ESG / Impact News
Aira Raises $69 Million to Expand Heat Pump Deployment Across Europe
Aira, which provides clean energy-based heating solutions for European homes, announced that it has raised an additional €63 million (USD$69 million) aimed at expanding the deployment of its heat pumps in more locations. The investment – from existing investors including Temasek, Statkraft Ventures, Kinnevik and Altor – comes in addition to a $158 million (€145 […]
CalSTRS Awards $150 Million Mandate to Ninety One’s Decarbonization Opportunities-Focused Strategy
UK- and South Africa-based global active asset manager Ninety One announced that its decarbonization-focused Global Environmental strategy has been awarded a $150 million mandate by California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), one of the largest public pension funds in the U.S.
BNP Paribas AM Raises $305 Million for Energy and Digital Transition Infrastructure Debt Fund
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced that it has raised €280 million (USD$305 million) at the first close of BNP Paribas European Junior Infrastructure Debt Fund II, aimed at supporting energy transition, green mobility and digital infrastructure projects. Classified as Article 8 under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the fund invests in […]
Cesar: „Green Buildings“ legen beim Büroflächenumsatz erneut deutlich zu
In Frankfurt ist der Anteil mit Abstand am höchsten, Berlin bildet das Schlusslicht. Mit einem Green-Building-Anteil am Büroflächenumsatz von 65 Prozent (121.500 m²) führt Frankfurt das Feld der sieben Städte an. Gemessen am Anteil folgen München mit 37 Prozent (110.400 m²), Stuttgart mit 34 Prozent (31.500 m²) und Hamburg mit 32 Prozent (62.800 m²). Das […]
Digital Media Decarbonization Platform Scope3 Raises $25 Million to Tackle Climate Impact of AI
Digital media-focused sustainability platform Scope 3 announced that it has raised $25 million, with proceeds aimed at enabling the company to expand its focus to help tackle the climate impact of the AI industry.
Auf Nummer sicher: Nachhaltiges Investieren kann Risiken reduzieren
In Zeiten globaler Krisen suchen Anlegerinnen und Anleger nach Strategien, die auch langfristig Sicherheit bieten. ESG-Investments erfüllen diese Anforderungen
Immobilien ohne Photovoltaikanlagen droht langfristig Wertverlust
Bewertungsrisiken sorgen bei Eigentümern trotz Interesse für Zurückhaltung. Photovoltaikanlagen spielen in der Immobilienbranche assetklassenübergreifend eine zunehmend wichtige Rolle. Für einige Investoren in bestimmten Sektoren sind sie zur Bedingung geworden, weshalb Immobilien ohne Photovoltaik (PV) oder der Möglichkeit einer Nachrüstung langfristig ein Wertverlust droht. Dennoch halten sich Eigentümer bei der Installation zurück, da Unsicherheiten herrschen, wie […]
ESG: Der Druck auf Bestandshalter den Bestand zu transformieren wächst
In den kommenden zwölf bis 24 Monaten werden Bestandshalter noch ehrgeiziger daran arbeiten müssen ihren Gebäudebestand nachhaltig zu transformieren. Davon geht David Nadge, Director MOMENI Ventures, aus. Er hat dazu den aktuellen Stand der Branche in einem Beitrag bei Medium zusammengefasst.
Macquarie Plans £20 Billion Infrastructure Investments in UK
Global financial services group Macquarie announced today plans for £20 billion in infrastructure-focused investments in the UK, encompassing energy transition-focused areas such as EV charging and renewable energy, in addition to digital infrastructure and other areas. Among the key infrastructure investments highlighted by the firm as part of its announcement was a plan to roll […]
Interview with IET: Pioneering Sustainability Efforts and Combating Water Scarcity for Global Impact
In an insightful interview with Dr. Ajith Chandran, Chair of the IET Clean Water and Sanitation Working Group, TheCSRUniverse delves into the critical issue of water scarcity and its profound implications on both urban and rural regions. Dr. Chandran, a recognized expert in water security and climate adaptation, brings his expertise to the forefront, addressing […]
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: Canada plans mandatory climate reporting for large companies; ACCA launches sustainability skills course, accreditation for finance professionals; KPMG survey finds CEOs are sticking with climate strategies, but changing how they talk about it; EU to delay rules banning deforestation-linked products; ISS acquires carbon accounting software provider; Morningstar launches CSRD, EU […]
LPs up allocations to impact strategies, attracted by financial performance – Rede Partners
Commitments to impact funds up 37% in two years, with a further 24% increase expected over the next year.
Molg Raises $5.5 Million to Tackle E-waste with Robotics
Circular manufacturing startup Molg announced that it has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, with proceeds aimed at scaling capacity for the company’s solution to tackle electronics waste. Founded in 2021 by CEO Rob Lawson Shanks and CTO Mark Lyons, Sterling, Virginia-based Molg provides circular manufacturing processes for electronics and electrical components, focused on robotics […]
Fusion Reactor Startup Zap Energy Raises $130 Million
Zap Energy, which is developing a commercially-viable fusion energy system, announced that it has raised $130 million in a Series D round, with proceeds to be used to advance the company’s efforts to build a commercial fusion power plant. The company also announced that it has begun operations of Century, its new high-rep-rate, liquid-metal-cooled fusion […]
Climate Tech Startup Paebbl Raises $25 Million to Turn Captured CO2 into Building Materials
Decarbonization technology company Paebbl announced that it has raised $25 million in a Series A funding raise, with proceeds to be used to scale up its technology turning captured CO2 to carbon-storing construction materials. Founded in 2021, Rotterdam-based Paebbl has developed a system to speed up the natural process of CO2 mineralization – where minerals […]
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