ESG / Impact News
Studie: Only 3% of Companies Cut Back on Sustainability Communication and Initiatives over Past Year – Workiva Survey
The vast majority of companies have continued to advance their sustainability initiatives over the past year despite a shifting regulatory environment, although more than 40% said they continue to do so while also being more cautious about communicating externally on sustainability, according to a new survey released by business data and reporting solutions provider Workiva. […]
Liberty Mutual, Ara Partners Launch Energy, Infrastructure Investment Partnership
Global property and casualty insurer Liberty Mutual Insurance’s investment firm Liberty Mutual Investments (LMI) and industrial decarbonization-focused private equity firm Ara Partners announced the formation of a new cross-platform partnership targeting investments across energy and infrastriucture. To a report by ESG today. 11.02.2026
Eurazeo Raises Over $200 Million for New Maritime Decarbonization Fund
France-based investment firm Eurazeo announced today that it has raised €175 million (USD$208 million) at the first close of Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure II (ESMI II), it’s new fund aimed at supporting the decarbonization and energy transition of the maritime sector in Europe. To a report by ESG today. 10.02.2026
TotalEnergies Signs its Biggest U.S. Renewable Energy Deal to Power Google Data Centers
France-based energy giant TotalEnergies announced today that it has signed two new long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with Google, providing the tech giant with 1 GW of solar capacity for 15 years to power its Texas-based data centers. To a report by ESG today. 09.02.2026
TPG’s Climate Fund Acquires Majority Stake in Grid Infrastructure Company Sabre Industries
Alternative asset management firm TPG announced an agreement by its climate investing platform TPG Rise Climate to acquire a majority stake in power infrastructure provider Sabre Industries from private equity firm Blackstone, citing the company’s capabilities to address opportunities from the modernization of the U.S. electrical grid, and growing energy demand from data centers. To […]
Büro: Das Holz-Hybrid Gebäude i8 ist im Finale der MIPIM Awards
Großer internationaler Erfolg für das Bürogebäude i8 im iCampus: Das Holz-Hybrid-Office wurde als Finalist für den renommierten MIPIM Award 2026 in der Kategorie “Best Workspace Experience” nominiert. Nach einem Report von Konii. 10.02.2026
Der gefürchtete ESG-Fragenkatalog im Bankgespräch
Die Spielregeln im Bankgespräch ändern sich: Mit dem ESG-Fragenkatalog prüfen Banken nicht nur Kreditrisiken, sondern auch die Zukunftsfähigkeit von Unternehmen. Warum dieser Katalog kein Kontrollinstrument, sondern Ihr stärkstes strategisches Werkzeug für mehr Resilienz ist, erfahren Sie in diesem Artikel. Nach einem Report von haufe. 09.02.2026
2025: Das Kapitalmarktumfeld erwies sich für ESG-orientierte Anleger als besonders herausfordernd
Nachhaltige Aktienstrategien zeigten im Jahr 2025 eine schwache Performance. Nur jede vierte ESG-Strategie übertraf ihren Vergleichsindex. Nach einem Report von Tiam. 09.02.2026
BNP Paribas Surpasses 80% of Energy Financing to Low-Carbon Energies
More than 80% of Paris-based global bank BNP Paribas’ energy production financing exposure was directed to low-carbon energies as of the end of 2025, according to the bank’s annual results. To a report by ESG today. 09.02.2026
ESG-Kriterien spalten deutschen Büromarkt
Nachhaltigkeitszertifikate werden zum entscheidenden Faktor für Mieten und Leerstand im deutschen Büroimmobilienmarkt, während ältere Objekte massiv an Wert verlieren. Nach einem Report von ad-hoc-news. 09.02.2026
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: UK plans IFRS-aligned sustainability reporting from 2027; Deutsche Bank’s sustainable finance volumes rebound on “renewed demand”; Anti-DEI crackdown hits Nike; court strikes down Texas’ anti-ESG law as unconstitutional; assets in SFDR Article 8 & 9 funds surpass $10 trillion; EU launches new standard to certify carbon removal projects; CIP acquires […]
Mundi Ventures Raises €750 Million for Deep Tech & Climate Growth Fund
Spain-based venture capital firm Mundi Ventures announced the first close of its deep tech growth fund, raising €750 million first close toward its €1 billion target to invest in scalable technologies aimed at addressing critical societal challenges, ranging from from climate change to resilient infrastructure. To a report by ESG today. 06.02.2026
Neue Mindestanforderungen: ESG ab Berichtsjahr 2025 prüfungsrelevant
Die CSRD gilt künftig nur noch für sehr große Unternehmen mit mehr als 1.000 Mitarbeitenden und über 450 Millionen Euro Jahresumsatz. Für die große Mehrheit der Wohnungsunternehmen entfällt damit die Pflicht zur Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung. Freiwillige Nachhaltigkeitsberichte – etwa auf Basis des europäischen VSME-Standards – bleiben möglich, sind aber nicht vorgeschrieben. Nach einem Report von DEAL. 06.02.2026
Carbon Removal Project Developer Varaha Raises $20 Million
Carbon project developer Varaha announced the launch of a Series B financing round of about $45 million, with the closing of an initial $20 million tranche, as the company looks to expand its reach and capabilities. To a report by ESG today. 05.02.2026
Airbus Signs Clean Energy Deal with TotalEnergies to Decarbonize Operations in Germany, UK
Airbus and French energy giant TotalEnergies announced the signing of two Power Purchase Agreements to supply 3.3 TWh of renewable electricity to Airbus’ major sites in Germany and the UK, aimed at reducing emissions and expanding the use of clean power across the aerospace company’s operations. To a report by ESG today. 05.02.2026
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