Battery storage startup Base Power announced that it has raised $200 million in Series B funding round to scale its distributed energy storage solution aimed at addressing grid instability challenges and higher energy cost issues from increasing electrification. Energy storage forms one of the key building blocks for the rapidly expanding clean energy transition, given […]
International asset manager Robeco announced the launch of its new Biodiversity Traffic Light, a new tool aimed at enabling investors to identify corporate leaders and laggards on biodiversity and nature loss performance. According to a white paper released by Robeco alongside the launch of the Biodiversity Traffic Light, the launch of the new tool follows […]
Microsoft and nature-based solutions company Living Carbon announced today a large-scale carbon removal deal, with Microsoft agreeing to purchase 1.4 million tonnes of carbon removal credits from Living Carbon’s reforestation projects on degraded mine lands in the U.S.
Ein neuer ESG-Score spürt mittels künstlicher Intelligenz frühzeitig Risiken auf – das schafft finanziellen Mehrwert für Anleger.
This week in ESG news: SEC approves U.S.’ first sustainability-focused stock exchange; Microsoft signs record-breaking carbon removal deals; Net Zero Banking alliance drops 1.5°C commitment; U.S. walks out on international shipping decarbonization agreement; GM’s new Chief Sustainability Officer; EU selects first industries for product ecodesign requirements; Trump halts work on massive New York renewable energy […]
Für die Hälfte der Bundesbürger spielen ESG-Aspekte in der Geldanlage eine bedeutende Rolle. Dies zeigt eine Studie im Auftrag des Versicherers Barmenia Gothaer. Ebenfalls 50 Prozent würden sogar dann nachhaltig investieren, wenn sie dafür eine geringere Rendite in Kauf nehmen müssten.
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Ihr Weg zur ESG-Exzellenz Die EU-ESG-Regularien sind eine Herausforderung, aber auch eine Gelegenheit für deutsche KMU. Durch frühzeitige Compliance können Bußgelder, Reputationsschäden und Wettbewerbsnachteile vermieden werden – zugleich öffnen sich Türen zu Fördermitteln und neuen Märkten. Fundierte Expertise in Arbeitsrecht, Datenschutz und internationalem Handel ist der Schlüssel, um diese Balance zu finden. Kontaktieren Sie mich […]
A new era for supply chain sustainability? The primary driver of sustainability efforts is the desire for a positive environmental impact, rather than regulatory compliance. Logistics operators, retailers, and manufacturers are increasingly aware of sustainability requirements. There’s a noticeable decline in companies citing a lack of resources, skills, or leadership support as obstacles to implementing […]
The Hive Amsterdam, developed by EDGE, is redefining the future of office spaces by integrating sustainability, technology, and employee well-being into its design. This state-of-the-art development in the Zuidas business district has established itself as a leading smart office, setting new standards for efficiency and innovation.
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced an order to stop construction activities on the Empire Wind project, a large scale offshore wind project off the coast of New York, anticipated to power 500,000 homes with renewable energy. New York Governor Hochul said that she would fight the order “every step of the way.”
Swiss materials tech company novoMOF said it has raised CHF 4.4 million (USD $5.4 million) to further advance its sustainable materials for low-cost carbon capture in high-emissions industrial sectors.
Direct air capture technology startup Holocene announced that it has been acquired by energy giant Occidental (Oxy), marking the latest in a series of moves by Oxy to deepen its capabilities in DAC carbon removal. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
11 Prozent aller angebotenen Einfamilienhäuser haben eine Photovoltaikanlage – immerhin 5 Prozent eine Wärmepumpe. Jedes vierte Haus, das im Landkreis Landshut angeboten wird, hat eine Solaranlage. Im pfälzischen Donnersbergkreis ist der Anteil an Häusern mit Wärmepumpen mit 18 Prozent am höchsten in Deutschland. Im Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm ist bei den Hauskaufangeboten nicht nur der Anteil von […]
The European Commission announced a series of measures aimed at simplifying the application of its EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), a new law aimed at ensuring that products imported to or exported from EU markets no longer contribute to deforestation and forest degradation globally.
