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The past week has seen significant developments in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies across multiple sectors, with corporations, government agencies, and public figures adjusting their approaches to DEI amid...
Morningstar Sustainalytics has appointed David Pagliaro as Chief Strategy & Product Officer, tasked with overseeing global product strategy and execution. He will report to Ron Bundy, CEO of Morningstar Indexes...
Driving Sustainability in F1 Mercedes is set to debut sustainable carbon fibre composites in its 2025 Formula 1 car—the W16—marking a major step in motorsport sustainability. With carbon fibre making...
Game-changing carbon finance: UpEnergy, a social enterprise focused on climate finance and energy poverty reduction, has issued Africa’s first-ever electric cooking carbon credits under Gold Standard’s new Methodology for Metered...
Liverpool FC is teaming up with 1PointFive, a U.S.-based carbon capture company, to launch exclusive, eco-friendly products for fans. The club will calculate the emissions from manufacturing and distribution (up...
Morocco’s government committee has approved major green hydrogen projects valued at 319 billion dirhams ($32.5 billion), aligning with its push for renewable energy dominance and European export goals. Who’s Involved...
The Future of Flight Delta Air Lines is partnering with JetZero to revolutionize air travel with a cutting-edge, more sustainable aircraft. The blended-wing-body (BWB) design—unlike anything flying today—will cut fuel...
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has tightened standards for carbon credits generated from clean cookstove projects, approving three methodologies that introduce stricter measurement and verification protocols....
Clean Energy Transition: A Shift in Speed Europe is ramping up its clean energy efforts as regulatory changes aim to streamline investment in green technology. SEB’s latest Green Bond Report...
IFC is strengthening Türkiye’s transition to a low-carbon economy by funding QNB Leasing’s sustainable energy and blue finance initiatives. This investment expands access to capital for SMEs—99% of Turkish businesses—helping...
M&G Investments has announced that its Sustain Paris Aligned fund range will adopt the ‘Sustainability Improvers’ label in the UK. The range includes three funds: the M&G Global Sustain Paris...
Microsoft has signed a landmark deal to purchase 1.5 million tonnes of verified carbon removal credits from the Panna afforestation project in India, marking its largest carbon removal initiative in...
What’s New: Assent Inc. has launched the Assent Sustainability Platform (ASP), a game-changing tool designed to streamline compliance reporting and reduce supplier workload. Early adopters report a fivefold increase in...
Berry Global and Mars are rolling out 100% recycled plastic packaging for M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, and STARBURST® pantry jars—excluding lids. This move builds on their 2022 launch, which incorporated 15% recycled...
What’s happening: Indian oil giant ONGC’s renewable unit, ONGC Green, has acquired clean energy firm PTC Energy for 9.25 billion rupees ($106M). The deal adds 288 MW of operational wind...
Nedbank Group Ltd. and Norwegian investment firm Norfund AS are acquiring a significant stake in Pele Energy Group, co-founded by former JPMorgan Chase banker Gqi Raoleka. The investment aligns with...
SSBJ Introduces First Sustainability Disclosure Standards The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has officially launched its inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SSBJ Standards) to enhance corporate sustainability reporting in Japan....
Leadership for the Next Growth Phase Puro.earth, a leading carbon removal marketplace, has appointed Jan-Willem Bode as President. With a deep background in sustainability, Bode co-authored the first Gold Standard,...
The Rainforest Alliance is updating its Sustainable Agriculture Standard (Version 1.4) to simplify certification, reduce unnecessary requirements, and improve data accuracy. The new version, informed by farmer and company feedback,...
Areim has successfully raised an additional EUR 450 million for its Areim DC Fund, pushing total capital to EUR 900 million. The fund attracted strong interest from both Nordic and...
GE Vernova and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a strategic framework agreement to power AWS’s expanding data centers while advancing energy security, grid reliability, and carbon reduction efforts. Why...
EDF Renewables North America and Abu Dhabi-based Masdar have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH) to supply up to 166 megawatts (MW) of clean...
Key Impact Points: BBVA has teamed up with BloombergNEF (BNEF) to bolster its expertise in clean technology and the energy transition. This partnership gives BBVA access to BNEF’s research and...
Key Impact Points: China’s Climate Strategy: A Dual Approach China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is pushing forward with major renewable energy projects to meet its 2030 carbon...
E.ON is launching the New Energy Academy, a free educational program designed to inspire and equip students with the skills to lead in the green economy. Why it matters: The...
Baker Hughes and Frontier Infrastructure announced a strategic partnership to accelerate large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power generation projects across the U.S. Why it matters: With rising energy...
The European Commission has announced a plan to extend the compliance period for CO2 emissions targets from one year to three, giving automakers more time to meet stringent regulations and...
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Infinitum Energy Group have secured $3.1 million in development funding from CFM’s EU-backed Climate Investor Two Fund to co-develop a waste-to-energy project in Freetown, Sierra...
SEB Steps Up Sustainability Efforts SEB, a leading Nordic financial services group, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable finance by unifying its ESG data through a strategic partnership with Morningstar...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leveraging AI to combat flood risks in Aragon, Spain, where it’s investing €15.7B ($17B) in new data centers. The initiative aims to strengthen local infrastructure...
Iberdrola and Italian retail giant Pam Panorama have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply 1,000 GWh of photovoltaic energy to Pam, Panorama, Pam Local, and Pam City...
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial Achieve Breakthrough in Solid-State Battery Technology Mercedes-Benz has begun road testing its first electric vehicle (EV) equipped with a lithium-metal solid-state battery, confirming that a 1,000km (620-mile)...
Major Shift in Asset Management The People’s Pension (TPP) has announced a strategic shift in its asset management approach, appointing European asset manager Amundi and U.S.-based Invesco to oversee £28...
Governments reached a crucial agreement on February 27, 2025, in Rome to mobilize the resources needed to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). This follows COP16 negotiations, which resumed...
Watershed has launched its first-ever Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure 1 megatonne of carbon removal credits. This move expands its decarbonization ecosystem, giving 500+ corporate customers access to both...
DBS and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) have signed a landmark MOU to help Singapore’s manufacturing sector reduce emissions and stay competitive in the green economy. This collaboration—the first between...
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) board has endorsed $143 million to drive nature-based solutions across Brazil, Kenya, and Africa’s Zambezi River Basin. This funding, part of CIF’s Nature, People, and...
I Squared Capital has appointed Ben Harper as Managing Director, Head of Sustainability, reinforcing its commitment to responsible investing. Based in Miami, Harper will lead environmental sustainability, climate risk, and...
Polish energy giant Orlen and Norway’s Equinor are joining forces to advance CCS in Poland. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore viable carbon dioxide storage sites....
The past week has seen a significant shift in corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies across major industries, as companies respond to changing political and legal landscapes. High-profile firms,...
The 2025 Global Risks Landscape The 2025 WEF Global Risks Report underscores that nature-related risks remain one of the most persistent and pressing challenges for businesses. Political shifts won’t change...
January was a crazy month on LinkedIn for what I can only term “CSRD lament.” As the first CSRD reports were published, some sustainability professionals wrote about the upcoming simplification...
Measurabl, the leading sustainability data management platform for real estate, has appointed Aislinn McCarry as Director of EMEA, reinforcing its strategic push to meet surging demand for investment-grade ESG data...
The Partnership Driving Change Salesforce, GlobeScan, ERM, Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), and SustainableIT.org formed the Sustainability Value Creation Partnership to address corporate sustainability challenges and unlock measurable business value. Why...
Financial Institutions at the Forefront of Net-Zero Transition The financial sector plays a pivotal role in global decarbonization, yet urgent gaps remain. According to a joint report by Deloitte and...
Frontier has signed a groundbreaking $30.6 million deal with Phlair, an innovator in electrochemical direct air capture (DAC) technology, to remove 47,000 tons of CO₂ between 2027 and 2030. The...
Emirates NBD Group, a financial powerhouse across 13 countries, transformed its cumbersome emissions data collection process with Microsoft Sustainability Manager, cutting reporting time by 75% and enhancing real-time decision-making. The...
The UK Government’s Seventh Carbon Budget sets an ambitious target to limit greenhouse gas emissions to 535 MtCO2e from 2038 to 2042. This includes emissions from international aviation and shipping...
Driving Biodiversity Investment Goldman Sachs Asset Management is introducing its first biodiversity-focused bond fund, expanding sustainable finance options for fixed-income investors. “Most of the existing biodiversity or nature-based solutions funds...
United’s Bet on Carbon Capture: United Airlines’ UAV Sustainable Flight Fund is backing Heirloom, a leader in direct air capture (DAC) technology, to boost its decarbonization strategy. The investment includes...
Clearloop, a Silicon Ranch carbon solutions platform, has entered a multi-year agreement with Microsoft to deploy up to 100 megawatts (MWAC) of renewable energy projects over the next three years....
AstraZeneca’s Green Energy Leap: AstraZeneca has launched a biomethane plant in Lincolnshire, England, to power all of its UK research and drug manufacturing facilities with clean energy by the end...
Standard Chartered’s Ambitious Climate Strategy Standard Chartered has released its detailed Transition Plan, showcasing how the bank will integrate climate considerations into all aspects of its operations, aiming for net...
CarbonQuest, a leader in distributed carbon capture technology, has closed a $20 million funding round led by Riverbend Energy Group, with significant contributions from Energy Capital Ventures (ECV) and Aligned...
Blackstone announced the final close of its private equity fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV (BETP IV), at $5.6 billion—the fund’s hard cap. The new fund is approximately 33% larger...
Australia’s Green Push: Aviation Fuel from Sugarcane Waste Australia is investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with a combined $10.4 million in funding to boost green initiatives at Brisbane Airport....
In a monumental achievement for global reforestation and climate action, the founder Jimi Cohen of TreeGens has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the most trees planted in a...
The European Commission has launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a sweeping business plan aimed at reinforcing industrial competitiveness, reducing emissions, and securing Europe’s clean energy future. The €100 billion initiative...
EU Simplifies Sustainability and Investment Rules The European Commission has unveiled two major legislative packages—Omnibus I and Omnibus II—aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, improving sustainability rules, and unlocking investment. The...
LEGO’s Latest Sustainability Move: Recycled Tires in New Sets LEGO Group today unveiled new tires made with over 30% recycled materials, including fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil. These innovative...
Macquarie’s Clean Energy Play: Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is making a bold move in the U.S. clean energy market by acquiring the remaining controlling interests in Galehead Development through funds...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released a report highlighting advancements in the availability and accessibility of data used to assess environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. While progress is...
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to End DEI Programs Apple shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal urging the company to scrap its DEI policies. The resolution, filed by the conservative think...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V) fund, has acquired full ownership of the 480MW Morecambe offshore wind project from COBRA Group and Flotation Energy, a...
A New Financial Model for Biodiversity The United Nations launched the Cali Fund for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from Digital Sequence Information (DSI) during the resumed session...
By: Susanne Katus — SVP, Market Leader, Executive Engagement, Datamaran Corporate America is in the midst of a leadership crisis. Once championed as essential to modern business strategy, environmental, social...
In an ESG News exclusive interview with Lawrence Paramasivam, the Senior Executive Director of Policy & Legal at the FSRA during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), highlighted UAE’s Strategic Evolution...
KKR, a global investment powerhouse, has entered a strategic partnership with Düsseldorf-based energy service provider EGC, aiming to accelerate EGC’s growth and establish it as a premier decarbonization partner for...
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is enforcing stricter ESG disclosure requirements on 12 pension fund managers to boost transparency in risk management and investment strategies. The details:...
Major U.S. banks are stepping back from publicly promoting their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as the White House intensifies scrutiny of private-sector DEI efforts. JPMorgan Chase, Citizens, and...
India’s Green Power Surge: Indian state-owned power giant NTPC is making a bold move into renewable energy, committing over 2 trillion rupees ($23.07 billion) to projects in Madhya Pradesh. The...
Biochar is emerging as a powerful carbon removal solution, capable of locking away carbon for centuries while enhancing soil fertility. Sylvera’s new ratings provide critical validation for biochar projects, ensuring...
Key Takeaways: AI: A Game-Changer for Sustainability KPMG’s latest paper, AI for the Chief Sustainability Officer: Understanding the Intersection of AI and Sustainability, explores how AI can accelerate corporate sustainability...
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Mika Kania as Head of Sustainability Advisory for Asia Pacific, underscoring the firm’s commitment to advancing sustainability in the real estate sector. Kania, based in...
A strategic approach to sustainability is driving significant business growth, according to the 2025 CFO Sustainability Outlook Survey, which polled 500 CFOs across industries including life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, retail,...
Berkshire Hathaway’s latest annual report stops short of discussing diversity and inclusion. The report now ends the employee section at “candidates.”Last year, it noted hiring practices were “intended to identify...
Global Biodiversity at Risk Countries are meeting in Rome to advance a $200 billion annual nature finance deal. The initiative builds on last year’s Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, aimed at...
National Grid is offloading its U.S. onshore renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management as part of a broader divestment strategy. The sale, valued at $1.74 billion including debt, reflects the...
BBVA’s New Sustainable Business Goal BBVA will channel €700 billion in sustainable business between 2025 and 2029—more than double its earlier target of €300 billion, which was reached in December...
Cities are stepping up in the fight against climate change, but a significant funding gap threatens progress. New data from CDP, in collaboration with the Global Covenant of Mayors for...
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) announced $686.8 million in investments this week, contributing to $1.5 billion in climate action initiatives when combined with co-financing. The 11 approved projects will support...
Standard Chartered has launched the first multi-country sustainability-linked trade finance facility for Siemens Energy, covering eight markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan. This groundbreaking facility integrates trade finance...
Bloomberg Launches MARS Climate to Manage Portfolio Climate Risks Bloomberg has expanded its Multi-Asset Risk Management suite (MARS) with a new module, MARS Climate, designed to help portfolio and risk...
MSCI and Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions are collaborating to strengthen the financial sector’s approach to physical climate risk management. The partnership integrates MSCI’s GeoSpatial Asset Intelligence with Swiss Re’s proprietary...
Nikola Corporation, once a beacon of innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection according to a recent press release issued by the automaker....
Heineken’s Sustainability Progress in 2024 Heineken N.V. (“HEINEKEN”) publishes its combined Financial and Sustainability Annual Report 2024, highlighting broad-based growth, profit expansion, and sustainability impact. The report outlines Heineken’s significant...
In the dynamic landscape of global finance, few narratives are as compelling as that of Dr. Yanan Wu and the meteoric rise of Surfin. From its inception inspired by the...
CFA Institute’s Net-Zero Roadmap The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center has launched a new guide to support investors in integrating net-zero strategies into their portfolios. The publication, Investment Innovations...
South Pole Names Dara Olufon as Co-Head of Global Climate Advisory South Pole, a leader in carbon asset development and climate consultancy, has appointed Dara Olufon as Co-Head of its...
TikTok’s Multi-Year Carbon Commitment TikTok has entered a multi-year partnership with Climeworks to remove 5,100 tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere by 2030. The plan combines Direct Air Capture, Biochar,...
Mizuho Bank and Temasek-owned GenZero announced a partnership to develop transition credits, a financial tool designed to support the early retirement of coal-fired power plants and accelerate the shift to...
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) announced the launch of Climate Investor Three (CI3), a blended finance fund targeting the energy transition and green hydrogen sectors. The fund has already secured €150...
Australia’s Green Iron Push Australia on Thursday unveiled a A$1 billion ($636 million) Green Iron Investment Fund to support green iron manufacturing and its supply chains, including an initial A$500...
Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Milestone: Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, exceeded its 2024 sustainability targets with a Sustainability Impact (SSI) score of 7.55, outpacing the 7.40...
Terra CO2, a U.S.-based low-carbon building materials company, has secured $82M in Series B equity commitments to expand its sustainable cement technology. The round was co-led by Just Climate, Eagle...
AI Advances in Flood Forecasting Google’s Flood Hub is rolling out new tools to help experts assess flood risks more precisely. The latest updates include: These enhancements support aid organizations,...
Eurostat’s latest report shows a continued decoupling of emissions from economic growth. Sector trends: Related Article: EU Invests €4.8 Billion from Emissions Trading Revenues to Fund Net-Zero Projects Country breakdown:...
The Government of Canada is set to issue its third Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond this week, subject to market conditions. This follows a $4 billion issuance in February 2024, which was...
The Shift Toward Sustainability Emerging market companies are accelerating sustainability efforts, driven by financing trends, regulatory expectations, and climate commitments. A study of 104 firms across six sectors (Energy, TMT,...
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has introduced two new capacity-building platforms to strengthen market participants’ understanding of nature-related financial risks and opportunities. New Learning Platforms: Why It Matters:...
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