ESG / Impact News
ERM Acquires Climate, Energy Transition Consultancy Energetics
Sustainability advisory firm ERM announced today an agreement to acquire Australia-based climate risk and energy transition consultancy Energetics, aimed at enhancing its growth in the Asia Pacific region. Founded in 1984, Energetics partners with large businesses, investors and governments, helping them respond to issues including climate change, decarbonization, and the energy transition. With a team […]
Clean Energy Producer Smart Energies Raises $95 Million to Accelerate Deployment of Small Solar Sites
Independent Power Producer (IPP) Smart Energies announced today that has raised €87 million (USD$95 million), with proceeds from the financing aimed at accelerating its deployment of small solar sites across Europe, including on roofs, parking lots and small ground-based projects. Founded in 2012, Paris-based Smart Energies develops, finances, builds and operates renewable projects across Europe, […]
Australia Court Finds Active Super Guilty of Making Misleading ESG Investing Claims
A federal court in Australia ruled today that superannuation fund Active Super trustee LGSS Pty Limited contravened the law by making misleading ESG investing representations to its members, by continuing to invest in securities in areas that it had claimed to eliminate for environmental or social reasons. The judgement follows the filing of a suit […]
Climeworks Announces Direct Air Capture Technology Breakthrough to Scale Carbon Removal
Zurich-based carbon removal company Climeworks revealed today its Generation 3 direct air capture (DAC) technology, providing “breakthrough” improvements in efficiency and performance, and forming a step in the company’s plan to scale up to megaton carbon removal capacity. DAC technology, listed by the IEA as a key carbon removal option in the transition to a […]
Esma-Leitlinien für ESG-Fondsnamen könnten Regelchaos stiften
Die EU-Aufsichtsbehörde Esma hat Leitlinien dazu vorgelegt, unter welchen Voraussetzungen Fondsgesellschaften ihre Produkte dem Namen nach als nachhaltig anpreisen dürfen. Die Leitlinien sorgen allerdings kaum für Klarheit, kritisiert Daniel Lühman. Vielmehr könnten sie die Lage sogar besonders kompliziert machen.
Umfrage: Fast jeder zweite Bauer nutzt KI
Vier von fünf Agrarbetrieben sagen, Digitalisierung ermögliche es ihnen, umweltschonender zu arbeiten. Ob für die intelligente Bewässerung des Feldes, die Verhaltensanalyse der Tiere im Stall oder die datenbasierte Entscheidungshilfe bei der Aussaat – die Landwirtschaft steht vor einer KI-Revolution. Fast die Hälfte der Höfe in Deutschland (47 Prozent) beschäftigt sich bereits mit Einsatzmöglichkeiten von KI.
Cleantech Startup Aira Secures €200 Million Financing with BNP Paribas to Drive Heat Pump Installation
Clean energy tech startup Aira announced today that it has secured €200 million in debt commitments from BNP Paribas, aimed at facilitating the installation of heat pumps in homes across Germany. Founded in 2022 by impact company builder Vargas, Stockholm, Sweden-based Aira provides clean energy-tech solutions aimed at accelerating the electrification of residential heating, including […]
Fusion Energy Startup Xcimer Raises $100 Million
Energy tech startup Xcimer Energy today announced that it has raised $100 million in a Series A financing round, with proceeds to be used to expand its team and demonstrate the viability of its fusion energy technology. Fusion, the process of combining two atoms to form a single atom to release energy, has been long […]
UBS, Rockefeller AM Launch New Blue Economy-Focused Ocean Engagement Fund
UBS Global Wealth Management (GWM) and Rockefeller Asset Management announced the launch of the UBS Rockefeller Ocean Engagement Fund, a new blue economy-focused fund aimed at engaging with companies that address ocean health issues, to provide financial returns and positive impact. According to the World Bank, the Blue Economy is defined as the “sustainable use […]
Mizuho Launches Collaboration with LSEG to Enable Clients to Invest in Carbon Markets
Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho Financial Group announced a new collaboration agreement with London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), aimed at supporting the growth of the carbon credit market, and providing clients with access to carbon markets investments and information. The new agreement follows the launch by LSEG in 2022 of a Voluntary Carbon […]
Studie: Over 70% of Companies Have Abandoned Acquisitions Over ESG Concerns: Deloitte Survey
Sustainability considerations are becoming increasingly central in the mergers and acquisitions dealmaking process, with more than 70% of M&A leaders reporting abandoning potential acquisitions over ESG concerns, and a vast majority saying they would be willing to pay more for targets with strong ESG attributes, according to a new survey released by global professional services […]
Italienisches Private-Equity-Haus: „Wir erzielen Rendite wegen und nicht trotz der Nachhaltigkeit“
Der italienische Asset Manager Ambienta ist im Private-Equity-Bereich fokussiert und hat die Nachhaltigkeit seit vielen Jahren als zentralen Bestandteil für das eigene Unternehmen und seine Investments definiert. Wie Ambienta mit Greenwashing umgeht und wo die Unterschiede zur großen Konkurrenz liegen, erklärt Hans Haderer, Partner bei Ambienta und DACH-Leiter.
Transformation im Bestand: Lösungen finden statt lamentieren
Die Transformation des Bestands verlangt nach konstruktiven Ansätzen – ein rationaler Blick auf die Zahlen hilft. Ein Beitrag von Dr. Philipp Feldmann und Marco Ackermann.
Clean Energy wird zum nächsten Profiteur des KI-Booms
Erneuerbare-Energie-Aktien haben die Trendwende geschafft. Denn KI-Anfragen benötigen zehnmal so viel Energie wie die Google-Suche, und die Tech-Konzerne haben sich auf Ökostrom verpflichtet. Besonders der US-Wert First Solar steigt rasant.
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: Over half of global economy moving towards coverage by IFRS’ sustainability reporting standards; EU adopts new legislation aimed at scaling decarbonization tech industries; PwC, IFS to launch sustainability management and reporting solution; HSBC launches carbon calculator for SMEs; EU regulator calls for reporting requirements by SMEs on positive sustainability impacts, […]
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