Governance solutions and proxy voting services company Glass Lewis and sustainability data and analytics provider Clarity AI announced a business combination on Thursday, in a transaction aimed at bringing together a platform spanning investment decision-making and stewardship. Notably, the merger…
Guest post by: Sophie Amodio, Associate Director Team Leader for Communications & Engagement at South Pole On 27 September, the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition – or in short, the EmpCo Directive – comes into force impacting…
Alternative asset management firm Ares announced the acquisition an 80% stake in a 384 MW California-based solar and storage portfolio from renewable energy infrastructure developer EDP Renewables, in a transaction valuing the assets at the start of operations at approximately…
Global investment manager Schroders announced the launch of its Climate Adaptation Investment Framework, a new tool aimed at enabling investors to assess the economic and investment opportunities across more than 100 climate adaptation activities. According to Schroders, the launch of…
Levi Strauss and Marks & Spencer, in partnership with global energy technology company Schneider Electric’s consulting practice SE Advisory Services, announced the launch of the Fashion Renewable Collaborative (FRC), a new initiative designed to accelerate renewable electricity adoption across global…
85% of consumers report being concerned about environmental sustainability, increasing for the first time in three years, and growing across both developed and developing markets, driven by factors including experiences with extreme weather, according to a new survey released by…
Brazil-based carbon project developer Mombak announced the first close of The Amazon Reforestation Fund II, its second fund focused on financing restoration projects in the Brazilian Amazon. Mombak said that it is targeting raising $150 million for the new fund,…
AI-powered renewable energy asset management platform Metris announced that it has raised $5 million in a seed funding round, with the proceeds aimed at expanding the company’s platform, AI capabilities and European operations. Launched in 2025, London-based Metris provides an…
Global carbon and environmental commodities market infrastructure platform Xpansiv and decarbonization-focused growth investor Verdane announced today a new strategic partnership, with Verdane leading a major capital raise by Xpansiv. The companies said that the new capital will support Xpansiv’s acquisition…
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.…