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Trump met Japan’s new prime minister in Tokyo on Monday. The two leaders signed a critical-minerals deal to reduce reliance on China, as the U.S. president praised Sanae Takaichi’s historic appointment and reaffirmed the nations’ long-standing security alliance.
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ExxonMobil challenges California’s climate laws in U.S. court. ExxonMobil has filed a lawsuit against California’s new climate reporting requirements, arguing they infringe on free speech rights and are ideologically driven. The laws mandate emissions and climate risk disclosures from large companies operating in California….
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EY appoints Colm Devine as Global Vice Chair for Sustainability. Devine, with over two decades at EY, will lead the firm’s sustainability agenda, leveraging technology and AI to support global clients and professionals in achieving their sustainability goals….
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EcoVadis expands network with SGS and QIMA for audits. The company enhances its ecosystem to meet rising client demand for training and auditing services, integrating SGS and QIMA to strengthen global supply chain sustainability through expert verification and assurance….
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United Airlines and Neste expand sustainable aviation fuel partnership. United Airlines will supply SAF to three major US airports, aiming for zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Neste’s renewable fuel reduces lifecycle emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel….
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TotalEnergies refutes greenwashing accusations following Paris court ruling. The court found misleading claims about the company’s carbon neutrality ambitions. TotalEnergies acknowledged the decision but highlighted rejected claims and plans to update its website with factual strategy details….
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Record numbers of female high-earners in the UK are emerging. The number of women earning over £125,000, paying the top income tax rate, rose by 12% to 284,000. Women now make up 26% of top-rate taxpayers in the UK.
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US and China agree on TikTok’s US operations sale. The transaction, part of a broader trade framework, grants US investors a 65% stake and control of TikTok’s algorithm, pending formal endorsement by Presidents Trump and Xi.
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This week’s M&A activity spanned consumer wellness, technology infrastructure, managed services, market infrastructure, and financial markets. From Supreme’s expansion into diet brands to the London Stock Exchange Group’s strategic restructuring, UK companies focused on repositioning for scale, efficiency, and capability rather than outright size.
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ISS Sustainability Solutions launches tools to assess climate risks. The tools aim to help investors, banks, insurers, and reinsurers manage climate risks using advanced analytics and data, including exposure to climate hazards and emissions performance at asset and portfolio levels….
