Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Barclays has entered its first major carbon dioxide removal (CDR) agreement, partnering with British climate technology firm UNDO to deploy enhanced rock weathering (ERW) in Canada. The deal covers the removal of 6,538 tonnes of CO₂, marking the largest ERW contract to date led by a UK-based supplier. Enhanced rock weathering is a nature-based solution […]

The BRB Finance Coalition has announced a landmark $4.5 billion funding package to support forest conservation and bioeconomic development in Brazil, positioning the country as a key player in global climate finance ahead of COP30. The initiative aims to accelerate sustainable investment in the Amazon and other critical biomes, while fostering innovation in green industries. […]

In a contentious address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a “con job” and sharply criticized global efforts to combat environmental degradation. His remarks came as leaders from climate-vulnerable nations, including small island states facing rising sea levels, listened in the chamber. Trump condemned renewable energy sources, […]

Italian energy major Eni has announced a $1 billion expansion of its strategic partnership with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a U.S.-based startup pioneering commercial fusion energy. The agreement marks one of the largest private-sector investments in fusion technology to date and underscores Eni’s long-term commitment to decarbonization and energy innovation. The funding will support the […]

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 […]