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English Water Firms Raise £10.5bn in Green Bonds Despite Pollution Scrutiny

English water companies have raised £10.5bn via green bonds since 2017, led by Anglian and Thames Water, amid ongoing sewage pollu...

Stricter EU Rules to Reclassify Majority of Funds as Non-Sustainable

New EU SFDR rules will reclassify most investment funds as non-sustainable (Article 6) to combat greenwashing, shrinking the ESG-l...

Primark Advances Sustainability Targets in Latest Progress Report

Primark's latest sustainability report shows 74% of its clothes now use recycled or sustainable fibres, with progress on durabilit...

Europe's E-fuels Ambition Faces a Critical CO₂ Supply Challenge

A new report warns that Europe's growing e-fuels sector for aviation and shipping may face a future shortage of sustainable biogen...

Northern Europe Leads in Electric Car Adoption, EU Data Shows

New Eurostat data shows European EV adoption is led by regions in Denmark, Sweden, and the Benelux, while many Central & Eastern E...

Benedict Cumberbatch Advocates for Sustainability as a Key Growth Investment

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch frames sustainability as the top growth industry, arguing that green investment is a smart financial mo...

New Guide Aims to Help Businesses Turn Climate Ambitions into Concrete Action

A new guide from WBCSD and partners provides a practical framework for companies to implement climate strategies, focusing on buil...

Bhupender Yadav Chairs 3rd NCSCM Meeting on Coastal Sustainability

The Union Environment Minister chaired the 3rd General Body Meeting of NCSCM to review progress on sustainable coastal management ...

Delhi Tightens Pollution Curbs as AQI Slips Back to ‘Very Poor’

Delhi has enforced a ban on open burning and coal-firewood tandoors as air quality remains very poor, with AQI levels crossing 370...

Arthan 2025 Examines Who Shapes India’s Green and Inclusive Workforce

Discussions at the Arthan Annual Conference 2025 focused on who shapes India’s green transition, highlighting the need for people-...

India, Brazil Sign Genomics Pact For Dairy Future

This B2G collaboration reflects a strategic convergence of livestock & agricultural innovation, food security priorities, and shar...

Google Joins Ebb Carbon to Remove CO2 via Ocean Technology

Google partners with Ebb Carbon to capture 3,500 tons of CO2 using innovative ocean alkalinity tech.

Google, Breakthrough Energy Back $462M for Fervo Geothermal Projects

Fervo Energy raises $462M to expand Cape Station and deliver reliable, clean geothermal energy.

Mars Invests $20M to Promote Sustainable Rice Farming Globally

Mars launches $20M program to cut emissions, save water, and support rice farmers worldwide.

EU Commits to 90% Emissions Cut by 2040 Under New Climate Law

EU sets binding 90% emissions reduction target for 2040, boosting carbon credit and removal strategies.

Verra Issues First CCP Forest Carbon Credits Using VM0045 Method

Verra launches first CCP-labelled carbon credits under updated VM0045 methodology for forest projects.

AI-Driven Energy Demand Strains Grids as Global Clean Energy Shifts

Rising AI power needs and China’s policy shifts challenge global solar growth and grid stability.

BlackRock’s GIP Invests $335M in Aditya Birla Renewables Expansion

BlackRock’s GIP backs ABREN with $335M, fueling India’s 10 GW renewable growth ambition

Altor Acquires Evac to Boost Global Maritime Cleantech Expansion

Altor takes majority stake in Evac to expand marine sustainability and advanced water-waste systems globally.

Austrian Firms Lead in Green and Digital Investments

Austrian firms increase AI adoption and energy efficiency, driving climate-focused growth and innovation.

Uzbekistan Launches First Utility-Scale Solar and Battery Project

Uzbekistan opens its first utility-scale solar and battery project to boost renewable power capacity.