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Corporate Climate Platform Watershed Raises $100 Million
Enterprise sustainability platform Watershed announced today that it has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the expansion of its solutions and reach enabling corporate climate action. The fundraising round values Watershed at $1.8 billion, which would make it the most valuable climate software company in the world. […]
Mirova Raises over $280 Million for Emerging Markets-focused Climate Fund
Sustainability-focused investment manager Mirova announced today that it has reached $282 million in commitments for the Mirova Gigaton Fund, its blended finance debt fund aimed at accelerating the clean energy transition in emerging markets, reaching more than half of the fund’s $500 million target a year after launching.
Google Signs Over 700 MW of Clean Energy Deals Across Europe
Google announced today a series of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) across Europe for more than 700 MW of clean energy, enabling the company to reach more than 90% carbon-free energy in areas including the Netherlands, Italy and Poland, and close to 85% in Belgium in the next two years.
Geodis Targets 42% Emissions Reduction from its Fleet and Buildings
Global logistics provider Geodis announced a series of climate goals, including a commitment to reduce emissions generated by its fleets of vehicles and its buildings, or Scope 1 and 2 emissions, by 42%, and reduce the carbon intensity of subcontracted transport by 30% by 2030, compared to 2022.
Die European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) unter der CSRD kommen – was das für Unternehmen bedeutet
Mit dem Geschäftsjahr 2024 beginnt für alle bereits unter der Non Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) erfassten Unternehmen die neue Berichtspflicht unter der Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), wie Marcus Columbu, Rechtsanwalt bei act AC Tischendorf, betont. Der Bericht ist erstmals im Jahr 2025 für das Jahr 2024 abzugeben, für zahlreiche weitere Unternehmen beginnen die Berichtspflichten […]
Große Mehrheit der Unternehmen rückt Nachhaltigkeit ins Zentrum
Unternehmen arbeiten mit Hochdruck daran, Daten über ihre Nachhaltigkeit und ihren Klimafußabdruck zu erheben. 67 Prozent erkennen darin die Chance, die eigene Organisation weiterzuentwickeln. Bereit für diese neuen Pflichten fühlt sich jedoch nur gut ein Drittel der Unternehmen. Um die Transformation zu finanzieren, bieten viele Banken bereits entsprechende Produkte an – die Nachfrage ist aber […]
Some 20% of ManCos failing on SFDR requirement, research shows
Just 21.6% of management companies (ManCos) issued a publicly accessible Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) statement, despite mandatory requirements to do so before June 2023 under EU sustainable disclosure regulations, research across nine European countries found. Consultancy PwC Luxembourg revealed that of those who issued a PAI statement, only 21.9% followed the template suggested by the […]
A Closer Look at How and Where Net-Zero Commitments Are Falling Short
Investors are coming to realize that net-zero commitments and targets don’t necessarily result in effective action. Without committed investment dollars, clear transitions plans and solid governance policies, these commitments will not result in the magnitude of emissions reductions needed to meet global net-zero ambitions by 2050. Success will require not only a commitment to align […]
PATRIZIA erreicht Finanzierungsvolumen von über 500 Millionen Euro für sozialen und bezahlbaren Wohnraum
Impact-Investing-Strategie PATRIZIA Sustainable Communities hat mit Kapital von zehn institutionellen Anlegern in vier soziale und bezahlbare Wohnprojekte in Großbritannien und Irland investiert. Unterbringung von mehr als 7.500 Personen und damit Bekämpfung von sozialer Vereinsamung in über 25 europäischen Städten. PATRIZIA Sustainable Communities Strategie ist wichtiger Bestandteil der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie von PATRIZIA mit Impact Investing als zentraler […]
10 Millionen Euro für Impact-Startup: Mit diesem Pitchdeck hat’s geklappt
Ceezer verspricht die Sache mit den CO2-Zertifikaten für Unternehmen einfacher zu machen. Für die Series-A konnte das Startup HV Capital, Norrsken VC und Picus Capital gewinnen.
BlackRock Invests $500 Million in Clean Energy Developer Recurrent Energy
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 […]
ArcTern Raises $335 Million for Decarbonization Tech Venture Fund
Canada-based cleantech-focused VC investor ArcTern Ventures, announced today that it has raised $335 million in commitments for its global decarbonization venture fund, ArcTern Fund III. ArcTern’s Fund III aims to invest in technology companies that develop and innovate solutions in renewable energy, clean mobility, circular economy, sustainable food, and agriculture and industrial decarbonization.
Majority of Business Leaders Plan to Increase Sustainability Investments this Year: Capgemini Survey
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 […]
What Could Shape Sustainability and Climate Investing in 2024?
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 […]
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