The U.S. Department of Agriculture has scrapped the Biden-era Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC) program, citing inefficiencies and disproportionate administrative costs. “Many of these projects had sky-high administration fees,” said...
The European Commission has rolled out a set of revisions to simplify implementation of its EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aiming to ease compliance burdens while maintaining its environmental objectives. The...
Saudi Arabia has made a significant move in the global green finance arena, issuing the first-ever euro-denominated green bond by a sovereign from the MENA region. The €1.5 billion ($1.6...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the Green Impact Exchange (GIX), paving the way for the country’s first national stock exchange dedicated to sustainability. GIX will offer...
The Volvo China Open is accelerating its sustainability strategy by relocating to Shanghai’s Enhance Anting Golf Club — a move that represents more than a change in scenery. Backed by...
Polestar has achieved a 24.7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle sold since 2020, according to its fourth Annual Sustainability Report. The milestone underscores the EV maker’s strategy to...
Salesforce is integrating autonomous AI agents into its climate innovation efforts, positioning digital labor as a key enabler of scalable, nature-based solutions. Through its Salesforce Accelerator – Agents for Impact,...
Hosted by: Ed Whittingham, renowned climate expert and policy advocateGuests: Greg Nemet (University of Wisconsin), Klaus Lackner (Arizona State University), David Keith (University of Chicago), Sara Hastings-Simon (University of Calgary),...
The Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a UN-backed coalition of over 120 global banks, has formally voted to loosen its commitment to the 1.5°C global warming target, pivoting instead to...
New Framework Launched to Help Companies Cut Supply Chain Emissions The We Mean Business Coalition, in partnership with CDP and Ceres, has released a new guide to help companies engage...
Google has signed its first corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for geothermal energy in Asia, marking a major step in its clean energy transition strategy across the region. The deal,...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is accelerating the country’s sustainable finance agenda by expanding the role of the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group on Sustainable Finance (ITSF), also known as the...
Microsoft has inked the largest carbon removal deal in history, committing to purchase 6.75 million metric tons of engineered carbon removal from AtmosClear, a Fidelis portfolio company, over 15 years....
Repsol has officially started electricity production at Antofagasta Phase 1, the company’s largest wind project to date and one of Chile’s biggest renewable installations. The 364 MW facility is located...
General Motors has appointed Cassandra Garber as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), tapping a seasoned ESG leader from Dell Technologies to steer the automaker’s environmental and social strategy. The...
Heidelberg Materials has received planning approval to build a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at its Padeswood cement plant in Flintshire, north Wales—positioning the UK closer to decarbonising one...
The LEGO Group has officially opened its most environmentally sustainable factory to date in Binh Duong, Vietnam—marking a strategic move to expand its manufacturing footprint across Asia-Pacific and meet growing...
RayGen Resources has closed a landmark A$127 million Series D investment round, drawing strong support from global energy leaders and public sector investors. The raise, led by SLB with a...
Global maritime shipping is poised for a transformative shift following a landmark agreement reached by the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO). The newly approved framework sets the sector on course...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has committed a US$100 million loan to Santander Chile to fund energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable building projects. This marks...
• Schroders now sources 100% of its electricity globally from renewable energy, meeting its RE100 commitment a year early.• The firm’s Horsham solar project generates 1.13 GWh annually, covering nearly...
Mercedes Pushes Decarbonization Beyond the Track The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team confirmed it achieved 99% HVO100 biofuel coverage for its 2025 European race and marketing logistics, a milestone that...
• Moeve becomes the first third-party supplier to join Avelia, Shell Aviation’s blockchain-powered sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim platform.• The collaboration expands multi-supplier access to verified SAF credits, supporting decarbonisation...
• €5 billion investment through 2027 expands Google’s St. Ghislain data center and creates 300 new jobs.• 110 MW in new carbon-free energy deals with Eneco, Luminus, and Renner to...
• Climate Investor Two surpasses $1 billion target to become the largest adaptation infrastructure fund in emerging markets.• Backed by $190 million in new commitments and a €205 million EU...
Mexico City Launch Strengthens Legal Frameworks for Climate Action UK-based legal nonprofit The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) has released 17 climate-aligned clauses adapted to Mexican law, making them available in...
• Four projects funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) will advance regenerative ocean farming and marine innovation.• Initiatives span Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Ireland, developing large-scale...
• India’s Central Electricity Authority unveils 6.4 trillion rupee ($77 billion) plan to transmit 76 GW of hydro power from the Brahmaputra basin by 2047.• The basin, spanning eight northeastern...
• The US has threatened sanctions on countries supporting an EU-backed global framework to cut shipping emissions.• The IMO proposal would introduce the first global pricing mechanism for maritime emissions,...