Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

England’s privatised water utilities have borrowed more than £10.5 billion ($13.2 billion) through green bonds since 2017, positioning themselves among the UK’s largest corporate issuers of sustainable finance. Yet despite this surge in climate‑linked borrowing, the sector’s environmental performance has deteriorated, sparking accusations of greenwashing and raising questions about credibility. Rising Pollution, Red Ratings Major […]

The global green economy has already surpassed $5 trillion annually and is projected to exceed $7 trillion by 2030, according to a new report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The findings position the green economy as the second‑fastest growing sector worldwide, outpaced only by technology. […]

Merz Seeks Flexibility for Automakers German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the European Union to ease its landmark 2035 ban on new combustion-engine car sales, arguing that “highly efficient” conventional vehicles should remain permitted beyond the deadline. Merz said he would formally urge the European Commission to allow hybrids and advanced combustion models alongside […]

Rising Confidence in Sustainable Investing A new Morgan Stanley “Sustainable Signals” survey (2025) reveals that institutional investors worldwide are preparing to increase allocations to sustainable funds over the next two years, underscoring the resilience of ESG strategies despite political and regulatory challenges. Key Findings Drivers of Growth Institutional investors cite several factors behind their optimism: […]

Ambitious Capital Raise Serentica Renewables, backed by private equity giant KKR, has announced plans to raise between $6 billion and $8 billion over the next five years to accelerate India’s clean energy expansion. The funding will support acquisitions and new projects as the company seeks to more than double its renewable energy portfolio The Hindu […]