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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners und Uniper gehen Wasserstoff-Partnerschaft ein
Die Partnerschaft zwischen CIP und Uniper, einem globalen Energiehändler und einem der größten Stromerzeuger der Welt, wird die Zusammenarbeit bei der Produktion, dem Transport und der Vermarktung von grünem Wasserstoff aus dem Projekt HØST PtX Esbjerg an der dänischen Westküste nach Deutschland fördern.
ESG: Nachhaltig und rentabel? Das falsche Versprechen der Öko-Fonds
Das Investieren nach ESG-Kriterien, also Mindeststandards im Umwelt- und Klimaschutz, bei den Arbeitsbedingungen sowie der Unternehmensführung, werden seit Jahren beworben und von der EU gefördert. Doch sie halten nicht, was sie versprechen, wie diese Grafiken zeigen.
Egypt signs deal for 8-gigawatt wind farm projects in West Sohag
CAIRO – 01 May 2024: Egypt signed land allocation documents for two wind energy projects in the West Sohag region. The two wind energy projects are set to have a combined capacity of 8 gigawatts with foreign direct investments estimated to reach $9 billion.
TÜV SÜD erweitert mit strategischer Übernahme seine Leistungen zu nachhaltigen Gebäuden
TÜV SÜD übernimmt die Sustainable Investment Group, LLC (SIG) und die Green Building Education Systems, LLC (GBES). Damit baut der internationale Prüf- und Zertifizierungsdienstleister seine Leistungen und seine Marktpräsenz im Bereich von nachhaltigen Gebäuden weiter aus. SIG und GBES haben ihren Sitz in Atlanta, USA.
AI for Impact: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Social Innovation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing every facet of business and life, thanks to the accelerated development of generative AI, which has made the technology widely accessible. For social innovators, the ethical adoption of AI in their business models and/or to streamline their operations represents a unique opportunity to maximize their impact. The social economy represents […]
Reducing Embodied Carbon in Cities: Nine Solutions for Greener Buildings and Communities
As cities grow in population and importance, urban construction will continue to gather pace. It is estimated that global floor area is expected to double by 2060, the equivalent of adding New York City every month for the next 40 years. This white paper highlights case studies and nine innovative solutions that provide models for […]
Energy Transition and Geopolitics: Are Critical Minerals the New Oil?
The energy transition will cause big shifts in dependencies – away from oil and other fossil fuels, and towards a raft of critical minerals such as lithium and copper. Will this trading of places have dangerous political and environmental consequences? This paper, authored by the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on the Future of […]
ESG: Finanzaufsicht will ESG-Regeln für Fondsanbieter verschärfen
In Europa haben Anleger laut Morningstar gut 525 Milliarden Euro in ESG-Fonds investiert. Die Hälfte dieser Fonds investiert jedoch in Firmen, die CO2 produzieren. Die Europäische Wertpapier- und Marktaufsichtsbehörde (Esma) will die Regeln nachschärfen – sollte dabei aber einen wichtigen Punkt berücksichtigen.
Cop28 head says landmark loss and damage fund must make ‘lasting impact’
Dr Sultan Al Jaber said deal to support vulnerable nations is off to a ‘good start’, but more must be done. Cop28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber has called for a landmark loss and damage fund aimed at protecting nations most vulnerable to climate change to deliver a “lasting, positive, socio-economic impact for decades to […]
Studie: Neue Forschungsfabrik für Batteriezellen in Münster setzt auf Digitalisierung mit Siemens
Laut einer Studie des Fraunhofer-Instituts für System- und Innovationsforschung (Fraunhofer ISI) wird sich die Batterieproduktionskapazität allein in Europa bis zum Jahr 2025 vervierfachen – ausgehend von 124 Gigawattstunden im Jahr 2022 auf über 500 Gigawattstunden. Bis 2030 wird sogar eine Verzehnfachung auf bis zu 1,5 Terawattstunden erwartet.
ISSB Publishes Digital Taxonomy for Sustainability Disclosures
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced the publication of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy (ISSB Taxonomy), a new digital tool aimed at enabling investors to analyze sustainability-related financial disclosures based on the ISSB’s recently released sustainability and climate-related reporting standards. According to an IFRS statement announcing the new tool, the new Taxonomy […]
Guest Post: Companies Remain Largely Unprepared for Heightened Climate Risk
Physical climate risks are on the rise. However, progress on adaptation still varies, leaving some financial and non-financial corporates vulnerable. Paul Munday, Director and Global Climate Adaptation and Resilience Specialist at S&P Global Ratings, explains Extreme weather events and chronic physical climate risks are worsening globally. If mitigation efforts are not stepped up, by 2030, […]
83% of Companies Say Collecting Accurate Data for CSRD Reporting Requirements will be a Challenge: Workiva Survey
More than 4 out of 5 professionals involved in corporate reporting say that collecting accurate data to comply with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will be a challenge, yet most companies plan to align their reporting with the new regulation, even if they don’t need to, according to a new survey released by […]
Bloomberg Launches Sustainability Screening Tool for Investors
Business and financial markets information service provider Bloomberg announced the launch of a new tool aimed at helping investors assess and screen portfolios, funds and indices based customized sustainability criteria and thresholds, available on the Bloomberg Terminal. According to Bloomberg, the new tool aims to help investors make investment decisions and meet regulatory compliance, amidst […]
U.S. Solar Developer Pine Gate Raises $650 Million
U.S. utility-scale solar and storage renewable energy developer Pine Gate Renewables announced that it has raised $650, with proceeds supporting its clean energy infrastructure buildout. Founded in 2016, North Carolina-based Pine Gate develops, owns and operates utility scale solar and energy storage projects across the U.S. To date, the company has closed more than $7 […]
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