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Agricultural Producers Can Now Apply for Fiscal Year 2024 Conservation Assistance, Highest in History The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making more than $3 billion in funding available for...
Saudi Arabia is taking significant steps to address climate change by launching the Greenhouse Gas Crediting and Offsetting Mechanism (GCOM), a domestic market mechanism aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions...
The EU has officially launched the first phase of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the world’s first carbon tariff. The first phase of the CBAM targets imports of emissions-intensive products, including...
Over the past few years, I find myself traveling more around the country visiting multiple US National Parks. And one of my favorite ways to experience all these national parks...
When I heard that the writers’ strike is over, I wondered what might happen if some of the great SNL writers and casts of the past confronted the issues of...
HIF Global, the world´s leading eFuels company, and the Chilean gas company Empresas GASCO, announced the first production of carbon-neutral liquefied gas (“eLG”) generated with renewable energy from the strong...
SGP BioEnergy (“SGP”) announces a $250 million equity commitment from Global Emerging Markets (GEM), a European private alternative investment group, to support the development of the Golden City Biorefinery in...
National Flags of the playing nations and ICC Unity Flags will be used during the ‘match opening anthem ceremony’ throughout the tournament As the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 begins,...
Starting in January Inflation Reduction Act Provision Will Allow Consumers to Transfer Credit to Car Dealer, Reducing Purchase Price of New and Previously Owned Clean Vehicles at Time of Sale...
Italy’s renewable energy producer vexuvo is set to invest 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) on solar panels sites in the next three years as it aims to generate earnings of...
Under the directives of the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi...
bp’s Archaea Energy (NYSE: BP) announced the official startup of its original Archaea Modular Design (AMD) renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Medora, Indiana. Located next to a landfill owned...
A national network of public fast chargers for heavy electric trucks is opening in Sweden. The charging network is powered by renewable energy. A new service from Volvo Trucks makes it...
Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and Economist Impact, an arm of The Economist Group that works with organisations globally to further their missions, announced the launch...
BlackRock has launched a new climate transition-oriented private debt fund (CPD), as part of the firm’s global private debt platform, which aims to provide investors with “a single-entry point to...
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on strengthened rules to massively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting...
Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable finance, announces the project launch of Mirova Energy Transition 6 (MET6), its sixth strategy dedicated to energy transition infrastructure, aiming...
MEPs adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green Bond” label, the first of its kind in the world. The regulation, adopted by 418 votes in...
The Burberry Foundation announces it is partnering with Save the Children to launch Life Chances, a programme designed to support young people impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Life Chances...
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced its first-ever AWS Women’s Demo Week, a week-long global event focused on helping women-led startups connect with investors. AWS...
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Persero Tbk. (IDX: BBRI) has issued an IDR 6 trillion Green Bonds for 2023, with three series: 1-year (6.10% coupon rate), 2-year (6.35% coupon rate), and 3-year (6.30%...
ADNOC and Occidental announced an agreement to undertake a joint preliminary engineering study for the construction of the first megaton-scale direct air capture (DAC) facility outside the United States (US). ...
Over-subscribed second fund backs disruptive technologies in diverse industries ranging from built environment, to transportation, energy and agriculture At One Ventures, the climate tech venture capital firm founded in 2020...
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (“NIIFL”), India’s collaborative investment platform for international and Indian investors, anchored by the Government of India, announced the establishment of its first bilateral fund, the...
Green transition hinges on multi-stakeholder collaboration ahead of GITEX Impact (16-20 Oct 2023) in Dubai The UAE’s COP28 will mark the world’s first global stocktake, evaluating the collective progress made...
Green transition hinges on multi-stakeholder collaboration ahead of GITEX Impact (16-20 Oct 2023) in Dubai GITEX Impact 2023 promises to be the epicentre of seismic shifts in climate technology, providing...
ELECTRIC HYDROGEN (EH2) announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed $380 million Series C financing. The new capital will accelerate the company’s manufacturing and deployment plans to meet strong customer...
In a significant development, Japanese pension funds managing a staggering 90 trillion yen, (equivalent to USD$600 billion), have announced their intention to participate in a global initiative for responsible investment....
The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), a network including 45 countries who represent over 75% of the world’s coral reefs, has launched the Coral Reef Breakthrough in partnership with the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR)...
ADNOC and Fertiglobe, the strategic partnership between ADNOC and OCI Global, announced the pilot deployment of the world’s first cost-effective modular CycloneCC carbon capture unit at Fertiglobe’s 100% owned nitrogen...
TotalEnergies has signed a new 15-year renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Saint-Gobain. This is the second long-term solar power supply agreement designed to help decarbonize the power consumption of...
Morgan Stanley at Work, a leading provider of workplace financial solutions, announced a new charitable giving solution, which simplifies corporate clients’ and their employees’ ability to donate through a donor...
Session #1 | 09:30 – 11:00 MEASURING & REPORTING IMPACT ON NATURAL CAPITAL At this session, we will present the current EU policy frameworks on biodiversity and ecosystems, explore the...
October 24 – 25, 2023 Unlocking opportunities for a greener and fairer world In-Person & Digital | Convene, 1 Liberty Plaza | New York | #FTMoralMoney The environmental and social...
World’s largest premium rum distillery launches new CHP system as another milestone towards the company’s ultimate Net Zero ambitions Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, celebrates the opening...
Dutch King Willem-Alexander jointly with the board members of Vattenfall, BASF, and Allianz officially inaugurated the offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid 1-4. The wind farm is in the North...
EY organization and Microsoft announce the launch of Green Skills Passport, which helps learners aged 16 and over develop skills to find green jobs and pursue opportunities in the growing...
The European Union (EU) has launched the first phase of the world’s first carbon border tariff, a landmark tool designed to put a fair price on the carbon emitted during...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $300 million loan to help fund a $665 million project to Catalyse Green Transformation by reducing poverty, cutting carbon emissions and improving...
Sasol, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), and Air Products South Africa (APSA) made history at the Smart Mobility Africa Summit, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Johannesburg with the presentation...
A €100/month electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme is to be introduced in France from November as part of the country’s climate action strategy, French President Emmanuel Macron announced, though only...
One of the proudest moments of my career happened shortly after becoming a manager a few years ago. I was able to help a seasoned and highly experienced employee achieve...
We look for stress-free experiences to counterbalance the stress of our normal, busy lives. Sometimes what we get is the opposite: a hectic, over-jammed-yet-under-planned trip that leaves us needing a...
A new Rolls-Royce small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight has successfully completed its first fuel burn. The engine has been designed using novel combustion...
S&P Global announced that five senior executives have been recognized on the 2023 Heroes Role Model Lists. Two of S&P Global’s Executive Committee members, Martina Cheung, President of S&P Global Ratings, and Dimitra...
The agreement between Hochschild Mining and BBVA is a ‘Club Deal’ facility totaling $200 million in favor of the mining companies Ares and Amarillo Mineraçao do Brasil. The sustainable operation...
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension, which oversees $20 billion in client assets, has completed a multiyear divestment program to purge its portfolio of oil and gas stocks. AkademikerPension has announced that...
The Kroger Co. released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance report sharing progress on Kroger’s ESG Strategy, Thriving Together. “The Kroger team firmly believes in the power of our business to serve America...
Stella Terra vehicle will use PPG CORACHAR fire protection coatings PPG announced a partnership with a student organization from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands to develop the Stella Terra,...
Alcazar Energy, a leading renewable energy investor in growth markets, announces its acquisition of rights to a 118 MW wind farm project in Montenegro – a major milestone in its...
Second rebate competition from President’s Investing in America Agenda builds on nearly $1 billion investment that will put thousands of clean school buses on the road The U.S. Environmental Protection...
TD Bank Group (TD) announced the Canadian and American launch of its accessibility browser plug-in, TD Accessibility Adapter, to the public at no cost. The tool, which enables users to...
PepsiCo’s fleet and electric infrastructure, including Tesla Semi trucks, spotlighted to push the industry forward in building electric depots PepsiCo Beverages North America’s (PBNA) Sacramento-based Tesla Semi trucks are taking...
Google, Microsoft, Danfoss and Schneider Electric are the founders of a new innovation hub in Fredericia, Denmark, that will bring together the data center sector across Europe to find concrete...
Schroders has achieved top ratings for its alignment with the Operating Principles for Impact Management (Impact Principles), reinforcing the firm’s focus on global impact investment management. These results are the first...
Nestlé ranked first in coffee sustainability in the new 2023 Coffee Brew Index published today in the Coffee Barometer report. This report recognizes that Nestlé has a cohesive and comprehensive...
These new projects align with the company’s goal to increase onsite renewable energy, increase energy efficiency, and eliminate the use of fossil fuels across its operations. IKEA U.S. has announced...
A report released by Allianz Economic Research, Allianz X, UnternehmerTUM, and UVC Partners highlights the central importance of ClimateTech to the global transition to net zero. The ClimateTech industry, it notes,...
bp (NYSE: BP) has started construction on its 187MWdc Peacock Solar project, located 10 miles north of Corpus Christi in San Patricio County, Texas, helping support the global transition to...
The LEGO Group today announced it has appointed Annette Stube as its Chief Sustainability Officer. Annette, who is currently Executive Vice President and Head of Sustainability at Stora Enso will...
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) will start trading carbon credits on October 11, 2023. The exchange began accepting application for registration from July, and the number of “Carbon Credit Market...
Paine Schwartz Partners (“Paine Schwartz”), a global leader in sustainable food chain investing, announced the final closing of Paine Schwartz Food Chain Fund VI, L.P. (“Fund VI”) at $1.7 billion of total...
Demand for renewable energy will grow in North America in the next two decades, and Phillips 66 will be ready to meet it. That was the message from Phillips 66...
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is supporting food security in Egypt with a US$10 million contribution to a US$200 million syndicated trade finance facility with the...
DHL Express, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping services unveiled its first innovative mobile charging cart at the International Ground Support Equipment Expo in Las Vegas. DHL Express will...
Iberdrola has won the best utility in the world in ESG (environmental, social and governance) information disclosure, and the first company in Europe in the Print-Based Alternative Reports category of the League...
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...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged registered investment adviser DWS Investment Management Americas Inc. (DIMA or DWS), a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, in two separate enforcement actions, one...
A new important agreement between the UK and Germany could help to accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry – with the 2 countries at the cutting edge of...
50-point plan also aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% and includes new offshore wind projects France has unveiled an ambitious “ecological plan” to combat climate change, aiming to...
Hydropower-rich Tajikistan plans to produce 1 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2040 for usage at home and exports to neighboring Central Asian countries, its Minister of Energy and Water...
Tanzanian Bank NMB is launching a 10-year multi-currency medium-term bond worth 1 trillion Tanzanian shillings ($400 million) as part of a green bond initiative. The bond is the first of...
Mitsui & Co., Ltd has agreed to invest in a renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil/HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production business operated by Galp SGPS, S.A. (“Galp”), Portugal’s biggest...
German logistics giant DHL is joining forces with energy firm HH2E and South African petrochemicals firm Sasol. Together, they are embarking on a pioneering venture to expand the production of...
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has honored Trina Solar with the title of Decarbonisation Leader for its achievements in low-carbon transition and climate change mitigation. The company received the award...
Six designers leverage SHEIN’s preferred material library to launch new sustainability-minded collections SHEIN, a global, integrated fashion and lifestyle marketplace, announced that for the first time designers from the SHEIN X Designer Incubator Program have released collections under evoluSHEIN by Design, SHEIN’s product...
50 organizations granted a total of $25 million to pilot or expand catalytic solutions to improve food security globally Citi Foundation announced the grant recipients of its first-ever Global Innovation...
Aquaculture is a fast-growing food productions system, with bottom-of-the-food chain shellfish seen as a win/win to support cleaner eco-systems and feed us at the same time. A trip to Perry...
The Coca‑Cola system is taking action to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to create a better...
Mattel, Inc. has published its latest Citizenship Report, which provides a progress update on Mattel’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and goals. Mattel’s ESG strategy and goals are organized into...
DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to begin operating biomethane fuelled trucks with an investment worth €80 million into a dedicated biomethane production facility in Cork, run by Stream BioEnergy....
President Nana Akufo-Addo unveils country’s roadmap for green growth and decarbonizing key economic sectors developed by Government of Ghana and SEforALL His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, launched the country’s new...
To help close the global artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap, IBM announced a commitment to train two million learners in AI by the end of 2026, with a focus on...
A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S and CMA CGM have decided to join forces on several areas relating to decarbonization, in full compliance with all laws and regulations. As frontrunners of...
UN Global Compact celebrates twelve business leaders who have demonstrated progress and commitment towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations Global Compact announced twelve new SDG Pioneers — business leaders...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has invited bids from state, local, and tribal governments for $4.6 billion in grants to implement climate action plans to lower greenhouse gas emissions....
Thankfully with the launch of the final TNFD recommendations at NYC climate week we have a route that allows us to bring climate strategy and disclosure, and nature together, helping...
The Coca‑Cola Company and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have collaborated over the last decade to restore watersheds on National Forest system lands, replenishing 2.4 billion liters of water...
18 new biofuel-powered trucks deliver the European leg and contribute to Formula’s 1 journey towards Net Zero emissions DHL and Formula 1® have announced that the new fleet of trucks...
The U.S. Department of State, the Bezos Earth Fund, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the World Bank announced a strategic collaboration between the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA) and the World Bank...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched $4.6 billion in competitive grants to fund state, local, and Tribal programs and policies that cut climate pollution, advance environmental justice, and deploy clean...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed an agreement to co-finance the construction of Poland’s first offshore wind farm — one of the largest in the world — with a...
Isabel Richter takes over as team manager for global sustainability communications. Effective 1 September 2023, Isabel Richter became the Head of Sustainability Communications at the BMW Group, with responsibility for...
TotalEnergies and European Energy have agreed to jointly develop, build and operate in a 65/35 joint-venture at least four GW of onshore renewable projects in multiple geographies. The partnership aims...
Lightsource bp, a global leader in the renewable energy sector, has entered into a solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Microsoft in Poland – the first PPA for both companies...
A failed energy transition might reduce global GDP by as much as $6 trillion per year by 2050. A group of institutional investors with over $11 trillion in assets under management, including Allianz...
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