Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced plans to launch a request for proposals (RFPs) for nuclear energy developers in the U.S. to provide new nuclear capacity to supply the massive increase in energy to power the growth in AI, while supporting its sustainability goals. The company said that it is targeting the […]
Half the airlines in the ranking scored zero for their insufficient uptake of sustainable aviation fuels. 87 per cent of airlines are failing in the transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), a new ranking by Transport & Environment (T&E) shows. Only 10 out of 77 airlines are making noteworthy efforts to switch to truly sustainable […]
The Arctic Ocean may see its first ice-free day before 2030, earlier than scientists predicted. While most projections of the Arctic’s sea ice have focused on month-by-month conditions, a new study has revealed possible predictions down to the day.
Carbon removal technology provider Heirloom announced today that it has raised $150 million in Series B funding, with proceeds from the financing aimed at supporting the rapid scaling of commercial Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. DAC technology is listed by the IEA as a key carbon removal option in the transition to a net-zero energy […]
Four out of five asset managers and owners expect to see increases in their sustainable assets under management (AUM) and allocations over the next two years, with sustainable investing offerings emerging as a key differentiator for the large majority of investors, driven by the anticipated exposure to growth opportunities from sustainable investments, and a more […]
Der Hamburger Hafen wandelt sich zur Wasserstoff-Drehscheibe: Als erstes Logistikunternehmen testet die Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) Brennstoffzellen-Prototypen für schwere Hafenfahrzeuge im 24/7-Betrieb. Die Erfahrungen aus dem im Juli eröffneten Testfeld teilt das Unternehmen in einem internationalen Cluster mit über 40 Partnern. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Technik – der Hafenstandort Hamburg soll […]
Das Wohn- und Gemeinschaftsprojekt Collegium Academicum in Heidelberg wurde mit dem Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreis Architektur ausgezeichnet. Mit ihrer Wahl würdigt die Jury neben der architektonischen Qualität des selbstverwalteten Projektes auch die Eigeninitiative einer Gruppe junger Menschen. Entstanden ist ein zukunftsfähiges Areal, in dem die Gemeinschaft nachhaltig gestärkt wird. Deutschlands wichtigster Architekturpreis für nachhaltiges Bauen wurde in […]
Nachhaltigkeit und ESG als Treiber: 49 % der PropTechs spüren wachsenden Druck durch ESG-Regulatorik, was bei einem Drittel zu Produktanpassungen oder -neuentwicklungen, bei 10% zu mehr Umsatz führt. Digitalisierung im Fokus: Plattformtechnologien (31 %) und künstliche Intelligenz (17 %) bleiben Kerntechnologien, während der Digitalisierungsdruck weiterhin Haupttreiber für Geschäftsmodelle bleibt. Markt- und Wachstumsdynamik: Schwierige Finanzierungsbedingungen belasten […]
Der Bedarf an Infrastrukturinvestments ist enorm. Der Neu- oder Ausbau sowie die Modernisierung von Verkehrswegen wie Schienen, Straßen oder Brücken werden dringend benötigt. Dazu kommt die Notwendigkeit, Technologien wie Datennetze und Satelliten zu erneuern. Nicht vergessen werden sollte der Bedarf in der öffentlichen Daseinsvorsorge und sozialen Infrastruktur, beispielsweise Bildung und Verwaltung.
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced the launch of XRG, described by the company as a new “lower-carbon energy and chemicals investment powerhouse,” with a portfolio of assets of $80 billion, and a goal to more than double its asset value by 2035. According to ADNOC, XRG’s growth will be driven by key […]
The European Commission announced the publication of a new set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), aimed at helping support investors in the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, its classification system for defining sustainable economic activities. According to the Commission, the publication is aimed at making the Taxonomy easier to use, and forms part of its […]
FRANKFURT – Der Bundesverband Alternative Investments (BAI) hat gemeinsam mit der Bundesinitiative Impact Investing (BIII) das Positionspapier „Impact Investing in Alternative Investments – why private market investments are particularly suited for impact-generating investments“ erarbeitet. Die Ergebnisse im Detail.
Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova and BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced that they have acquired a majority stake in French renewable energy developer Arkolia, with an investment by the asset managers of more than €200 million aimed at funding the companies’ growth. Founded in 2009, Mauguio-based Arkolia is one of the largest independent for […]
Swedish green iron and steel maker Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) announced that it has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with German low-carbon power producer Uniper for a yearly supply of electricity produced over the 6-year period ranging from 2027-2032, covering a total of 6 TWh (terawatt hours).
Under a new agreement, Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB will provide fossil-free steel to Amazon Web Services for use in construction of one of its three new data centers in Sweden. The program will see AWS receive steel from SSAB, as well as roof and wall structures for the buildings from SSAB’s subsidiary Ruukki. The main […]
