Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

TDK Ventures Launches $150M Fund to Power Climate-Tech, Digital Transformation and Deeptech Innovation: AUM Surpasses $500M

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TDK Ventures Unveils Fund 3, Targeting Next-Gen Startups in Climate, AI, and Advanced Materials TDK Ventures, the corporate venture arm of TDK Corporation, has launched its third flagship fund—a $150 million vehicle dedicated to early-stage startups working at the intersection of deeptech, sustainability, and digital transformation. With this latest addition, the firm’s total assets under […]

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IFC Launches Major Review of Sustainability Framework Governing $4.5 Trillion in Global Investment

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has initiated a comprehensive review of its Sustainability Framework, which currently governs over $4.5 trillion in emerging market investments. This overhaul aims to enhance environmental and social (E&S) standards and ensure alignment with evolving global expectations in environmental, social, and governance […]

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EU Introduce 2025–2030 Ecodesign Strategy to Drive Circular Standards in Key Sectors

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The European Commission has adopted a forward-looking Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Work Plan (2025–2030), aimed at transforming product markets across the EU by embedding circular economy principles into core industrial sectors. The plan falls under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), expanding sustainability requirements beyond energy efficiency to include durability, repairability, and recyclability. Strategic […]

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Climate Investment Clearing House Established to Propel Ireland’s Offshore Renewable Energy Ambitions

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced the creation of a new Climate Investment Clearing House aimed at accelerating Ireland’s transition to a decarbonised energy system. This initiative comes in response to a recent report by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC), which underscores the urgency of strategic action to enhance economic resilience and energy reliability. […]

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Microsoft Surpasses 2025 Zero-Waste Goal with 90.9% Hardware Circularity

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Microsoft has achieved a significant environmental milestone by reaching a 90.9% reuse and recycling rate for its servers and components in 2024, surpassing its 2025 zero-waste target a year ahead of schedule. This accomplishment is a testament to the company’s commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. Key Achievements: Looking Ahead: Microsoft’s progress in hardware […]

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Announcing the 2024 Harper Prize Winner: Karina Guo |

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We’re delighted to announce that the winner of the 2024 Harper Prize is Karina Guo! The Harper Prize is awarded annually for the best paper published in the journal by an early career researcher. ‘Using machine learning to link climate, phylogeny and leaf area in eucalypts through a 50-fold expansion of leaf trait datasets’ Karina Guo,  William K. Cornwell,  Jason […]

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Apple Slashes Global Emissions by 60%, Accelerates Toward 2030 Carbon Neutrality Goal

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Apple has achieved a 60% reduction in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2015 and is advancing rapidly toward its Apple 2030 goal — to become carbon neutral across its entire business, including supply chain and product lifecycle. In its 2024 Environmental Progress Report, the company outlined significant strides across energy use, supply chain practices, […]

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Apollo Commits $400M to Solar Expansion in Illinois with Summit Ridge Energy

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April 2025 – Illinois, USA Global investment firm Apollo has announced a $400 million joint venture with Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) to accelerate the deployment of commercial solar projects across Illinois, building on an earlier $175 million investment made in 2022. The move cements Apollo’s position in the clean energy sector and reinforces its broader […]

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UK Cement Industry Moves Toward Net Zero: Heidelberg’s $522M Carbon Capture Plant Approved

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April 2025 – Flintshire, Wales Heidelberg Materials has secured planning approval to develop a landmark carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at its Padeswood cement plant in North Wales—a pivotal step in decarbonising the UK’s heavy industry. Backed by a £522 million investment, the project aims to begin operation in 2029, capturing up to 800,000 […]

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