ESG / Impact News
Bauholzpreise trotzen den globalen Krisenherden
Während sich die Preise für nahezu alle Baumaterialien nach der Energiekrise 2021 deutlich erhöht haben, zeigt sich Holz weiterhin als stabiler und wettbewerbsfähiger Baustoff, teilt der GD Holz mit. Nach aktuellen Zahlen lagen die Preise für mineralische Baustoffe im Jahr 2025 deutlich über dem Vorkrisenniveau, so der Verband. So hätten sich unter anderem Kalk und […]
Robotik als Treiber für nachhaltiges Bauen
(23.07.2026) Der Bausektor ist für etwa 40 % der globalen CO₂-Emissionen verantwortlich. Zudem endet laut Schätzungen rund ein Viertel des eingesetzten Materials als Abfall oder Verschnitt – ein kritischer Zustand angesichts der weltweiten Ressourcen-Knappheit. Auch aus diesem Grund hat Nachhaltigkeit im Bauwesen eine starke Bedeutung, zu der auch die effiziente Nutzung von Baumaterialien sowie die […]
Rio Tinto Signs Deal to Replace Coal in Refineries with “Bio Pellets”
Global mining and metals company Rio Tinto announced today that it has signed a five-year offtake agreement with renewable biomass charcoal company SuperChar for the supply of locally produced bio pellets to assess its use as a replacement for coal at its alumina refineries in Gladstone, Australia, with deliveries targeted to commence in 2028. To […]
Asuene Acquires Supply Chain Carbon Management Platform Secaro
Tokyo-based sustainability solutions provider Asuene announced today the acquisition of supply chain carbon management platform Secaro for approximately $37 million, in a deal described by Asuene as aimed at expanding its presence in the UK, European and US markets as global pressure mounts on manufacturers to measure and disclose emissions in their supply chains. To […]
BlackRock, Temasek’s Decarbonization Partners Leads $87 Million Round in Sustainability Solutions Provider Asuene
Tokyo-based sustainability solutions platform Asuene announced that it has raised $87 million in a Series D funding round led by BlackRock and Temasek’ joint venture, Decarbonization Partners, with proceeds from the financing aimed at supporting the company’s position as a “serial acquirer” as it expands across the U.S., UK and EU sustainability disclosure markets. To […]
Armin Papperger führt CEO-Impact-Ranking an
Die Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung veröffentlicht das CEO-Impact-Ranking von Unicepta für das zweite Quartal 2026. Rheinmetall-Chef Armin Papperger rückt von Platz 9 an die Spitze und verdrängt Volkswagen-Chef Oliver Blume, Ola Källenius von Mercedes-Benz folgt auf Rang 3. Unicepta analysierte für das Ranking 2.975 Beiträge aus 116 Print- und Online-Quellen aus, die zwischen April und Juni […]
Eurodia Raises $20 Million to Scale Up Industrial Decarbonization Solutions
Industrial technology company Eurodia Industrie announced that it has raised €18 million ($20 million) through an investment from Starquest Capital and Yotta Capital Partners, with proceeds aimed at accelerating the company’s international expansion and support the scale-up of its industrial decarbonization projects in areas including resource efficiency, electrifying chemical processes, and CO2 capture. To a […]
Iberdrola Acquires Finland’s Largest Electricity Distribution Company at €5 Billion Valuation
Global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced the acquisition of an 80% stake in Caruna, the largest electricity distribution company in Finland, in a deal valuing the company at an enterprise valuation of €5 billion. To a report by ESG today. 22.07.2026
Transition VC Launches $150 Million Venture Fund to Invest Across India Energy Transition Value Chain
India-based venture capital investor Transition VC announced the launch of Fund II, its second fund focused on investing in engineering-led companies across energy transition value chain and adjacent deep tech areas. To a report by ESG today. 22.07.2026
Halber Beton, volle Leistung: So funktioniert die File-to-Factory-Methode
TU Wien entwickelt Stahlbetondecken mit bis zu 50 % weniger Beton. Möglich wird das durch Topologieoptimierung, CNC-Schalung und Roboterbewehrung. Nach einem Report von ingenieur. 21.07.2026
Tipping Points: Institutionelle suchen adäquate Risiko-Modellen
Abrupte und unumkehrbare Klimaveränderungen galten an den Finanzmärkten lange als schwer greifbares Extremrisiko. Nun beginnen Pensionsfonds und Asset Manager, mögliche Kipppunkte in ihre Portfolioanalysen einzubeziehen – obwohl deren Zeitpunkt kaum vorherzusagen ist. Nach einem Report von institutional-money. 20.07.2026
EU Launches Plan to Double Electrification of Economy, Cut Fossil Fuel Reliance
The European Commission announced the introduction of a new Electrification Action Plan, designed to tackle barriers to and incentivize the adoption of electrification for consumers and businesses, in a bid to cut the EU’s reliance on fossil fuels. To a report by ESG today. 20.07.2026
How GPs are Quantifying ESG-Driven ROI
Ask a general partner how ESG creates value, and the answer usually comes easily. Ask them to put a number on it, and the confidence tends to thin out fast. To a report by ESG today. 20.07.2026
EU Taps the Brakes on ETS Carbon Pricing
The European Commission announced the release of its highly-anticipated EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) review, proposing a series of changes to its main decarbonization policy, including measures to provide relief to industry by slowing the pace of emissions reduction mandated under the carbon pricing system and extending the allocation of allowances for several years, while […]
Delta Signs 5-Year Deal with Shell to Expand SAF Supply and Infrastructure at U.S. Airports
Delta Air Lines announced a new agreement with Shell Aviation, aimed at expanding its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at key U.S. hubs and priority cities through increased supply and the development of infrastructure to enable the fuel to reach aircraft. To a report by ESG today. 17.07.2026
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