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Apple unveils a $99M Clean Energy Fund in China, linking suppliers to renewables. This initiative aims to generate over 1GW, aligning with Apple's 100% renewable energy goal. Managed by DWS Group...
Apple Launches $99 Million Clean Energy Fund in China
Apple Launches $99 Million China Clean Energy Fund to Reach 100% Renewable Supply Chain by 2030
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April 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Apple unveils a $99M Clean Energy Fund in China, linking suppliers to renewables. This initiative aims to generate over 1GW, aligning with Apple's 100% renewable energy goal. Managed by DWS Group...
Germany commits €100B of a €500B fund to climate and energy transition, aiming for climate neutrality by 2045...
Germany to Allocate €100B from €500B Fund to Climate, Energy Transition
€100 billion earmarked for climate action and energy transition within Germany’s new €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund
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April 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Germany commits €100B of a €500B fund to climate and energy transition, aiming for climate neutrality by 2045...
SBTi has unveiled revised corporate Net-Zero standards, re-defining 'net-zero' to mean balancing emitted and removed GHGs without adding to global warming...
SBTi Releases Revised Corporate Net-Zero Standards for Public Input
SBTi has published its updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard Draft and has opened it for public consultation until June 1, 2025.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
SBTi has unveiled revised corporate Net-Zero standards, re-defining 'net-zero' to mean balancing emitted and removed GHGs without adding to global warming...
IRENA reports renewables accounted for 92.5% of global power expansion in 2024, with solar and wind contributing 75% of new capacity. China led in capacity addition, followed by the US and India...
Renewables Made Up 92.5% of Global Power Expansion in 2024, Says New IRENA Report
Renewable power accounted for 92.5% of global capacity additions in 2024 according to the report from IRENA
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April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
IRENA reports renewables accounted for 92.5% of global power expansion in 2024, with solar and wind contributing 75% of new capacity. China led in capacity addition, followed by the US and India...
Airbus has initiated a "Book and Claim" pilot to boost global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) access, allowing airlines to offset flights with SAF regardless of local availability...
Airbus Launches SAF 'Book and Claim' Pilot to Expand Global Access and Adoption
Airbus announced a pilot program running through 2025 to test a "Book and Claim" model, enabling operators to "book" SAF quantities
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April 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Airbus has initiated a "Book and Claim" pilot to boost global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) access, allowing airlines to offset flights with SAF regardless of local availability...
Australia's ASIC has released its final climate risk disclosure guide for companies...
Australia Regulator Releases Final Climate Disclosure Guide as Mandatory Reporting Begins in 2025
ASIC has issued its new Regulatory Guide 280 (RG 280), for the the country’s mandatory climate reporting law.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Australia's ASIC has released its final climate risk disclosure guide for companies...
The ISSB introduced the Jurisdictional Adoption Roadmap to guide global jurisdictions in adopting sustainability reporting standards, covering terminology, implementation tactics...
ISSB Launches New Roadmap Tool to Help Jurisdictions Adopt Sustainability Reporting Standards - ESG Today
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced the launch of its new Jurisdictional Roadmap Development Tool, aimed at supporting regulators and market participants...
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April 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The ISSB introduced the Jurisdictional Adoption Roadmap to guide global jurisdictions in adopting sustainability reporting standards, covering terminology, implementation tactics...
Schneider Electric surpasses its 2024 sustainability target by reducing supplier emissions by 40%, achieving a major milestone in its SSI program...
Schneider Electric Surpasses 2024 Sustainability Target, Cuts Supplier Emissions by 40%
Schneider Electric exceeded its 2024 sustainability targets with a Sustainability Impact (SSI) score of 7.55, outpacing the 7.40 goal.
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March 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Schneider Electric surpasses its 2024 sustainability target by reducing supplier emissions by 40%, achieving a major milestone in its SSI program...
16 EU countries reduced emissions in Q3 2024, with Austria, Hungary, and Denmark leading the change. This progress highlights significant strides in climate action within the EU...
16 EU Countries Cut Emissions in Q3 2024, Led by Austria, Hungary and Denmark
EU emissions fell 0.6% to 767 million tonnes CO2-eq, while GDP increased by 1.3%. Showing that economic growth and emissions reductions can go hand in hand
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March 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
16 EU countries reduced emissions in Q3 2024, with Austria, Hungary, and Denmark leading the change. This progress highlights significant strides in climate action within the EU...
Novelis partners with the Swedish Energy Agency to test hydrogen for aluminium recycling, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions...
Novelis' Successful Test of Hydrogen for Aluminium Recycling
Novelis has successfully tested hydrogen power for a recycling furnace as part of the HyNet project and UK government decarbonisation initiatives
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March 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Novelis partners with the Swedish Energy Agency to test hydrogen for aluminium recycling, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions...
Moeve and RF|Ocean partner to create eco-friendly chemical tankers using flexible fuel technology. Ships will run on hydrogen or ammonia, reducing emissions and aligning with IMO's 2050 targets...
Moeve, RFOcean Sign Deal for Green, Fuel-Flexible Chemical Tankers
Moeve and RFOcean have signed an agreement to develop a fleet of modern, fuel-flexible chemical tankers designed to reduce emissions in shipping.
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March 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Moeve and RF|Ocean partner to create eco-friendly chemical tankers using flexible fuel technology. Ships will run on hydrogen or ammonia, reducing emissions and aligning with IMO's 2050 targets...
Lockheed Martin enhances supply chain sustainability by integrating Green Supply Chain Management practices. Plans include audits, improved supplier performance, efficient resource use, and a 35% carbon reduction by 2025...
How Lockheed Martin is Boosting Supply Chain Sustainability
Lockheed Martin continuously strengthens its supply chain sustainability strategy to address emerging concerns and meet stakeholder expectations
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March 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Lockheed Martin enhances supply chain sustainability by integrating Green Supply Chain Management practices. Plans include audits, improved supplier performance, efficient resource use, and a 35% carbon reduction by 2025...
The EU unveils plans to assist heavy industries in meeting climate goals...
EU reveals plans to hit climate goals by helping dirty industries clean up
European Commission recommits to 90% emissions cut by 2040, and will support steel and cement in transition
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February 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The EU unveils plans to assist heavy industries in meeting climate goals...
Saudi Arabia raises €2.36bn in euro bonds, introducing its first green tranche. King Salman inaugurates Sakaka (380 MW) and Al Jouf (300 MW) solar plants, aiming to diversify energy and reduce carbon footprint...
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February 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Saudi Arabia raises €2.36bn in euro bonds, introducing its first green tranche. King Salman inaugurates Sakaka (380 MW) and Al Jouf (300 MW) solar plants, aiming to diversify energy and reduce carbon footprint...
The EU CSRD introduces standardized ESG reporting, posing complexity for businesses by demanding adaptability across economic, environmental, social, and governance metrics...
The Challenges of ESG Reporting: Navigating the Complexity of EU CSRD
While the USA is going in different directions, and the EU considers streamlining and integrating requirements later this month, the global landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) …
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February 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The EU CSRD introduces standardized ESG reporting, posing complexity for businesses by demanding adaptability across economic, environmental, social, and governance metrics...
Renewable energy continues to expand globally, driven by technology advancements and decreasing costs. The transition supports sustainability goals and offers substantial growth in the energy sector...
Renewables On The Rise
In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that US renewable capacity addition will continue to drive the growth of US power generation over...
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February 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Renewable energy continues to expand globally, driven by technology advancements and decreasing costs. The transition supports sustainability goals and offers substantial growth in the energy sector...
ISS has removed DEI factors from its voting recommendations for US boards following a legal challenge...
Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Removes DEI Factors from Voting Recommendations for U.S. Boards - ESG Today
Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced that it will no longer include diversity considerations such as gender and race in its voting recommendations for boards of directors...
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February 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
ISS has removed DEI factors from its voting recommendations for US boards following a legal challenge...
Microsoft's sustainability strategy is evolving with AI's integration. From carbon reduction to biodiversity, Microsoft's AI-driven initiatives like AI for Earth and Planetary Computer are pivotal...
How AI’s Rise Changed Microsoft’s Sustainability Strategy
Microsoft shifts away from renewable energy certificates as AI growth threatens sustainability goals, following similar moves by Google & other companies
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February 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Microsoft's sustainability strategy is evolving with AI's integration. From carbon reduction to biodiversity, Microsoft's AI-driven initiatives like AI for Earth and Planetary Computer are pivotal...
85% of companies plan to maintain climate reporting, despite potential regulatory changes, highlighting a strong commitment to ESG transparency...
85% of Companies to Stick with Climate Reporting Plans Even if Regulations Change: Workiva Survey - ESG Today
The vast majority of companies will move forward with their sustainability and climate reporting plans, even if regulatory requirements change, as executives see significant strategic value in sustainability...
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February 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
85% of companies plan to maintain climate reporting, despite potential regulatory changes, highlighting a strong commitment to ESG transparency...
Scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed an artificial leaf that converts CO2 into renewable fuel using LEDs...
Scientists Reveal "Artificial Leaf" That Turns Carbon Into Sustainable Fuels
Scientists have developed a new "artificial leaf" that removes CO2 from the air and turns it into sustainable fuel.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago have developed an artificial leaf that converts CO2 into renewable fuel using LEDs...
Amazon commits over $1B to decarbonize its transportation network in Europe, accelerating its goal to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040...
Amazon to Commit Over $1 Billion to Decarbonise Transportation Network Across Europe
Amazon’s largest electric truck order supports its pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Amazon commits over $1B to decarbonize its transportation network in Europe, accelerating its goal to achieve net-zero carbon by 2040...
Google finalizes the largest biochar carbon removal deals, aligning with its 24/7 carbon-free energy plan...
Google Signs Largest-Ever Biochar Carbon Removal Purchase Deals - ESG Today
Google announced that is has signed the largest-ever biochar-based carbon removal agreements, with two new 100,000 tonne deals to buy carbon removal credits from India-based Varaha and California-based...
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January 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Google finalizes the largest biochar carbon removal deals, aligning with its 24/7 carbon-free energy plan...
Thailand's SEC revamps its ESG platform, integrating Morningstar’s SRI fund data...
Thailand SEC Updates 'ESG Product Platform' with Key SRI Fund Data to Boost Sustainable Investing
SEC has strengthened its ESG Product Platform by incorporating critical details about Sustainable and Responsible Investing Funds.
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January 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thailand's SEC revamps its ESG platform, integrating Morningstar’s SRI fund data...
France urges the EU to delay and adjust its sustainability reporting and due diligence rules, citing concerns about their burden on companies amid pandemic challenges...
France Calls on EU to Delay, Water Down Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Requirements - ESG Today
The government of France has called for a significant implementation delay and major amendments to some of the key European sustainability reporting and environmental due diligence regulations introduced...
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January 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
France urges the EU to delay and adjust its sustainability reporting and due diligence rules, citing concerns about their burden on companies amid pandemic challenges...
24 US states, representing 55% of the population, have pledged to meet Paris Agreement goals despite Trump's 2017 withdrawal. The US Climate Alliance targets a 26-28% reduction in emissions by 2025...
24 U.S. States Commit to Paris Agreement Goals After Trump Exits Accord - ESG Today
The US Climate Alliance, a net zero-focused group of 24 U.S. state governors, announced the publication of a letter to UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, indicating that they plan to...
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January 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
24 US states, representing 55% of the population, have pledged to meet Paris Agreement goals despite Trump's 2017 withdrawal. The US Climate Alliance targets a 26-28% reduction in emissions by 2025...