
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….

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….

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….

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….

PwC UK unveils traffic-light dashboard to monitor office attendance. The tool uses data from badge swipes and Wi-Fi to flag low attendance, linking it to bonuses and reviews, while allowing exceptions for sickness and personal needs. Employees can view their own compliance levels in real time.

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….

Employee belief in employer climate action drops to 38%. Deloitte’s survey shows climate concerns influence decisions on investing, buying, working, and living. 65% view climate change as an emergency, with younger respondents more likely to agree….

Equatic secures $11.6 million to scale carbon removal technology. The climate tech startup aims to expand its seawater electrolysis process for carbon removal and green hydrogen production, supported by new funding from Series A investors, including Temasek Trust and Kibo Invest….

Trane Technologies launches BrainBox AI Lab for energy management. The new lab will focus on AI and HVAC advancements to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, aiming to set new industry standards and drive digital transformation in building systems….

Intercontinental Exchange expands climate risk data platform globally. The platform now includes data on physical and transition risks for over five million private companies, integrating geospatial intelligence and climate models with Dun & Bradstreet’s business data….