrality initiatives, according to a term...
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has taken a pioneering step in the fixed income space by adopting the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) ‘Sustainability Improver’ labels for two of its...
Climeworks has completed large-scale testing of its Generation 3 Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, confirming a significant leap in efficiency. Powered by Svante’s structured adsorbents, the system doubles CO₂ capture...
CDP, the global environmental disclosure platform, has announced a major organizational restructuring aimed at accelerating its delivery of actionable environmental data while reducing operational costs. The move is set to...
Electric vehicles are on a fast track to capturing more than 40% of the global car market by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Global EV Outlook....
Octopus Energy Generation, the fund management arm of Octopus Energy Group, has launched a flagship fund designed to make clean energy infrastructure accessible to private wealth and pension investors—without compromising...
Datamaran has launched Harbor, a global community platform exclusively for in-house corporate sustainability professionals. The platform offers peer engagement, expert insights, and regulatory updates tailored to ESG leaders navigating rising...
Actis has closed fundraising for its second Long Life Infrastructure Fund (ALLIF2), securing $1.7 billion in commitments. The fund focuses on brownfield infrastructure assets across fast-growing markets in Asia, Latin...
STACK Infrastructure has secured a $1.4 billion green financing facility backed by 10 fully stabilized, revenue-generating data centers across North America—a move that underscores capital providers’ growing confidence in the...
Global banking regulators have agreed to intensify efforts to assess the financial risks posed by climate change—particularly from extreme weather events—despite mounting resistance from the United States. Meeting on May...
Aligned Climate Capital has closed its sixth distributed solar fund, Aligned Solar Partners 6 LP (ASP6), with commitments exceeding $240 million—surpassing its $200 million target. The oversubscribed fund marks the...
Envision, a global green tech leader, has partnered with the Brazilian government to accelerate the country’s green energy transition through the development of Latin America’s first Net-Zero Industrial Park. The...
The world’s first large-scale commercial e-methanol plant has officially opened in Kassø, Denmark, positioning itself as a cornerstone in the global transition to low-emission fuels. The €150 million Kassø e-methanol...
Google is scaling its commitment to clean energy transformation with the launch of its AI for Energy Accelerator in Europe and Israel, aimed at supporting startups using artificial intelligence to...
L’Oréal has launched a €100 million Sustainable Innovation Accelerator to fast-track the development and deployment of transformative sustainability technologies across its value chain and the broader beauty industry. The 5-year...
Air New Zealand has released revised 2030 climate targets, aiming to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 20% to 25% from 2019 levels—marking a shift from its earlier Science Based...
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a historic $1 billion Sustainable Future Program as part of New York’s FY 2026 Enacted Budget, advancing the state’s most ambitious environmental and agricultural agenda...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has publicly urged the European Union to cancel its Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), signaling a potential reversal in Europe’s approach to ESG regulation. “We...
Fastmarkets, a global leader in commodity price reporting and market intelligence, has launched a new carbon intelligence service aimed at helping businesses meet urgent decarbonization demands and manage regulatory risk...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has committed $100 million to Element Fleet Management Corporation to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in Mexico....
JP Morgan has named Kai-Christian Nerger as its new Head of Green Economy Banking for Europe, a move that strengthens the bank’s green finance leadership amid a shifting global climate...
Intercontinental Exchange has expanded its geospatial analytics platform with the launch of the ICE Global Climate Risk Solution, offering institutional investors forward-looking, scenario-aligned risk insights across global asset portfolios. The...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have formalized a strategic partnership to scale up investment in sustainable infrastructure and green development. Signed by AIIB...
Coal India Ltd. announced a bold pivot towards clean energy with plans to install approximately 4.5 gigawatts of renewable power—primarily solar and wind—at an estimated cost of ₹250 billion (around...
Iberdrola has achieved a global first, issuing a €750 million green bond that complies with both the newly introduced EU Green Bond Standard (EU GBS) and the International Capital Market...
Google is doubling down on climate action with two new partnerships focused on eliminating potent superpollutants that disproportionately accelerate global warming. In collaboration with Recoolit and Cool Effect, Google will...
The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has released its first vintage of short-term climate scenarios, offering financial institutions, policymakers, and investors a detailed view of how climate events...
Liverpool Football Club has launched the world’s first carbon-removed football jersey in collaboration with U.S.-based carbon removal firm 1PointFive, marking the 20th anniversary of the club’s iconic 2005 Champions League...
EMSTEEL, one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, has launched its first Green Finance Framework—a decisive move to align capital raising with its net-zero roadmap....
United Airlines has deepened its commitment to decarbonizing aviation by investing in Twelve, a cleantech company that converts CO₂ into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. The investment was...
Holcim, in collaboration with renowned architect Alejandro Aravena and his firm ELEMENTAL, has introduced a breakthrough in sustainable construction: a biochar-based concrete mix that actively removes carbon from the atmosphere....
Infosys and Economist Impact have launched The Sustainability Atlas, an AI-powered decision-making tool designed to help businesses and policymakers advance their sustainability strategies with data-backed precision. Built on Infosys Topaz,...
Elementl Power Inc. has signed a strategic agreement with Google to advance the development of three advanced nuclear energy sites across the U.S., marking a major step toward deploying next-generation...
The Council of the European Union has endorsed a key amendment to CO₂ emissions regulations for new passenger cars and vans, granting automakers a more flexible path to meet 2025...
Microsoft has entered a landmark agreement with forest investment and management firm EFM to secure up to 3 million nature-based carbon removal credits as part of its broader effort to...
India’s Ministry of Finance has released a draft framework for its Climate Finance Taxonomy, inviting expert and public comments by June 25, 2025, as it seeks to mobilize significant capital...
Capgemini has updated its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy to strengthen its long-term commitment to responsible growth, ethical leadership, and sustainable value creation. The policy now includes nine priorities,...
Schroders Greencoat, the renewable infrastructure investment arm of Schroders Capital, has acquired a 24.5% stake in the UK’s West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm from Ørsted for £456.1 million...
NYK Line has taken a significant step toward decarbonization, becoming the first Japanese company to purchase a portfolio of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits from Swiss climate tech leader Climeworks....
Euronext is leading a strategic shift in European capital markets by redefining ESG—traditionally known as Environmental, Social, and Governance—as Energy, Security, and Geostrategy. The move aims to channel investment into...
Amazon is scaling up its packaging automation across Europe in a bid to slash waste and reduce the environmental footprint of its deliveries. The e-commerce giant will deploy hundreds of...
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against New York and Vermont, challenging their newly enacted “climate superfund” laws that seek to hold fossil fuel companies financially accountable for...
ReNew Energy Global Plc has landed a $100 million investment from British International Investment (BII) to expand its solar manufacturing footprint in India, marking the UK development finance institution’s first...
The Rockefeller Foundation plans to retire 60 coal-fired power plants in developing countries by 2030 through a new carbon finance initiative, following the approval of its methodology by leading carbon...
General Fusion, a Canadian fusion energy pioneer backed by Jeff Bezos, is urgently seeking $125 million in fresh funding to complete its LM26 demonstration machine—one of the most advanced private...
Dow and X, Google’s innovation lab known as the Moonshot Factory, have joined forces to tackle one of the largest barriers to plastics circularity: recycling films and flexibles—packaging materials that...
Power Sustainable, the alternative asset management arm of Power Corporation of Canada, has raised over $330 million to fund a new private equity strategy focused on decarbonization. The strategy—Power Sustainable...
HUGO BOSS has launched NovaPoly, a proprietary recycled polyester yarn designed to address the fashion industry’s environmental footprint—particularly microplastic pollution. Developed in collaboration with Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC,...
Microsoft has more than doubled its carbon removal commitment with Stockholm Exergi, increasing the volume of carbon dioxide to be permanently stored from 3.3 million tons to 5.08 million tons...
Verra has introduced a groundbreaking methodology to drive the early retirement of coal-fired power plants while ensuring that communities and workers aren’t left behind. The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) methodology,...
Artio, a climate-focused insurer, has become the first company to receive Lloyd’s coverholder approval to underwrite carbon projects at the earliest stage—before implementation begins. This pioneering move enables investment in...
Trusted by FT 500 Companies and Governments Worldwide CSE Announces its 2025 World Sustainability Leadership Forum at NYC’s One World Trade Center The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) proudly...
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), which oversees €4.1 trillion in assets, has named Hannah Shoesmith as Managing Director and Head of Sustainability Stewardship to lead its latest ESG initiative—a newly...
A coalition of 30 institutional investors representing $1.6 trillion in assets has publicly urged HSBC to recommit to its net zero climate goals, following what they describe as “deeply concerning...
Inter IKEA Group has officially appointed Lena Julle as its Chief Sustainability Officer, effective 1 May 2025, reinforcing its commitment to net-zero emissions and circular business transformation. Julle, a 30-year...
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Island Green Power, securing full ownership of the UK-based renewable energy developer through its managed funds. The move deepens...
Blue Yonder has acquired the business of Pledge Earth Technologies, a UK-based climate tech firm, to integrate precise and accredited carbon emissions reporting into its end-to-end supply chain platform. Founded...
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Mirova, a sustainable investment arm of Natixis Investment Managers, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to channel responsible finance into sustainable forestry...
With over 50% of global GDP at risk from the ongoing decline of the natural world, Google is accelerating action by supporting high-impact startups using AI to restore, protect, and...
Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, has officially completed its acquisition of Greece’s largest renewables company, TERNA ENERGY, and finalized its delisting from the Athens Stock Exchange. This move underscores...
Ara Partners has closed its inaugural infrastructure fund, raising over $800 million, surpassing its $500 million target. The capital supports its Ara Infrastructure strategy, aimed at transforming the industrial economy...
S&P Global Commodity Insights has expanded its coverage of alternative marine fuels with the launch of low-carbon methanol marine fuel price assessments for Shanghai and Rotterdam, effective May 2. These...
BBVA mobilized approximately €29 billion for sustainable business initiatives in Q1 2025, reflecting a 55% year-over-year increase as the bank accelerates its ESG strategy. This surge supports BBVA’s new, more...
Microsoft is reshaping how the cloud industry evaluates sustainability by publishing the first comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of datacenter cooling methods in Nature. The study goes beyond operational metrics...
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has paused its plan to broaden its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and sustainable investment labelling regime to include portfolio managers. This decision comes despite...
The Bank of England has issued new proposals to reinforce its climate-related supervisory expectations for banks and insurers, citing patchy progress and immature risk frameworks since its 2019 guidance. The...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has unveiled two major regulatory developments poised to reshape ESG data integrity and sustainability reporting across the EU. ESG Ratings Regulation: From Supervision...
Datamaran has unveiled DMA Evaluate, a powerful enhancement to its double materiality assessment platform, designed to help companies dynamically manage ESG risks and regulatory obligations with speed, accuracy, and scale....
Syre, a textile-to-textile recycling startup launched by H&M Group and impact investor Vargas, has raised $100 million in Series A funding to make circular polyester production a hyperscale reality within...
Microsoft has inked a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Clearway Energy Group for 335 megawatts (MW) of wind energy from the repowered Mount Storm wind farm in Grant County,...
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...
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