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China releases a new green finance categorisation system. The People’s Bank of China has unveiled the Green Finance Endorsed Project Catalogue to streamline the funding eligibility for green financial products, effective from October 2025. This aligns with global efforts to standardise sustainable finance….
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Blackstone to acquire Enverus in a strategic energy sector move. Enverus, an energy-focused SaaS platform, is set to be acquired by Blackstone, enhancing its growth in AI-driven energy solutions. The deal underscores Blackstone’s commitment to energy transition investments….
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J.P. Morgan Mansart launches fund focusing on sustainable equities. The J.P. Morgan Mansart iCubed Global Equity Select Fund aims to offer exposure to developed market equities with enhanced sustainability features and low tracking error, tracking the Solactive iCubed Global Sustainability Index….
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BP and JERA form renewable joint venture in offshore wind. The newly established JERA Nex bp boasts a potential generating capacity of 13GW, making it a significant player in the global offshore wind industry….
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Brimstone and Amazon agree on low-carbon cement supply deal. Brimstone’s low-carbon cement has met industry standards in initial tests, prompting Amazon to reserve annual volumes from the company’s upcoming plant as part of a new commercial agreement….
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Florida investigates climate groups for potential antitrust violations. Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued subpoenas to CDP and SBTi to examine alleged coercive practices and deceptive trade operations, questioning if they misrepresented data objectivity and engaged in anticompetitive conduct….
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Lenovo launches TruScale DaaS for Sustainability to reduce emissions. The solution aims to lower IT device costs and carbon footprints, offering lifecycle options such as refurbishment and emissions offsetting, thus aiding organisations in their sustainability goals….
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BBVA achieves record €30 billion in sustainable finance for Q2 2025. The bank’s sustainable finance volumes for H1 2025 reached €63 billion, marking a 48% increase from the previous year. BBVA’s initiatives focus on climate, natural capital, and social projects….
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A U.S. judge allows antitrust lawsuit against asset managers. The case accuses BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street of conspiring to manipulate coal markets through sustainable investment initiatives, with claims that they pressured coal companies to reduce production to meet climate goals….
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Mars launches initiative to protect peanut crops from climate change. The Mars Protect the Peanut Plan is a new agri-science initiative aimed at safeguarding peanut crops against climate change impacts, including droughts, flooding, pests, and disease, to ensure the reliability of global supply….