For the first time, China has invested more in solar and wind energy projects abroad than in coal-fired power plants, marking a significant shift in its international energy financing strategy. Between 2022 and 2023, nearly 70% of China’s foreign power investments were directed toward renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, surpassing fossil fuels […]
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Europe is losing ground in the global competition to secure access to Africa’s critical minerals, primarily due to its stringent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements, according to two visiting fellows at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). In a recent analysis, the energy researchers argue that the European Union’s “ESG-first” approach is hampering […]
Continue ReadingMareike Kortmann and co-authors share a summary about their latest study which focusses on the ability of sample coverage to impact diversity measures of bird communities in tropical lowland forests. Tropical old-growth forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, leading to concerning biodiversity loss. But amidst this global decline, some forest areas are also recovering. […]
Continue ReadingPrime Directive Analytics was established to help investors reclaim their voice in the democratic process. It is a reaction to direct involvement by corporations in U.S. political activity. We recently added Prime Directive Analytics’ “Democracy” signal on 1,410 US Corporations to CSRHub’s big data consensus ESG ratings system.
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MILAN – Snam has successfully completed a $2 billion multi-tranche Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), becoming the first global issuer to link such a bond to Net Zero targets across all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions scopes—Scope 1, 2, and 3. This trailblazing issuance is not only the largest of its kind by a European investment-grade regulated company […]
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The European Union has formally adopted a new regulatory amendment that provides car manufacturers with greater flexibility in meeting their CO₂ emissions targets. The Council of the European Union approved the final legislative measure, allowing automakers to calculate compliance based on a three-year average spanning 2025 to 2027, instead of on an annual basis. The […]
Continue ReadingQiong Chen and Zuoqiang Yuan, Northwestern Polytechnical University in China, discuss their article: Global mycorrhizal status drives leaf δ15N patterns Global mycorrhizal status drives leaf δ15N patterns. Nitrogen: A Vital Nutrient for Plants Nitrogen is a crucial nutrient for plants. It plays a vital role in their growth, development, and overall productivity. The availability of […]
Continue ReadingThe proposal suggests changes to the F-gas Portal registration rules for importers and exporters of products and equipment containing F-gases. Importers who do not exceed certain annual F-gas thresholds, which are also relevant for company reporting, will no longer be required to register. Meanwhile, exporters would only need to register if their products and equipment […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 […]
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