The World Bank Group and partners launched the Sustainable Finance Knowledge Center for Francophone Africa. This virtual platform, available in English and French, is designed to empower companies and financial...
The world’s energy landscape is shifting rapidly, making it crucial for banks to rethink their strategies. While fossil fuels still dominate, the global momentum towards clean energy is undeniable. This...
Rockefeller Foundation Hosts AsiaXchange 2024: A Blueprint for Asia’s Green & Resilient Future The Rockefeller Foundation will host AsiaXchange 2024, focusing on “Accelerating Asia’s Equitable Green Transformation: Taking a Systems...
Global renewable energy jobs reached a record 16.2 million in 2023, according to the Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and...
Unilever is catalyzing climate action across its supply chain through the Supplier Climate Programme, aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by focusing on suppliers of raw materials and...
Key Impact Points: Tata Power, India’s leading integrated power company, announced a transformative investment of approximately ₹1.2 trillion ($14.32 billion) over the next decade in Rajasthan. This initiative, unveiled during...
Key Impact Points: Colombia has launched a $40 billion investment portfolio aimed at catalyzing its transition from fossil fuels and adapting to climate change impacts, confirmed by an environment ministry...
Key Impact Points: A.P. Moller Holding has unveiled its ambitious new venture, Vioneo, dedicating €1.5 billion towards developing a fossil-free plastics production platform. This initiative represents a significant stride towards...
Ferrari accelerates its transition to renewable energy by shutting down the trigeneration plant at its Maranello factory, advancing its decarbonisation efforts three months ahead of plan. Early Shutdown Drives Emission...
Key Impact Points: Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative in Dublin, partnering with ESB to power its data centre using green hydrogen. This marks the first deployment of Hydrogen Fuel...
Key Impact Points: Strategic Investment in Climate Mitigation Morgan Stanley Investment Management has successfully completed funding for its ambitious 1GT climate private equity fund, securing $750 million. This fund is...
By: Stefan Malchow, Head of Sales, ESG Solutions, SAP Fioneer With the OSFI Climate Risk Management Guideline B-15 coming into effect by fiscal year-end 2024, Canada’s banks and insurance groups...
While only 53% of Americans argue the clean energy industry in the U.S. should be expanded, it has been the job of business-tracking publications and companies to make their best...
Maersk Reaches New Milestone in ‘Equal At Sea’ Initiative A.P. Moller – Maersk has achieved a remarkable milestone in its ‘Equal At Sea’ initiative. With 45% of the Nautical and...
Major Companies Back New 24/7 Carbon-Free Initiative Global corporates like Google, AstraZeneca, Iron Mountain Data Centers, Shree Cement, AirTrunk, and Vodafone UK have joined the Climate Group’s 24/7 Carbon-Free Coalition...
The European Commission is addressing gaps in the transposition of several EU directives across Member States. The lack of national measures hampers harmonized implementation and compliance with EU law. Here’s...
India has rolled out a Carbon Accounting and Reporting Framework for domestic and international airports, aiming for carbon neutrality and net zero emissions in civil aviation. Carbon Neutrality Prioritised The...
Britain’s Final Chapter on Coal The UK’s last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, closed its doors on Monday, making Britain the first G7 nation to end its reliance on coal for...
Deloitte’s Latest Series Highlights CFO Leadership in Sustainability A new report series by Deloitte, titled “Asia Pacific Mandatory Sustainability Reporting,” positions Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) as pivotal leaders in navigating...
Climeworks Partners with Coca-Cola HBC to Produce Carbon-Neutral Sparkling Water Swiss-based Climeworks, a leader in direct air capture (DAC) technology, has teamed up with Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) to...
Toronto’s first Climate Week is bringing together investors, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how climate action is reshaping markets and creating new opportunities. With dozens of sessions happening...
Regulatory Uncertainty Meets Investor Demands 2025 is proving to be a pivotal year for corporate sustainability disclosures. Thousands of companies have filed reports under the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting...
IBM is moving to address one of the persistent bottlenecks in corporate climate reporting: the accuracy and usability of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data. The company has introduced the Envizi...
Sarawak bets on hybrid clean power Malaysia’s Sarawak state has secured one of its largest private renewable energy investments with Founder Group Limited and Planet QEOS Sdn. Bhd. committing MYR1.16...
Record Commitments from Berlin Berlin has confirmed it provided €11.8 billion ($13.81 billion) in international climate finance during 2024, a record outlay designed to strengthen developing countries’ ability to respond...
L&T expands sustainable financing portfolio Indian multinational Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a $700 million Sustainability-Linked Trade Facility (SLTF) with Standard Chartered, advancing its access to capital tied to...
In this week’s ESG News Week In Review: China announced its first absolute emissions cut target for 2035, while the EU delayed supply chain deforestation rules by a year. California...
Oxford spin-out attracts global capital OXCCU, a University of Oxford spin-out developing sustainable aviation fuel from waste carbon, has raised $28 million in an oversubscribed Series B round. The financing...
Amsterdam bets on flexible carbon capture Dutch climate tech company Brineworks has raised €6.8 million (US $7.3 million) in fresh funding to advance a new form of Direct Air Capture...
Toronto is set to host its first-ever Toronto Climate Week (TOCW) from October 1–3, 2025, a grassroots initiative designed to unite climate action with culture, innovation, and community. The event...
Shipping and logistics giants DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd have deepened their collaboration on decarbonization, signing a three-year framework agreement that expands the use of sustainable marine fuels across Hapag-Lloyd’s...
Brussels Pushes Back Deadline The European Commission will delay implementation of the EU’s landmark deforestation law by another year, citing fears that its digital infrastructure cannot handle the compliance load....
Sacramento sets scope for sweeping disclosure regime California regulators have published a list of more than 4,000 companies that must begin disclosing greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks under...
Levi Strauss pushes renewable energy deeper into its supply chain Levi Strauss & Co. has unveiled a new initiative with Schneider Electric to accelerate renewable energy adoption among its supply...
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...