ESG / Impact News
U.S. DOE Invests $500 Million in Critical Mineral, Battery Supply Chain Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) announced investments of $500 million in a series of projects aimed at expanding critical mineral and material processing, battery manufacturing, and recycling capacity in the U.S. To a report by ESG today. 24.08.2026
10 Gigawatt Onshore-Windenergieleistung in Schleswig-Holstein
(WK-intern) – Energiewendeminister Tobias Goldschmidt: „10 Gigawatt Windenergieleistung an Land – das ist ein echtes Ausrufezeichen aus und für Schleswig-Holstein. Nach einem Report des windkraft-journal. 24.08.2026
World Bank Issues $4 Billion Sustainable Development Bond
The World Bank announced that it has raised $4 billion through the issuance of a new 7-year benchmark Sustainable Development Bond. To a report by ESG today. 24.08.2026
Redstone Raises €25 Million for Ocean Tech-Focused Blue Economy Fund
Early-stage venture capital investor Redstone announced that it has raised €25 million (USD$29 million) at the first close of launch its ocean-focused blue economy fund, Redstone Blue. To a report by ESG today. 24.08.2026
Ranked: Water Supply vs. Use Per Person by Country
Iceland has the world’s highest renewable freshwater supply per person, at 15.7 million cubic feet annually, roughly 50 times the U.S. level. The U.S. ranks 54th for freshwater supply per person but sixth for freshwater withdrawals. Guyana is one of the few countries near the top of both rankings, placing second for freshwater supply and […]
ESG-Transformation: BASF, Aurubis und FACC senken CO2 um 100.000 Tonnen
In der europäischen Industrie gewinnt die strategische Neuausrichtung der Energieversorgung an Dynamik. Wie vor Kurzem bekannt wurde, entwickeln die Großunternehmen BASF, Aurubis und FACC neue Modelle zur gemeinsamen und effizienteren Energienutzung. Nach einem Report von boerse-express. 22.08.2026
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: osapiens acquires Nasdaq’s sustainability reporting platform; U.S. warns EU of “any actions necessary” to protect companies from sustainability reporting regulations; CIP raises $3 billion for clean energy infrastructure fund; Canada backs $50 billion in new clean energy investments; Google invests $60 million in new water projects; New Zealand lawmakers pass […]
Mafix Raises $5.4 Million to Turn Rocks into Carbon-Removing Fertilizer
Ag-tech startup Mafix announced that it has raised $5.4 million in a pre-seed funding round, with proceeds aimed at scaling production of its silicon fertilizer, designed to improve soil and crop health while removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. To a report by ESG toady. 21.08.2026
Neocrete Raises $3.5 Million to Cut Carbon and Cost of Concrete
Concrete decarbonization technology company Neocrete announced that it has raised $3.5 million in a funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting expansion into European and U.S. markets and continued commercial deployment across Southeast Asia. To a report by ESG Today. 21.08.2026
Google Invests $60 Million in New Water Stewardship Projects Across the U.S.
Google announced a significant expansion in its water replenishment investments, with commitments of $60 million in new water stewardship projects across the U.S., in support of its goal to become water positive across its data center operations by 2030. To a report by ESG Today. 20.08.2026
Ozeanerwärmung: Mittelmeer +2°C zwingt Unternehmen zur ESG-Anpassung
WWA-Studie belegt: Klimawandel treibt Meerestemperaturen in Europa stark an. Neue Daten für Unternehmen zur Bewertung physischer Klimarisiken. Nach einem Report von ad-hoc-news. 20.08.2026
Microsoft, Qcells Partner to Pair AI Infrastructure with New Energy Capacity
Microsoft and clean energy company Qcells announced a significant expansion of their alliance, currently focused on solar panels, to the exploration of new approaches to address the key challenge of adding massive compute capacity required to support AI, without shifting the energy burden onto local communities. To a Report by ESG toady. 20.08.2026
New Zealand Lawmakers Pass Legislation Protecting Companies from Climate Lawsuits
New legislation aimed at preventing civil lawsuits against companies over the environmental harm caused by their greenhouse gas emissions passed the final reading in the New Zealand Parliament, in a move criticized by environmental groups, but described by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith as providing businesses with “certainty around their climate change obligations. To a report […]
Osapiens Acquires Nasdaq’s Sustainability Reporting Platform
Germany-based sustainability software company osapiens announced Wednesday the acquisition of capital markets technology and exchange company Nasdaq’s sustainability reporting and carbon accounting software platform Nasdaq Metrio, and its customers. To a report by ESG today. 19.08.2026
Emirates NBD Launches Transition Finance Framework to Support Hard-to-Abate Businesses in Low-Carbon Shift
Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia-focused banking group Emirates NBD announced the release of its inaugural Transition Finance Framework, underpinning its commitment to mobilize $30 billion of sustainable and transition finance by 2030 by providing clear guidelines for identifying and categorizing financing activities that facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, alongside the […]
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