ESG

Emerald Technology Ventures raises €60 million for water innovation fund. The fund targets solutions for global water challenges, with investments in early- to growth-stage companies focusing on infrastructure, treatment, and digital monitoring. Anchor commitments include Veralto Corporation and Ecolab….

ISSB introduces initiatives to promote global sustainability reporting standards. The ISSB has expanded its Jurisdictional Working Group to facilitate cross-border adoption of its standards, offering a new guide and tool to aid jurisdictions in developing their reporting frameworks….

Bloomberg launches tools to assess low carbon transition risks. Bloomberg introduces new tools to help investors evaluate company exposure to low carbon transition risks, as global investment in low-carbon technologies rises sharply. The tools offer insights into company strategies and climate scenarios….

Apple expands renewable energy capacity in Europe by 650 MW. The company aims to align customer electricity usage for Apple products with renewable sources, contributing to its 2030 carbon neutrality goal by developing solar and wind projects across Europe….

Fidelity International launches climate-focused global equity ETF. Fidelity International has introduced the Fidelity Global Equity Research Enhanced PAB UCITS ETF, targeting income and capital growth while adhering to Paris Agreement climate goals by limiting carbon emissions exposure. This fund is part of Fidelity’s Research Enhanced ETF range….

Net Zero Asset Managers initiative resumes with updated commitments. The initiative paused in 2025 due to regulatory changes and political pressure. It now returns with revised guidelines, omitting the 2050 net zero target, to better accommodate diverse market realities….

Meta and Engie North America sign new solar energy agreements. The agreements include a 600 MW solar project in Texas, boosting their collaboration to over 1.3 GW. This supports Meta’s commitment to renewable energy for its data centres….

Norges Bank releases its 2030 Climate Action Plan. The plan outlines its updated approach to managing climate-related financial risks and opportunities. It focuses on engagement with portfolio companies to align activities with global net zero emissions targets by 2050….

Arca signs a 10-year carbon removal agreement with Microsoft. British Columbia-based Arca will use its technology to transform mining waste into rock, permanently sequestering nearly 300,000 tonnes of CO2. The agreement supports Microsoft’s goal to become carbon negative by 2030….