The European Commission has published the finalized revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for companies covered by the EU’s mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its voluntary reporting standard for smaller companies in the Official Journal of the EU.…
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the completion of a new sustainability bonds issuance, raising $318.9 million, with proceeds earmarked to fund investments in transportation, education and environmental projects. The sale marks the state’s first-ever offering of ESG-designated…
The European Commission announced the release of a proposed regulation to establish a new rating scheme and a related sustainability label for data centers, providing information including energy efficiency, water use, energy sourcing and contribution to grid flexibility. Under the…
Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced that it has led a €49 million (USD$56 million) Series E financing round for Australian residential energy solutions provider Amber Electric, with proceeds aimed at supporting the international expansion of the company’s battery automation…
Investment data and research provider MSCI has appointed Sonia Kim as its new Head of Sustainability, responsible for leading the firm’s global sustainability business. In her new role, Kim will have responsibility for MSCI’s sustainability business’ strategy, product, commercial growth, and…
Guest post by: By Taha Bawa, CEO & Co-Founder, Goodwall, & Riad Meddeb, Head of Decarbonization and Sustainable development at UNDP When we talk about the energy transition, the conversation tends to focus on technology, infrastructure and investment. But another…
Investment manager Federated Hermes has appointed Martin Jarzebowski as its new Head of Thematic & Responsible Investing. Jarzebowski takes on the new role after more than 18 years at Federated Hermes, and serving in a series of senior roles, most recently as…
Climate-focused venture capital investment firm Pulse Fund announced the close of its inaugural fund, raising $63 million in commitments to back early-stage scalable climate companies across the energy transition, infrastructure, food and agriculture, and mobility sectors. Founded in 2022, Pulse…
This week in ESG news: Sustainable funds outperforming, reaching record AUM in 2026; Over 700 companies sign on to Climate Pledge to reach net zero by 2040; EU to enable integration of sustainability criteria in €2.5 trillion public procurement market;…
Geothermal energy developer Mazama Energy announced it has raised $135 million in a Series B funding round, with the proceeds aimed at accelerating the commercial development of its superhot rock geothermal technology. The funding comes capital is being increasingly driven…