ESG
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Engie North America partners with Prometheus Hyperscale for data centres. The collaboration will see data centres co-located with renewable energy facilities in Texas, aiming to enhance sustainable infrastructure by integrating advanced technologies and 100% renewable energy….
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One Click LCA acquires SimaPro to enhance sustainability solutions. The acquisition aims to provide companies with tools to assess and reduce carbon footprints, complying with regulations such as the EU Construction Products Regulation and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive….
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Sony sets ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse emissions by 2030. The company plans to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% and Scope 3 by 25% as part of its Green Management 2030 strategy, aiming for net zero by 2040….
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IFC and BTG Pactual partner to advance sustainability in Latin America. The collaboration aims for $1 billion in joint investments by 2028, focusing on social and environmental initiatives and nature-based solutions, enhancing economic growth and sustainable development in the region….
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Singapore delays climate reporting requirements for smaller companies. Regulators have deferred the implementation of mandatory climate-related reporting for small and mid-sized companies by up to five years, citing economic uncertainties and feedback indicating a need for more preparation time.
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems secures $863 million to advance fusion energy. The funds will accelerate the development of its fusion demonstration machine and first grid-scale power plant, aiming for a 2030s grid connection, supported by Dominion Energy and Google….
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Frontier facilitates $31 million carbon removal agreements with Planetary. The agreements involve delivering 115,000 tons of carbon removals by 2030 using Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement, marking the largest of its kind. Buyers include Stripe, Google, and Shopify….
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Amazon partners with nuclear firms to expand US energy capacity. The collaboration with X-Energy, KHNP, and Doosan aims to deploy advanced nuclear reactors to support data centres and AI infrastructure, potentially mobilising $50 billion in investments for over 5 GW of nuclear energy….
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The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) pauses activities, restructuring. Following high-profile exits, the NZBA plans to transition from a membership alliance to a new framework initiative. Members are voting on the proposal, with results expected by the end of September….
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Virgin StartUp launches ‘Momentum’ accelerator programme to support dyslexic entrepreneurs. The programme aims to help dyslexic founders scale their businesses through workshops, mentoring, and resources. Dyslexic entrepreneurs contribute significantly to the UK economy, with many possessing skills ideal for entrepreneurship.