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EU Parliament agrees on Omnibus I initiative sustainability regulation cuts. The agreement reduces companies covered by the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, focusing on larger businesses. It introduces a risk-based approach and higher employee and revenue thresholds for compliance….
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MHFA England launches consultation on workplace standards. Mental Health First Aid England has opened a public consultation on new standards to guide best practice for embedding mental health support in the workplace — aiming to reduce economic inactivity and improve wellbeing across UK businesses.
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Carlyle AlpInvest and CalSTRS launch climate-focused investment partnership. The collaboration aims to enhance CalSTRS’ investment capacity in climate solutions with Carlyle AlpInvest’s expertise, supporting financial results alongside sustainability goals….
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Verdalia Bioenergy secures €671 million to expand biomethane projects. The funding will bolster the development of biomethane plants in Spain and Italy, enhancing energy transition efforts by leveraging renewable natural gas to decarbonise sectors where wind and solar are less feasible….
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Google launches carbon footprint feature for all advertisers. Google Ads’ new tool enables advertisers to track emissions, expanding its availability beyond select large advertisers. It provides detailed data aligned with industry standards to support sustainable marketing efforts….
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Worldly acquires GoBlu to unify sustainability data systems. Worldly has acquired GoBlu, enhancing its capacity to track social and environmental performance in consumer goods supply chains, aiming to create a more cohesive and efficient system….
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Vycarb secures $5 million to scale carbon capture technology. The Brooklyn-based start-up aims to make carbon capture scalable and permanent, using ocean-based chemistry. The funds will expand their international deployment pipeline, focusing on cost-effective solutions for industrial sites….
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Brookfield raises $20 billion for clean energy transition fund. The Brookfield Global Transition Fund II exceeded its fundraising target, marking a record in private clean energy transition funds. The new fund has secured significant co-investment, bringing the total capital raised to $23.5 billion….
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ISO launches a new standard for biodiversity impact assessment. The standard aims to help organisations address biodiversity impacts and dependencies, responding to growing pressures. It offers a structured framework to integrate biodiversity into strategies and operations….
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Mars announces a major solar energy initiative in Poland. The company has partnered with GoldenPeaks Capital to develop over 100 solar projects, marking its first European venture under the Renewable Acceleration programme aimed at reducing its carbon footprint….