Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

The Commission adopts two new reports on the implementation of EU ETS in maritime transport and the maritime Monitoring, Reporting and Verification review

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The first report on the implementation of the ETS extension to maritime transport shows no significant evidence of evasion or circumvention trends. The report on the EU maritime Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) review highlights the opportunities and challenges on the possible inclusion of smaller ships into the EU MRV system.  On 18 March, the […]

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Ircantec Appoints Nordea Asset Management for €800M Global Equity Mandate Focused on Decarbonisation

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Ircantec, one of France’s largest public pension schemes, has selected Nordea Asset Management (NAM) to manage an €800 million global equity mandate dedicated to decarbonisation. The mandate, launched in January 2025, will be managed in collaboration with ODDO BHF Asset Management and aims to help Ircantec meet its target of reducing CO2 emissions by 7% […]

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Targeted surveillance and stakeholder perspectives – The Applied Ecologist

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Vasthi Alonso Chávez discusses how early detection of the emerald ash borer, responsible for the death of millions of ash trees in the United States, Canada, Russia and Eastern Europe, is essential for effective control. The growing volume of trade and travel across continents has accelerated the movement and introduction of pests and pathogens into […]

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Joint Statement from the International Partners Group on the US Withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership in South Africa

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The partnership, originally announced at COP 26, aims to support South Africa to move away from coal and to accelerate its transition to a low emission, climate resilient economy.  The US contribution to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition (JET), as set out in the JET Investment Plan, was $56m in grant funds and $1bn in […]

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Equinix Raises $375 Million with Green Bonds to Fuel Sustainable Data Centers

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SINGAPORE, March 21, 2025 — Equinix has made a significant move toward sustainable infrastructure by issuing SGD 500 million (approximately $375 million) in green bonds, marking its first-ever bond offering in Singapore and the first by a U.S. corporation in over five years. This issuance will contribute to the company’s broader sustainability efforts, funding projects […]

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Germany Commits €100 Billion to Climate Action from €500 Billion Fund

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BERLIN, March 21 — Germany has earmarked €100 billion from its newly approved €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund to accelerate its climate and energy transition efforts. This major investment aligns with Germany’s ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2045. The initiative comes after intense negotiations, with the Green Party pushing for a significant climate […]

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€2.85 Million in Funding Awarded to EIP Projects for Irish Farms

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has announced €2.85 million in funding for five new projects under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), aimed at enhancing the future of Irish farming. These projects, which fall under the themes of Generational Renewal and Digital Technology, will play a key role in advancing Ireland’s […]

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A stark warning for UK blanket bog – The Applied Ecologist

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Jonny Ritson talks us through the latest modelling study, conducted alongside colleagues, aiming to determine how suitable future conditions will be for both peat accumulation and Sphagnum survival in the UK. Bioclimatic envelope models have been used as a tool to map the climate conditions under which specific habitats occur. By defining the conditions suitable for peat […]

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China Launches First Sovereign Green Yuan Bonds in London, Raising $829 Million

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In a historic move, China has announced plans to issue up to 6 billion yuan ($829 million) in green bonds, marking its first-ever overseas sovereign green bond issuance. London has been chosen as the listing venue, signaling China’s commitment to global investment in its green and low-carbon initiatives. This landmark step follows discussions held during […]

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EU Commits €4.7 Billion to South Africa’s Clean Energy Infrastructure with Hope the EU Considers Nigeria Next

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At the EU-South Africa Summit in Cape Town, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €4.7 billion investment under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative. This ambitious deal focuses on accelerating South Africa’s clean energy transition, enhancing infrastructure, and improving the health sector. The bulk of the investment—€4.4 billion—will go toward clean energy projects […]

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