Octopus Energy Raises $800 Million to Accelerate Clean Energy Buildout
UK-based clean energy provider Octopus Energy Group announced has announced that it has received $800 million additional investment from its existing shareholders, aimed at...
Amazon, Holcim to Test Mercedes-Benz Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cell Trucks
Global truck manufacturer Daimler Truck has announced that it is building a first customer-trial fleet of Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells....
Meta Signs Deal for 330MW of Renewable Energy in Illinois and Arkansas
Utility-scale solar developer and battery storage company Adapture Renewables, announced today that it has signed three EnvironmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as...
Mizuho Launches Framework to Support Green Projects in High Risk Carbon Transition Sectors
Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho announced a series of climate-focused initiatives, including introducing a new framework aimed at more actively supporting green...
BlackRock Sued by Tennessee for “Deceiving Consumers” about ESG Investing
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced the launch of a new lawsuit against investment giant BlackRock, alleging that the misrepresented the extent to which...
UK to Launch a Carbon Tax on Imports by 2027
The UK government announced that it will introduce a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) by 2027, establishing a carbon tax on imported goods targeted...
EU Markets Regulator Updates Proposed Rules for Fund Names Using “ESG” or “Sustainability” Terms
EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced the release of an update of its proposed guidance for the use of...
Guest Post – The Road to Decarbonization: How Blockchain Technology Can Accelerate Your Carbon Agenda
By: Clare Adelgren, EY Global Head of Blockchain Sales and Operations As companies globally accelerate their decarbonization journeys, scope 3 emissions—which include all indirect...
KKR Highlights Brown-to-Green Transition as a Key “Mega-theme” in 2024 Outlook
Global alternative asset and private equity investor KKR announced the release of its 2024 Global Macro Outlook, identifying decarbonization, and the large scale “brown-to-green”...
Apax Raises $900 Million for Global Impact Fund
Private equity investor Apax announced the final close of the Apax Global Impact Fund (AGI), with commitments of approximately $900 million for investments in...