Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

Pakistan: IFC Partners with SAFCO Ventures to Launch South Asia’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility in Pakistan

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has committed up to $35 million in equity and debt financing to establish a pioneering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Sheikhupura, Punjab, marking a significant milestone for both Pakistan and the broader South Asian region. The project, spearheaded by SAFCO Ventures, […]

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Ethiopia Secures $500 Million for Landscape Restoration and Climate Resilience Initiative

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The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved a significant $37 million investment to support Ethiopia’s efforts to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development in its rural communities. This investment is complemented by an additional $492 million in co-financing from key development partners, including the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank. Together, these […]

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Unlocking Strategic Value: The Potential for Nigeria’s Green Energy Future through International Alliances | Mirroring the UK/ Qatar Partnership

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As the global economy transitions towards sustainability, the need for strategic international collaborations in the green energy sector has never been more pressing. Countries like the United Kingdom (UK) and Qatar are leading the way in forming innovative partnerships to address the challenges of climate change, diversify their energy sources, and create long-term economic value. […]

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EcoVadis vs. Sustainalytics – ESG PRO Ltd.

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Explore the differences between EcoVadis™ and Sustainalytics: Comprehensive insights into their methodologies, focus areas, and applications in ESG evaluation.  Section 1: Foundations of EcoVadis and Sustainalytics Understanding the foundations of EcoVadis and Sustainalytics is essential to appreciating how these two sustainability frameworks evaluate ESG performance. While both aim to enhance corporate responsibility, their origins, methodologies, […]

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EU Invests €4.6 Billion in Decarbonization, EV Batteries, and Renewable Hydrogen to Accelerate Green Transition

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The European Commission has unveiled a major investment of €4.6 billion under its Innovation Fund to support key technologies in the green energy transition. This funding is aimed at driving decarbonization efforts, bolstering industrial competitiveness, and positioning the European Union as a global leader in clean technologies. With specific calls for projects focused on electric […]

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Qatar Commits £1 Billion to UK Climate Tech Innovation, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

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Qatar has announced a significant investment of £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to accelerate the United Kingdom’s climate technology sector, focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable fuels, and carbon-reduction technologies. This initiative aims to support the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy, fostering innovation and creating thousands of jobs in the process. One of the key beneficiaries […]

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Biden Administration Allocates Over $100 Billion in Clean Energy Grants Amid Political Transition

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The Biden administration has surpassed a significant milestone by awarding over $100 billion in grants through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), aimed at accelerating the transition to clean energy and enhancing climate resilience across the United States. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in the administration’s climate strategy, occurring just as political uncertainty looms with […]

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Selection favours high spread & asymmetry of flower opening dates within plant individuals |

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Johan Ehrlén tell us the story behind the cover image for our December issue: This photo, taken in southern Sweden early May, shows inflorescences of Lathyrus vernus. Flowers at the bottom of the inflorescences have already started to wilt and changed colour from purple to light blue, while the uppermost flowers have just opened. This […]

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Vitol-Backed VPI to Commit €450 Million to Battery Storage Projects in Germany

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Vitol-backed power company VPI has announced plans to invest up to €450 million ($496 million) in battery storage projects across Germany over the next three to five years. The investment is part of a broader strategy to capitalize on Germany’s rapidly expanding renewable energy market and address the growing need for energy storage solutions to […]

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CIF Announces $1 Billion Industry Decarbonization Investment Program to Support Global Climate Goals

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During the Ministerial Day of the 15th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM15), the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) unveiled a landmark $1 billion commitment to decarbonize the industrial sector as part of its new Industry Decarbonization investment program. This innovative initiative aims to engage both public and private sectors to drive the reduction of emissions in heavy-polluting […]

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