Global
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Assent launches EU Deforestation Regulation compliance solution for manufacturers. The new solution aids manufacturers in meeting due diligence requirements under the EU’s regulation, which aims to prevent deforestation-linked products from entering the market, ensuring compliance with environmental standards by 2025….
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Sustainability-linked loans show progress in addressing integrity issues. The FCA’s review highlights improvements in sustainability-linked loans, noting better alignment of targets with borrowers’ business models and increased scrutiny, but also points out challenges in pricing mechanisms and market scalability….
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AI-enabled European stocks fell sharply after major model launches. Market anxiety rose amid valuation concerns as investors questioned whether these companies can maintain their edge.
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US State Attorneys General challenge SBTi over antitrust concerns. A coalition of 23 US State Attorneys General has raised concerns about potential legal violations linked to the Science Based Targets initiative. They demand transparency regarding its recent net-zero standards and member communications….
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Achmea launches private equity fund for sustainable investments. Netherlands-based Achmea Investment Management has introduced a private equity fund focused on climate, biodiversity, nutrition, and health, aiming to provide sustainable investment opportunities for institutional investors….
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The U.S. Department of Energy to allocate $1 billion for critical minerals. The funding aims to enhance U.S. production and supply of critical minerals, focusing heavily on battery materials processing, manufacturing, and recycling, aligning with energy transition and cleantech sectors….
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Diginex to acquire Findings in a $305 million transaction. The acquisition aims to enhance Diginex’s technological capabilities and cybersecurity prowess, integrating Findings’ expertise in AI vendor risk management and cloud security, thus expanding its footprint in the cybersecurity sector….
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Nuveen secures $1.3 billion for infrastructure credit strategy. The fund, anchored by commitments from a Canadian pension manager and TIAA, aims to address energy demand driven by digitalisation and electrification in North America, Europe, and OECD countries….
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Apollo to acquire Kelvion from Triton in strategic deal. Global investment manager Apollo will acquire Kelvion, a German thermal management firm, from Triton. Kelvion is poised to address trends in data centre cooling and green technology….
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Seaspan and Anew Climate partner to deliver renewable LNG. Seaspan Energy and Anew Climate have formed a strategic agreement to supply renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to shipowners on North America’s West Coast, aligning with international emissions reduction frameworks….