ESG / Impact News
ESG vor dem Comeback?
Der Stimmungsumschwung kam schnell. Steigende Zinsen, eine starke Performance fossiler Energieunternehmen und geopolitische Krisen setzten ESG-Strategien zu. Nach einem Report von extraetf. 02.03.2026
BlackRock, EQT Lead $33 Billion Acquisition of AES
An investor consortium led by BlackRock’s infrastructure investment unit Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and EQT announced Monday a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based energy company AES for an enterprise value of $33.4 billion, with the companies citing the need for major investment to address the growing demand for affordable and sustainable energy solutions. To a […]
California Sets August 2026 Deadline for First Corporate Climate Reports
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that it has approved the adoption of the California Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Climate Financial Risk Disclosure Initial Regulation, a new law requiring thousands of U.S. companies to disclose their value chain emissions and report on climate-related financial risks. To a report by ESG today. 02.03.2026
Standard Chartered Earns Over $1 Billion in Sustainable Finance Income
International banking group Standard Chartered announced that it generated $1.07 billion in income from sustainable finance activity in 2025, growing by 9% year-over-year, and surpassing its target its goal to reach $1 billion in annual income from sustainable finance by 2025. To a report by ESG today. 02.03.2026
LEGO Group Invests in Nature and Technology-Based Carbon Removal Projects
The LEGO Group announced a series of carbon removal investments, expanding the company’s carbon portfolio with both nature-based and technology-based projects. To a report by ESG today. 27.02.2026
BBVA Sustainable Finance Activity Jumps 44% to New Annual Record
Spanish bank BBVA announced a significant increase in its sustainable finance activity over the past year, with its sustainable business channeling €134 billion (USD$158 billion) in capital in 2025, growing by 44% over the prior year, and achieving a new record for the bank. To a report ba ESG today. 26.02.2026
Mars Launches New Impact Fund with $50 Million Annual Commitment to Support Communities, Pets, Scientists
Snacking, food, and pet care products provider Mars announced the launch of its new Mars Impact Fund, aimed at investing philanthropic capital targeting key themes including community resilience, scientific opportunity, and animal wellbeing. To a report by ESG today. 26.02.2026
BlackRock-backed Atlas Renewable Secures $3 Billion for Solar and Battery Storage Portfolio in Latin America
Renewable energy provider Atlas Renewable Energy announced that it has secured $3 billion in refinancing to support its clean energy portfolio in Latin America, marking the largest corporate refinancing for non-conventional renewable energy in the region to date. To a report by ESG today. 26.02.2026
Meta Signs Solar PPA with MN8 Energy to Power U.S. Data Centers
Meta announced that it has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with renewable energy and battery storage company MN8 Energy for the production of 80MW of energy from a new solar project in Pennsylvania. 26.02.2026
Windkraft im Süden vor dem Aus: 22 Unternehmen fordern Korrekturen von Bundesregierung
(WK-intern) – Badenova und 21 weitere Windpark-Projektierer warnen vor einem Windkraft-Aus in Baden-Württemberg – und fordern politische Nachbesserungen. Nach einem Report des windkraft-journal. 26.02.2026
Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative Relaunches
Climate-focused investment management coalition the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative announced its official relaunch on Wednesday, with more than 250 asset management signatories, including some of the largest global investment firms – but with some notable absences as well. To a report by ESG today. 25.02.2026
Goldman Sachs Backs Clean Fuel Developer Andion
Biogas developer Andion CH4 announced it has secured €67 (USD$79 million) in a private credit facility, with proceeds aimed at supporting the expansion of its biogas and biomethane project pipeline across Italy and the Nordic region. To a report by ESG today. 25.02.2026
EU Approves €400 Million Greek Cleantech Investment Aid Program
The European Commission announced today that it has approved a €400 million Greek aid scheme aimed at supporting investments to boost cleantech manufacturing capacity. To a report by ESG toady. 24.02.2026
EU States Give Final Approval to Omnibus Package to Cut Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Requirements
EU member states in the European Council voted on Tuesday to approve an agreement to significantly scale back sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for companies under the “Omnibus I” simplification package. To a report by ESG today. 24.02.2026
Microsoft Signs 1.8 Million Ton Carbon Removal Deal to Restore African Rainforest
Forest restoration company Rainforest Builder announced that it has signed a new multi-year agreement with Microsoft to deliver up to 1.8 million carbon credits to the tech giant, generated from a large scale ecosystem restoration project in Sierra Leone. To a report by ESG toady. 24.02.2026
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