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Molten Salt Solutions Raises $7 Million to Scale Lithium Isotope Production for Nuclear Energy-img

Molten Salt Solutions Raises $7 Million to Scale Lithium Isotope Production for Nuclear Energy

01 September 2026

by Ankit Palan

Blue Planet's First Sustainability Report Discloses 8.92 Million Tonnes of Waste Processed

01 September 2026

by Ankit Palan

Ameresco's Neogenyx Fuels Breaks Ground on Nebraska Manure-to-Gas Facility

01 September 2026

by Ankit Palan

Everbridge and Arcadis Partner on Climate Risk Assessment Tool for Organizations

01 September 2026

by Ankit Palan

Siemens and Electric Power Group Partner on Real-Time Grid Monitoring Technology

01 September 2026

by Ankit Palan

CIP Reaches Financial Close on AUD 1.7 Billion Wind and Battery Project in Queensland

01 September 2026

by Ankit Palan

Green Steel's Demand Problem, and How to Fix It

Green Steel's Demand Problem, and How to Fix It

Green steel works. The problem is selling it. Cleveland-Cliffs just redirected a $500 million federal grant from a clean plant to rebuilding a coal furnace, because customers won't pay a green premium. The strange part: the premium is tiny, about $200 on a car. This piece looks at what fixes that, from offtake deals to carbon pricing and procurement mandates.

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Ralph Hamers on Transformation, Responsible Finance and Leadership in the Age of AI

Ralph Hamers on Transformation, Responsible Finance and Leadership in the Age of AI

Ralph Hamers, former Group CEO of ING and UBS, shares his perspective on leading transformation, embedding responsible finance and navigating the rapid rise of AI.

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Why Coffee Is Getting More Expensive

Why Coffee Is Getting More Expensive

A potentially very strong El Niño, a shrinking Colombian crop and a retail price that never fully came down. Coffee is not running out, but producing it predictably is getting harder.

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Airlines Target Contrails to Cut Their Climate Impact

Airlines Target Contrails to Cut Their Climate Impact

Airlines are testing contrail avoidance as a low-cost way to cut aviation’s climate impact. A major American Airlines and Google trial found strong reductions when avoidance plans were flown, but adoption remained low.

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Why Carbon Footprints Mislead and What Investors Should Measure Instead

Why Carbon Footprints Mislead and What Investors Should Measure Instead

David Russell, Chair of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), discusses why a company’s historical carbon footprint is a poor guide for investors, and why credible, financed transition plans matter more than backward-looking emissions data.

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GHG Protocol and ISO’s Consolidated Corporate Standard: What Companies Should Do Before 2028

05 August 2026

by Daniel Dun

Beyond Replacement: Why marine ingredient scarcity demands a smarter strategy for aquaculture feeds

03 August 2026

by Roel Boersma

News Headlines

Singapore and Brazil Sign MOU to Establish Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

Singapore and Brazil Sign MOU to Establish Green a....

Spain Proposes 80% Hourly Renewable Matching Requirement for Data Centre Grid Access

Spain Proposes 80% Hourly Renewable Matching Requi....

Apollo Sells Cooling Solutions Company Kelvion to SLB for $4.1 Billion

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MioTech Combines With CCX Group's Green Finance Unit to Form CCX-MioTech

MioTech Combines With CCX Group's Green Finance Un....

EU Approves Greece's €4.77 Billion Social Climate Plan, Its Largest Yet

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Ralph Hamers on Transformation, Responsible Finance and Leadership in the Age of AI-img

Ralph Hamers on Transformation, Responsible Finance and Leadership in the Age of AI

Ralph Hamers, former Group CEO of ING and UBS, shares his perspective on leading transformation, embedding responsible finance and navigating the rapid rise of AI.

30 August 2026

by Ralph Hamers

Why Carbon Footprints Mislead and What Investors Should Measure Instead-img

Why Carbon Footprints Mislead and What Investors Should Measure Instead

David Russell, Chair of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), discusses why a company’s historical carbon footprint is a poor guide for investors, and why credible, financed transition plans matter more than backward-looking emissions data.

09 August 2026

by David Russell

Mapping Nature Risk Across the Supply Chain: Insights from Natcap’s assessment for a global food & beverage company-img

Mapping Nature Risk Across the Supply Chain: Insights from Natcap’s assessment for a global food & beverage company

A global food and beverage company knew its supply chain depended on nature, but had never measured where that dependence became a financial risk. With Natcap, it traced the risk to its producers, deepening its understanding of its exposure as a buyer. The case study shows how supply-chain nature risk is located, why soil quality was the surprise, and why the hardest part was never the analysis.

14 July 2026

by Siobhan Stewart

Buildings Already Have the Technology. What They Lack Is Trustworthy Data.-img

Buildings Already Have the Technology. What They Lack Is Trustworthy Data.

Commercial real estate now has the economic, regulatory, and technological foundations to reduce energy waste. But according to Mike Zatz, former EPA ENERGY STAR leader and now at Measurabl, the biggest barriers are no longer technical, they're access to performance data, limited capacity to act on it, and weak incentives to share it.

12 July 2026

by Mike Zatz

Harvard Research Shows Employee Ownership Works Only With the Right Management Practices-img

Harvard Research Shows Employee Ownership Works Only With the Right Management Practices

A sharp look at why the “S” in ESG needs stronger evidence, better workforce metrics and a more serious conversation about how companies share value with employees.

17 June 2026

by Ethan C. Rouen

# Climate, Environment & Nature

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Everbridge and Arcadis Partner on Climate Risk Assessment Tool for Organizations

Everbridge and Arcadis Partner on Climate Risk Assessment Tool for Organizations

01 September 2026by Ankit Palan
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Singapore and Brazil Sign MOU to Establish Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

01 Sept 2026

Extreme Weather Costs California Farmers More Than $800 Million This Year

31 Aug 2026

Dominican Republic Launches Initiative to Mobilise $100 Million for Blue Economy Projects

28 Aug 2026

ICM to Supply Technology for Atvos' First Corn Ethanol Facility in Brazil

28 Aug 2026
Singapore and Brazil Sign MOU to Establish Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

Singapore and Brazil Sign MOU to Establish Green and Digital Shipping Corridor

01 Sept 2026by Ankit Palan
Extreme Weather Costs California Farmers More Than $800 Million This Year

Extreme Weather Costs California Farmers More Than $800 Million This Year

31 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
Dominican Republic Launches Initiative to Mobilise $100 Million for Blue Economy Projects

Dominican Republic Launches Initiative to Mobilise $100 Million for Blue Economy Projects

28 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan

# Corporate Sustainability

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Blue Planet's First Sustainability Report Discloses 8.92 Million Tonnes of Waste Processed

01 Sept 2026

Ameresco's Neogenyx Fuels Breaks Ground on Nebraska Manure-to-Gas Facility

01 Sept 2026

CIP Reaches Financial Close on AUD 1.7 Billion Wind and Battery Project in Queensland

01 Sept 2026

MioTech Combines With CCX Group's Green Finance Unit to Form CCX-MioTech

01 Sept 2026

Amazon Signs Germany's Largest-Ever PPA, Expands Swedish Wind Portfolio to Nearly 1 GW

31 Aug 2026

Veolia's Pickleball Sponsorship Diverts 166,000 Plastic Bottles Over Three Years

28 Aug 2026
Ralph Hamers on Transformation, Responsible Finance and Leadership in the Age of AI

Ralph Hamers on Transformation, Responsible Finance and Leadership in the Age of AI

Ralph Hamers, former Group CEO of ING and UBS, shares his perspective on leading transformation, embedding responsible finance and navigating the rapid rise of AI.

30 August 2026by Ralph Hamers
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Blue Planet's First Sustainability Report Discloses 8.92 Million Tonnes of Waste Processed

Blue Planet's First Sustainability Report Disclose....

Ameresco's Neogenyx Fuels Breaks Ground on Nebraska Manure-to-Gas Facility

Ameresco's Neogenyx Fuels Breaks Ground on Nebrask....

Amazon Signs Germany's Largest-Ever PPA, Expands Swedish Wind Portfolio to Nearly 1 GW

31 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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Veolia's Pickleball Sponsorship Diverts 166,000 Plastic Bottles Over Three Years

28 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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South Africa's Mining Giants Pursue Three Distinct Paths Away From Eskom Dependence

28 Aug 2026by Daniel Dun
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# ESG Fundamentals & Learning

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The Quiet Engine of Building Decarbonization

The Quiet Engine of Building Decarbonization

Heat pumps are becoming one of the most important tools for building decarbonization. As policies tighten and emissions reporting expands, the technology offers a proven pathway to reduce heating-related emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support long-term net-zero goals.

10 June 2026by Daniel Dun
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Bursa Malaysia First Malaysian PLC to Hit Top FTSE4Good ESG Score

07 Jul 2026

KPMG Finds Only 19% of Executives Quantify Sustainability's Financial Impact

02 Jul 2026

92% of Business Leaders See Sustainability as Competitive Advantage Despite Transition Risks

24 Jun 2026

SBTi Releases Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Shifting from Ambition to Action Framework for 11,000 Companies

12 Jun 2026
Bursa Malaysia First Malaysian PLC to Hit Top FTSE4Good ESG Score

Bursa Malaysia First Malaysian PLC to Hit Top FTSE4Good ESG Score

07 Jul 2026by Ankit Palan
KPMG Finds Only 19% of Executives Quantify Sustainability's Financial Impact

KPMG Finds Only 19% of Executives Quantify Sustainability's Financial Impact

02 Jul 2026by Ankit Palan
92% of Business Leaders See Sustainability as Competitive Advantage Despite Transition Risks

92% of Business Leaders See Sustainability as Competitive Advantage Despite Transition Risks

24 Jun 2026by Ankit Palan

# Finance, Markets & Investing

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Report Finds Canadian Legal Framework Provides Resilience Against US Anti-ESG Spillover

31 Aug 2026

Deutsche Bank Commits A$160 Million to Squadron Energy's Australian Wind Portfolio Refinancing

31 Aug 2026

World Bank Prices £1.25 Billion Sustainable Development Bond at Record-Tight Spread

28 Aug 2026

Nuveen's C-PACE Lending Fund Series Tops $3 Billion Since 2023

28 Aug 2026

ASEAN Needs $400 Billion Annually for Net Zero, but Holds Just 3% of Global Sustainable Debt

27 Aug 2026

CenterNode Makes Strategic Investment in Renewable Energy EPC Firm Aquila

27 Aug 2026
Green Bonds Hit Record $193 Billion in Q2 2026 as Europe Consolidates Market Dominance

Green Bonds Hit Record $193 Billion in Q2 2026 as Europe Consolidates Market Dominance

31 August 2026by Ankit Palan
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Report Finds Canadian Legal Framework Provides Resilience Against US Anti-ESG Spillover

Report Finds Canadian Legal Framework Provides Res....

Deutsche Bank Commits A$160 Million to Squadron Energy's Australian Wind Portfolio Refinancing

Deutsche Bank Commits A$160 Million to Squadron En....

ASEAN Needs $400 Billion Annually for Net Zero, but Holds Just 3% of Global Sustainable Debt

27 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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CenterNode Makes Strategic Investment in Renewable Energy EPC Firm Aquila

27 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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Philips Prices €650 Million Green Bond Under New EU Standard

27 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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# International Development

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China's new environmental code puts green growth into law

China's new environmental code puts green growth into law

18 August 2026by Ankit Palan
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China's new environmental code puts green growth into law

18 Aug 2026

China's Renewable Hydrogen Capacity Passes 50% of Global Total, Doubling in a Year

13 Aug 2026

MDB Climate Finance Hits Record $163bn, But World Bank Retreat Raises Doubts

17 Jul 2026

Worldly Named in 2026 Gartner Market Guide for Sustainable Procurement

24 Jun 2026
China's new environmental code puts green growth into law

China's new environmental code puts green growth into law

18 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
China's Renewable Hydrogen Capacity Passes 50% of Global Total, Doubling in a Year

China's Renewable Hydrogen Capacity Passes 50% of Global Total, Doubling in a Year

13 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
MDB Climate Finance Hits Record $163bn, But World Bank Retreat Raises Doubts

MDB Climate Finance Hits Record $163bn, But World Bank Retreat Raises Doubts

17 Jul 2026by Ankit Palan

# Policy, Regulation & Standards

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EU Approves Greece's €4.77 Billion Social Climate Plan, Its Largest Yet

31 Aug 2026

NRDC Report Projects Trump Energy Policies Could Add $30 Billion to Annual US Electricity Costs by 2035

31 Aug 2026

Plug-In Solar Panels Become Legal Across Great Britain, Households Could Save £110 Annually

31 Aug 2026

ISSB Adoption Reaches 35 Jurisdictions as Brazil Retreats and South Korea Expands

28 Aug 2026

Interior Department Proposes Faster Permitting for Winter Arctic Oil Drilling

28 Aug 2026

Renewables Surge and Coal Rises Simultaneously as Hormuz Closure Reshapes Global Energy

27 Aug 2026
Spain Proposes 80% Hourly Renewable Matching Requirement for Data Centre Grid Access

Spain Proposes 80% Hourly Renewable Matching Requirement for Data Centre Grid Access

01 September 2026by Daniel Dun
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EU Approves Greece's €4.77 Billion Social Climate Plan, Its Largest Yet

EU Approves Greece's €4.77 Billion Social Climate ....

NRDC Report Projects Trump Energy Policies Could Add $30 Billion to Annual US Electricity Costs by 2035

NRDC Report Projects Trump Energy Policies Could A....

Interior Department Proposes Faster Permitting for Winter Arctic Oil Drilling

28 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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Renewables Surge and Coal Rises Simultaneously as Hormuz Closure Reshapes Global Energy

27 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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Australia Considers Delaying Stricter Climate Assurance Rules to Cut Reporting Costs

26 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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# Social Impact & Human Capital

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South Africa Signs $405 Million in NDB Loans for Hospital and Water Infrastructure

South Africa Signs $405 Million in NDB Loans for Hospital and Water Infrastructure

31 August 2026by Ankit Palan
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Viridi Energy Funds Tornado Recovery Grant for Wisconsin Community

27 Aug 2026

Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to Settle DEI-Related Federal Contracting Allegations

27 Aug 2026

AccessHolding Sets First GHG Baseline, Disburses $3.2M in Green Loans

07 Aug 2026

Standard Chartered Closes $721 Million Social Loan for Vietnam's HDBank, 60% Above Target

06 Aug 2026
Viridi Energy Funds Tornado Recovery Grant for Wisconsin Community

Viridi Energy Funds Tornado Recovery Grant for Wisconsin Community

27 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to Settle DEI-Related Federal Contracting Allegations

Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to Settle DEI-Related Federal Contracting Allegations

27 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
AccessHolding Sets First GHG Baseline, Disburses $3.2M in Green Loans

AccessHolding Sets First GHG Baseline, Disburses $3.2M in Green Loans

07 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan

# Startups, Tech & Innovation

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Siemens and Electric Power Group Partner on Real-Time Grid Monitoring Technology

01 Sept 2026

Apollo Sells Cooling Solutions Company Kelvion to SLB for $4.1 Billion

01 Sept 2026

Voltalia Wins Approval for $35 Billion Brazil Data Center Tied to New Renewable Capacity

31 Aug 2026

Nano One Reaffirms LFP Cathode Strategy as Demand Outside China Accelerates

27 Aug 2026

Emerald AI Raises $150M to Turn Data Centers Into Grid-Flexible Assets

26 Aug 2026

RFC Power Rebrands as Certain Energy, Raises £10M for Manganese Flow Batteries

26 Aug 2026
Molten Salt Solutions Raises $7 Million to Scale Lithium Isotope Production for Nuclear Energy

Molten Salt Solutions Raises $7 Million to Scale Lithium Isotope Production for Nuclear Energy

01 September 2026by Ankit Palan
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Siemens and Electric Power Group Partner on Real-Time Grid Monitoring Technology

Siemens and Electric Power Group Partner on Real-T....

Apollo Sells Cooling Solutions Company Kelvion to SLB for $4.1 Billion

Apollo Sells Cooling Solutions Company Kelvion to ....

Emerald AI Raises $150M to Turn Data Centers Into Grid-Flexible Assets

26 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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RFC Power Rebrands as Certain Energy, Raises £10M for Manganese Flow Batteries

26 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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Mantel Raises $18M From Constellation and Azimut, Bringing Total to $50M for Carbon Capture Scale-Up

25 Aug 2026by Ankit Palan
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