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Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Nucor Pioneer New Clean Energy Investment, Risk Sharing Models with Duke Energy
Tech giants Amazon, Google and Microsoft, steel producer Nucor, and electricity provider Duke Energy announced agreements aimed at exploring new approaches to support the deployment of carbon-free energy generation, including the development of new rate structures to share risk for new clean energy projects based on emerging technologies. Announced at the White House Summit on […]
ESG-Analyse für den Finanzsektor: Nachhaltigkeit transparent fördern
Nachhaltigkeit ist längst als Wert in der Wirtschaft angekommen. Auch im Finanzsektor müssen Unternehmen wie Banken, Investment und Asset Manager oder Immobilienfonds zunehmend transparent machen, welche Auswirkungen ihre Geschäftspraktiken auf Klima und Umwelt haben – weil Kunden und Geschäftspartner auch auf Grundlage dieses Kriteriums Entscheidungen fällen. Eine ESG-Analyse inklusive Sanierungsfahrplänen und Dekarbonisierungskonzepten ist daher eine […]
Green Materials Startup Claros Technologies Raises $22 Million for PFAS “Forever Chemical” Destruction Solution
Sustainable materials-focused startup Claros Technologies announces that it has raised $22 million in new funding, with proceeds aimed at supporting its technology to destroy PFAS, widely known as “forever chemicals.” PFAS are a group of chemicals that have been in use in a wide range of consumer and industrial products since the 1940s, and are […]
Impact Investor Lightrock Launches New Global Small Cap Strategy
Sustainability-focused private equity investor Lightrock announced today the launch of its first public equities fund, Lightrock Global Small-Cap strategy, with €400 million of seed capital. Founded by Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein, London-based Lightrock focuses primarily on growth capital to back purpose-driven entrepreneurs addressing the world’s biggest challenges. The firm invests in companies that pursue scalable […]
Wohnen: Catella European Residential III kauft in Finnland für 50 Millionen Euro zu
243 Apartments, 6 Gewerbeeinheiten und 122 PKW-Stellplätze Der Kaufpreis beträgt rund 50 Mio. Euro Die vier Objekte befinden sich in Helsinki, Tampere, Turku und Vantaa Die Gebäude sind Artikel-9-konform gemäß EU-Taxonomie
Super Märkte?
Sein Vater hat die Netto-Discounter gegründet. Nun nutzt Sebastian Schels das Erbe, um umweltfreundlichere Geschäfte zu bauen.
Climate Impact Fintech Doconomy Raises $37 Million to Help Consumers Make Sustainable Choices
Swedish impact fintech company Doconomy announced today that it has raised €34 million (USD$37 million) in a Series B funding round, with proceeds from the financing aimed at expanding the capabilities of its solutions that help consumers make more sustainable choices. Founded in 2018, Doconomy has developed tools for banks to drive climate action and […]
Nearly Half of Sustainability-Labelled Funds May Have to Change Names to Meet New EU Anti-Greenwashing Rules: Clarity AI
More than 40% of investment funds in the EU using ESG or sustainability-related labels may be required to change names or sell assets in order to meet new anti-greenwashing rules, according to a new analysis released by sustainability technology platform Clarity AI. The new report follows the release earlier this month by EU markets regulator […]
ESG-Ratings verbessern sich, aber Lücken bleiben
Kleinere Unternehmen haben gemischte Gefühle gegenüber ESG-Ratings. Das zeigt eine zweite Studie des ESG-Office von Berenberg Wealth and Asset Management, die nach 2020 durchgeführt wurde.
HORNBACH hübscht Kreditlinie um Nachhaltigkeitskomponente auf
Die im September 2022 vereinbarte Finanzierung über 500 Mio. EUR beinhaltete eine sogenannte Rendezvous-Klausel, welche die nachträgliche Verknüpfung der Kreditmarge mit konkreten ESG-Kennzahlen erlaubt.
2024 U.S. Clean Electricity Outlook
The Rise of Battery Storage and Solar Power Looking ahead to 2024, U.S. generation capacity projections unveil a promising trajectory for battery storage and solar power. Battery storage is projected to grow by 82% compared to 2023 projections, while solar is projected to grow by 40%.
Who’s Building the Most Solar Energy?
In 2023, solar energy accounted for three-quarters of renewable capacity additions worldwide. Most of this growth occurred in Asia, the EU, and the U.S., continuing a trend observed over the past decade.
Pernod Ricard Signs Global Sustainable Packaging Agreement with Circular Economy Startup ecoSPIRITS
Wine and spirits producer Pernod Ricard and circular economy solutions provider ecoSPIRITS announced today a new five-year global licensing agreement for the distribution of Pernod Ricard’s spitrits brands using ecoSPIRITS’ circular packaging technology to venues around the world, in a deal aimed at reducing waste and carbon emissions from the production and transportation of bottles […]
Energy Capital Partners Raises $6.7 Billion for Energy Transition Infrastructure Buyout Fund
Energy transition and decarbonization-focused infrastructure investor Energy Capital Partners (ECP), announced that it has raised $6.7 billion at the final closing of its fifth flagship equity strategy, ECP V, including capital commitments of $4.4 billion, and an additional $2.3 billion of co-investment capital. The firm added that ECP V’s capital commitments exceeded its initial $4 […]
IFS, PwC UK to Launch Sustainability Management and Reporting Solution
Enterprise software company IFS and professional services provider PwC UK announced today a new collaboration to launch a new Sustainability Management Solution on the IFS Cloud platform aimed at supporting companies in meeting sustainability disclosure requirements, including the EU’s new CSRD regulation, and embedding sustainable practices into their business operations.
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