Competition-based impact platform XPRIZE announced today the winners of its $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, aimed at addressing climate change by catalyzing gigaton-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions. Launched in 2021, the competition was funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation. The competition was joined by more than 1,300 teams from over 88 […]
European low-cost airline Wizz Air announced today the launch of “Flying Towards Net Zero,” its new roadmap outlining its plan to achieve its goal to reach net zero by 2050. The new plan envisions emissions reductions of nearly 90% by the airline, with the bulk to be achieved through the use of sustainable aviation fuel […]
The New York State Common Retirement Fund, one of the largest public pension plans in the U.S., announced the allocation of $2.4 billion to its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) Program through investments in three climate-focused investment funds. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli also announced that the fund completed its annual review of thermal […]
The number of companies achieving an “A” score in at least one category in research provider and environmental disclosure system CDP’s annual assessment jumped by 30% in 2024, but still represented only 2% of disclosing companies, CDP reported. CDP runs a global environmental disclosure system, enabling investors and other stakeholders to measure and track organization’s […]
Global investment manager Franklin Templeton announced the launch of the Franklin S&P 500 Screened UCITS ETF and the Franklin S&P World Screened UCITS ETF, two new exchange traded funds targeted at European investors, aimed at providing enhanced ESG and reduced carbon footprint features while closely tracking the performance of their U.S. and global equity benchmarks. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kurz und bündig: Impact bleibt Ausnahme: Nur wenige der untersuchten Fonds verfolgen tatsächlich messbare ökologische oder soziale Ziele – echte Impact- oder Transition-Strategien sind rar. Transparenzdefizit erschwert Eigeninitiative: Privatanleger stoßen beim Versuch, eigenständig ein nachhaltiges Portfolio zusammenzustellen, schnell an Grenzen. Regulatorische Standards allein reichen nicht: Trotz EU-Taxonomie und neuer ESMA-Vorgaben fehlen klare Definitionen, Vergleichbarkeit und […]
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.
Nachhaltigkeit. Auf der Baufachmesse Bauma in München geht es nicht nur um große Maschinen, sondern auch um nachhaltiges Bauen. Dabei sind sich die Teilnehmer:innen einer Podiumsdiskussion einig: Die Branche wird künftig anders bauen.
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.
