Sustainable Fitch, a leading provider of ESG data and analysis, is set to integrate SESAMm’s advanced AI-powered text analysis into its ESG Scores and Ratings. This collaboration aims to deliver...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Committee for Environmental Protection of Tajikistan have launched an $8 billion Climate Finance Plan aimed at achieving the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)...
Helen Newman has been appointed as Bidwells’ new Group Head of Sustainability. Previously with CBRE and Fabrix, Newman’s expertise in sustainable development, finance, and ESG strategies uniquely positions her to...
Despite pushback against Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, US climate disclosure is gaining momentum through state-level and federal supplier requirements, even as the SEC’s climate rule faces delays. State-Level...
China has announced a comprehensive plan to cut carbon emissions in its coal power industry, emphasizing the use of innovative technologies such as green ammonia, biomass, and carbon capture, utilization,...
Key Impact Points: SBTN Launches Updated Target-Setting Guide for Corporate Sustainability In a significant move towards advancing corporate sustainability, the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has unveiled its latest suite...
Brazil’s Treasury and Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) are set to launch an innovative investment fund consortium aimed at early-stage sustainable ventures. This new vehicle will function similarly to private...
HSBC’s New Green Initiative HSBC has unveiled HSBC Infrastructure Finance (HIF), a new unit aimed at tapping into climate-focused infrastructure and project finance opportunities. The unit will be headed by...
E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus are spearheading the expansion of electric truck charging infrastructure in Germany and Europe. Their partnership will establish around 170 locations with approximately 400 charging...
ESG Due Diligence Rising in Priority ESG due diligence is becoming a critical priority for Australian dealmakers, mirroring global trends. According to KPMG’s ESG due diligence study, 71% of investors...
In-Depth Analysis: ASIFMA’s ISSB Standards Report ASIFMA Asset Management Group (AAMG) has unveiled a comprehensive report on the adoption of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Standards across Asia. This first-of-its-kind...
From a modest beginning to a worldwide movement, Bower, the Swedish startup, has officially launched its groundbreaking recycling app across 170 countries. This milestone marks a significant step in addressing...
Switching to green steel could drastically cut the climate impact of car production with minimal cost implications, according to Transport & Environment (T&E). Their analysis highlights that using 40% green...
Dutch companies show strong confidence in CSRD readiness. According to PwC’s Global CSRD Survey 2024, 79% of Dutch businesses expect to comply with the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)...
Strategic Collaboration for Sustainability IBM (NYSE) and JLL (NYSE) have unveiled a global sustainability solution, powered by IBM Envizi technology, to enhance ESG reporting and data management in the commercial...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) partners with global tyre manufacturer Pirelli to introduce FSC-certified natural rubber tyres across its luxury vehicle range. This industry-first initiative debuts on the new Range Rover...
Canada Growth Fund Inc. (CGF) has announced a strategic partnership with Strathcona Resources Ltd. to develop carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) infrastructure at Strathcona’s oil sands facilities in Saskatchewan and...
For more from Tim Mohin, sign up for his newsletter here Governor Gavin Newsom proposed amendments to California climate laws SB 253 and 261 that would postpone implementation by two years and give the...
The Carbon Trust has announced Michael Rea as its new CEO, succeeding Chris Stark, who will lead the UK government’s ‘Mission Control’ for clean power delivery by 2030. Strategic Vision:...
China’s Renewable Surge: China is solidifying its position as the global leader in renewable energy with 180 GW of solar and 159 GW of wind power currently under construction. This...
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...