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Global Luxury Brands Face Rising ESG Compliance Demands as Regulation Matures Across Markets in 2026
Global law firm Baker McKenzie and Positive Luxury today released new cross‑jurisdictional analysis showing that 2026 represents a decisive moment for the luxury sector as ESG regulation across major markets becomes more prescriptive, more interconnected and considerably more operational in nature. To a report by Baker McKenzie. 16.03.2026
ReNew Raises $95 Million to Expand Commercial & Industrial Decarbonization Platform
India-based decarbonization solutions provider ReNew Energy announced today that its commercial and industrial-focused platform ReNew Green has raised $95 million through a new equity investment. To a report by ESG today. 16.03.2026
Nest to Vote Against Companies that Have Scaled Back Climate Commitments
Nest, the largest workplace pension scheme in the UK by membership, announced that it has strengthened its voting policy in order to address backtracking on corporate climate commitments, stating that it may now vote against board chairs at companies that have materially scaled back their climate strategies. To a report by ESG today. 16.03.2026
Aqua-Spark raises $48 million for sustainable fisheries in Africa
Netherlands-based Aqua-Spark was one of the earliest impact investment firms to focus on sustainable seafood and fishing economies (see, “Aqua-Spark: Investing in aquaculture for a protein-hungry planet”). To a report by impactalpha. 15.03.2026
Octopus Energy Generation Signs $60 Million Carbon Removal Deal with Nature-Based Solutions Provider Cultivo
Renewable energy investor Octopus Energy Generation announced the expansion of its carbon removal partnership with nature-based solutions provider Cultivo, with an agreement to deploy an additional $60 million to support grasslands regeneration and carbon removal projects, bringing the partnership to $100 million. To a report by ESG today. 13.03.2026
GRA Calls For Emergency Renewable Buildout To Counter Oil, Gas Price Shocks
Global Renewables Alliance launches a five point action plan urging governments to accelerate renewable deployment within the next 36 months. Plan targets permitting reform, grid expansion, financing mobilization, electrification, and supply chain scale up. Industry leaders warn fossil fuel dependence is driving recurring energy crises and economic volatility worldwide. To a report by ESG News. […]
Eight Sustainability Forces Shaping US Businesses in 2026
2026 will be an inflection year: disclosure becomes mandatory for thousands of companies in the US and globally; the supply chain remains a significant source and solution for corporate sustainability challenges; and adaptation is set to have its moment as climate risks hit profits. To a report by esgnews. 13.01.2026
Bureau Veritas Acquires Two Building and Infrastructure Sustainability Consultancies
France-based testing, inspection and certification provider Bureau Veritas announced the acquisition of two sustainability consulting firms, Verte and Sustainable Construction Services, expanding its capabilities in sustainable buildings and infrastructure services in the UK. To a report buy ESG today. 13.03.2026
Arevon Secures $920 Million for New California Energy Storage Project
The new project, currently under construction in Poway, California, is expected to become operational this year. According to Arevon, with a capacity of 300 MW, the facility will be capable of powering 385,000 homes for up to four hours during peak demand periods. To a report by ESG today. 12.03.2026
RGreen Raises Over $1 Billion for European Green Infrastructure Fund
France-based investment firm RGREEN INVEST announced that it has raised over €900 million (USD$1 billion) at the final close of Infragreen V, the fifth equity vintage of its green infrastructure fund focused on supporting Europe’s energy transition. To a report by ESG today. 12.03.2026
Rolls Royce, Equilibrion Explore Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Nuclear Energy
Rolls Royce, Equilibrion Explore Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Nuclear Energy. To a report by ESG today. 13.03.2026
HSBC’s Sustainable Finance Activity Tops $100 Billion in 2025
HSBC announced that it mobilized more than $102 billion in sustainable finance and investment in 2025, reaching a new annual record for the bank, and the first time that it has exceeded $100 billion. To a report by ESG today. 11.03.2026
Emerald Raises €100 Million for Water Solutions Startup Fund
Industrial sustainability-focused venture capital firm Emerald Technology Ventures announced that it has raised €100 million (USD$116 million) in commitments for its Global Water Fund II, aimed at investing in startups advancing solutions to address the world’s most pressing water challenges. To a report by ESG today. 11.03.2026
Norddeutschlands erstes Gebäude aus dem 3D-Drucker
Unter Mitwirkung von Holcim entstand auf dem Gelände des Tochterunternehmens von Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau in Selsingen ein zweistöckiges Bürohaus unter Verwendung von Tector Print 3D. Nach einem Report von bauen-aktuell. 11.03.2026
Klimakipppunkte als Risikofaktor für Wirtschaft und Finanzsysteme
Dr. Heinz-Werner Rapp, Gründer und Leiter des FERI Cognitive Finance Institute, beleuchtet warum Klimakipppunkte zu einem unterschätzten Risikofaktor für Wirtschaft und Finanzsysteme werden – und welche Konsequenzen das für Risikomodelle und das Risikomanagement hat. Auf der Seite von FERI. 08.03.2026
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