Global
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Peter Kyle launches dual-front trade push with Washington, then Beijing. New Business Secretary Peter Kyle has opened his tenure with back-to-back international trade missions, beginning with US tech talks and continuing in China for the UK’s first JETCO meeting since 2019 — a symbolic reset in Labour’s global economic strategy.
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Akaysha Energy secures A$300 million corporate debt facility. The Australian battery storage developer will use the funds to advance its projects in Australia, the U.S., Japan, and Germany, aiming to enhance energy storage capabilities crucial for the clean energy transition….
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Xampla secures $14 million to replace plastics with plant-based alternatives. UK-based Xampla, a University of Cambridge spin-out, raised $14 million to scale its plant-based materials, aiming to replace billions of single-use plastic items over the next five years. The funding will support expansion into Asia Pacific and Europe….
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California issues new guidance for climate risk disclosure regulation. The California Air Resources Board has released a draft checklist to assist companies with revenues over $500 million in preparing reports on climate-related financial risks under SB 261, required by January 1, 2026….
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Netflix partners with AFF to purchase carbon credits. The American Forest Foundation and Netflix have signed a 15-year agreement to support the Fields & Forests project, transitioning underused fields in the U.S. South into forests, enhancing carbon capture efforts….
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PFZW alters investment manager lineup, withdrawing €29 billion mandates. The Dutch pension fund PFZW has restructured its investment strategy, focusing on sustainability and active management. This includes not renewing mandates with BlackRock and LGIM, aligning with its Investment Policy 2030….
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David Crane appointed CEO of Generate Capital, succeeding Scott Jacobs. Generate Capital aims to leverage opportunities in the evolving energy market with Crane’s leadership. The firm focuses on sustainable infrastructure across sectors like energy, mobility, and water….
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Sphera secures significant investment from Neuberger Berman for growth. Blackstone-backed Sphera announced a growth investment from Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions to accelerate innovation and expand globally. Blackstone retains a majority stake while Sphera aims to enhance its sustainability and risk management solutions….
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SBTi releases draft Power Sector Net-Zero Standard for companies. The new standard requires companies to phase out unabated fossil fuel capacity and cease investments in such assets, aiming to align the power sector with net-zero goals by 2050….
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present her first full autumn budget. The Treasury has announced the date as 26 November, with speculation over potential tax increases to address a public finance shortfall of up to £40 billion.