Singapore Raises S$2.4 Billion in Inaugural Green Bond Offering
The Singapore Government announced today that it has raised $2.4 billion (US$1.75 billion) in its inaugural green bond offering, kicking off a multi-year program...
Australia Financial Regulator Says Financial Institutions Still at Early Stages of Integrating Climate Risk
Australia’s financial services regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), announced today the release of the results of a climate risk survey of the...
Lear Commits to 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations by 2030
Automotive technology company Lear Corporation announced a new 2030 commitment to reach 100% renewable energy for electric power consumed at its global sites. With...
BASF to Surpass 25% Renewable Energy in North America with New Supply Deals
Chemical and materials company BASF announced today that it has entered into new virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs), sourcing 250 MW of wind and...
Carlyle, GIC, Back Gigawatt-Scale Green Ammonia Developer Eneus Energy
Global private capital investment firm The Carlyle Group and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC announced today a strategic investment in green ammonia project development...
India Commits to 45% Emissions Intensity Reduction by 2030
The Government of India announced the approval by cabinet of a new series of 2030 climate commitments, including a pledge to reduce emissions intensity...
Citi Launches Sustainable Deposit Solution in Asia Pacific
Citi announced today the launch of its new Sustainable Time Deposit (TD) solution in Asia Pacific, aimed at enabling clients in the region to...
Alaska Airlines Announces 185 Million Gallon Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal with Gevo
Alaska Airlines announced today its most significant sustainable aviation fuel commitment to date, with biofuel company Gevo. Under the new agreement, Gevo will deliver...
Biden Turns to Private Sector to Ramp Building Decarbonization Efforts
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the launch of the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative, a new government-wide program aimed at modernizing federal buildings through...
Ahold Delhaize Appoints its First Chief Sustainability Officer
International food retailer Ahold Delhaize announced today the appointment of Jan Ernst de Groot for the newly created role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)....