COP30 host Brazil announced the release of two new “Roadmaps,” outlining global strategies to transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems, and to halt and reverse deforestation and forest degradation by 2030. The new roadmaps were released in the…
Building materials company Holcim announced today an investment in carbon sequestration technology company 44.01, aimed at advancing a commercial relationship between the companies, and supporting 44.01’s international expansion. Founded in 2020, Oman-based 44.01 provides solutions to eliminate CO2 captured from…
Europe’s three primary financial regulatory agencies, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) announced the release of their finalized advice on measures to simplify reporting obligations for asset managers, banks and insurers under the EU Taxonomy regulation. The ESAs include The European…
BlackRock announced the launch of the ACS World ESG Insights Protective Strategies Fund, an new fund targeted at UK pensions schemes, incorporating sustainability considerations into the investment approach while seeking to mitigate the impact of significant market declines to help…
Industrial certification provider Isometric announced today the launch of Ready for CBAM, a new service aimed at helping companies exporting to the EU prepare emissions data for verification under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the EU’s carbon tax…
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced the appointment of Jan Philipp Bender as its new Global Leader of its Climate & Sustainability Practice. Bender has been with BCG since 2009, with an industry focus on mining, metals, and chemicals, working with…
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the publication of new regulations requiring listed companies to provide sustainability and climate-related reporting aligned with the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. Reporting requirements under the new regulation will begin…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets, announced the finalized publication of a series of new transparency, governance and conflict of interest management requirements for ESG ratings providers. The new requirements…
Google announced a commitment to provide $160 million in funding for new shared water infrastructure to support local community needs and its future data center operations in Malaysia. The new projects include a water treatment plant and off-river storage reservoir…
Retail giant Walmart announced a strategic investment in home energy and battery storage company Base Power, alongside a new partnership aimed at expanding access to affordable home battery systems and supporting grid reliability. Founded in 2023, Texas-based Base Power provides…