Longevity Partners launches a revolutionary Decarbonisation Dashboard to aid global real estate in cutting carbon emissions. This proprietary tool enables asset managers to track and reduce carbon footprints, optimize energy...
International Airlines Group (IAG) has inked a landmark agreement with Repsol for over 28,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking the largest SAF purchase in Spain. This fuel will...
Veolia has solidified its position as a leader in ecological transformation, earning validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its accelerated decarbonization goals. This recognition follows the company’s...
Enel S.p.A. has approved a share buyback program to purchase 2.9 million treasury shares, approximately 0.029% of its share capital. This program, running from September 16 to December 16, 2024,...
Starting July 1st, BNP Paribas Bank in Poland will offer its business clients access to the Envirly platform, a cutting-edge tool powered by AI for calculating and managing carbon footprints....
SAEL group has successfully issued its first US dollar-denominated green bonds, raising $305 million in the international markets. This marks a significant milestone, providing the company access to a deeper,...
In 2024, shareholder proposals on ESG and anti-ESG issues soared to record numbers, reaching 998 among Russell 3000 companies, surpassing 2023’s total of 947. Despite the increase, support remains inconsistent,...
Universal Hydrogen’s Dream Crashes Universal Hydrogen aimed to revolutionize hydrogen-powered flights with nearly $100M from investors like Playground Global and Toyota Ventures. The company liquidated after failing to secure further...
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in apparel, footwear, and accessories, has released its 2024 Green Bond Impact Report. The report details the full allocation of net proceeds from...
NEG8 Carbon, an innovative Irish company, is spearheading efforts to combat climate change by removing carbon from the atmosphere. With the goal of capturing 100 million tonnes of CO2 annually...
Indian businesses are taking the lead in ESG reporting and prioritizing diversification efforts, outpacing their global counterparts, according to a recent study by DBS Bank. The comprehensive research, titled “Pivotal:...
Over 72% of financial institutions plan to invest up to $500,000 in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) technology, according to a recent survey by BCT Digital. BCT Digital, a leader...
Market Dynamics Driving ESG Evolution Market forces, including shifting ESG regulations, U.S. anti-ESG sentiment, and increasing competition among ESG service providers, are reshaping asset managers and rating agencies’ ESG integration....
For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here An unprecedented political tsunami hit on Sunday when President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. In just a few days,...
EFRAG released a report on the early implementation of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) among large EU companies. Supported by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), this study, titled ‘State of...
In a significant step towards sustainable transportation, Daimler Truck has initiated customer trials for their Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Five prototype trucks are being tested by Amazon, Air...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced a major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate, projected to drive up to £60 billion in private...
Brazil has endorsed the UAE Declaration of Leaders on a Global Climate Finance Framework at a G20-COP28 event, strengthening its commitment to sustainable finance. This move, announced by Finance Minister...
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are crucial for today’s businesses, impacting risk management and value creation. ESG captures climate-related financial risks and opportunities within a company’s operations, moving beyond...
New Zealand Steps Into Utility-Scale Solar with Global Technology Partner Global solar tracker manufacturer GameChange Solar has entered the New Zealand market through a partnership with Bright Fern Energy on...
A Cross-Border First for Asia’s Energy Transition From ridgelines in southern Lao PDR, 133 turbines now send clean electricity across the border into Vietnam. The Monsoon Wind Power Project, which...
Rising Influence of Family Offices in ESG The latest survey from the Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFI) indicates a profound shift in global capital allocation, with 90% of family offices now...
Rome advances utility-scale renewables Enfinity Global has closed €316 million ($341 million) in financing to build eight utility-scale solar plants across Emilia Romagna, Basilicata, and Lazio. With a combined capacity...
A Strategic Bet on Hydrogen’s Next Phase Thyssenkrupp nucera has finalized the acquisition of core technology assets from the insolvent Danish company Green Hydrogen Systems (GHS), in a move designed...
Highlights Sphera, the Chicago-based sustainability and operational risk management software firm, has secured a new round of growth capital from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, adding a second major institutional backer...
Ghana and Singapore are strengthening their cooperation on sustainable development and agribusiness following bilateral talks in Singapore. The two countries confirmed they will deepen collaboration across carbon markets, modern agriculture,...
Diginex Limited and SGS have reaffirmed their strategic alliance to deliver technology-enabled sustainable finance solutions, extending a partnership first formed in 2022. The renewed collaboration aims to tackle rising demand...
Iberdrola España has begun commissioning its Ciudad Rodrigo photovoltaic plant, its second solar facility in Salamanca and one of the largest in Castilla y León. The 316 MW project, developed...
A new World Bank report warns that environmental decline is not only a climate crisis but also a major drag on economic growth. The study, Reboot Development: The Economics of...
TRIIBE is a nonprofit founded in 2024, is focused on helping established college-student-run nonprofit founders scale impact. TRIIBE has already formed a community rooted in resilience, compassion, and action. Most...
The Trump administration has canceled $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects, a move that effectively derails several cornerstone initiatives launched under the Biden administration’s clean energy...
PepsiCo has released its 2024 ESG Summary, highlighting progress against its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) sustainability and nutrition strategy. Introduced in 2021, pep+ embeds sustainability across the company’s operations, guiding growth...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been advised to strengthen its climate risk framework by balancing global best practices with domestic realities, according to a new report by the...
Utrecht Leads with a Sharper Line on ESG UTRECHT – The Dutch pension fund PFZW has severed mandates worth roughly $34 billion with global managers BlackRock and Legal & General...
Copenhagen readies first EU-compliant sovereign green bonds Denmark is preparing to enter capital markets with what would be the world’s first sovereign bonds issued under the EU Green Bond Standard...
RMI’s climate tech accelerator, Third Derivative, has welcomed 18 startups from six countries across four continents, broadening its portfolio to more than 280 companies. The program is designed to accelerate...
Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division, in partnership with Microsoft, has released a position paper making the case for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a low-carbon backup fuel for Singapore’s fast-growing data...
Temasek-owned investment platform GenZero has published its inaugural sustainability report, setting out a new climate target and highlighting progress just three years after its launch. By 31 March 2028, GenZero...