Nearly 80 Nobel laureates and former world leaders have raised strong objections to the removal of explicit references to fossil fuels in the draft UN climate pact ahead of a...
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, backed by the Bezos Earth Fund, has released a pivotal report titled “Constructing Valid Geospatial Tools for Environmental Justice.” The report, developed...
Climate-action policies and market forces are rapidly transforming the real estate industry. Achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century could add an estimated US$43 trillion to the global economy by 2070, according...
MIT researchers at the Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) have introduced a groundbreaking tool that addresses the environmental challenges posed by the U.S. road infrastructure. This new framework simplifies the life-cycle...
Qantas has become a foundational investor in the Silva Carbon Origination Fund, joining industry giants Rio Tinto and BHP. Managed by Silva Capital, a joint venture between Roc Partners and...
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the investment arm of the Norwegian Central Bank, has submitted a letter to the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) advocating for enhanced alignment between...
Goldman Sachs’ fund division has announced its exit from the investor engagement group Climate Action 100+, following a series of withdrawals by U.S. financial services companies facing political pressure. The...
Pivot Energy, a leading renewable energy provider, has entered into a transformative 5-year framework agreement with Microsoft to develop up to 500 MWac of community-scale solar energy projects across the...
The U.S. Department of Energy is providing a $1.45 billion loan to Qcells, a South Korean firm, to bolster the solar manufacturing supply chain in the U.S. This marks a...
Aramco has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), pledging up to $100 million over the next 10 years to fund research...
South Africa is on the brink of a renewable energy revolution, with President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighting its potential to spur significant economic growth and job creation over the next decade...
Autonomy, the leading EV subscription company, is transitioning from vehicle subscriptions to a SaaS model with the launch of Autonomy Data Services (ADS). Partnering with Deloitte, ADS aims to expand...
IBM and WWF-Germany have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to develop an AI-powered solution aimed at supporting the conservation of keystone species, starting with the critically endangered African forest elephant. This...
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For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here Kamala Harris has a long history of supporting climate policy. This week’s announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate further...
3Degrees, a global leader in climate solutions, has unveiled its Supply Chain Emission Reduction Agreement, a groundbreaking product designed to assist organizations in reducing Scope 3 emissions within their agricultural...
The BBC has solidified its commitment to a sustainable future with the approval of ambitious Net Zero targets, verified by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These targets are a cornerstone...
CBRE has significantly bolstered its sustainability advisory capabilities in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by acquiring Paia Consulting, a specialist sustainability consulting firm based in Singapore. This strategic acquisition doubles...
Spiritus, a leader in climate technology, is advancing its Direct Air Capture (DAC) ambitions with the recent filing of a Class VI permit application with the Wyoming Department of Environmental...
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, C-level leaders are prioritizing ethical governance in artificial intelligence (AI) to foster innovation while ensuring responsibility. A Deloitte study, “Leadership, governance and workforce decision-making...
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...