Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) startup Sora Fuel, which relies solely on water, air, and renewable energy for its product, announced that it has raised $6 million in a Seed round. Proceeds will be used to expand Sora’s Boston-based team, develop commercialization partnerships, and further advance the company’s technology. SAF is considered essential for decarbonization of […]
Renewable energy-focused investor Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners announced that it has raised $3 billion for its Net Zero Power Fund (NZPF), aimed at targeting energy transition infrastructure opportunities. The announcement marks Quinbrook’s largest closing to date, with the fund exceeding its initial target. According to Quinbrook, more than half of the proceeds have already been invested […]
Water quality-focused environmental restoration solutions company SePRO announced a majority investment from healthcare and resource efficiency private equity investor Stanley Capital Partners (SCP), alongside Goldman Sachs Alternatives as a minority investor. Founded in 1994, Indiana-based SePRO develops solutions aimed at protecting, preserving and restoring nature, with a focus on plant protection and water resource management […]
Australia-based global energy company Woodside Energy announced today an agreement to acquire a Texas-based low carbon ammonia plant for $2.35 billion from clean fuels-focused producer OCI Global, citing long-term industrial demand growth for cleaner energy solutions. Demand for ammonia globally is currently around 200 Mtpa, with approximately 80% used for fertilizer applications. According to Woodside, […]
Vollständige Übernahme des Unternehmens Chargemaker mit aktuell rund 2.000 Ladepunkten und knapp 40 Mitarbeiter Bis zu 30 Millionen Euro Investitionen bis 2030 in neue Ladeinfrastruktur in Deutschland Strategische Positionierung als Komplettanbieter für klimafreundliche Lösungen im Gebäudesektor
This week in ESG news: SBTi backtracks on allowing use of carbon credits in corporate net zero plans; JPMorgan appoints new global head of ESG investment banking; CBRE acquires Singapore-based sustainability advisory firm; Air New Zealand drops 2030 climate goal; GRI, TNFD launch guide to help companies reporting on nature impact using both standards; Veolia […]
Das Blatt scheint sich zu wenden: „Nach Abflüssen in Höhe 2,9 Milliarden US-Dollar im ersten Quartal 2024 verbuchten nachhaltige Fonds und ETFs im zweiten Quartal Nettomittelzuflüsse von 4,3 Milliarden US-Dollar“, berichtet Hortense Bioy von Morningstar Sustainalytics aus dem neuen Morningstar Global Sustainable Fund Flows-Report.
JetBlue and fuel provider World Fuel Services announced a new supply agreement for up to 5 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at New York’s JFK airport, with deliveries beginning as early as the fourth quarter of 2024. According to the new agreement, World Fuel will supply blended SAF provided by Valero […]
Microsoft announced the purchase of 80,000 Tons of Carbon tons of carbon removals from the Northern California-based Western Rivers Conservancy’s Blue Creek Improved Forest Management Project, facilitated by climate solutions provider 3Degrees. Managed by Oregon-based non-profit conservation organization, Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC), the project generates carbon and sustainable timber revenue, rejuvenating old-growth habitat and improving […]
Ecop’s rotation heat pump device enables industrial producers and municipalities to slash the use of fossil fuels for heating and save thousands of tonnes of CO2 per year.
Alternative asset and private equity investor KKR announced the completion of the acquisition of a majority stake in U.S. solar and storage developer Avantus that was announced in March. Concurrently, Avantus announced it has closed on a $522 million development facility arranged by KKR Capital Markets and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC).
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The UK government announced today that its budget for its renewable energy auction would be the largest in the country’s history, £1.5 billion (USD$1.93 billion), including £1.1 billion for offshore wind. The government said that this is an increase of £500 million, 50% more than the budget set in March and larger than all previous […]
Mit KI und der Expertise des Startups aedifion nimmt BNP Paribas REIM die Dekarbonisierung seines Portfolios ins Auge. 60 Gebäude werden auf Effizienz und Nachhaltigkeit geprüft, um CO₂-Einsparungen zu realisieren. Die ersten Ergebnisse sind vielversprechend.
Die Faktoren, die im Bereich ESG von Relevanz sind, nehmen immer weiter zu, bemerkt Jessica Ground, Global Head of ESG bei Capital Group. Sie nennt fünf Entwicklungen, die Anleger auf jeden Fall im Blick haben sollten. Denn jedes dieser fünf Themen bringe bedeutende Chancen und Risiken mit sich, so die Expertin.
