ESG / Impact News
Google, Meta, McKinsey Ink U.S. Reforestation-Based Carbon Removal Deals
Nature-based solutions company Living Carbon announced today that it has signed a new set of carbon removal offtake agreements with Google, Meta and McKinsey, with the companies contracting over 130,000 tonnes of carbon removal sourced from U.S.-based reforestation projects. To a report by ESG today. 31.03.2026
Mapped: The World’s Most Water-Stressed Countries
Some countries are using 10–30x more water than their natural supply can sustain. Kuwait has the highest water stress level in the world at 3,850%. The U.S. water stress level is 28.2%, making it the 58th highest water-stressed nation globally. To a report by visualcapitalist. 28.03.2026
India Approves Cautious 2035 Climate, Clean Energy Goals
The government of India unveiled its new interim climate goals, including new approved targets to reduce economy-wide emissions intensity by 47% and to achieve 60% of electric power capacity from non-fossil-based sources by 2035. To a report by ESG toady. 27.03.2026
Climate Investment Raises $450 Million to Address the “Missing Middle” in Climate Tech Finance
Decarbonization technology investment firm Climate Investment announced that it has raised $450 million for its Decarbonization Acceleration Fund (DAF), aimed at scaling commercially proven decarbonization solutions. To a report by ESG today. 27.03.2026
Radisson Sets Goal to Reach 100 Net Zero Hotels by 2030
Radisson Hotel Group announced a new target, with the company aiming to reach 100 Verified Net Zero hotels globally by 2030, enabling travelers to experience net zero footprint stays, including 100% renewable energy, low carbon menus and minimal waste. To a report by ESG toady. 27.03.2026
ESG-Zielvergütung: Nonsens oder Clou?
Die Integration von Umwelt-, Sozial- und Governance-(ESG)-Kriterien in die Vergütung von Führungskräften hat sich zu einem zentralen Thema der Corporate Governance entwickelt. Doch was bedeutet das für die Erreichung der finanziellen Ziele? Nach einem Report von institutional-money. 01/2026
Textile Recycling Tech Startup Renasens Raises €10 Million
Cleantech startup Renasens announced today that it has raised €10 million (USD$11.5 million) in a seed funding round, with proceeds aimed at scaling its waterless, chemical-free textile recycling platform in Europe. To a report by ESG toady. 27.03.2026
Watershed Launches AI-Powered Sustainability Reporting Tools
Climate solutions provider Watershed announced the launch of a series of new capabilities within its platform, aimed at enabling companies to manage ESG data and produce sustainability reports across all ESG metrics and reporting requirements. To a report by ESG toady. 27.03.2026
Wohnen: Die Energiewende im Kasten: Vonovia installiert ersten Wärmepumpen-Cube in Nürnberg
59 Wohnungen erhalten innovatives Heizungssystem auf Wärmepumpen-Basis / Rund 15.000 Euro Investition pro Wohneinheit. Nach einem Report von Konii. 27.03.2026
Germany Adopts Climate Action Plan to Slash Emissions, Fossil Fuel Consumption
The government of Germany announced Wednesday the adoption of its new Climate Protection Program, setting out its action plan to achieve its goal to reduce emissions by 65% by 2030 on a 1990 basis, backed by €8 billion in investments over the next four years. To a report by ESG today. 26.03.2026
KKR Impact Fund Earns 15x Investment on Sale of Data Center Cooling Provider CoolIT to Ecolab
Global alternative asset and private equity investor KKR an agreement with by water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions provider Ecolab. To a report by ESG today. 25.03.2026
Zelestra Secures $600 Million Green Financing to Build Solar Projects Backed by PPAs with Meta
Madrid-based renewable energy company Zelestra announced today that it has secured a $600 million green financing credit facility to support the development of two solar projects in Texas, backed by long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. To a report by ESG today. 25.03.2026
LBBW Global Warming: Klimastrategie mit Tech- und Transformationsfokus
Die Erderwärmung schreitet weiter voran, entsprechend wächst parallel dazu die Nachfrage nach Lösungen, die Energie sparen, Emissionen senken und Systeme widerstandsfähiger machen gegen die Folgen der globalen Erwärmung. Diese Sogwirkung prägt Geschäftsmodelle in vielen Branchen – ein langfristiger Trend, auf welchen der LBBW Global Warming R setzt. Nach einem Report von Cash. 20.03.2026
EFRAG to Engage with Large Companies on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) announced the launch of a call for expression of interest for companies and other stakeholders to engage on the application of the upcoming voluntary sustainability reporting standard by larger companies that are not in the scope of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). To a report by […]
PepsiCo Achieves Key Water Sustainability Goal
Food and beverage giant PepsiCo announced that it has achieved its goal of replenishing 100% of the water used at all company-owned facilities located in high water-risk watersheds. To a report by ESG today. 24.03.2026
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