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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.
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Deutsche Bank updates its Transition Plan to reaffirm climate goals. The bank remains committed to its net-zero targets despite global banking shifts. It highlights initiatives like Divisional Carbon Budgets and risk management integration to achieve sustainability….
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Standard Chartered appoints Roger Charles as Head of Sustainability Initiatives. Based in Singapore, Charles will support the Corporate & Investment Banking team in achieving sustainability goals, following his tenure at DBS Bank and previous experience with Standard Chartered….
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GenZero sets ambitious target for climate impact by 2028. The Temasek-owned platform aims for 7 million tons of CO2e reduction by 2028, leveraging nature-based and technology-driven solutions while enhancing ESG integration across its portfolio….
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ThreatSpike appoints Katie Newton as investor and advisor. The cybersecurity firm, following a £10.4m Series A funding round, welcomes Newton’s extensive leadership experience, notably her role in scaling Darktrace to a $5 billion company, to drive its international expansion….
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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.