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Anthropic Commits 5% of Shares to a New Public Benefit Fund
AI developer Anthropic announced the launch of “Anthropic Public Benefit Fund,” a new entity described by the company as “dedicated entirely to the public benefit,” providing the company with more flexibility to fund initiatives such as non-profits and AI-affected populations. To a report by ESG today. 19.102.2026
NORD/LB Acquires Energy Transition Finance Boutique Voltiq
German energy and infrastructure-focused commercial bank NORD/LB announced the acquisition of renewable energy and energy transition-focused financial advisory and M&A services provider Voltiq,with the transaction aimed at strengthening NORD/LB’s capabilities across the energy transition value chain. To a report by ESG today. 19.10.2026
So aktiv muss Immobilien-Asset-Management heute sein
Wie sich die Zeiten im Immobiliengeschäft doch ändern. Während die Verkehrswerte in den Jahren vor der Zinswende quasi von selbst gestiegen sind, muss das Asset Management nun für die Wertsteigerung sorgen. Gefragt sind pfiffige Ideen der Vermieter. Aber auch ESG-Anforderungen sind anspruchsvoll. Nach einem Report von portfolio-institutionell. 19.10.2026
LanzaTech Boosts Stake in SAF Business LanzaJet in New Financing Round
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology and production company LanzaJet announced that it has secured at least $20 million in new financing, with proceeds to scale production and supply SAF to global customers from its Freedom Pines Fuels facility in Soperton, Georgia. To a report by ESG today. 16.102.2026
Google, Stripe, Shopify Sign Carbon Removal Deal with CO2-Into-Rock Startup 44.01
Carbon removal buyer coalition Frontier announced new offtake agreements with carbon sequestration technology company 44.01, on behalf of purchasers including Stripe, Google and Shopify, alongside Autodesk, H&M Group and Workday, based on 44.01’s process to turn CO2 into rock. To a report by ESG today. 16.10.2026
AEP to Build $4 Billion Fuel Cell Project to Supply Low-Carbon Power to Google
Ohio-based electric utility American Electric Power (AEP) announced a $4 billion investment to develop a 702 MW fuel cell power generation facility near Cheyenne, Wyoming, under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google, aimed at supporting the technology company’s growing energy needs in the region. To a report by ESG today. 15.10.2026
Wo ESG-Regulierung die Private Markets übersieht
In den kommenden Monaten stehen die Trilog-Verhandlungen zu einer Reform der Offenlegungsverordnung auf der Agenda. Im Vergleich zu liquiden Assets werden jedoch Private Markets zu wenig mitgedacht, findet Christian Schütz von Golding Capital Partners. Nach einem Report der Börsen Zeitung. 15.10.2026
Hy24 Acquires Clean Hydrogen Platform Hynamics from EDF
French clean hydrogen-focused investment firm Hy24 announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire EDF Group’s subsidiary Hynamics, a producer of low-carbon hydrogen for the heavy mobility and industrial sectors. To a report by ESG today. 15.10.2026
Amundi, BNP Paribas AM Win €1.6 Billion Sustainable Investment Mandates from Ircantec
French pension plan Ircantec announced that it has selected European asset managers Amundi and BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) to manage nearly €1.6 billion of decarbonization-focused equity index mandates. To a report by ESG toady. 14.10.2026
Enttäuschende Rendite bei grünen Anlagen: Erste Pensionskassen haben begonnen, ihre ESG-Fonds wieder zu verkaufen
Viele professionelle Investoren haben stark auf die Nachhaltigkeit gesetzt. Doch weil die Performance zurückliegt, stellen sie ihre Strategie jetzt auf den Prüfstand. Nach einem Report der NZZ. 14.10.2026
Ranked: The World’s Most Sustainable Trading Economies in 2026
Ranked: The World’s Most Sustainable Economies in 2026 This infographic from the Hinrich Foundation introduces the 2026 edition of the Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index (STI). Developed with the IMD World Competitiveness Center, the annual index ranks 30 select global economies on their ability to balance international trade with long-term economic, societal, and environmental priorities. To […]
Das nächste große Ding der UBM und ein ESG-7-Prozenter
Die Immobilienbranche hat schwierige Jahre hinter sich. Steigende Zinsen, sinkende Immobilienwerte und eine abwartende Haltung der Käufer haben auch bei UBM Development deutliche Spuren hinterlassen. Doch der Wiener Immobilienentwickler sieht die Talsohle durchschritten – und will mit einer strategischen Neuausrichtung wieder auf Wachstumskurs kommen. Nach einem Report von boerse-express. 13.10.2026
Blaze Raises $6.5 Million to Enable Ships to Run on Clean Fuel
Maritime fuel technology startup Blaze Energy announced that it has raised $6.5 million in a seed funding round, with proceeds aimed at accelerating the commercial deployment of its technology enabling existing shipping engines to operate on multiple alternative fuels. To a report by ESG today. 12.10.2026
BII to Mobilize $1.6 Billion for Climate Finance in Southeast Asia
UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) announced plans to channel $1.6 billion in climate finance investments in Southeast Asia over the next five years, aimed at supporting the region’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and strengthening climate resilience. To a report by ESG today. 12.10.2026
TotalEnergies, KKR Add $1.2 Billion Solar Portfolio to U.S. Renewables Joint Venture
Alternative asset and private equity investor KKR and French energy giant TotalEnergies announced today a significant expansion of their U.S.-focused renewable energy joint venture, growing their jointly held portfolio by 50% with the addition of 700 MW of utility scale solar assets across Texas and Ohio. To a report by ESG today. 12.10.2026
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