The first quarter of 2024 has been a period of notable shifts in the landscape of global sustainable funds. Amidst varied economic signals and evolving regulatory frameworks, these funds have...
The Commission is awarding nearly €720 million to seven renewable hydrogen projects in Europe, selected through the first competitive bidding process under the European Hydrogen Bank.The funds for this auction come from the...
Introduction: ‘Winter action plan’ back in public’s sight after one-year break The ‘Winter action plan’, for 2023-2024 (‘Comprehensive Action Plan for Autumn and Winter Air Pollution Control in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area...
The automotive industry is at a crossroads. The rise of electrification, the software-defined vehicle and phygital (a combination of physical and digital) experiences are set to drive greater changes in...
Following an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the European Commission and EU consumer authorities (Network of Consumer Protection Cooperation – CPC – Authorities) sent letters to 20 airlines identifying...
Report Announces Development of New Cutting-Edge Hybrid Locomotive, Safety Improvements, and Industry Recognition for Sustainability Union Pacific Railroad released its annual Building America Report, highlighting progress on key goals, including safety...
BBVA mobilized €20 billion in sustainable business in the first quarter of 2024, up 41 percent on the same period last year. The bank is now ahead of the curve in achieving...
African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has emphasized the critical need for significantly increased financing to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the Islamic Development...
Summit to take place October 9-10 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, presented by Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates Summit to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment in its ambition to improve living conditions, support...
Newly-established Sustainable AI Policy Principles aim to guide advocacy with regulators and lawmakers Five nonprofits will develop AI-focused climate solutions with Salesforce support, prioritizing mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and finance Salesforce...
The Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change Will Address Urgent Need for Business Climate Research and Education Columbia Business School announced the establishment of the Tamer Institute for...
Microsoft Sustainability Manager is rapidly evolving with the power of generative AI, offering unprecedented capabilities for data analysis and informed decision-making. What-if Analysis: Forecast Carbon Reduction Strategies A new AI-powered...
The Government of Canada is implementing a comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution, improve how plastic is made, used, and managed across its life cycle, and move toward a circular...
S&P Global Sustainable1 announced the launch of Municipal Climate Physical Risk, a new solution helping investors, local governments, and other market participants navigate critical decisions on climate change. The dataset...
Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), a global investment powerhouse managing Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, recognizes that long-term financial returns are inextricably linked to sustainable development across environmental, social, and economic...
UpLink, the World Economic Forum community supporting early-stage impact-focused entrepreneurs, launched four new initiatives today. These aim to ignite innovative technology solutions that can accelerate the transition to a circular carbon...
$1.4 billion investment in Indiana plant brings production of an all-new BEV Toyota adds up to 340 new, sustainable U.S. jobs Toyota will prepare for assembly of an all-new, three...
Welcome back to the ESG News Week In Review! Dive into the pulse of sustainable finance and responsible investing with our latest edition! This week’s headlines pack a punch as...
Last-minute deals and a series of failed votes threatened to block the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD – also known as the CS3D), but a weakened version squeaked...
Exploring Nature Responsibly, One Cabin at a Time In the vast expanse of Southern Africa’s pristine landscapes, there lies a hidden gem: Stay Unique – Eco Cabins. Born from the...
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...