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Solar energy and energy storage developer Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., announced today a $500 million commitment from BlackRock, with proceeds from the investment aimed at growing the company’s global renewable energy platform. BlackRock’s $500 million preferred equity investment commitment, convertible into common equity, represents 20% of the outstanding fully diluted shares […]

Over half of business leaders globally plan to increase investments in sustainability in 2024, up significantly from only a third who reported plans to do so last year, as business optimism increases, and as executives increasingly recognize the potential impact of climate disruptions to their businesses, while new government incentives help to mobilize investments in […]

In MSCI’s Sustainability and Climate Trends to Watch 2024 we explore the key themes that could shape the world of ESG investing this year and beyond. Our report brings together the key questions that our global research team is asking and offers thoughtful analyses and useful insights to help navigate the investment landscape that lies […]

Klimarisiken: Der jüngste Global Risks Report des World Economic Forums identifiziert fünf der zehn bedeutendsten langfristigen Risiken als umweltbedingt. 2024 steht außerdem der Höhepunkt des aktuellen El Niño im Südpazifik bevor. Das erhöht die Wahrscheinlichkeit von Extremwetterereignissen, insbesondere in der südlichen Hemisphäre. Zu den physischen Klimarisiken kommen die Folgen des Verlustes an Biodiversität und natürlichen […]

To Meet Future Energy Needs, Robert Bosch is Tapping into New, Sustainable Sources with Hydrogen Playing a Central Role, says CEO Dr Stefan Hartung

UpLink aims to accelerate growth for early-stage entrepreneurs, enable diverse stakeholder ecosystems, and shift perceptions of innovation’s role in achieving the SDGs. The platform has evolved into a community of 68,000+ members, hosting 47 Innovation Challenges and recognizing 450 ‘Top Innovators’ for their solutions aligned with the SDGs. Key impacts include the protection of over […]