EU Unveils New Regulations to Decarbonize Freight Transport
The European Commission unveiled a new series of proposed measures aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of the freight transport sector, including the...
Half of Board Members Report Lacking Skills to Address Climate Issues: WTW/Nasdaq Survey
Nearly half of board members report lacking skills and expertise in their organizations for addressing climate issues, even as most acknowledge that a strong...
EU Markets Regulator Announces Expectations for Sustainability Disclosure in Prospectuses
EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced today the publication of its expectations for sustainability-related disclosures in equity and non-equity...
LeapFrog Investments Commits Over $500 Million to Climate Solutions in Developing Economies
Impact-focused investment firm LeapFrog announced today plans to commit more than $500 million to climate solutions companies, aimed at providing green tools and technologies...
Alstom Signs Solar Deal to Cover 80% of Electricity Needs in Europe
Rail transport manufacturer and mobility solutions provider Alstom announced today that it has signed a major 10-year renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), sourcing 160...
CIP Raises Over $6 Billion for Greenfield Renewables Infrastructure Fund
Energy infrastructure investment manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that it has raised €5.6 billion (USD$6.2 billion) for its fifth flagship greenfield renewable energy-focused...
Carbon Removal Startup CarbonCure Raises $80 Million for Concrete Decarbonization Solution
Carbon removal technology company CarbonCure Technologies announced today that it has raised $80 million in a new equity round, with proceeds aimed at scaling...
ESG Rises to #2 Top Priority for Procurement Execs: Deloitte Survey
ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments....
IFRS to Take Over Responsibilities of the TCFD
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will take over responsibility for monitoring progress of companies’ climate-related disclosures from the Financial Stability Board’s...
Algebris Raises €260 Million for Green Transition Fund
Global asset manager Algebris Investments announced today that it has raised over €260 million for its sustainable investing-focused private equity fund, Algebris Green Transition,...