ArcelorMittal Confirms €1.2 Billion Investment in Dunkirk to Revive Decarbonization Efforts in France

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

DUNKIRK, FRANCE – ArcelorMittal has announced a renewed €1.2 billion investment to construct a new electric arc furnace (EAF) in Dunkirk, marking a significant step forward in its French decarbonization roadmap and reaffirming its commitment to sustainable steel production in Europe. This latest funding brings ArcelorMittal’s total investments in France to €2 billion, as the […]

Commission identifies the EU oil and gas producers to provide new CO2 storage solutions for hard-to-abate emissions in Europe

May 23, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

In line with the EU’s Industrial Carbon Management Strategy and the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation yesterday, specifying the identification and calculation rules that apply to European oil and gas producers required to provide new CO2 storage solutions by 2030. Based on this Delegated Regulation, the Commission has today adopted […]

Blackstone to Acquire TXNM Energy for $11.5 Billion in Strategic Clean Energy Push

May 22, 2025May 20, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

$11.5B All-Cash Deal to Accelerate Grid Resilience and Clean Energy Growth in New Mexico and Texas Blackstone Infrastructure has announced its agreement to acquire TXNM Energy in an all-cash transaction valued at $11.5 billion, including net debt and preferred stock. The acquisition, priced at $61.25 per share, represents a 23% premium over TXNM’s 30-day volume-weighted […]

EIF and BNP Paribas Unlock €200M to Finance Green Leasing for SMEs Across Four EU Countries

May 22, 2025May 21, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have signed a €200 million portfolio guarantee under the EU’s InvestEU programme, aiming to accelerate green investment among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Key Highlights: This agreement underscores the EIF and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions’ commitment […]

From the High-Altitude Cold Dessert Ecosystem – A Place of Subsistence and Resilience – The Applied Ecologist

May 22, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, we are sharing stories from those out in the field. In this post, Shiwani from Dr. B.R Ambedkar University Delhi shares her experience doing field research in Ladakh, a trans-Himalayan region in India. In this technology-driven era, where vast data can be generated through remote access, the significance of experiential learning is […]

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

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

May 21, 2025curtislubbeLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

May 21, 2025May 20, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

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 […]

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

May 21, 2025May 20, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

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, […]

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

May 20, 2025May 19, 2025Posted by adminLeave a Comment

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. […]

Category: CSR/ECO/ESG