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EQT flags growing exit challenges in PE clean energy investments
EQT, Europe’s largest private equity firm, is warning that exiting investments in clean energy developers and operators is becoming increasingly complex, as assets scale beyond the reach of traditional buyers and public market routes remain underdeveloped, according to a report by Bloomberg. 20.04.2026
Apple Avoids Over 26 Million Tons of Emissions Through Use of Clean Energy in Supply Chain
Apple revealed that it has scaled the capacity of renewable energy procured by suppliers for the manufacturing of its products to over 20 GW in 2025, increasing by nearly 10% over the prior year, and more than doubling since 2021, according to the company’s annual Environmental Progress Report. To a report by ESG today. 20.04.2026
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: Microsoft confirms largest global carbon removal purchase program “has not ended”; ISO launches new version of flagship environmental management standard; EBA proposes major simplification overhaul for ESG reporting requirements for banks; Stegra secures financing to rescue Europe’s largest green steel project; Henkel unveils new climate, supply chain sustainability goals; JPMorgan […]
BTG Pactual TIG Raises $370 Million for Latin America Timberland Strategy
BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (BTG Pactual TIG) announced that it has raised $370 million in commitments for its newest core Latin America strategy, focused on large-scale, sustainably managed, core timberland assets across Chile, Uruguay and Brazil. To a report by ESG today. 17.04.2026
Unternehmen im Spannungsfeld von ESG, KI und geopolitischen Krisen
LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Unternehmen stehen 2026 vor großen Herausforderungen: Neue ESG-Berichtspflichten, geopolitische Krisen und Künstliche Intelligenz als systemisches Risiko fordern sie heraus. Die EU-KI-Verordnung und die Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive setzen neue Maßstäbe für Transparenz und Risikomanagement. 17.04.2026
Mast Reforestation Sells Out Carbon Credits from U.S. Reforestation Project in 6 Weeks
Post-wildfire restoration company Mast Reforestation announced that it has sold 100% of the carbon removal credits from its new biomass burial project in Montana, with all 4,277 credits purchased less than six weeks after issuance. To a report by ESg toady. 16.04.2026
Amazon Signs New Series of Clean Energy Deals to Power Data Centers in Australia
Amazon announced that it has signed nine new power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Australia, marking its largest renewable energy investment in the country in a single year, and bringing its total renewables capacity in Australia to nearly 1 GW. To a report by ESG today. 16.04.2026
Exomad Green, Supercritical Sign 500,000-Ton Biochar Carbon Removal Agreement
Carbon removal provider Exomad Green and carbon removal marketplace Supercritical announced the signing of a three-year biochar carbon removal (BCR) agreement, under which Supercritical will purchase up to 500,000 tons of BCR credits sourced from Exomad Green’s facilities in Bolivia. To a report by ESG today. 16.04.2026
EBA Proposes Major Simplification of ESG Supervisory Reporting Requirements for Banks
EU banking supervisor The European Banking Authority (EBA) announced the publication of a significant proposed update to its ESG supervisory reporting framework, aimed at simplifying ESG-related disclosure requirements for banks, and introducing proportionality measures to enable reduced reporting for smaller institutions. To a report by ESG today. 16.04.2026
Goldman Sachs-Backed LRQA Acquires Responsible Sourcing Advisory Partner Africa
London-based assurance services provider LRQA announced the acquisition of responsible business advisory organization Partner Africa, aimed at strengthening its responsible sourcing capabilities and expanding its initiatives across Africa. To a report by ESG today. 16.04.2026
Rivian Partners with Redwood Materials to Power EV Plant with Recycled Batteries
U.S.-based energy storage and battery materials provider Redwood Materials and electric vehicle maker Rivian announced the launch of a new partnership aimed at deploying energy storage systems using second-life battery packs at Rivian’s manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. To a report by ESG today. 16.04.2026
Strom statt Öl: Warum diese Erneuerbare-Energien-Fonds jetzt so gefragt sind
Nicht erst seit dem Iran-Krieg sind Erneuerbare Energien wieder gefragt. Nach vier mageren Jahren hat der Sektor bereits 2025 ein spektakuläres Comeback hingelegt. Nach einem Repertoire von Tiam. 15.04.2026
EU Approves €5 Billion German and Czech Carbon Removal, Green Fuel Plans
The European Commission announced on Tuesday the approval of a series of climate-focused state aid schemes, including a €1.3 billion plan by Germany to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing carbon storage in peatlands, and a €3.7 billion Czech program to increase sustainable biomethane production. To a report by ESG today. 14.04.2026
Envision Secures $500 Million Financing with BBVA to Expand Green Energy Tech Platform
Green technology provider Envision Energy announced that it has secured a $500 million vendor financing agreement with Spanish bank BBVA, aimed at accelerating its renewable energy projects across Europe, Asia and Latin America. To a report by ESG today. 14.04.2026
ESG-Strategien am Scheideweg: Mitarbeiter-Krise trifft auf schärfere Regeln
Die globale Mitarbeiterbindung erreicht mit 20% einen historischen Tiefpunkt, während Regulierer in der Schweiz und der EU strengere ESG-Berichtspflichten einführen. Nach einem Report von ad-hoc-news. 13.04.2026
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