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Normative Appoints Sebastien Blanc as CEO to Drive Growth in Carbon Accounting

Berlin’s carbmee Secures €20 Million to Scale AI-Driven Carbon Management Worldwide

CalPERS Reaches $53B in Climate Investments, Faces Pressure to Stop Buying Exxon Bonds

CalPERS has invested $53 billion towards climate solutions, more than halfway to its $100 billion target. However, it faces calls to stop purchasing ExxonMobil bonds, which critics argue fuel the climate crisis.

CaixaBank to Mobilize €100 Billion for Sustainability by 2027

CaixaBank’s €100 billion 2025-2027 Sustainability Plan will boost green finance, decarbonization, and social inclusion. Key goals include emission cuts, improved employability, and benefits for 150,000 people.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Ends Investments in New Oil and Gas Bonds

BNP Paribas Asset Management halts investments in new oil and gas bonds, requiring companies to meet strict climate commitments as part of its push for sustainability-focused financial strategies.

Normative Acquires Eivee to Strengthen Carbon Accounting

Normative acquires Eivee, strengthening its carbon accounting expertise and expanding its reach in Denmark and Europe to help businesses meet compliance and sustainability goals.

LeapFrog Investments Raises Record $1.15 Billion to Expand Healthcare and Finance in Emerging Markets

LeapFrog Investments raised $1.15 billion, surpassing its target to drive healthcare and financial growth for 100 million in emerging markets, backed by global investors and innovative partnerships.

6 Key Takeaways from COP29: Climate Finance, Carbon Markets, and the Road to COP30

COP29 made strides in climate finance, carbon markets, and operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund, but the $300 billion pledge drew criticism for its inadequacy. With climate goals at stake, the road ahead remains challenging.

Bahamas Unlocks $124 Million for Ocean Protection Through Debt Swap

The Bahamas secured $124M through a debt-for-nature swap to fund ocean conservation, restore mangroves, and manage marine areas, leveraging private sector support and innovative financing tools.

Equinix Issues $1.2 Billion in Green Bonds to Drive Sustainability Goals

Equinix issues $1.2 billion in green bonds, funding sustainability initiatives like renewable energy and decarbonization projects, reinforcing its leadership in green finance.

Quinbrook Appoints Hilkka Komulainen as Global Head of Sustainability and Announces Senior Leadership Expansion

Quinbrook appoints Hilkka Komulainen as Global Head of Sustainability and announces senior leadership hires, boosting its capacity to drive energy transition projects across the US, UK, and Europe.

COP29 Finance Agreement Faces Criticism for Falling Short Amid Growing Climate Emergencies

COP29’s $300 billion climate finance deal draws criticism as insufficient. With global warming accelerating, the gap between promises and action grows. Will next year’s summit deliver solutions?