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In today’s world, sustainability is a term used frequently. Scarcity of resources and the effects of climate change highlight the need to transform business processes. A clear commitment is essential, and many stakeholders are no longer satisfied with self-reported disclosures. To comply with credible ESG reporting standards, companies are turning to satellite technology. To a […]

Apple revealed that it has scaled the capacity of renewable energy procured by suppliers for the manufacturing of its products to over 20 GW in 2025, increasing by nearly 10% over the prior year, and more than doubling since 2021, according to the company’s annual Environmental Progress Report. To a report by ESG today. 20.04.2026

This week in ESG news: Microsoft confirms largest global carbon removal purchase program “has not ended”; ISO launches new version of flagship environmental management standard; EBA proposes major simplification overhaul for ESG reporting requirements for banks; Stegra secures financing to rescue Europe’s largest green steel project; Henkel unveils new climate, supply chain sustainability goals; JPMorgan […]

BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) announced that it has raised $370 million in commitments for its newest core Latin America strategy, focused on large-scale, sustainably managed, core timberland assets across Chile, Uruguay and Brazil. To a report by ESG today. 17.04.2026

Post-wildfire restoration company Mast Reforestation announced that it has sold 100% of the carbon removal credits from its new biomass burial project in Montana, with all 4,277 credits purchased less than six weeks after issuance. To a report by ESg toady. 16.04.2026

Carbon removal provider Exomad Green and carbon removal marketplace Supercritical announced the signing of a three-year biochar carbon removal (BCR) agreement, under which Supercritical will purchase up to 500,000 tons of BCR credits sourced from Exomad Green’s facilities in Bolivia. To a report by ESG today. 16.04.2026

EU banking supervisor The European Banking Authority (EBA) announced the publication of a significant proposed update to its ESG supervisory reporting framework, aimed at simplifying ESG-related disclosure requirements for banks, and introducing proportionality measures to enable reduced reporting for smaller institutions. To a report by ESG today. 16.04.2026

U.S.-based energy storage and battery materials provider Redwood Materials and electric vehicle maker Rivian announced the launch of a new partnership aimed at deploying energy storage systems using second-life battery packs at Rivian’s manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. To a report by ESG today. 16.04.2026

The European Commission announced on Tuesday the approval of a series of climate-focused state aid schemes, including a €1.3 billion plan by Germany to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing carbon storage in peatlands, and a €3.7 billion Czech program to increase sustainable biomethane production. To a report by ESG today. 14.04.2026

Green technology provider Envision Energy announced that it has secured a $500 million vendor financing agreement with Spanish bank BBVA, aimed at accelerating its renewable energy projects across Europe, Asia and Latin America. To a report by ESG today. 14.04.2026