Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Are non-native plant species similar to natives in harsh environments? Evidence from the central Chilean Andes. |

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Vinka Anic and Lohengrin Cavieres, University of Concepción in Chile, discuss their article: Functional and phylogenetic similarity between native and non-native plant species along an elevational gradient in the central Chilean Andes: No evidence for the preadaptation hypothesis The establishment of non-native species is expected to be constrained in regions affected by harsh environmental conditions […]

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Revised 2025 and 2026 EU ETS auction calendars published

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The published calendars reflect the operation of the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), which results in 275 531 900 allowances being placed in the MSR for the September 2025 – August 2026 period.  In 2026, auctions by the common auction platform will continue to take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting on 8 January. Auctions […]

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Greene Secures €224 Million to Build Five Waste Recovery Plants Across Spain

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Spanish environmental technology firm Greene Enterprise has secured €224 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Santander to construct five advanced waste recovery plants across Spain. The funding—split evenly between the two institutions—will support the development of facilities designed to convert over 200,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually into reusable industrial […]

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Kimberly-Clark Invests £125 Million in Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize UK Manufacturing

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Consumer goods manufacturer Kimberly-Clark, known for brands such as Andrex® and Kleenex®, has announced a major £125 million (US$168.9 million) investment in green hydrogen infrastructure to decarbonize its UK operations. The initiative, supported by the UK government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round One (HAR1), will significantly reduce the company’s reliance on natural gas and cut carbon emissions […]

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A global meta-analysis – The Applied Ecologist

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In this blog post, Yunhui Liu and team share insights from their recent global meta-analysis on how cover crop mixtures can enhance agricultural sustainability by promoting multiple ecosystem functions. As agriculture faces growing challenges from climate change and land degradation, cover crops are increasingly recognized as an essential tool for improving soil health and farm […]

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Revealing reasons for rarity of a woodland plant |

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Emma R. Neigel, University of Lethbridge, discusses her article, Dispersal limitation and seed predation drives rarity of a plant species at its range edge Ecological theory proposes that three ‘filters’ determine which species are present in a community: (1) the suitability of abiotic conditions (e.g., soil moisture and temperature), (2) dispersal limitation – the ability […]

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🔆 Enbridge Commits $900 Million to Texas Solar Project Supplying Meta Data Centers

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Enbridge Inc. has finalized a $900 million investment in the Clear Fork Solar Project, a 600-megawatt utility-scale facility near San Antonio, Texas, set to begin operations by summer 2027. The project will supply 100% of its renewable output to Meta Platforms Inc. under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), supporting Meta’s data center operations across […]

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🚆 Türkiye Secures $2.8 Billion in Green Financing for Strategic Railway to Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan

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On 22 July 2025, Türkiye announced the successful acquisition of €2.4 billion ($2.8 billion) in green financing to fund the Kars-Iğdır-Aralık-Dilucu Railway Project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at establishing a direct rail link to Nakhchivan, an autonomous exclave of Azerbaijan. 🌱 International Collaboration and Green Credentials The financing package was arranged by a consortium […]

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Mariana Silva Ferriera – The Applied Ecologist

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In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. Mariana Silva Ferreira shares being involved in the largest long-term monitoring study on small mammals based in Brazil. About the Author Mariana with a juvenile opossum, Didelphis aurita © Mariana Silva Ferreira Mariana Silva Ferreira, she/her Affiliation: Associate Researcher, […]

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🌬️ EBRD Grants €90 Million Loan to ENGIE Romania to Accelerate Renewable Energy Expansion

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €90 million loan to ENGIE Romania, supporting the development of at least 250 MW of new renewable energy capacity by 2028. The financing marks the EBRD’s first direct partnership with ENGIE Romania and reinforces both parties’ commitment to decarbonisation and sustainable energy growth. 🔋 […]

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