Sustainability efforts face challenges amid regulatory and political shifts. Regulatory divergence and political changes complicate sustainability transitions, prompting businesses to reassess commitments. Collaboration between executives and policymakers is crucial to address fragmented landscapes and achieve meaningful decarbonisation progress….

Fortescue secures RMB 142 billion loan to support decarbonisation. The Australian iron ore company aims to advance its green technology initiatives, aligning with Chinese partners as the U.S. shifts away from green energy investments….

Aira raises €150 million to expand heat pump operations. The startup aims to enhance its clean energy solutions, focusing on electrifying residential heating. With plans to invest in R&D and production, Aira seeks to reduce emissions and costs while expanding its European market presence….

AWS and Gentari sign agreement for new wind project. The collaboration will support an 80 MW wind power initiative in Tamil Nadu, India, anticipated to generate 300,000 MWh annually, aiding AWS’s renewable energy goals….

Watershed launches Cornerstone to enhance Scope 3 emissions data access. Climate solutions provider Watershed, in collaboration with Stanford University’s Sustainable Solutions Lab, has launched Cornerstone to maintain and expand access to key datasets for measuring Scope 3 value chain emissions, including USEEIO and CEDA models….