AI robotics startup Glacier has raised $16 million in Series A funding to accelerate the deployment of its intelligent recycling robots, designed to transform U.S. recycling infrastructure, reduce emissions, and...
Andre Watson, CEO and founder of Ligandal, joined ESG News at the World Economic Forum to share insights on a new frontier in precision medicine: targeted drug delivery. With a...
At the World Economic Forum, a powerful and timely panel discussion brought together some of the most influential voices in music to address a pressing issue: the future of artist...
At the 2025 World Economic Forum, ESG News CEO Matt Bird continued his conversation with FilmHedge Co-founder and CEO Jon Gosier, exploring how tax policy can unlock sustainable capital for...
Brazilian carbon removal startup Mombak has secured $30 million in Series A funding, led by Union Square Ventures (USV), to accelerate reforestation and carbon credit operations across the Amazon. Founded...
Mizuho Bank has become the first Japanese financial institution to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Invest India, marking a significant step in strengthening sustainability and decarbonization-focused investments in...
ALTÉRRA, the world’s largest private climate investment vehicle, has made its first direct investment into the Global South—injecting $100 million into India’s clean energy platform, Evren. The co-investment, made through...
South Korean steelmaker POSCO Holdings has successfully raised $700 million through a heavily oversubscribed green bond issuance, reinforcing investor confidence in its sustainability strategy. The funding was split across two...
The Bank of Mauritius has entered a strategic partnership under the SUNREF – Cap sur la Finance Durable programme to strengthen its sustainable finance framework. Backed by the Agence Française...
EFM, a U.S.-based forest investment and management firm, has partnered with Sojitz Corporation of America—a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s Sojitz Corporation—to launch a $200 million forestry investment fund focused...
Brazil is launching a landmark auction aimed at raising up to $2 billion in financing for sustainable land restoration, as part of its Eco Invest Brazil program. The initiative will...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced LEED v5, a major overhaul of its globally recognized green building certification system, aimed at delivering higher-performance, lower-carbon buildings while increasing investor...
In a panel discussion hosted at Abraham House during the World Economic Forum, leaders in the venture capital and innovation ecosystem space shared their insights on the critical importance of...
At the 2025 World Economic Forum, ESG News CEO Matt Bird sat down with Jon Gosier, Co-founder and CEO of FilmHedge, to discuss how film financing intersects with tax strategy...
As global markets continue to grapple with volatility, inflationary pressure, and widening wealth gaps, a different kind of risk is surfacing—one tied not to portfolios or interest rates, but to...
At the 2025 World Economic Forum, a panel of brand strategists gathered to examine a central question facing today’s purpose-driven companies: how can businesses scale without compromising their values? The...
Patch has launched a new digital platform to transform how companies source, purchase, and manage carbon credits, aiming to unlock billions in much-needed climate finance. Designed for Chief Sustainability Officers...
Ingka Investments, the investment division of Ingka Group—the largest IKEA retailer—has officially launched its first solar park in Poland, marking a major step in its renewable energy strategy. Located in...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced it has sold a 50% stake in the Coalburn 1 battery energy storage system to AXA’s alternative investment arm. Despite the sale, CIP will continue...
Brussels Pushes Forward on SME Reporting Infrastructure The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published two reports cataloguing more than 320 digital tools and platforms designed to help small...
Technology Enters Procurement’s Carbon Blind Spot Watershed has introduced a new AI-powered tool aimed at one of the most persistent challenges in corporate climate strategies: measuring and reducing Scope 3...
The PRI Awards 2025 celebrated innovation and impact across six main categories — nature, climate, human rights, responsible investment strategy, system stewardship, and communication — alongside three special awards. More...
Dallas Announcement Sets New Direction Frontier Infrastructure Holdings LLC has launched what it calls the first full-scale carbon management platform tailored for North America’s ethanol sector. In partnership with bioenergy...
London greenlights flagship CCS contracts Britain has signed contracts for two commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, a step aimed at curbing emissions from some of the country’s most...
Washington Pulls Back on Renewable Commitments The U.S. Department of Energy confirmed plans on Wednesday to cancel more than $13 billion in federal funds pledged under the Biden administration to...
Oregon’s Data Center Demand Drives New Solar Build Amazon has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Avangrid, the U.S. subsidiary of Iberdrola, to secure renewable electricity from a new...
A New Corporate Energy Strategy Mars, Incorporated is moving to reframe corporate energy procurement with a strategy that stretches beyond its own factories and offices. Under its newly launched Renewable...
Scope 3: From Blind Spot to Boardroom Priority A joint report from sustainability ratings firm EcoVadis and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) projects that companies worldwide could face more than $500...
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...