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Rio Tinto has partnered with Edify Energy through landmark hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to supply competitively priced, reliable renewable energy for its Gladstone aluminium operations. Under the new agreements, Rio...
Mercedes-Benz made the largest single volume purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through logistics giant DB Schenker, significantly advancing low-emission logistics. The record-setting procurement—approximately 13,000 tons of SAF—will slash Mercedes-Benz’s...
Demand for robust sustainability reporting has surged globally, prompting IFAC (International Federation of Accountants) to significantly update the International Education Standards (IESs). The revised IESs now embed sustainability competencies—including analysis,...
JTC, a publicly listed global professional services firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Novata, a sustainability technology company, to strengthen its sustainability services for asset managers and investors. The...
Clarity AI launched an AI-powered sustainability solution to transform ESG analysis, providing investment teams with real-time, automated insights instead of outdated, fragmented reports. Why it matters: Current ESG research is...
The Premier League has unveiled its Environmental Sustainability Strategy, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to reduce its carbon footprint, support clubs in adopting greener operations, and engage fans in sustainability initiatives....
Global Edge Worldwide Fund has announced a landmark $100 million commitment to ONE AMAZON, marking a pivotal step forward for tech-driven, sustainable investment in the Amazon Rainforest. ONE AMAZON leverages...
Terabase Energy, a pioneer in digital and automation technologies for utility-scale solar, secured a $130 million Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, joined by strategic investors....
Thailand’s National Competitiveness Enhancement Commission approved China’s Sunwoda Electronic to invest over US$1 billion in manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) battery cells and energy storage systems (ESS), significantly boosting Thailand’s EV...
Capture6 completed a $27.5 million Series A and project funding round to advance its groundbreaking technology that converts waste brine from water treatment into freshwater and carbon capture solutions. CEO...
Ireland has announced a €15 million ($16.3 million) commitment to Brazil’s Amazon Fund, enhancing international efforts to halt deforestation and support sustainability in the world’s largest tropical rainforest. The donation...
EcoVadis unveiled its groundbreaking Carbon Data Network (CDN) at the Sustain 2025 conference, marking a critical advancement in Scope 3 emissions transparency and management. Built on a robust network of...
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) launched its new Venture and Impact platform, consolidating Ecological Transition and Impact, Fintech, and the Solar Impulse Venture Fund under one entity. The platform...
TotalEnergies and RWE have signed a landmark agreement to supply TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery with 30,000 tons per year of green hydrogen, significantly reducing its carbon footprint. The 15-year deal, starting...
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (the Lab) has unveiled its 2025 cohort, selecting nine new financial mechanisms designed to stimulate private investment for sustainable growth in emerging markets....
Aligned Climate Capital closed its second venture fund, Aligned Climate Fund 2 LP, at $85 million, marking nearly a 200% increase compared to its inaugural fund. This milestone aligns with...
Driving Sustainable Agriculture Through Innovation Chipotle Mexican Grill unveiled “Unfolded,” an animated short highlighting its “Food With Integrity” commitment to sustainable agriculture. The short film was uniquely premiered in the...
LEGO Group has significantly advanced its sustainability goals, sourcing half of its materials from sustainable options in 2024. This marks a notable increase from just 18% in 2023. Of the...
SSE plc, the UK’s largest corporate issuer of green bonds, has successfully issued a €600m, seven-year green bond with a coupon of 3.5%, maturing on 18 March 2032. This marks...
Britain’s top financial regulators have scrapped proposed new rules aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in the financial sector, citing concerns over regulatory burdens on firms. The Prudential Regulation Authority...
NextEnergy Capital’s NextPower UK ESG (NPUK), the largest dedicated private fund for new-build solar in the UK, has successfully closed fundraising at £733 million—almost 50% above its original target. NPUK...
Major global corporations, including Amazon and Google, signed a groundbreaking pledge at the CERAWeek 2025 conference, aiming to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. The initiative marks the first...
Standard Chartered launched its first-ever Social Bond—a €1 billion issuance designed to support sustainable development in low-income countries by enhancing access to finance, essential services, and infrastructure. Funds from the...
Effective immediately, the Ontario government has imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, targeting power supplies to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. This measure responds directly...
In response to increasing regulatory pressures and shifting consumer preferences toward sustainability, Google has launched Carbon Footprint for Google Ads, a new emissions tracking tool designed for advertisers. Adam Elman,...
The Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) unveiled SDI Outcomes, a groundbreaking solution offering investors transparent, comparable data to evaluate genuine sustainability outcomes from their investments. Launched by...
Brookfield Renewable announced plans to issue C$450 million in Series 19 Green Notes due October 12, 2035, with a 4.542% annual interest rate. Brookfield Renewable Partners ULC, a subsidiary, will...
Britain will invest £1.8 billion ($2.33 billion) in energy-saving upgrades through the Warm Homes Plan, targeting social housing residents struggling with high energy costs. The upgrades—including insulation, double glazing, solar...
CTP, Europe’s leading industrial and logistics property firm, completed a dual-tranche issuance of €1 billion in green bonds—two benchmarks of €500 million each at maturities of 6 and 10 years....
ClimeFi has launched its Analyst Rating, a groundbreaking innovation designed to transform how executives and investors evaluate carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects. Inspired by the financial sector’s approach to equity...
NorthStandard named Kate Kwiatkowska as its new Head of Sustainability, reinforcing the marine insurer’s strategic focus on ESG. Kwiatkowska joins from Fintel plc, where she was Head of ESG and...
America’s AI boom demands vast energy infrastructure—but risks massive carbon emissions. Climate-tech innovator Spiritus today announced a $30M Series A funding round, led by Aramco Ventures with participation from Khosla...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has joined forces with Climate Action for Associations (CAFA) to fast-track corporate climate action across global trade associations. Leveraging SBTi’s expertise in setting science-backed...
India’s Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) is exploring a significant renewable energy investment, aiming to develop 7 gigawatts (GW) of green energy capacity in Andhra Pradesh, potentially investing approximately...
Renaissance Fusion, Europe’s first magnetic confinement fusion startup, has raised €32 million ($33.2 million) in Series A funding to advance its nuclear fusion reactor and High Temperature Superconductors (HTS) technology....
The United States has officially withdrawn from the board of the United Nations’ “loss and damage” fund, designed to support nations devastated by climate-driven disasters. This decision was disclosed in...
The past week has seen significant developments in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies across multiple sectors, with corporations, government agencies, and public figures adjusting their approaches to DEI amid...
Morningstar Sustainalytics has appointed David Pagliaro as Chief Strategy & Product Officer, tasked with overseeing global product strategy and execution. He will report to Ron Bundy, CEO of Morningstar Indexes...
Driving Sustainability in F1 Mercedes is set to debut sustainable carbon fibre composites in its 2025 Formula 1 car—the W16—marking a major step in motorsport sustainability. With carbon fibre making...
Game-changing carbon finance: UpEnergy, a social enterprise focused on climate finance and energy poverty reduction, has issued Africa’s first-ever electric cooking carbon credits under Gold Standard’s new Methodology for Metered...
Liverpool FC is teaming up with 1PointFive, a U.S.-based carbon capture company, to launch exclusive, eco-friendly products for fans. The club will calculate the emissions from manufacturing and distribution (up...
Morocco’s government committee has approved major green hydrogen projects valued at 319 billion dirhams ($32.5 billion), aligning with its push for renewable energy dominance and European export goals. Who’s Involved...
The Future of Flight Delta Air Lines is partnering with JetZero to revolutionize air travel with a cutting-edge, more sustainable aircraft. The blended-wing-body (BWB) design—unlike anything flying today—will cut fuel...
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has tightened standards for carbon credits generated from clean cookstove projects, approving three methodologies that introduce stricter measurement and verification protocols....
Clean Energy Transition: A Shift in Speed Europe is ramping up its clean energy efforts as regulatory changes aim to streamline investment in green technology. SEB’s latest Green Bond Report...
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...
M&G Investments has announced that its Sustain Paris Aligned fund range will adopt the ‘Sustainability Improvers’ label in the UK. The range includes three funds: the M&G Global Sustain Paris...
Microsoft has signed a landmark deal to purchase 1.5 million tonnes of verified carbon removal credits from the Panna afforestation project in India, marking its largest carbon removal initiative in...
What’s New: Assent Inc. has launched the Assent Sustainability Platform (ASP), a game-changing tool designed to streamline compliance reporting and reduce supplier workload. Early adopters report a fivefold increase in...
Berry Global and Mars are rolling out 100% recycled plastic packaging for M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, and STARBURST® pantry jars—excluding lids. This move builds on their 2022 launch, which incorporated 15% recycled...
What’s happening: Indian oil giant ONGC’s renewable unit, ONGC Green, has acquired clean energy firm PTC Energy for 9.25 billion rupees ($106M). The deal adds 288 MW of operational wind...
Nedbank Group Ltd. and Norwegian investment firm Norfund AS are acquiring a significant stake in Pele Energy Group, co-founded by former JPMorgan Chase banker Gqi Raoleka. The investment aligns with...
SSBJ Introduces First Sustainability Disclosure Standards The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) has officially launched its inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SSBJ Standards) to enhance corporate sustainability reporting in Japan....
Leadership for the Next Growth Phase Puro.earth, a leading carbon removal marketplace, has appointed Jan-Willem Bode as President. With a deep background in sustainability, Bode co-authored the first Gold Standard,...
The Rainforest Alliance is updating its Sustainable Agriculture Standard (Version 1.4) to simplify certification, reduce unnecessary requirements, and improve data accuracy. The new version, informed by farmer and company feedback,...
Areim has successfully raised an additional EUR 450 million for its Areim DC Fund, pushing total capital to EUR 900 million. The fund attracted strong interest from both Nordic and...
GE Vernova and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have signed a strategic framework agreement to power AWS’s expanding data centers while advancing energy security, grid reliability, and carbon reduction efforts. Why...
EDF Renewables North America and Abu Dhabi-based Masdar have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH) to supply up to 166 megawatts (MW) of clean...
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...
Key Impact Points: China’s Climate Strategy: A Dual Approach China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is pushing forward with major renewable energy projects to meet its 2030 carbon...
E.ON is launching the New Energy Academy, a free educational program designed to inspire and equip students with the skills to lead in the green economy. Why it matters: The...
Baker Hughes and Frontier Infrastructure announced a strategic partnership to accelerate large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power generation projects across the U.S. Why it matters: With rising energy...
The European Commission has announced a plan to extend the compliance period for CO2 emissions targets from one year to three, giving automakers more time to meet stringent regulations and...
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Infinitum Energy Group have secured $3.1 million in development funding from CFM’s EU-backed Climate Investor Two Fund to co-develop a waste-to-energy project in Freetown, Sierra...
SEB Steps Up Sustainability Efforts SEB, a leading Nordic financial services group, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable finance by unifying its ESG data through a strategic partnership with Morningstar...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leveraging AI to combat flood risks in Aragon, Spain, where it’s investing €15.7B ($17B) in new data centers. The initiative aims to strengthen local infrastructure...
Iberdrola and Italian retail giant Pam Panorama have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply 1,000 GWh of photovoltaic energy to Pam, Panorama, Pam Local, and Pam City...
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)...
Major Shift in Asset Management The People’s Pension (TPP) has announced a strategic shift in its asset management approach, appointing European asset manager Amundi and U.S.-based Invesco to oversee £28...
Governments reached a crucial agreement on February 27, 2025, in Rome to mobilize the resources needed to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). This follows COP16 negotiations, which resumed...
Watershed has launched its first-ever Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure 1 megatonne of carbon removal credits. This move expands its decarbonization ecosystem, giving 500+ corporate customers access to both...
DBS and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) have signed a landmark MOU to help Singapore’s manufacturing sector reduce emissions and stay competitive in the green economy. This collaboration—the first between...
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) board has endorsed $143 million to drive nature-based solutions across Brazil, Kenya, and Africa’s Zambezi River Basin. This funding, part of CIF’s Nature, People, and...
I Squared Capital has appointed Ben Harper as Managing Director, Head of Sustainability, reinforcing its commitment to responsible investing. Based in Miami, Harper will lead environmental sustainability, climate risk, and...
Polish energy giant Orlen and Norway’s Equinor are joining forces to advance CCS in Poland. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore viable carbon dioxide storage sites....
The past week has seen a significant shift in corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies across major industries, as companies respond to changing political and legal landscapes. High-profile firms,...
The 2025 Global Risks Landscape The 2025 WEF Global Risks Report underscores that nature-related risks remain one of the most persistent and pressing challenges for businesses. Political shifts won’t change...
January was a crazy month on LinkedIn for what I can only term “CSRD lament.” As the first CSRD reports were published, some sustainability professionals wrote about the upcoming simplification...
Measurabl, the leading sustainability data management platform for real estate, has appointed Aislinn McCarry as Director of EMEA, reinforcing its strategic push to meet surging demand for investment-grade ESG data...
The Partnership Driving Change Salesforce, GlobeScan, ERM, Accounting for Sustainability (A4S), and SustainableIT.org formed the Sustainability Value Creation Partnership to address corporate sustainability challenges and unlock measurable business value. Why...
Financial Institutions at the Forefront of Net-Zero Transition The financial sector plays a pivotal role in global decarbonization, yet urgent gaps remain. According to a joint report by Deloitte and...
Frontier has signed a groundbreaking $30.6 million deal with Phlair, an innovator in electrochemical direct air capture (DAC) technology, to remove 47,000 tons of CO₂ between 2027 and 2030. The...
Emirates NBD Group, a financial powerhouse across 13 countries, transformed its cumbersome emissions data collection process with Microsoft Sustainability Manager, cutting reporting time by 75% and enhancing real-time decision-making. The...
The UK Government’s Seventh Carbon Budget sets an ambitious target to limit greenhouse gas emissions to 535 MtCO2e from 2038 to 2042. This includes emissions from international aviation and shipping...
Driving Biodiversity Investment Goldman Sachs Asset Management is introducing its first biodiversity-focused bond fund, expanding sustainable finance options for fixed-income investors. “Most of the existing biodiversity or nature-based solutions funds...
United’s Bet on Carbon Capture: United Airlines’ UAV Sustainable Flight Fund is backing Heirloom, a leader in direct air capture (DAC) technology, to boost its decarbonization strategy. The investment includes...
Clearloop, a Silicon Ranch carbon solutions platform, has entered a multi-year agreement with Microsoft to deploy up to 100 megawatts (MWAC) of renewable energy projects over the next three years....
AstraZeneca’s Green Energy Leap: AstraZeneca has launched a biomethane plant in Lincolnshire, England, to power all of its UK research and drug manufacturing facilities with clean energy by the end...
Standard Chartered’s Ambitious Climate Strategy Standard Chartered has released its detailed Transition Plan, showcasing how the bank will integrate climate considerations into all aspects of its operations, aiming for net...
CarbonQuest, a leader in distributed carbon capture technology, has closed a $20 million funding round led by Riverbend Energy Group, with significant contributions from Energy Capital Ventures (ECV) and Aligned...
Blackstone announced the final close of its private equity fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV (BETP IV), at $5.6 billion—the fund’s hard cap. The new fund is approximately 33% larger...
Australia’s Green Push: Aviation Fuel from Sugarcane Waste Australia is investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with a combined $10.4 million in funding to boost green initiatives at Brisbane Airport....
The European Commission has launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a sweeping business plan aimed at reinforcing industrial competitiveness, reducing emissions, and securing Europe’s clean energy future. The €100 billion initiative...
EU Simplifies Sustainability and Investment Rules The European Commission has unveiled two major legislative packages—Omnibus I and Omnibus II—aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, improving sustainability rules, and unlocking investment. The...
LEGO’s Latest Sustainability Move: Recycled Tires in New Sets LEGO Group today unveiled new tires made with over 30% recycled materials, including fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil. These innovative...
Macquarie’s Clean Energy Play: Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is making a bold move in the U.S. clean energy market by acquiring the remaining controlling interests in Galehead Development through funds...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released a report highlighting advancements in the availability and accessibility of data used to assess environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. While progress is...
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to End DEI Programs Apple shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal urging the company to scrap its DEI policies. The resolution, filed by the conservative think...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V) fund, has acquired full ownership of the 480MW Morecambe offshore wind project from COBRA Group and Flotation Energy, a...
A New Financial Model for Biodiversity The United Nations launched the Cali Fund for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from Digital Sequence Information (DSI) during the resumed session...
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