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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has raised over €12 billion ($13.1 billion) for its fifth flagship fund, CI V, significantly exceeding its original fundraising goals. CI V will invest primarily in...
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...
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...
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)...
Belgium-based Junction Growth Investors announced the successful closing of its first fund at €115M, surpassing its initial goal despite market challenges. The fund targets growth and buyout capital for European...
BBVA reached its €300 billion sustainable business target one year early, exceeding its initial 2018-2025 commitment. The bank had progressively raised its goal, from €100 billion in 2018 to €200...
EIT InnoEnergy, the European Union-backed leader in sustainable energy innovation, closed 2024 with €4.3 billion raised for its portfolio of cleantech start-ups and scale-ups, cementing its role as a key...
Orennia Inc. has announced the successful close of its Series C growth financing round, led by Decarbonization Partners—a collaboration between BlackRock and Temasek—alongside contributions from existing investors. The funding will...
E.ON issued two bond tranches totaling €1.75 billion in early 2025 to cover most of its funding needs for the year. Details: E.ON CFO Nadia Jakobi emphasized the company’s proactive...
EQT Transition Infrastructure has announced its acquisition of Scale Microgrids, a leading North American developer, owner, and operator of distributed energy systems, from Warburg Pincus and other shareholders. Why it...
SGS has unveiled its Climate pillar under the IMPACT NOW for sustainability suite, delivering a robust array of services designed to help organizations take meaningful climate action. Leveraging its decades...
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Endesa, one of Spain’s leading energy companies, has announced a record-breaking €9.6 billion investment under its 2025-2027 strategic plan. The move comes as the company aligns with the ambitious electrification...
Verdane, the European growth investment firm, has announced the final close of its Idun II fund at a €700 million hard cap, a significant milestone aimed at investing in businesses...
Key Impact Points: KKR, a leading global investment firm, has signed an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Enilive, Eni’s mobility transformation company, for €2.94 billion ($3.2 billion). This...
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In the quest for a more sustainable and efficient energy future, data access is becoming as crucial as the energy itself. The Green Button Explorer, a tool developed by Mission:data...
Stops directly financing energy clients’ new oil and gas projects London, 09 February 2024 – Barclays today publishes a revised Climate Change Statement to progress its climate strategy and continues its...
Largest-ever private equity fund close for an Asia-based independent fund manager that focuses on next-generation infrastructure to bolster the region’s energy transition and digital infrastructure development Seraya Partners, the first...
Update of IEA’s landmark Net Zero Roadmap shows greater ambition and implementation, supported by stronger international cooperation, will be critical to reach climate goals Driving greenhouse gas emissions from the...
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