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ECB Fines Crédit Agricole €7.6 Million for Not Meeting Climate Risk Expectations
The European Central Bank announced that it has fined Paris-based international banking and investment group Crédit Agricole more than €7.5 million (USD$9 million) for failing to meet a deadline set by the central bank to assess the materiality of its climate-related and environmental (C&E) risks. To a report by ESG today. 16.02.2026
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: EU lawmakers approve target to reduce emissions 90% by 2040; BNP Paribas significantly beats sustainable finance target; Trump repeals key ruling underlying major climate regulations; Survey – vast majority of companies advancing sustainability initiatives, communication; Deutsche Bank issues its first EuGB Green Bond; U.S. SEC puts ESG fund naming rule […]
Fusion Startup Inertia Raises $450 Million to Deliver Clean Energy with World’s Most Powerful Laser
Fusion energy startup Inertia Enterprises announced that it has raised $450 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds aimed at commercializing its technology to “bring limitless clean energy to the world.” To a report by ESG toady. 13.02.2026
Grauwassernutzung hilft dem Klima und dem Geldbeutel
Wassermanagement. Mit einem Pilotprojekt in Mannheim versuchen die kommunale Wohnungsbaugesellschaft GBG und der auf Betriebswassermanagement spezialisierte Dienstleister Dehoust, den Wasserverbrauch in einem Wohnquartier neu aufzustellen. Nach einem Report der Immobilien Zeitung. 12.02.2026
SkyNRG Secures Funding to Build Netherlands’ First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider SkyNRG announced that it has secured financing, including debt and equity capital, reaching final close on a project to build the Netherland’s first large-scale SAF production plant, with KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines positioned as the primary off-taker for the new facility. To a report by ESG toady. 13.02.2026
Airbus, Qantas Back Low Carbon Fuel Producer HAMR
Renewable fuels company HAMR announced that it has raised $AUD10 million ($USD7.1 million) in a Series A funding round, with backing from aviation and industrial companies Qantas, Airbus and thyssenkrupp. To a report by ESG toady. 13.02.2026
BNP Paribas, Eclipse Partner to Build Battery Storage Across Europe
BNP Paribas and energy storage company Eclipse announced a new partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and strengthening Europe’s energy resilience, including a strategic equity investment in Eclipse by BNP Paribas. To a report by ESG today. 12.02.2026
ArcelorMittal to Invest $1.5 Billion in Low Carbon Steelmaking in France, Citing Improved Policy Environment
Steelmaking and mining company ArcelorMittal announced plans to construct a €1.3 billion (USD$1.5 billion) electric arc furnace (EAF) in Dunkirk, France, marking a major step in the decarbonization of its European steel production. To a report by ESG today. 12.02.2026
Novelle der ESG-Abfrage: Der entscheidende Schritt fehlt noch
Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz sind zuletzt allgemein etwas in den Hintergrund getreten. Neben vermeintlich wichtigeren Aufreger-Themen liegt das in der Finanzberatung auch an überbordender Regulierung und Bürokratie. Bei letzterer will die EU gegensteuern, hat aber bislang einen wichtigen Punkt vergessen. Nach einem Report von Cash. 11.02.2026
Deepki Acquires Real Estate Energy Management Solutions Provider Sobre Energie
Real estate sustainability data solutions provider Deepki announced the acquisition of energy management company Sobre Energie, in a move described by the company as aimed at expanding its capabilities in the management of the energy performance of real estate. To a report by ESG toady. 11.02.2026
Deutsche Bank Issues its First Green Bond Under the EuGB “Gold Standard”
Deutsche Bank announced that it has raised €500 million (USD$593 million) in a new green bond offering, the first by the bank to be issued under the EU’s European Green Bond (EuGB) standard. To a report by ESG toady. 11.02.2026
Angst vor Klimawandel nimmt ab, Zweifel an Energiewende steigen
Sorgen um Sicherheit und Wirtschaft verdrängen das Thema Klimaschutz. Laut einer Umfrage sehen mehr Menschen in der Energiewende inzwischen Risiken. Auffällig ist, wo die Skepsis besonders hoch ist. Nach einem Report des Spiegel. 11.02.2026
BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt zeigt: Energiewende polarisiert
Der „Zukunftsmonitor Energiewende 2026” des Instituts für Demoskopie Allensbach im Auftrag der BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt zeigt: Nach wie vor hält eine relative Mehrheit von 43 Prozent die Energiewende mit Atomausstieg und dem Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien für den richtigen Weg. Nach einem Report von windkraft-journal. 11.02.2026
ON_Site lokalisiert Abwärmepotenzial von Rechenzentren und Elektrolyseuren
Studien zeigen, dass die Planung von Energieerzeugungs- und Energieverbrauchsanlagen meist getrennt voneinander betrachtet werden. Nach einem Report von windkraft-journal. 11.02.2026
Studie: Only 3% of Companies Cut Back on Sustainability Communication and Initiatives over Past Year – Workiva Survey
The vast majority of companies have continued to advance their sustainability initiatives over the past year despite a shifting regulatory environment, although more than 40% said they continue to do so while also being more cautious about communicating externally on sustainability, according to a new survey released by business data and reporting solutions provider Workiva. […]
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