The World Bank announced that it has raised $4 billion through the issuance of a new 7-year benchmark Sustainable Development Bond. World Bank Sustainable Development Bonds support the financing of a combination of green and social projects, programs, and activities…
Early-stage cleantech investment firm WovenEarth Ventures announced that it has raised $155 million at the final close of WovenEarth Fund II, aimed at delivering strategic exposure to early-stage cleantech companies with outsized return potential in energy, industry, and resilience. Founded…
Early-stage venture capital investor Redstone announced that it has raised €25 million (USD$29 million) at the first close of launch its ocean-focused blue economy fund, Redstone Blue. Launched in 2025, Redstone’s blue economy fund invests in early stage companies, from…
This week in ESG news: osapiens acquires Nasdaq’s sustainability reporting platform; U.S. warns EU of “any actions necessary” to protect companies from sustainability reporting regulations; CIP raises $3 billion for clean energy infrastructure fund; Canada backs $50 billion in new…
Ag-tech startup Mafix announced that it has raised $5.4 million in a pre-seed funding round, with proceeds aimed at scaling production of its silicon fertilizer, designed to improve soil and crop health while removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Mafix…
Sustainability software and advisory company Position Green announced today the appointment of its Chief Operating Officer Julia Staunig as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1. Staunig will succeed Daniel Gadd in the role, who has served as CEO…
Concrete decarbonization technology company Neocrete announced that it has raised $3.5 million in a funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting expansion into European and U.S. markets and continued commercial deployment across Southeast Asia. Building materials are a key source…
Google announced a significant expansion in its water replenishment investments, with commitments of $60 million in new water stewardship projects across the U.S., in support of its goal to become water positive across its data center operations by 2030. The…
CPP Investments, the investment manager of the Canada Pension Plan, announced the launch of a new climate disclosure framework to analyze its global portfolio carbon footprint, including new disclosures on carbon intensity and transition governance indicators across the fund’s holdings.…
Solar developer and operator Dimension Energy announced that it has raised $857 million in capital, with proceeds aimed at accelerating the growth of its distributed solar operations in the U.S. The company said that the new capital will support its…