Impact News

Google announced that it has signed a new agreement with Brazil-based Mombak, to purchase 200,000 tons of CO2 removal, generated through the restoration of degraded land in the Amazon by planting native, biodiverse forests. To a report by ESG today. 06.11.2025

IKEA announced that the Inter IKEA Group has launched a new project with BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) to protect, restore, and responsibly manage degraded and low-productive land in an endangered ecosystem in Brazil. To a report by ESg today. 06.11.2025

The European Commission announced the launch of its new Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), setting out its roadmap and planned investments to dramatically accelerate the production of sustainable and low-carbon fuels needed to help reach its aviation and maritime transport sector decarbonization goals. To a report by ESG today. 06.11.2025

HSBC announced the release of its 2025 Net Zero Transition Plan, setting out the bank’s updated strategy and implementation plan, as well as its progress to date, towards achieving its climate transition goals. To a report by ESG today. 06.11.2025

Sustainability platform Sustaira announced the launch of a new series of Industry-Specific Sustainability Suites, aimed at enabling companies to tackle decarbonization, climate risk management, and other sustainability issues most relevant to their individual sectors. To a Report by ESG today. 05.11.2025

Following a marathon negotiating session stretching into early Wednesday morning, the European Union’s member states have reached an agreement that could allow the EU to formally establish its next set of climate goals, including a target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% by 2040. To report by ESG today. 05.11.2025

Power company Engie announced that it has entered a 15-year renewable Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Apple enabling the construction of new solar and wind projects in Italy. To a report by ESG today. 04.11.2025

Global alternative investment manager Apollo announced an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, the UK’s Hornsea 3, from energy developer Ørsted, with Apollo committing to invest $6.5 billion to fund the transaction and half of the project’s remaining construction costs. To a report by ESG today. […]

AI infrastructure provider Crusoe and modular nuclear power plant company Blue Energy announced the launch of a new partnership aimed at developing and operating a 1.5 GW nuclear-powered data center campus at the Port of Victoria in South Texas. To a report by ESG today. 03.11.2025

Heineken, energy producer EDP and industrial heat solutions provider Rondo Energy announced a new “Heat-as-a-Service” agreement, which will see the companies install a renewable energy-powered heat battery to help decarbonize Heineken’s Vialonga Brewery and Malting Plant near Lisbon. To a report by ESG today. 03.11.2025

The European Commission today announced the selection of 61 net zero-focused technology projects to receive €2.9 billion (USD$3.3 billion) of funding, utilizing funds raised through its EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). To a report by ESG today. 03.11.2025

ESG-Backlash in den USA, Debatte um Klimaziele in Europa – doch deutsche Privatbanken bleiben auf Kurs. Ein Positionspapier des BdB zeigt, Nachhaltigkeit ist aus den Strategien der Institute nicht mehr wegzudenken. Nach einem Report des private-banking-magazin. 03.11.2025

This week in ESG news: UK to regulate ESG ratings providers; Exxon sues California to stop new climate reporting laws; $2 trillion wealth fund to increase climate engagements with portfolio companies; Net Zero Asset Managers initiative returns, but erases 2050 climate commitment; TotalEnergies pushes back against greenwashing accusations; ISSB to address global fragmentation of sustainability […]