By 2026, computing power dedicated to training AI is expected to increase tenfold. As more power is expended, more resources are needed. As a result, we’ve seen exponential increases in energy and perhaps more unexpectedly, water consumption. Some estimates even show running a large AI model generates more emissions over its lifetime than the average […]
This week in ESG news: LEGO sets new sustainability requirements for suppliers; Moody’s adopts MSCI ESG ratings; Accenture survey finds less than a quarter of CFOs ready for new climate reporting requirements; Fidelity International unveils new sustainable investing framework to align with new regulations; Google asks large suppliers for clean energy commitments to address rising […]
Seaya’s founder Beatriz González is optimistic about prospects for the sector, despite the current tough investment environment and political uncertainties surrounding the pace of the energy transition.
‘Impact Investing and the Just Transition’ report: Infrastructure investors are playing a central role in funding the energy transition but sustainable infrastructure strategies are increasingly encompassing social impact and factoring in a just transition.
Das Berliner GreenTech-Startup alcemy hat 10 Millionen US-Dollar eingesammelt. Die Finanzierungsrunde wird angeführt von Norrsken VC, dem größten europäischen Early Stage Impact Fonds aus Stockholm; weitere Investoren sind Galvanize Climate Solutions, BitStone Capital und AENU. alcemy arbeitet seit 2018 daran, die Herstellung von Beton und Zement nachhaltiger zu gestalten – angetrieben von der Vision, mithilfe […]
Decarbonized steel startup H2 Green Steel announced today an investment from European venture capital investor Demeter, with proceeds supporting the construction of the company’s flagship green steel plant in Boden, Sweden, capable of producing steel with 95% lower emissions than traditional blast furnace technology. Steelmaking is one of the biggest emitters of CO2 globally, and […]
Adoption greatest in Europe, but North America dominates in climate funds Preqin’s ESG in Alternatives 2024 report highlights the differences in uptake of ESG among asset classes and regions. It also explores ESG fund performance versus non-ESG funds, as the opaque nature of the alternatives market creates a challenge for benchmarking.
Die US-Techkonzerne haben zuletzt große Versprechungen zu ihrer CO₂-Bilanz bis 2030 gemacht. Nun sorgt der KI-Boom dafür, dass Googles und Microsofts Emissionen ebenso stark steigen wie ihr Wasserverbrauch.
The funding will support the growth of Swiss-based carbon removal developer Neustark which has developed a technology aimed at decarbonising the construction industry.
From our ‘Impact Investing and the Just Transition’ report: There was a lull in private equity impact fund raising in 2023 following a banner 2022. But there are now signs that normality is returning to the market.
The new fund is focused on emerging markets and made its first two investments into social enterprise One Acre Fund and into a blue bond issued by the International Bank of Ecuador.
Impact Expansion has raised €150m for Impact Expansion Fund I and announced the fund’s first investment in Belgium into sustainable energy solutions provider BeliVert.
Wohneigentum gehört zu Europas Brennpunkten, wobei manche Orte dem aktuellen Property Index von Deloitte zufolge stärker betroffen sind als andere. Der Bericht berechnet die Erschwinglichkeit von Wohneigentum anhand der Jahresbruttoeinkommen, die je nach Standort für eine neue Standardwohnung mit durchschnittlich 70 Quadratmetern aufgewendet werden müssen.
Global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced today the acquisition of decarbonization solution provider Balantia, purchasing the 80% stake in the company that it did not already control, alongside plans to co-launch a new platform to help companies accelerate their emissions reduction initiatives. Founded in 2011, Spain-based Balantia’s technology helps companies create a decarbonization plan […]
The LEGO Group announced today the launch of a new Supplier Sustainability Programme, aimed at increasing its collaboration with suppliers on reaching its climate goals, and outlining a new set of actions and requirements for suppliers, including setting and reporting on emissions reduction targets. According to the company, the new program forms a key part […]
