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Soluna Holdings secures $100 million credit facility for expansion. The funding from Generate Capital will support Soluna’s clean data centre projects, enabling the transformation of underutilised renewable energy into computing power. The initial draw will refinance existing projects….
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McDonald’s launches initiative to boost sustainable cattle farming practices. The Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative will invest over $200 million to enhance regenerative agriculture, habitat restoration, and water conservation across 4 million acres in the U.S. over seven years….
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SEON secures $80m Series C funding led by Sixth Street. The AI-driven fraud prevention platform, based in Budapest and Austin, serves clients like Revolut and Spotify. It aims to enhance fraud detection and compliance amidst rising regulatory pressures.
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UK labour market cools as payrolls fall and wage growth slows. The Office for National Statistics reports an 8,000 drop in payroll employment in August, with wage growth also decelerating. Unemployment remains steady, but vacancies continue to decline.
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Robeco secures €15.4 billion mandates from PFZW pension fund. Robeco has been awarded €15.4 billion in investment mandates from PFZW, aligning with the fund’s sustainability-focused strategy. This move follows the non-renewal of BlackRock’s €14 billion mandate, highlighting a shift towards active management and sustainable investing….
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Wharton and PRI Academy introduce a new sustainability programme. The Wharton/PRI Executive Certificate aims to equip corporate leaders and senior professionals with the tools to make informed investment decisions amidst increasing market complexities. The programme begins in February 2026, focusing on sustainable investment and risk management….
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Mars launches programme to accelerate shift to clean energy. The initiative aims to cut carbon emissions by 10% by 2030, reducing 3 million tonnes of emissions. Partnering with Enel North America, it facilitates renewable energy use across its value chain….
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T. Rowe Price and IFC launch blue economy bond strategy. The new fund aims to invest in sustainable water and ocean projects, catalysing the blue bond market with initial commitments exceeding $200 million from multiple investors, including Xylem and Builders Vision….
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EU court allows nuclear and gas in sustainable taxonomy. The EU’s General Court has ruled in favour of including nuclear energy and fossil gas in the EU Taxonomy, dismissing Austria’s objections. The court deemed these sectors can contribute to climate goals under specific conditions….
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HMRC loses £836m to tax loophole abuse, exceeding estimates. The practice of ‘phoenixing’ has significantly impacted HMRC’s ability to collect taxes, with losses reaching £836m in the 2022-23 tax year, surpassing previous estimates by 45 per cent.
