Introduction: Why Insetting Matters Now The global push for climate resilience is redefining corporate responsibility. While carbon offsetting has long been an organizational staple, a more holistic and impactful approach...
In a move that could reshape global climate accountability, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its highly anticipated advisory opinion on July 23, 2025, clarifying state obligations regarding climate...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its first Climate Transition Plan, marking a strategic shift to align its internal operations with the EU’s long-term climate goals and...
The European Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 target to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels, in...
Pioneering Project in Essex Set to Power Tomatoes with Household Waste A 40-hectare low-carbon greenhouse complex powered by household waste is set to open in Essex by 2027, marking a...
The IFRS Foundation has released educational guidance to clarify how companies should report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures, enhancing investor visibility into transition risks and sustainability...
The European Union is closing in on its 2030 climate and energy targets, according to the European Commission’s latest assessment of Member States’ National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). Improved...
Snam has successfully placed a $2 billion multi-tranche USD-denominated Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), marking a historic first in sustainable finance: a Net Zero target across Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG...
The EU is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050—while also driving global competitiveness. A new policy roadmap, The AI Opportunity for Europe’s Climate Goals, outlines how AI can help deliver...
Neste and DB Schenker have joined forces to accelerate low-emission logistics in Asia-Pacific, kicking off a trial that marks the first use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for road transport...
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Canadian oil sands production remained nearly flat in 2023, with an increase of less than 1%, despite a rise in total production, according to a...
In this video, Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds, VP of Global ESG and Chief Sustainability Officer, joined ESG News CEO Matt Bird during Climate Week NYC to discuss the company’s latest brief...
The 2024 State of the Energy Union report highlights the EU’s significant progress in ensuring secure, competitive, and affordable energy, while also laying the groundwork for future economic growth and...
KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC), a leader in semiconductor equipment and services, has achieved a significant milestone: the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
Less than two years ago, Maersk started construction works for its first low greenhouse gas emission warehouse in Denmark, located in Taulov Dry Port in Fredericia. On 24th June 2024,...
Key Impact Points: • Nippon Life’s framework supports high-emitting industries’ transition to decarbonization.• Emphasizes alignment with Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target.• Framework ensures transparency and accountability in transition finance. Nippon Life...
An alliance of the country’s biggest names in vehicle and engine manufacturing and supply, the Heavy-duty Leadership Group, released a joint “Statement of Principles” calling on the Environmental Protection Agency...
Ikea has said that the financial year 2023 (FY23)* was another year of global challenges but also of progress. Key movements include a 22% reduction of the total IKEA climate...
Bayer introduces agricultural system for direct-seeded rice with potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water use by up to 40 percent Bayer plans to bring direct-seeded rice to one...
Neste, ISCC and DHL Group joined forces to pioneer and test a new system through which airlines, logistics service providers and end customers can credibly report an emission reduction achieved...
National Geographic Society and PepsiCo unveiled a new global initiative, Food for Tomorrow, designed to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture and reframe how food systems are understood by policymakers,...
Sydney leads with new financing model for renewables Akaysha Energy has secured a A$300 million ($196 million) corporate debt facility to accelerate the rollout of large-scale battery energy storage systems...
Expanding Nature-Based Finance in the US Silvania, the global nature capital investment platform, has entered a strategic partnership with Alder Point Capital Management to accelerate sustainable investment in US timberland...
New Zealand Steps Into Utility-Scale Solar with Global Technology Partner Global solar tracker manufacturer GameChange Solar has entered the New Zealand market through a partnership with Bright Fern Energy on...
A Cross-Border First for Asia’s Energy Transition From ridgelines in southern Lao PDR, 133 turbines now send clean electricity across the border into Vietnam. The Monsoon Wind Power Project, which...
Rising Influence of Family Offices in ESG The latest survey from the Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFI) indicates a profound shift in global capital allocation, with 90% of family offices now...
Rome advances utility-scale renewables Enfinity Global has closed €316 million ($341 million) in financing to build eight utility-scale solar plants across Emilia Romagna, Basilicata, and Lazio. With a combined capacity...
A Strategic Bet on Hydrogen’s Next Phase Thyssenkrupp nucera has finalized the acquisition of core technology assets from the insolvent Danish company Green Hydrogen Systems (GHS), in a move designed...
Highlights Sphera, the Chicago-based sustainability and operational risk management software firm, has secured a new round of growth capital from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions, adding a second major institutional backer...
Ghana and Singapore are strengthening their cooperation on sustainable development and agribusiness following bilateral talks in Singapore. The two countries confirmed they will deepen collaboration across carbon markets, modern agriculture,...
Diginex Limited and SGS have reaffirmed their strategic alliance to deliver technology-enabled sustainable finance solutions, extending a partnership first formed in 2022. The renewed collaboration aims to tackle rising demand...
Iberdrola España has begun commissioning its Ciudad Rodrigo photovoltaic plant, its second solar facility in Salamanca and one of the largest in Castilla y León. The 316 MW project, developed...
A new World Bank report warns that environmental decline is not only a climate crisis but also a major drag on economic growth. The study, Reboot Development: The Economics of...
TRIIBE is a nonprofit founded in 2024, is focused on helping established college-student-run nonprofit founders scale impact. TRIIBE has already formed a community rooted in resilience, compassion, and action. Most...
The Trump administration has canceled $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects, a move that effectively derails several cornerstone initiatives launched under the Biden administration’s clean energy...
PepsiCo has released its 2024 ESG Summary, highlighting progress against its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) sustainability and nutrition strategy. Introduced in 2021, pep+ embeds sustainability across the company’s operations, guiding growth...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been advised to strengthen its climate risk framework by balancing global best practices with domestic realities, according to a new report by the...
Utrecht Leads with a Sharper Line on ESG UTRECHT – The Dutch pension fund PFZW has severed mandates worth roughly $34 billion with global managers BlackRock and Legal & General...
Copenhagen readies first EU-compliant sovereign green bonds Denmark is preparing to enter capital markets with what would be the world’s first sovereign bonds issued under the EU Green Bond Standard...