ESG / Impact News
Apollo Buys 50% Stake in Massive UK Offshore Windfarm from Ørsted for $6.5 Billion
Global alternative investment manager Apollo announced an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms, the UK’s Hornsea 3, from energy developer Ørsted, with Apollo committing to invest $6.5 billion to fund the transaction and half of the project’s remaining construction costs. To a report by ESG today. […]
Crusoe, Blue Energy to Build First-Ever Gas-to-Nuclear Powered Data Center Project
AI infrastructure provider Crusoe and modular nuclear power plant company Blue Energy announced the launch of a new partnership aimed at developing and operating a 1.5 GW nuclear-powered data center campus at the Port of Victoria in South Texas. To a report by ESG today. 03.11.2025
MUFG, GCF-backed Climate Adaptation Blended Finance Fund Raises $600 Million
The GAIA Climate Loan Fund, co-founded by MUFG Bank, FinDev Canada and the Green Climate Fund, announced that it has raised $600 million in commitments at its first close, with proceeds to be used to fund loans primarily for climate adaptation projects in climate-vulnerable markets. To a report by ESG toady. 03.11.2025
Heineken Signs Deal to Decarbonize Brewery Using Renewable-Powered Heat Battery
Heineken, energy producer EDP and industrial heat solutions provider Rondo Energy announced a new “Heat-as-a-Service” agreement, which will see the companies install a renewable energy-powered heat battery to help decarbonize Heineken’s Vialonga Brewery and Malting Plant near Lisbon. To a report by ESG today. 03.11.2025
EU Invests $3.3 Billion to Accelerate New Net Zero Technology Projects
The European Commission today announced the selection of 61 net zero-focused technology projects to receive €2.9 billion (USD$3.3 billion) of funding, utilizing funds raised through its EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). To a report by ESG today. 03.11.2025
Privatbanken halten an Nachhaltigkeitszielen fest
ESG-Backlash in den USA, Debatte um Klimaziele in Europa – doch deutsche Privatbanken bleiben auf Kurs. Ein Positionspapier des BdB zeigt, Nachhaltigkeit ist aus den Strategien der Institute nicht mehr wegzudenken. Nach einem Report des private-banking-magazin. 03.11.2025
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: UK to regulate ESG ratings providers; Exxon sues California to stop new climate reporting laws; $2 trillion wealth fund to increase climate engagements with portfolio companies; Net Zero Asset Managers initiative returns, but erases 2050 climate commitment; TotalEnergies pushes back against greenwashing accusations; ISSB to address global fragmentation of sustainability […]
Franklins Mitte wird grün und schwebt
Mannheim. Eines der zentralen Projekte des Stadtteils Franklin nimmt Konturen an. Die Grüne Mitte wird ein imposantes Nahversorgungszentrum in Form eines grünen Hügels und eines darauf gleichsam schwebenden Wohnhauses. Nach einem Report der Immobilien Zeitung. 31.10.2025
Eiffel raises €220m for new green private debt fund
Eiffel Investment Group has launched an evergreen private debt fund in co-creation with Van Lanschot Kempen, securing €220m (£193.5m) in initial commitments from Dutch pension funds at first close. To a report by alternativecreditinvestor. 31.10.2025
Iberdrola Draws €8 Billion Order Book for First EuGB-Aligned Hybrid Green Bond
Global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced that it has raised €1 billion (USD$1.16 billion) in the first-ever offering of a hybrid green bond to be issued under the new European Green Bond (EuGB) standard. To a report by ESG today. 31.10.2025
Emerald Raises €60 Million to Invest in Water Solutions Startups
Industrial sustainability-focused venture capital firm Emerald Technology Ventures announced it has raised €60 million (USD$69 million) in commitments at the first close of its Global Water Fund II, aimed at investing in startups advancing solutions to solve the world’s most pressing water challenges. To a Report by ESG today. 31.10.2025
Apple Invests in 650 MW of New Renewables Projects to Address Carbon Footprint of Product Use
Apple announced a series of new clean energy agreements in Europe, adding 650 MW of solar and wind capacity to electric grids in Europe, as part of the company’s efforts to match the electricity used by its customers to power Apple products with renewable energy. To a report by ESG today. 30.10.2025
Impact Investing: Worauf Vermögensnachfolger bei Investments setzen
Wer Geld einwerben will, braucht eine Investment-Story. Es gewinnt, wer die beste Geschichte erzählt, wie bei einer Castingshow – nur, dass die Jury aus Investoren besteht. Nach einem Report des Handelsblatt. 30.10.2025
Guest Post: Preparing for a New Era of Reporting with Integrated Sustainability
Over the past few years, discussions surrounding sustainability reporting standards have evolved significantly. In the coming months alone, the threshold for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to be lowered, the simplified set of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) will be published, and the reporting deadline under California’s Climate Legislation approaches in […]
H&M Signs Multi-Year Deal to Integrate Recycled Cotton in Products with Recover
Materials science company Recover announced that it has entered a multi-year agreement with fashion and design brands company H&M to supply its recycled cotton fiber, RCotton, for use across the latter’s product ranges. To a report by ESG today. 30.10.2025
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