ESG / Impact News
Germany Releases Roadmap to End Use of Fossil Fuels by 2045
The government of Germany announced the release of its “Roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels,” setting out the country’s strategy to end the use of coal, oil and natural gas by 2045 at the latest. To a report by ESG today. 24.09.2026
Ares Acquires 80% Stake in $800 Million U.S. Solar and Battery Portfolio from EDPR
Alternative asset management firm Ares announced the acquisition an 80% stake in a 384 MW California-based solar and storage portfolio from renewable energy infrastructure developer EDP Renewables, in a transaction valuing the assets at the start of operations at approximately $0.8 billion. To a report by ESG today. 24.09.2026
Levi Strauss, M&S, Schneider Electric Launch Fashion Supply Chain Clean Energy Initiative
Levi Strauss and Marks & Spencer, in partnership with global energy technology company Schneider Electric’s consulting practice SE Advisory Services, announced the launch of the Fashion Renewable Collaborative (FRC), a new initiative designed to accelerate renewable electricity adoption across global fashion supply chains, and inviting other fashion brands to join the effort. To a report […]
Mombak Launches $150 Million Amazon Reforestation Fund, Signs Carbon Removal Deal with Salesforce
Brazil-based carbon project developer Mombak announced the first close of The Amazon Reforestation Fund II, its second fund focused on financing restoration projects in the Brazilian Amazon. To a report by ESG toady. 24.09.2026
EU Publishes Final Revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards in Official Journal
The European Commission has published the finalized revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for companies covered by the EU’s mandatory Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its voluntary reporting standard for smaller companies in the Official Journal of the EU. To a report by ESG today. 22.09.2026
EU to Launch Mandatory Sustainability Labels for Data Centers
The European Commission announced the release of a proposed regulation to establish a new rating scheme and a related sustainability label for data centers, providing information including energy efficiency, water use, energy sourcing and contribution to grid flexibility. Under the new regulation, a sustainability label would be generated for all EU data centers with a […]
Enercon unterstützt Windpark-Betreiber bei der Projektfinanzierung
Mit einem neuen Lösungsangebot zur Projektfinanzierung unterstützt Enercon Betreiber bei der Realisierung ihrer Windpark-Vorhaben. Zusammen mit Finanzierungspartnern hat das Unternehmen den „Enercon Finance Solutions Funds“ aufgelegt. Nach einem Report der dfpa. 21.09.2026
Städte und Immobilieninvestoren bewerten Klimarisiken unterschiedlich
Ob Hitze, Starkregen oder Sturm: Sowohl institutionelle Immobilieninvestoren als auch kommunale Klimamanager erkennen die wachsenden Risiken des Klimawandels an und halten eine engere Zusammenarbeit für notwendig. Das zeigt eine Studie des Immobiliendienstleisters JLL, die zum Extremwetterkongress in Hamburg vorgestellt wurde. Nach einem Report von Konii. 23.09.2026
ESG: Neue Regelungen, alte Herausforderungen
Im Gespräch. Auf Unternehmen kommen neue Regelungen und zahlreiche Anpassungen im Nachhaltigkeitsrecht zu. Expertinnen von DSC Doralt Seist Csoklich orten Handlungsbedarf – auch bei KMU. Nach einem Report von DER PRESSE: 21.09.2026
Durst der Daten: Wenn KI auf Wasserknappheit trifft
Wachstum, Wärme und Wasser: Der Ausbau von KI-Rechenzentren stellt Betreiber vor neue Herausforderungen bei der Kühlung. Deutschland will seine Rechenzentrumskapazitäten massiv ausbauen. Doch die Anlagen benötigen nicht nur Strom und Fläche. Je nach Kühlsystem kann auch ihr Wasserbedarf beträchtlich ausfallen. Wie viel sie tatsächlich verbrauchen, lässt sich bislang nur näherungsweise bestimmen. Nach einem Report von […]
Pulse Fund Raises $63 Million to Back Climate Solutions Startups Across Interconnected Sectors
Climate-focused venture capital investment firm Pulse Fund announced the close of its inaugural fund, raising $63 million in commitments to back early-stage scalable climate companies across the energy transition, infrastructure, food and agriculture, and mobility sectors. To a report by ESG today. 21.09.2026
Periskop und Impact planen 135 Wohnungen in Düsseldorf
Bestand wird aufgestockt und energetisch saniert Die bestehende Kubatur soll weitgehend erhalten bleiben. Der viergeschossige Gebäudeteil an der Linienstraße wird nach den Planungen in Holzhybridbauweise aufgestockt. Zum Innenhof sind zusätzliche Balkone vorgesehen. Nach einem Report des immobilienmanager. 18.09.2026
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: Sustainable funds outperforming, reaching record AUM in 2026; Over 700 companies sign on to Climate Pledge to reach net zero by 2040; EU to enable integration of sustainability criteria in €2.5 trillion public procurement market; BlueOrchard raises $250 million for emerging markets climate finance fund; To a report by ESG […]
“Superhot” Geothermal Startup Mazama Raises $135 Million
Geothermal energy developer Mazama Energy announced it has raised $135 million in a Series B funding round, with the proceeds aimed at accelerating the commercial development of its superhot rock geothermal technology. To a report by esgtoday. 19.09.2026
Ineos Starts Up EU’s First Full-scale CO2 Storage Site
Chemicals manufacturer Ineos announced the official opening of Project Greensand in the Danish North Sea, the first full-scale facility for the permanent storage of CO2 in the EU with initial capacity of 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, and the potential to scale to as much as 8 million tonnes in the future. To are-or […]
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