The Google Research team has unveiled Neural General Circulation Models, a revolutionary hybrid general circulation model (GCM) that merges traditional physics-based methods with advanced machine-learning components. Published in Nature, this...
Paris 2024 is set to be the greenest Olympics ever, targeting a carbon footprint half that of London 2012 and Rio 2016, which were 3.3 million and 3.6 million tonnes...
Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) has announced the acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) from Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) for $2.0 billion in cash. After accounting for expected tax benefits of...
Lidl GB plans to invest £1.5 billion (€1.8 billion) in the British beef industry over the next five years to achieve its goal of sourcing 100% British beef. This significant...
The EU has introduced a comprehensive law aimed at enhancing the sustainability of products in the market. The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation expands on the existing Ecodesign Directive,...
In a comprehensive study conducted by MSCI ESG Research, the relationship between MSCI ESG Ratings and the cost of capital for corporate equity and debt issuers was analyzed. The study...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) are joining forces to advance green development in the Philippines through the first sustainability-linked financing package. This initiative supports ALI’s...
Economic Growth and Infrastructure His Majesty The King outlined the government’s legislative agenda, prioritizing economic growth, job creation, and infrastructure development. The King’s Speech introduced over 35 bills to support...
Former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore has launched Desmos Capital Partners, a new private investment bank focused on supporting clean energy startups. This “boutique” bank aims to raise private capital...
Masdar, the UAE’s leading clean energy company, has raised $1 billion through its second green bond issuance, following a successful $750 million debut last year. The proceeds will finance new...
DHL and Envision have joined forces to drive the decarbonization of the aviation industry, with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a pivotal focus. This collaboration aims to elevate DHL’s SAF...
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants as part of the Investing in America agenda. This initiative, spearheaded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...
For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here Last week, we shared how the implementation of California’s climate laws is likely to be delayed for two years. This week, research...
Aramco, a leading integrated energy and chemicals company, has completed a $6 billion bond issuance. This issuance includes three tranches of USD-denominated senior unsecured notes under the Global Medium Term...
The HKSAR Government has successfully launched an HK$25 billion green bond offering, denominated in Renminbi (RMB), US dollars (USD), and euro (EUR) under the Government Sustainable Bond Programme. Key Details:...
Carbon Direct and Microsoft have released the 2024 edition of the Criteria for High-Quality Carbon Dioxide Removal, reflecting significant market and scientific advancements since their initial collaboration in 2021. Market...
Innovative Approach to Sustainable Palm Oil Unilever is leveraging technology to ensure a deforestation-free palm oil supply chain while supporting smallholder farmers. Rauf Prasodjo, Senior Manager for Sustainable Sourcing, shares...
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...