Lego’s Bold Move Toward Sustainability Lego, the iconic toymaker, is taking a significant step toward sustainability by committing to replace the fossil fuels used in its bricks with pricier renewable...
FTSE Russell Broadens Climate-Focused Bond Indices FTSE Russell has expanded its Fixed Income EU Climate Benchmark index series to include high-yield securities and emerging markets, aligning these with the 2015...
Ørsted Completes Its Coal Phase-Ou On August 31, 2024, Ørsted will shut down its last coal-fired combined heat and power plant, Esbjerg Power Station, in Western Denmark. This marks a...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has taken another significant step towards sustainability by issuing a new EUR 5 billion Climate Awareness Euro Area Reference Note (EARN). This 10-year bond, due...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has introduced a new decarbonization framework specifically for the buildings sector, aiming to align it with global net-zero targets. This comprehensive framework is designed...
The Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) proudly unveils the agenda and an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers for its highly anticipated 2024 Sustainability & ESG Leadership Summit, taking place...
After a recent slowdown, the European electric vehicle (EV) market is poised for a potential comeback, driven by high-end buyers. According to a new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG),...
Worley, a global engineering leader based in Australia, is set to kick off the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) phase for a $7 billion green ammonia project in Morocco’s Tarfaya region...
DP World has secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its ambitious carbon reduction targets. The SBTi, a leading authority on corporate climate action, endorsed DP World’s...
Dubai Chamber Launches ESG Label for Businesses The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Label, a strategic initiative to promote sustainable business practices...
Middle Eastern Banks Invest $500M in Malaysia’s Pengerang Energy Complex Leading Middle Eastern banks and financial institutions have invested $500 million to finance Malaysia’s Pengerang Energy Complex, a facility that...
Capgemini’s Latest Insights on Data Mastery and AI Integration Capgemini’s latest report, Data-Powered Enterprises: The Path to Data Mastery, reveals a significant shift in how organizations are harnessing data for...
U.S. hospitals are adopting medical device reprocessing as a key strategy to cut costs, reduce waste, and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Cardinal Health’s Sustainable Technologies™ division is leading this shift,...
The 2024 Chartered Accountants IFRS Survey provides critical insights into the perspectives of Chartered Accountants (CAs) on the impacts, challenges, and opportunities in financial reporting standards. As the financial landscape...
The European Commission’s REPowerEU Plan, launched in May 2022, aims to transform Europe’s energy landscape by reducing reliance on Russian fossil fuels and boosting renewable energy production. This strategic move...
Sunly’s Major Investment Move Renewable energy company Sunly has secured €300 million in funding to enhance its production capacity in the Baltics and Poland. This significant investment, sourced from prominent...
Water is a critical component for every industry, whether directly or indirectly, through its use in cooling, heating, transport, or agriculture. The 2023 CDP Global Water Report reveals that 1...
The LEGO Group is urging fans to “keep the play alive” by passing on their bricks. The new “made to be played” campaign celebrates the enduring value of LEGO® bricks,...
Rockwell Automation Appoints Emmanuel Guilhamon as VP of Sustainability Rockwell Automation, the global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, has appointed Emmanuel Guilhamon as Vice President of Sustainability, effective...
Allianz Partners India and Pulse Energy have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience across India. By combining Allianz Partners’ extensive mobility assistance network...
Stockholm — A New Model for Green Steel Demand Microsoft has signed two agreements with Swedish green steelmaker Stegra, marking one of the most significant corporate commitments yet to near-zero...
China has pledged for the first time to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in absolute terms, committing to reduce economy-wide net emissions by 7–10% from peak levels by 2035, “striving...
In manufacturing, the risks are high for any company that jumps right into the next emerging technology without first doing research and developing a thoughtful, strategic business plan for implementation...
Brazil Ramps Up Forest Finance The Brazil Restoration and Bioeconomy Finance Coalition (BRB Finance Coalition) has secured more than $4.5 billion in commitments to forest and bioeconomy projects, accelerating momentum...
Redwood Conservation Anchors Apple’s U.S. Climate Strategy Apple has partnered with The Conservation Fund to restore and sustainably manage the Gualala River Forest, a coastal redwood landscape that has long...
Microsoft Backs Cement Decarbonization Microsoft has taken another step to decarbonize its global operations, announcing an investment through its Climate Innovation Fund in Fortera, a U.S.-based developer of low-carbon cement....
A Global Platform Backed by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative has opened applications for its 2026 WiSER Pioneers Program,...
Madrid strategy sets course for next decade Iberdrola, Europe’s largest utility, unveiled a sweeping €110 billion ($120 billion) investment plan through 2031, cementing its shift away from risk-heavy renewable generation...
Paris: A Decisive Step in France’s Energy Transition The French government has selected TotalEnergies, in partnership with RWE, to develop and operate the “Centre Manche 2” offshore wind project, the...
Global Push from Climate Week NYC Schneider Electric used Climate Week NYC to announce a major expansion of its global supply chain decarbonization programs, doubling down on its strategy to...
A New Phase for Australia’s Renewable Sector La Caisse, the Canadian investment group formerly known as CDPQ, has reached binding agreements to acquire Edify Energy, one of Australia’s leading renewable...
A Defining Call in New York At the opening of the Global Renewables Summit during Climate Week NYC, an influential gathering of heads of government, corporate executives, financiers, and civil...
New York Sets the Stage for Belém Speaking at Climate Week in Manhattan, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell urged governments and business leaders to “step it up fast”...
Singapore turns to global carbon markets The Singapore government will purchase 2.175 million tonnes of nature-based carbon credits from projects in Ghana, Peru, and Paraguay, marking one of its largest...
A Strategic Response to Market Complexity Ahead of New York Climate Week, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Academy and Wharton Executive Education announced the launch of a joint executive...
Fusion Moves Closer to Market Italian energy major Eni has agreed to purchase more than $1 billion worth of electricity from Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ (CFS) first commercial-scale fusion power plant,...
San Francisco Nonprofit Targets Bottleneck in Carbon Markets Cool Effect, a Bay Area nonprofit focused on advancing high-quality carbon projects, has launched a $1 million award designed to help promising...
A New Approach to Food Waste IKEA U.S. has launched a food waste pilot program that takes a direct aim at one of retail’s most stubborn environmental challenges: organic waste....
Papenburg project moves forward Mercedes-Benz AG and UKA Group have received clearance to begin construction of a 140-megawatt wind farm on the automaker’s 800-hectare test track in northern Germany. Scheduled...