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Utility Global Raises $100 Million to Decarbonize Hard-to-Abate Sectors with Clean Hydrogen Tech
Cleantech company Utility Global announced that it has raised $100 million in a Series D funding round, with proceeds aimed at scaling its hydrogen technology-based platform to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries. To a report by ESG today. 18.02.2026
Google, Ormat Sign Deal to Power Data Centers from New Geothermal Projects
Geothermal and renewable energy company Ormat announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to provide up to 150MW of new geothermal capacity to support Google’s data center operations in Nevada. To a report by ESG today. 18.02.2026
Deutschlands finanzstärkste Stiftungen
2024 haben die 60 größten Stiftungen in Deutschland 6,8 Milliarden Euro für das Gemeinwohl ausgegeben. Die neue Liste des Bundesverbands Deutscher Stiftungen zeigt, wer an der Spitze steht. Nach einem Report von DIE STIFTUNG. 18.02.2026
DGNB-Zertifizierung für Bestandsgebäude: das ist neu
Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (DGNB) hat den Kriterienkatalog für die Zertifizierung von Gebäuden im Betrieb mit den neuesten regulatorischen Anforderungen wie der EU-Taxonomie harmonisiert. Was das Optimierungstool kann. Nach einem Report von Haufe. 17.02.2026
ClimeFi Launches Carbon Removal Project Due Diligence Platform
Climate solutions provider ClimeFi announced the launch of its new Due Diligence Coverage platform, designed to provide qualified buyers with access to the company’s entire database of carbon removal project assessments. To a report by ESG today. 17.02.2026
Exomad Green, Senken Sign 105,000 Tonne Carbon Removal Deal to Target Aviation Sector
Carbon removal provider Exomad Green announced the signing of a multi-year offtake agreement with carbon credit procurement company Senken, aimed at supporting decarbonization initiatives in the aviation industry. To a report by ESG today. 17.02.2026
London’s Heathrow Airport Targets 5.6% SAF Use in 2026, 11% in 2030
London’s Heathrow airport announced a new increase in its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme, with plans to make £80 million (USD$108 million) available to airlines to help cut the price gap between SAF and traditional jet fuel, and to scale the use of SAF at the airport to 5.6% in 2026. To a report […]
GLS Investments startet GLS ELTIF – Energieinfrastruktur Fonds
Der von der GLS Bank-Tochter GLS Investments gemanagte ELTIF – Energieinfrastruktur Fonds will in europäische Erneuerbare-Energien-Anlagen investieren, wobei der Fokus auf Wind- und Solarparks liegt, die sich bereits in Betrieb befinden. Nach einem Report von ecoreporter. 16.02.2026
Leitfaden zur Dekarbonisierung-Beschleunigung von Bestandsgebäuden
Das ULI Europe hat im Rahmen seines C-Change-Programms einen neuen Best-Practice-Leitfaden für Asset Sustainability Committees veröffentlicht. Ziel ist es, die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Eigentümern, Nutzern und Property Managern bei der Dekarbonisierung von vermieteten Gewerbeimmobilien zu unterstützen. Nach einem Report von Deal. 16.02.2026
ECB Fines Crédit Agricole €7.6 Million for Not Meeting Climate Risk Expectations
The European Central Bank announced that it has fined Paris-based international banking and investment group Crédit Agricole more than €7.5 million (USD$9 million) for failing to meet a deadline set by the central bank to assess the materiality of its climate-related and environmental (C&E) risks. To a report by ESG today. 16.02.2026
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: EU lawmakers approve target to reduce emissions 90% by 2040; BNP Paribas significantly beats sustainable finance target; Trump repeals key ruling underlying major climate regulations; Survey – vast majority of companies advancing sustainability initiatives, communication; Deutsche Bank issues its first EuGB Green Bond; U.S. SEC puts ESG fund naming rule […]
Fusion Startup Inertia Raises $450 Million to Deliver Clean Energy with World’s Most Powerful Laser
Fusion energy startup Inertia Enterprises announced that it has raised $450 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds aimed at commercializing its technology to “bring limitless clean energy to the world.” To a report by ESG toady. 13.02.2026
Grauwassernutzung hilft dem Klima und dem Geldbeutel
Wassermanagement. Mit einem Pilotprojekt in Mannheim versuchen die kommunale Wohnungsbaugesellschaft GBG und der auf Betriebswassermanagement spezialisierte Dienstleister Dehoust, den Wasserverbrauch in einem Wohnquartier neu aufzustellen. Nach einem Report der Immobilien Zeitung. 12.02.2026
SkyNRG Secures Funding to Build Netherlands’ First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provider SkyNRG announced that it has secured financing, including debt and equity capital, reaching final close on a project to build the Netherland’s first large-scale SAF production plant, with KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines positioned as the primary off-taker for the new facility. To a report by ESG toady. 13.02.2026
Airbus, Qantas Back Low Carbon Fuel Producer HAMR
Renewable fuels company HAMR announced that it has raised $AUD10 million ($USD7.1 million) in a Series A funding round, with backing from aviation and industrial companies Qantas, Airbus and thyssenkrupp. To a report by ESG toady. 13.02.2026
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