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RMI and FedEx Launch GridUp for EV Charging Infrastructure Planning
ESG News August 2, 2024

RMI and FedEx have introduced GridUp, a cutting-edge tool designed to predict energy and power needs for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Backed by a grant from FedEx, GridUp provides utilities...

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Sage and Bloom-ESG launch ISO-certified carbon credits for retired tech
Carbon Markets, ESG Tools & Services, Technology
Sage, Bloom-ESG Launch First ISO-Certified Carbon Credit System for IT Equipment Reuse
ESG News April 24, 2025

Sage Sustainable Electronics and environmental consultancy Bloom-ESG have introduced the first ISO 14064-certified carbon credit system for IT asset disposition—enabling corporations to turn responsible tech retirement into a strategic ESG...

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IFRS Foundation, IDB Partner to Accelerate Adoption of Sustainability Disclosure Standards in Latin America
ESG Latin America, ESG Reporting, Global News
IFRS Foundation, IDB Partner to Accelerate Adoption of Sustainability Disclosure Standards in Latin America
ESG News April 24, 2025

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IFRS Foundation have launched a strategic partnership to promote the adoption and implementation of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards throughout Latin...

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LEGO Cuts Global Water Use for Third Consecutive Year, Saving 56,000 m³ in 2024
Sustainable Business, Water
LEGO Cuts Global Water Use for Third Consecutive Year, Saving 56,000 m³ in 2024
ESG News April 24, 2025

LEGO Group has cut its global factory water consumption for the third consecutive year, achieving a total usage of 753,711 m³ in 2024—56,000 m³ less than the previous year. The...

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Novata Launches ESG Due Diligence Tool to Streamline Private Equity Investment Process
ESG Tools & Services, Impact Investing, News
Novata Launches ESG Due Diligence Tool to Streamline Private Equity Investment Process
ESG News April 24, 2025

Novata has launched a new ESG Due Diligence solution designed to overhaul how private market deal professionals manage sustainability data—making it easier, faster, and more connected to long-term investment outcomes....

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Caban Secures $50M to Scale Energy-as-a-Service for Critical Infrastructure
Energy, Sustainable Finance
Caban Secures $50M to Scale Energy-as-a-Service for Critical Infrastructure
ESG News April 23, 2025

Caban, a Texas-based provider of renewable energy infrastructure, has raised $50 million in equity funding to accelerate the rollout of its Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) solutions for critical infrastructure operators. The raise...

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NYC Comptroller Lander to Replace Asset Managers Without Strong Net Zero Plans by 2025 Deadline
Climate, Government, Impact Investing, News
NYC Comptroller Lander to Replace Asset Managers Without Strong Net Zero Plans by 2025 Deadline
ESG News April 23, 2025

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is tightening climate accountability across Wall Street, warning asset managers that failing to deliver robust Net Zero plans by June 30, 2025, will result...

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Elon Musk-Backed XPRIZE Awards $100 Million to Carbon Removal Startups
Carbon Markets, Climate Finance, Climate Tech, News
Elon Musk-Backed XPRIZE Awards $100 Million to Carbon Removal Startups
ESG News April 23, 2025

XPRIZE Awards Largest Climate Incentive in History XPRIZE has announced the winners of its $100 million Carbon Removal competition, a four-year global challenge backed by Elon Musk and the Musk...

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Global Poll: 97% of Business Leaders Support Moving Away from Fossil Fuels
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Global Poll: 97% of Business Leaders Support Moving Away from Fossil Fuels
ESG News April 23, 2025

Global business leaders are no longer sitting on the sidelines of the clean energy transition. A powerful consensus—97% of executives across 15 global markets—now urges governments to fast-track the phase-out...

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Nestlé Withdraws from Global Dairy Methane Alliance Amid Broader Corporate Climate Retrenchment
Environmental, Food, Sustainable Business
Nestlé, ofi Launch Global Agroforestry Initiative to Cut 1.5M Tons of CO₂
ESG News April 23, 2025

Nestlé and ofi have unveiled their largest global agroforestry partnership yet, targeting long-term carbon reductions and a shift toward regenerative agriculture in cocoa production. The initiative spans Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire,...

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Virgin Media O2 Cuts Carbon Emissions by 56% Against its 2020 Baseline
Climate, Lifestyle, Sustainable Business
Virgin Media O2 Cuts Carbon Emissions by 56% Against its 2020 Baseline
ESG News April 23, 2025

Virgin Media O2 has announced a 56% cut in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2020—confirming it’s on track to hit its 2030 target of a 90% reduction, aligned...

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Google Signs First Offshore Wind Deal in Asia to Power Taiwan Data Center with 24/7 Clean Energy
Climate Tech, ESG Asia, News
Google Signs First Offshore Wind Deal in Asia to Power Taiwan Data Center with 24/7 Clean Energy
ESG News April 23, 2025

Google has signed its first offshore wind power purchase agreement (PPA) in Asia Pacific, committing to buy clean energy from the 495 MW Fengmiao I offshore wind project in Taiwan....

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Schneider Electric Expands Environmental Transparency Across 110,000 Products
Energy, Environmental
Schneider Electric Expands Environmental Transparency Across 110,000 Products
ESG News April 23, 2025

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has launched its Environmental Data Program, significantly expanding access to environmental information across its product portfolio. This initiative builds on...

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EcoVadis Launches Worker Feedback Tool to Strengthen Labour Rights Oversight
ESG Tools & Services, Social
EcoVadis Launches Worker Feedback Tool to Strengthen Labour Rights Oversight
ESG News April 22, 2025

EcoVadis has rolled out a new tool designed to capture real-time worker feedback across global supply chains—marking a shift from traditional audits toward more agile and transparent labour oversight. The...

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Clean Energy Set to Meet 67% of Global Power Needs by 2050: Bloomberg Report
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Clean Energy Set to Meet 67% of Global Power Needs by 2050: Bloomberg Report
ESG News April 22, 2025

BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2025 delivers a sharp assessment of how the global energy transition may unfold by mid-century—assuming market forces, not climate mandates, dictate investment. While renewables and electrification...

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IBM, ESA Launch TerraMind, New AI Model for Earth and Climate Monitoring
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IBM, ESA Launch TerraMind, New AI Model for Earth and Climate Monitoring
ESG News April 22, 2025

IBM and the European Space Agency (ESA) have open-sourced TerraMind, the most advanced generative AI foundation model for Earth observation, now available on Hugging Face. Trained on TerraMesh—the largest geospatial...

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China Hits Record 951 TWh in Clean Electricity, Surging Ahead of Global Competitors
Energy, ESG China
China Hits Record 951 TWh in Clean Electricity, Surging Ahead of Global Competitors
ESG News April 22, 2025

China is accelerating its clean energy dominance, setting new records in the first quarter of 2025 that widen its lead over the U.S. and Europe. According to data from energy...

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New York Pension Fund Invests $2 Billion in FTSE Climate Transition Index
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New York Pension Fund Invests $2 Billion in FTSE Climate Transition Index
ESG News April 22, 2025

The New York State Common Retirement Fund is scaling up its climate investment strategy, adding $2 billion to the FTSE Russell TPI Climate Transition Index fund. This marks the second...

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Zevero Unveils AI Tool to Slash ESG Reporting Time by 40%
AI, ESG Reporting, ESG Tools & Services
Zevero Unveils AI Tool to Slash ESG Reporting Time by 40%
ESG News April 22, 2025

Zevero has launched a new AI-powered ESG Disclosure Reporting tool to streamline compliance with major sustainability frameworks and drastically reduce time spent on manual reporting. The carbon management platform’s latest...

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Franklin Templeton Launches ESG-Enhanced, Low-Carbon S&P 500 and World ETFs
Climate, Impact Investing, News
Franklin Templeton Launches ESG-Enhanced, Low-Carbon S&P 500 and World ETFs
ESG News April 22, 2025

Franklin Templeton has expanded its suite of sustainable investment products with the launch of two new Article 8 UCITS ETFs: the Franklin S&P 500 Screened UCITS ETF and the Franklin...

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World Economic Forum Founder Klaus Schwab Steps Down After 55 Years of Leadership
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World Economic Forum Founder Klaus Schwab Steps Down After 55 Years of Leadership
ESG News April 21, 2025

Klaus Schwab, the founder and long-serving Chair of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has officially stepped down from his role and membership on the Board of Trustees. “Following my recent...

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TDK Ventures Launches $150M Fund to Back Early-Stage Climate and Deeptech Startups
Climate, ESG Startups, Sustainable Finance
TDK Ventures Launches $150M Fund to Back Early-Stage Climate and Deeptech Startups
ESG News April 21, 2025

TDK Ventures has launched Fund 3, a new $150 million vehicle aimed at backing early-stage deeptech startups that align with global sustainability and innovation megatrends. This brings the firm’s total...

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US Freezes $5B Equinor Offshore Wind Project Amid Clean Energy Backlash
Climate, Government, News
US Freezes $5B Equinor Offshore Wind Project Amid Clean Energy Backlash
ESG News April 21, 2025

The U.S. federal government has ordered an immediate halt to construction on Equinor’s $5 billion Empire Wind project, the largest offshore wind farm planned to serve New York City, signaling...

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IFC Launches Overhaul of Sustainability Framework
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IFC Launches Overhaul of Sustainability Framework Guiding $4.5 Trillion in Emerging Market Investments
ESG News April 21, 2025

IFC Announces Generational Review of Sustainability Framework The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has officially launched a multi-year overhaul of its Sustainability...

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Robeco Launches Biodiversity Traffic Light Tool to Help Investors Track Nature Risk
Environmental, ESG Tools & Services, Impact Investing, News
Robeco Launches Biodiversity Traffic Light Tool to Help Investors Track Nature Risk
ESG News April 21, 2025

Robeco has launched the Biodiversity Traffic Light, a new investor tool designed to help capital allocators identify which companies are leading—or lagging—in biodiversity and nature-related performance. “Robeco’s Biodiversity Traffic Light...

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Aramco and BYD Partner to Advance Low-Carbon Vehicle Technologies
Automotive, Energy
Aramco and BYD Partner to Advance Low-Carbon Vehicle Technologies
ESG News April 21, 2025

Aramco and BYD have signed a Joint Development Agreement to accelerate innovation in new energy vehicle technologies, aiming to reduce emissions and boost efficiency in the transport sector. The agreement...

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Microsoft Signs 1.4M Tonne Carbon Removal Agreement for US Mine Land Reforestation
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Microsoft Signs 1.4M Tonne Carbon Removal Agreement for US Mine Land Reforestation
ESG News April 21, 2025

Microsoft is backing a major U.S. nature-based carbon removal initiative, agreeing to purchase 1.4 million tonnes of carbon removal credits from Living Carbon, a public benefit company specializing in transforming...

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Brand Storytelling Drives Purpose-Driven Growth – WEF Panel
ESG News April 19, 2025

At the 2025 World Economic Forum, a panel of brand strategists gathered to examine a central question facing today’s purpose-driven companies: How can businesses scale without compromising their values? The...

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WMO European State of the Climate Report Reveals Europe Logged Warmest Year Ever in 2024
Climate, ESG Research, Global News
WMO European State of the Climate Report Reveals Europe Logged Warmest Year Ever in 2024
ESG News April 18, 2025

Europe is heating faster than any other continent—and the consequences are multiplying.The European State of the Climate 2024 report, released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the World...

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Startup Crux Raises $50M to Build Central Capital Markets Platform for the Clean Economy
Climate, ESG Startups, Sustainable Finance
Startup Crux Raises $50M to Build Central Capital Markets Platform for the Clean Economy
ESG News April 18, 2025

Crux has closed a $50 million Series B round led by Lowercarbon Capital, with returning support from Andreessen Horowitz, Ardent Venture Partners, CIV, New System Ventures, and The Three Cairns...

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GHG Protocol Adds CDP, EFRAG, GRI, ISSB, and SBTi to Strengthen Climate Reporting Alignment
Climate, ESG Reporting, News
GHG Protocol Adds CDP, EFRAG, GRI, ISSB, and SBTi to Strengthen Climate Reporting Alignment
ESG News April 18, 2025

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol has expanded its Independent Standards Board (ISB) by welcoming five major sustainability standard-setters as non-voting observers—CDP, EFRAG, GRI, ISSB, and SBTi. These entities influence or...

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Microsoft Surpasses 2025 Zero-Waste Goal with 90.9% Hardware Circularity
Climate, Environmental, News
Microsoft Surpasses 2025 Zero-Waste Goal with 90.9% Hardware Circularity
ESG News April 18, 2025

Microsoft has hit a major environmental milestone—achieving a 90.9% reuse and recycling rate for its servers and components in 2024, a full year ahead of its zero-waste target for 2025....

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UK Launches Integrity Principles to Strengthen Carbon and Nature Credit Markets
Carbon Markets, Climate, ESG United Kingdom, News
UK Launches Integrity Principles to Strengthen Carbon and Nature Credit Markets
ESG News April 18, 2025

The UK government has launched a consultation on a set of six “integrity principles” for carbon and nature credit markets, aiming to build trust, enhance transparency, and accelerate private sector...

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Schroders and Cornell Launch Framework to Drive Climate Risk Resilience in Vulnerable Sectors
Climate, News, Sustainable Finance
Schroders and Cornell Launch Framework to Drive Climate Risk Resilience in Vulnerable Sectors
ESG News April 18, 2025

Schroders, the global active asset manager, has partnered with Cornell University’s Global Labor Institute (GLI) to publish a new stewardship framework designed to help investors and companies navigate growing climate...

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Hitachi ZeroCarbon Unveils End-to-End EV Fleet Solutions to Accelerate Decarbonisation
Climate, ESG Tools & Services, Transportation
Hitachi ZeroCarbon Unveils End-to-End EV Fleet Solutions to Accelerate Decarbonisation
ESG News April 18, 2025

Hitachi ZeroCarbon has launched a full-spectrum electric vehicle (EV) fleet solution to support businesses through every stage of their decarbonisation journey, just a decade ahead of Europe’s 2035 zero-emissions mandate....

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Apple Achieves Over 60% Reduction in Global GHG Emissions
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Apple Achieves Over 60% Reduction in Global GHG Emissions
ESG News April 17, 2025

Apple has achieved a 60% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2015 baseline, the company revealed in its 2024 Environmental Progress Report. This progress marks a major...

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Indigo approaches a megaton of carbon removals stored in US cropland
Agriculture, Carbon Markets, Climate Tech
Indigo Approaches 1 Megaton of Soil-Based Carbon Removals Across the U.S
ESG News April 17, 2025

Indigo Ag is redefining cropland as a climate asset, announcing its fourth carbon crop with 630K independently verified carbon credits issued through the Climate Action Reserve. This milestone brings Indigo’s...

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DBS Hong Kong and Henderson Land Close $640 Million Sustainability-Linked and Social Loan
News, Social, Sustainable Finance
DBS Hong Kong and Henderson Land Close $640 Million Sustainability-Linked and Social Loan
ESG News April 17, 2025

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Henderson Land Development Company Limited have finalized a landmark HKD 5 billion bilateral financing package, marking a strong alignment of capital with purpose. The...

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Oxy Buys DAC Startup Holocene Following $100/Ton Carbon Removal Deal with Google
Carbon Markets, Climate Tech, News
Oxy Buys DAC Startup Holocene Following $100/Ton Carbon Removal Deal with Google
ESG News April 17, 2025

Occidental (Oxy) has acquired Holocene, a Tennessee-based direct air capture (DAC) startup, in a strategic move to consolidate and scale its carbon removal operations. The financial terms were not disclosed,...

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EU Targets Steel, Textiles, and Furniture for Sustainability Overhaul
Circular Economy, ESG Europe, News, Policy & Regulators
EU to set Ecodesign Plan Prioritizing Circular Standards for Apparel, Steel, Furniture
ESG News April 17, 2025

The European Commission has adopted a 2025–2030 work plan under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation, setting the stage for sweeping sustainability rules across key...

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Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Appoints Wendy Berman as Permanent Chair
ESG Canada, ESG Reporting, Sustainability Leader
Canadian Sustainability Standards Board Appoints Wendy Berman as Permanent Chair
ESG News April 17, 2025

Wendy Berman has been named the permanent Chair of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), effective May 5, 2025. The announcement comes at a pivotal time, as the CSSB prepares...

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USDA Ends Climate-Smart Program, Launches Farmer-First Alternative
Agriculture, Climate, Government
USDA Ends Climate-Smart Program, Launches Farmer-First Alternative
ESG News April 16, 2025

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...

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EU Commission Eases Compliance Rules Under New Supply Chain Deforestation Law
Environmental, News, Policy & Regulators
EU Commission Eases Compliance Rules Under New Supply Chain Deforestation Law
ESG News April 16, 2025

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...

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ESG Middle East, Impact Investing, News, Sustainable Finance
J.P. Morgan Leads Saudi Arabia’s First Euro Green Bond Deal, Raising €1.5B for Climate Projects
ESG News April 16, 2025

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...

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US Regulator Gives Approval for First Green Stock Exchange
ESG United States, Impact Investing, News
US Regulator Gives Approval for First Green Stock Exchange
ESG News April 16, 2025

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...

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Volvo China Open Scales Sustainable Practices Under DP World Tour’s 'Green Drive' Initiative
Automotive, ESG China, ESG Sports, Sustainable Business
Volvo China Open Scales Sustainable Practices Under DP World Tour’s ‘Green Drive’ Initiative
ESG News April 16, 2025

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...

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Polestar Cuts Emissions Per Car by 24.7%, Scales Climate-Neutral Vehicle Project
Automotive, Climate
Polestar Cuts Emissions Per Car by 24.7%, Scales Climate-Neutral Vehicle Project
ESG News April 16, 2025

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...

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Salesforce Launches Nature-Focused AI to Help NGOs Tackle Climate and Biodiversity Crises
Environmental, ESG Tools & Services, News
Salesforce Launches Nature-Focused AI to Help NGOs Tackle Climate and Biodiversity Crises
ESG News April 16, 2025

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,...

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Carbon Markets, Climate, ESG Canada, ESG Podcast, Opinion
Scrubbing the Sky: Episode 4 – Al Gore, the Skeptics, and the Case for Carbon Removal
ESG News April 16, 2025

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),...

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Net Zero Banking Alliance Eases Climate Rules, Retreats from 1.5°C Target
Climate, News, Sustainable Finance
Net Zero Banking Alliance Eases Climate Rules, Retreats from 1.5°C Target
ESG News April 15, 2025

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...

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We Mean Business Coalition, CDP, Ceres Publish 7-Step Framework to Drive Supplier Climate Engagement
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We Mean Business Coalition, CDP, Ceres Publish 7-Step Framework to Drive Supplier Climate Engagement
ESG News April 15, 2025

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...

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Google Signs First Geothermal Energy Deal in Asia to Power Taiwan with 24/7 Clean Electricity
Energy, ESG Asia, News
Google Signs First Geothermal Energy Deal in Asia to Power Taiwan with 24/7 Clean Electricity
ESG News April 15, 2025

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,...

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Philippine Finance Department Strengthens Green Force to Lead 2025 Sustainable Finance Strategy
ESG Asia, Government, Sustainable Finance
Philippine Finance Department Strengthens Green Force to Lead 2025 Sustainable Finance Strategy
ESG News April 15, 2025

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...

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Microsoft Signs World’s Largest Permanent Carbon Removal Deal with Fidelis' AtmosClear
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Microsoft Signs World’s Largest Permanent Carbon Removal Deal with Fidelis’ AtmosClear
ESG News April 15, 2025

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....

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Repsol Begins Power Generation at Largest Wind Farm Yet in Chile
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Repsol Begins Power Generation at Largest Wind Farm Yet in Chile
ESG News April 15, 2025

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...

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GM Appoints Former Dell Sustainability Head as New Chief Sustainability Officer
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GM Appoints Former Dell Sustainability Head as New Chief Sustainability Officer
ESG News April 15, 2025

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...

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Heidelberg Materials Gets Green Light for $522M UK Carbon Capture Cement Plant
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Heidelberg Materials Gets Green Light for $522M UK Carbon Capture Cement Plant
ESG News April 14, 2025

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...

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LEGO Unveils $1B Solar-Powered Factory in Vietnam, Most Sustainable Yet
ESG Asia, News, Sustainable Business
LEGO Unveils $1B Solar-Powered Factory in Vietnam, Most Sustainable Yet
ESG News April 14, 2025

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...

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Startup RayGen Raises $83M in One of Australia’s Largest Clean Energy Tech Rounds
Climate Tech, ESG Startups, Sustainable Finance
Startup RayGen Raises $83M in One of Australia’s Largest Clean Energy Tech Rounds
ESG News April 14, 2025

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...

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UN Maritime Agency Adopts Global Shipping Fuel Standard and Carbon Pricing Rule by 2027
Climate, Global News, Transportation, United Nations
UN Maritime Agency Adopts Global Shipping Fuel Standard and Carbon Pricing Rule by 2027
ESG News April 14, 2025

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...

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Santander and IFC Launch First $100 Million Green Building Loan in Chile
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Santander and IFC Launch First $100 Million Green Building Loan in Chile
ESG News April 14, 2025

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...

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Apollo Commits $400M in JV with Summit Ridge Energy to Scale U.S. Commercial Solar Projects
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Apollo Commits $400M in JV with Summit Ridge Energy to Scale U.S. Commercial Solar Projects
ESG News April 14, 2025

Apollo Funds have committed up to $400 million to a new joint venture with Summit Ridge Energy, aimed at owning and operating commercial solar assets across Illinois—marking a major expansion...

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Masdar Deepens Indonesia Partnership with PLN to Advance Net Zero Through Floating Solar
Climate Tech, ESG Asia, ESG Middle East
Masdar Deepens Indonesia Partnership with PLN to Advance Net Zero Through Floating Solar
ESG News April 14, 2025

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s leading renewable energy firm, has signed two pivotal agreements with PT PLN (Persero), Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company, to significantly advance...

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Africa’s Future is Equity Not Debt Says 6ix CEO Daniel Barankin at WEF Africa House
ESG News April 11, 2025

At the World Economic Forum’s Africa House, Daniel Barankin, CEO of capital markets platform 6ix, made a compelling case for transitioning Africa’s financial foundation from debt to equity. Drawing from...

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ERM Joins Salesforce as Lead Global Advisor for Net Zero Cloud
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ERM Joins Salesforce as Lead Global Advisor for Net Zero Cloud
ESG News April 11, 2025

ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has deepened its partnership with Salesforce by joining as a global tier one Net Zero Cloud Advisory & Implementation Partner—positioning itself to help...

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EcoVadis Appoints Dexter Galvin as New Climate Ambassador
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EcoVadis Appoints Dexter Galvin as New Climate Ambassador
ESG News April 11, 2025

EcoVadis, a leader in sustainability intelligence for global supply chains, has appointed Dexter Galvin as its new Climate Ambassador, marking a strategic move to fast-track corporate decarbonization initiatives. A recognized...

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volkswagen Group Doubles EV Deliveries in Europe
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Volkswagen Group Doubles EV Deliveries in Europe
ESG News April 11, 2025

Volkswagen Group significantly expanded its leadership in Europe’s all-electric vehicle (BEV) market in Q1 2025, more than doubling BEV deliveries in the region and achieving a 113% year-over-year increase. The...

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Orbital Materials, Civo Launch Pilot to Embed Carbon Removal Technology in UK Data Centers
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Orbital Materials, Civo Launch Pilot to Embed Carbon Removal Technology in UK Data Centers
ESG News April 11, 2025

Orbital Materials and cloud service provider Civo have entered a strategic partnership to pilot carbon removal technology within data centers—aiming to transform a high-emission industry with advanced, AI-powered materials. Civo...

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Excelsior Energy Capital Raises $1 Billion for Second Renewable Energy Fund
Energy, News, Sustainable Finance
Excelsior Energy Capital Raises $1 Billion for Second Renewable Energy Fund
ESG News April 11, 2025

Excelsior Energy Capital, a leading independent renewable energy investor in North America, announced the final close of its Excelsior Renewable Energy Investment Fund II, LP at just over $1 billion,...

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Qantas, Airbus Commit AUD15 Million to Climate Fund to Support SAF Development
Aviation, Energy, Sustainable Finance
Qantas, Airbus Commit AUD15 Million to Climate Fund to Support SAF Development
ESG News April 11, 2025

Airbus and Qantas have committed AUD$15 million to Climate Tech Partners (CTP)—a climate-focused venture capital fund—to drive innovation in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other aviation decarbonisation technologies. The announcement,...

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Japan’s JFE Steel Unveils $2.2B Project to Deliver World’s First Low-Carbon, High-Grade Steel
Climate, ESG Japan, News, Sustainable Finance
Japan’s JFE Steel Unveils $2.2B Project to Deliver World’s First Low-Carbon, High-Grade Steel
ESG News April 11, 2025

JFE Steel Corporation is advancing its decarbonization agenda with the construction of a high-efficiency, large-scale electric arc furnace at its Kurashiki facility in West Japan. The company announced today that...

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Microsoft Signs 3.7M Tonne Carbon Removal Deal with CO280 Using U.S. Paper Mill Emissions
Carbon Markets, Climate, News
Microsoft Signs 3.7M Tonne Carbon Removal Deal with CO280 Using U.S. Paper Mill Emissions
ESG News April 11, 2025

Microsoft has signed a milestone offtake agreement with CO280, committing to purchase 3.685 million tonnes of permanent carbon dioxide removal over 12 years. The carbon will be captured from boiler...

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AI, ESG Africa, Videos
South African Tycoon Dr. Igbal Survé Taps Global AI Talent Market to Compete with NVIDIA in $2 Billion Global AI Chip Design Startup
ESG News April 10, 2025

At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, South African tycoon Dr. Iqbal Survé, founder of Sekunjalo Group, unveiled a $2 billion AI chip design startup poised to compete with...

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AI, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Entertainment
Will.i.am Addresses AI, Education, and Equity at Africa House – DAVOS 2025
ESG News April 10, 2025

Will.i.am, entrepreneur, technologist, and founder of multiple philanthropic initiatives, joined Africa House and co-founder Mamadou Toure at the 2025 World Economic Forum to discuss the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence...

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Entertainment, Executive Spotlight, Impact Investing
FilmHedge Mickey Vetter and Jon Gosier Discuss Film and TV Debt Financing Transforming Industry
ESG News April 10, 2025

FilmHedge Founders Mickey Vetter and Jon Gosier join ESG News to discuss how they’re transforming the film and TV financing landscape. As content demand from streamers, networks, and studios reaches...

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AI’s Energy Appetite Set to Double Data Centres Electricity Demand by 2030, Says IEA
AI, Energy, ESG Research
AI’s Energy Appetite Set to Double Data Centres Electricity Demand by 2030, Says IEA
ESG News April 10, 2025

AI’s Power Surge Redefines Energy Demand Artificial intelligence is reshaping the energy landscape, with a dramatic rise in electricity consumption forecast for data centres as AI adoption scales. A new...

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Verra Registers First Carbon Project Under ICVCM-Approved Methodology
Carbon Markets, Climate, ESG Africa
Verra Registers First Carbon Project Under ICVCM-Approved Methodology
ESG News April 10, 2025

Verra has officially registered the Tond Tenga project in Burkina Faso, the first initiative to use a Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) methodology approved under the Integrity Council for the Voluntary...

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GreenLine Mobility to Invest $1 Billion in India’s Green Trucking Fleet
ESG India, News, Sustainable Supply Chain, Transportation
GreenLine Mobility to Invest $1 Billion in India’s Green Trucking Fleet
ESG News April 10, 2025

GreenLine Mobility Solutions, a logistics firm backed by the Essar Group, is accelerating its green transportation goals with a $1 billion investment—including $275 million in equity from its promoters and...

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Masdar Completes €3.2 Billion TERNA ENERGY Acquisition
Energy, ESG Europe
Masdar Completes €3.2 Billion TERNA ENERGY Acquisition
ESG News April 10, 2025

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has completed its acquisition of 100% of TERNA ENERGY SA, following the conclusion of a mandatory tender offer and a squeeze-out process...

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Carbon Direct Appoints Former U.S. Energy Official Rory Jacobson as Head of Policy
Carbon Markets, Climate, Sustainability Leader
Carbon Direct Appoints Former U.S. Energy Official Rory Jacobson as Head of Policy
ESG News April 10, 2025

Carbon Direct has appointed Rory Jacobson as Head of Policy, reinforcing its leadership in carbon management with one of the most experienced voices in U.S. carbon removal policy. Jacobson most...

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ESG Book, BCG Launch Sustainability Reporting Platform 'LEO'
ESG Reporting, ESG Tools & Services, News
ESG Book, BCG Launch Sustainability Reporting Platform ‘LEO’
ESG News April 10, 2025

ESG Book, in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has launched LEO, a cloud-native platform designed to simplify and accelerate sustainability disclosures for corporates and financial institutions. Built with Google...

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ESMA Recommends Simplifying ESG Disclosure Rules for Benchmark Administrators in EU
ESG Reporting, News, Policy & Regulators
ESMA Recommends Simplifying ESG Disclosure Rules for Benchmark Administrators in EU
ESG News April 10, 2025

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the findings of its 2024 Common Supervisory Action (CSA) on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures under the Benchmarks Regulation (BMR)....

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BII Launches SBTi-Aligned Net Zero Guidance for Fund Managers in Emerging Markets
Emerging Markets, ESG United Kingdom, Impact Investing, News
BII Launches SBTi-Aligned Net Zero Guidance for Fund Managers in Emerging Markets
ESG News April 10, 2025

The global push toward net-zero emissions by 2050 is not a lofty ambition—it’s an essential strategy to secure long-term economic resilience and mitigate climate risk. As the world faces intensifying...

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Carbon Markets, Climate, ESG Podcast
Scrubbing the Sky Podcast: Episode 3 – The Carbon Gold Rush with Climeworks & Tech’s Climate Leaders
ESG News April 9, 2025

Hosted by: Ed Whittingham, renowned climate expert and policy advocateGuests: Jan Wurzbacher, co-founder of Climeworks; Lucy Hargreaves, Corporate Affairs and Climate Policy at Patch; Jim McDermott, co-founder and managing partner...

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Eni Expects Over $11 Billion Valuation for Renewables Arm Plenitude
Energy, Impact Investing, News
Eni Expects Over $11 Billion Valuation for Renewables Arm Plenitude
ESG News April 9, 2025

Eni is preparing to sell a second minority stake in Plenitude, its renewables and retail arm, expecting the business to be valued above €10 billion ($11B), including debt. “We have...

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OneStream Launches ESG Reporting Tool with Scope 1–3 Emissions Support
ESG Reporting, ESG Tools & Services
OneStream Launches ESG Reporting Tool with Scope 1–3 Emissions Support
ESG News April 9, 2025

OneStream has launched a new ESG Reporting & Planning solution to help CFOs and Finance leaders meet growing ESG compliance and performance demands—while connecting sustainability data directly to financial outcomes....

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Trump Issues Order to Block State Climate Laws Aimed at Cutting Fossil Fuel Use
Climate, Global News, News, Policy & Regulators
Trump Issues Order to Block State Climate Laws Aimed at Cutting Fossil Fuel Use
ESG News April 9, 2025

What’s happening U.S. President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Tuesday directing the federal government to block state-level climate policies that restrict fossil fuel use or promote environmental...

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S&P’s Platts to Launch Daily Benchmark for Australia’s SMC Carbon Credit Market
Carbon Markets, Impact Investing
S&P’s Platts to Launch Daily Benchmark for Australia’s SMC Carbon Credit Market
ESG News April 9, 2025

Platts, a division of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will launch a daily market assessment for Australian Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs) on May 5, 2025.This new benchmark is designed to improve...

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Carbon Equity Raises €105 Million for Third Climate Tech Fund, Surpasses €300M in AUM
Carbon Markets, Climate, Sustainable Finance
Carbon Equity Raises €105 Million for Third Climate Tech Fund, Surpasses €300M in AUM
ESG News April 9, 2025

Carbon Equity just closed €105M for its third climate fund — a clear signal that private capital continues to move into the climate tech space, even as broader market sentiment...

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J.P. Morgan’s Campbell Global Raises $1.5 Billion for Climate-Focused Timberland Fund
Climate, Environmental, News, Sustainable Finance
J.P. Morgan’s Campbell Global Raises $1.5 Billion for Climate-Focused Timberland Fund
ESG News April 9, 2025

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has closed its Campbell Global Forest & Climate Solutions Fund II at $1.5 billion, exceeding its initial $1 billion target. The close marks a major step...

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IFRS, TNFD Sign Agreement to Advance Nature-Related Financial Disclosures
Environmental, ESG Reporting, News
IFRS, TNFD Sign Agreement to Advance Nature-Related Financial Disclosures
ESG News April 9, 2025

The IFRS Foundation and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening their joint efforts to integrate high-quality nature-related information...

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Edmond de Rothschild Appoints Eric de Tessières as Chief Sustainability Officer
Impact Investing, Sustainability Leader
Edmond de Rothschild Appoints Eric de Tessières as Chief Sustainability Officer
ESG News April 9, 2025

Edmond de Rothschild has appointed Eric de Tessières as Group Chief Sustainability Officer, reinforcing its longstanding ESG commitment. He reports directly to Deputy CEO Cynthia Tobiano and began the role...

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Singapore and Chile Sign Carbon Credit Agreement Under Paris Agreement Article 6
Carbon Markets, Climate, Environmental, News
Singapore and Chile Sign Carbon Credit Agreement Under Paris Agreement Article 6
ESG News April 8, 2025

Singapore expands its global carbon market framework with a new bilateral Implementation Agreement with Chile, marking its fifth such pact under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This legally binding...

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ESMA Launches Consultation on Final Technical Standards for European Green Bond External Reviewers
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ESMA Launches Consultation on Final Technical Standards for European Green Bond External Reviewers
ESG News April 8, 2025

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is pushing forward with critical reforms that will shape the future integrity of the European Green Bond market. The new Consultation Paper details...

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EU Considers Using International Carbon Credits to Meet 2040 Climate Target
Carbon Markets, ESG Europe, Policy & Regulators
EU Considers Using International Carbon Credits to Meet 2040 Climate Target
ESG News April 8, 2025

The European Commission is weighing a major shift in its climate strategy — allowing international carbon credits to count toward its 2040 emissions goal, per sources familiar with the talks....

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Oxy's 1PointFive, BlackRock Win EPA Approval for CO2 Storage at Major DAC Facility
Carbon Markets, Climate Tech, ESG United States
Oxy’s 1PointFive, BlackRock Win EPA Approval for CO2 Storage at Major DAC Facility
ESG News April 8, 2025

Occidental Petroleum’s carbon capture unit, 1PointFive, secured critical EPA permits to sequester CO₂ underground from its direct air capture (DAC) facility, Stratos, located in Ector County, Texas. The permits were...

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Rio Tinto to Supply 70% of Iron for Low-Carbon Steel Plant in Groundbreaking EU Project
Climate, ESG Europe, Sustainable Mining
Rio Tinto to Supply 70% of Iron for Low-Carbon Steel Plant in Groundbreaking EU Project
ESG News April 8, 2025

Primetals Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, Rio Tinto, and Voestalpine are building an industrial-scale prototype hydrogen-based ironmaking plant in Linz, Austria. Launching mid-2027, the facility will use HYFOR (Hydrogen-based Fine-Ore Reduction) and...

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New York Releases Draft Rule Requiring Major Emitters to Report GHG Emissions By 2027
Climate, Government, News
New York Releases Draft Rule Requiring Major Emitters to Report GHG Emissions By 2027
ESG News April 8, 2025

New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released draft regulations mandating annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting for high-emitting sectors starting in 2027. Covered entities will report emissions from the...

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Bezos Earth Fund, Global Methane Hub Launch $27.4M Global Program to Breed Low-Methane Livestock
Agriculture, Climate, Sustainable Finance
Bezos Earth Fund, Global Methane Hub Launch $27.4M Global Program to Breed Low-Methane Livestock
ESG News April 8, 2025

The Bezos Earth Fund and Global Methane Hub have committed $27.4 million to launch the Global Methane Genetics initiative, an ambitious international program to breed livestock that naturally emits less...

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Google Releases AI Policy Roadmap to Help EU Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2050
AI, Climate Tech, News, Policy & Regulators
Google Releases AI Policy Roadmap to Help EU Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2050
ESG News April 8, 2025

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...

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Climate Asset Management Acquires 68,000 Acres in First U.S. Forestry Deal to Scale Carbon Removals
Carbon Markets, Climate, Environmental
Climate Asset Management Acquires 68,000 Acres in First U.S. Forestry Deal to Scale Carbon Removals
Taryn Gross April 7, 2025

Climate Asset Management has made its first U.S. forestry investment with the acquisition of a 68,000-acre timberland asset in Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula. The transaction was completed in Q4 2024...

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