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Meta partners with Enbridge for Texas solar energy project. Meta has entered a deal with Enbridge for a 600 MW solar facility in Texas, marking another step towards its 2030 net-zero emissions goal. The project, Clear Fork, is expected to be operational by summer 2027….
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Goldman Sachs to acquire Liquid Environmental Solutions from Audax. Texas-based Liquid Environmental Solutions, founded in 2002, manages non-hazardous liquid waste for various sectors across the U.S. Goldman Sachs plans to support its growth through organisational, technological, and operational investments….
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Jupiter Intelligence enhances its platform with new climate risk tools. The tools help financial institutions quantify climate risk and assess resilience investments. This development addresses the growing need for precise climate-informed decision-making amid increasing severe weather impacts….
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The UK regulator has proposed classifying Apple and Google as firms with “strategic market status.” If finalised, the move could bring targeted conduct rules, fines, and broader scrutiny to their 90–100% hold on UK smartphones.
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Lloyds Bank launches centre for Voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets. The centre, based in London, will guide clients in these evolving markets. Lloyds appointed Emily Martin and Gabriella Carden to co-lead the unit, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to sustainability and clean growth strategies….
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Chestnut Carbon secures $210 million credit facility from J.P. Morgan. The facility supports large-scale nature-based carbon removal projects. The deal, underpinned by an agreement with Microsoft, marks a pioneering financing model for the voluntary carbon sector….
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UK watchdog to investigate Deloitte’s audits of Glencore. The Financial Reporting Council is examining whether the firm missed red flags around bribery at the miner-trader, whose 2022 guilty pleas triggered record UK penalties. The case adds pressure to the Big Four ahead of incoming audit reform.
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Ambienta acquires Agronova Biotech, marking its first sustainable agriculture investment. The acquisition positions Ambienta to leverage growth opportunities in the biosolutions market, valued at $21 billion, driven by environmental issues and a shift from chemical solutions to biological alternatives….
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UK integrates greenhouse gas removals into Emissions Trading Scheme. The integration of greenhouse gas removals into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme aims to address hard-to-abate emissions, enhance market efficiency, and support the country’s net zero targets by 2050. It includes engineered removals and potential woodland additions….
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SBTi launches Financial Institutions Net-Zero Standard for banks. The standard requires banks to set net-zero targets for lending, investing, and insurance, ending new fossil fuel financing immediately and fossil fuel expansion financing by 2030….