Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

📍 Bangkok, July 2025 — Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has exceeded its sustainable finance goal, disbursing over 180 billion baht (approximately $5.53 billion) in green loans and bonds by mid-2025—well ahead of its original 150 billion baht target set for 2023–2025. The achievement underscores SCB’s leadership in advancing Thailand’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda […]

Incheon, South Korea – 6 July 2025 – The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a landmark $1.225 billion in climate finance at its 42nd Board meeting, the largest single-session allocation in the Fund’s history. The funding will support 17 new adaptation and mitigation projects across vulnerable developing nations, expanding GCF’s portfolio to 314 projects […]

Madrid, 6 July 2025 – Renewable energy firm Zelestra has expanded its sustainability-linked loan facility to €770 million, following a €235 million increase backed by 11 global banks. The facility, originally signed in 2023 and upsized in 2024, has now been extended by one year to mature in 2029, with enhanced terms reflecting strong lender […]

London, 6 July 2025 – A new report from CDP reveals that UK local authorities have outlined 333 climate infrastructure projects worth £67 billion, signaling a surge in climate ambition across the country. However, 48% of councils cite budget limitations as the primary barrier to implementation, threatening progress toward national climate goals. 📊 Climate Commitment […]

Zurich, 1 July 2025 – Swissport International has announced a landmark investment of €1.5 billion over five years to accelerate the electrification of its ground support equipment (GSE) fleet and expand renewable energy use across its global operations. 🔋 Fleet Electrification MilestonesAs part of its fleet renewal strategy, Swissport has acquired over 1,000 hybrid and […]

Amazon has launched a new state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Nagoya, Japan, integrating advanced geothermal and solar technologies to significantly reduce its environmental footprint and support its global decarbonization efforts. The facility features Amazon’s first-ever use of vertical solar panels, mounted on the exterior south-facing walls to maximize solar energy capture throughout the day. These panels […]

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have unveiled a €5 billion flexible guarantee designed to unlock up to €10 billion in investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing across key global regions. Announced at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, the initiative marks a significant […]

CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – has approved a record $5.2 billion in financing for 16 sustainable development projects across 10 countries, the largest single round of credit approvals in its history. The decision was announced at a landmark Board of Directors meeting in Seville, which also marked the formal […]