Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

DUISBURG — Carbon2Chem®, a pioneering German initiative, is redefining industrial sustainability by transforming carbon-rich blast furnace gases from steel production into valuable chemical products. The project aims to reduce CO₂ emissions and foster a circular economy within one of the world’s most carbon-intensive sectors. Launched as a collaboration between leading industrial and research institutions—including thyssenkrupp […]

BRUSSELS — The European Commission is extending its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) strategy beyond continental borders through a new partnership with African nations, aiming to accelerate the global transition to low-emission air travel. The initiative seeks to support the development, production, and deployment of SAF across Africa by fostering investment, technology transfer, and regulatory cooperation. […]

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a landmark $1 billion investment in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, a multilateral funding initiative aimed at protecting endangered forests worldwide. The announcement was made during a high-level United Nations event in New York, underscoring Brazil’s renewed leadership in global environmental diplomacy. The fund, proposed by Brazil, […]

Australia has announced an ambitious new climate target, pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035. The move marks a significant escalation in the country’s climate commitments and aligns with its broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The federal government also launched a $7 billion climate funding initiative […]

AMSTERDAM — Schiphol Airport has launched a groundbreaking pilot program deploying hydrogen-powered ground support vehicles, marking a global first in sustainable aviation logistics. The initiative is part of the airport’s broader strategy to achieve zero-emission ground operations by 2030. The pilot includes hydrogen-fueled baggage tractors and towing vehicles operating on-site, replacing traditional diesel-powered units. Developed […]

As green hydrogen transitions from lab concept to industrial reality, the world’s major powers are racing to secure their stake in what could define the future of energy, climate policy, and geopolitical influence. Once a niche concept, green hydrogen—produced using renewable electricity and electrolysis—has become a central pillar in global decarbonization strategies. The International Renewable […]

Microsoft has entered a $6.2 billion agreement with AI hyperscaler Nscale and Norwegian industrial firm Aker to develop a renewable-powered AI data infrastructure in Northern Norway. The five-year project, dubbed “Stargate Norway,” will deliver computing capacity fueled entirely by hydropower, supporting Europe’s push for sovereign cloud capabilities. The site is expected to host up to […]

Galvanize, a global asset manager specializing in decarbonization, has unveiled a new Credit and Capital Solutions strategy anchored by a $1.3 billion investment from a leading institutional backer. The initiative aims to finance energy transition projects across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, targeting sectors such as electrification, efficiency, manufacturing, and resilience. The strategy offers flexible […]