Hybrid Vehicles Surge in Popularity as Consumers Seek Cost Efficiency and Charging Flexibility

Consumer demand for hybrid vehicles is on the rise, driven by their cost-effectiveness and the increasing appeal of home charging options. According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study, 26% of U.S. consumers surveyed indicated they are likely to purchase a hybrid vehicle, a notable increase from 21% in the previous year. The shift toward […]

Continue Reading

Can Resilient Species Keep Up? Climate Change Threatens Even Tough Seaweeds |

Fernando Lima, CIBIO/BIOPOLIS, University of Porto, Portugal, discusses his article: Simulated intertidal heat stress on the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum demonstrates differential population sensitivity to future climate Ascophyllum nodosum from Sommarøy, Norway (69.65°N, 17.99°E), in 2024. Photo by Rui Seabra. Climate change is often thought to threaten only vulnerable species, but what about the tough […]

Continue Reading

EU and UK to Link Carbon Markets in Landmark Post-Brexit Climate Pact

Unified Emissions Trading System Will Reduce Trade Friction, Enhance Carbon Pricing Efficiency Across Europe In a major step toward post-Brexit climate cooperation, the European Commission and the UK government have agreed to initiate formal negotiations to link their Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), potentially creating a unified carbon market across Europe. The move, announced during the […]

Continue Reading

EBRD Invests €76 Million in VGP Green Bonds to Support Sustainable Logistics Development in Central and South-Eastern Europe

London – May 2025 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €76 million in the green bond programme of VGP, a leading pan-European developer of high-quality logistics and semi-industrial real estate. The investment is aimed at boosting sustainable industrial development and acquisitions across six countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe: Croatia, […]

Continue Reading

EBRD Invests €40 Million in Akropolis Group’s Green Bond to Support Sustainable Development in the Baltics

Vilnius, Lithuania – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €40 million in a €350 million green bond issuance by Akropolis Group, the Baltic region’s leading retail and entertainment platform. This strategic investment supports both the refinancing of the company’s existing Eurobond and the financing of a portfolio of certified green assets. […]

Continue Reading

Ares Enters Exclusive Talks to Acquire $2.2 Billion Stake in Eni’s Clean Energy Unit, Plenitude

Rome, Italy – May 2025 — Eni has entered exclusive negotiations with Ares Alternative Credit Management to sell a 20% stake in its clean energy and electric mobility subsidiary, Plenitude. The proposed transaction values Plenitude between €9.8 billion and €10.2 billion, with a total enterprise value exceeding €12 billion. The $2.2 billion deal underscores strong […]

Continue Reading

Valeo Raises €650 Million Through Green Bond to Fund Low-Carbon Mobility Projects

Paris, France – May 2025 — Valeo has successfully raised €650 million through a green bond issuance aimed at accelerating its low-carbon mobility initiatives, particularly in vehicle electrification. The bond, which matures on 20 May 2031, carries a fixed annual coupon of 5.125% and was issued under the company’s Green and Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework. The […]

Continue Reading

EBRD Arranges US$145 Million Sustainable Financing Package for Mongolia’s Khan Bank

Support to boost climate adaptation and women-led businesses through Mongolia’s largest lender The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is arranging a financing package of up to US$145 million (€140 million) for Khan Bank, Mongolia’s largest commercial lender. This marks the EBRD’s largest bilateral transaction with a Mongolian financial institution to date. The financing aims to […]

Continue Reading

EBRD Invests €50 Million in Bulgaria’s First International Bond Issuance

16 May 2025 – In a significant boost for Bulgaria’s energy sector and green transition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €50 million in the €500 million senior secured bond issuance by the Eastern European Electric Company B.V. (EEEC). The transaction marks the first publicly listed, euro-denominated, benchmark-sized bond issued by […]

Continue Reading

EBRD, EU, GCF, and Canada Strengthen Green Lending in Morocco’s Private Sector

In a major initiative to support Morocco’s green transition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), alongside the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the European Union (EU), and Canada, has launched a €70 million financing package for Bank of Africa (BOA) under the Green Economy Financing Facility Plus (GEFF+). Boosting Green Investments in Morocco’s Private […]

Continue Reading