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Climate Fund Managers closes a US$1 billion adaptation fund. Climate Fund Managers has secured over US$1 billion for its Climate Investor Two fund, aimed at financing climate adaptation infrastructure in developing economies, marking it as the largest fund of its kind globally….
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Indian textile exporters are shifting markets as tariffs squeeze margins. Exporters hit by new 50 percent U.S. import duties are redirecting orders toward Europe, offering steep discounts to retain American buyers, and eyeing Africa for lower-tariff production — but the transition is fraught with cost, compliance, and competitiveness pressures.
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U.N. labour agency warns of looming staff cuts amid funding crisis. Internal ILO plans show up to 8% of jobs may go if the U.S. and other members fail to pay overdue dues. Geneva headquarters could see relocations and rental changes as the governing body prepares to review proposals.
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Schroders achieves 100% renewable electricity sourcing ahead of schedule. The investment manager met its renewable energy goal in 2024, a year early, for over 70 global offices, marking progress towards its broader climate objectives….
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Stegra enters new financing round for green steel plant. Swedish firm Stegra secures additional funding for its pioneering green steel plant in Boden, Sweden. The company aims to produce five million tons of green steel annually by 2030, using hydrogen and renewable energy to minimise CO2 emissions….
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Seventeen climate-aligned clauses are now part of Mexican law. The Chancery Lane Project collaborated with Nader, Hayaux & Goebel and Hogan Lovells to introduce climate-conscious legal clauses in Mexico, advancing sustainable law frameworks across Latin America.
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Airbus partners with Siemens to reduce emissions significantly by 2030. Siemens will provide scalable decarbonisation technologies to help Airbus achieve substantial emissions reductions. Capgemini will support with governance and digital infrastructure for the UK and US decarbonisation programme.
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SEC to consider changes to shareholder proposal processes. SEC Chair Paul Atkins suggests modernising rules to focus on director elections and major corporate issues, potentially impacting ESG-related proposals. Ceres expresses concern over potential investor protection implications….
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Base Power raises $1 billion to expand U.S. energy storage. The Austin-based company aims to strengthen the grid and promote electrification through home-based battery systems. The funding will support national expansion and the construction of a new manufacturing facility….
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This week’s UK M&A activity spanned engineering, wealth, insurance, and technology. From WSP’s £363 million purchase of Ricardo to Lloyds’s move for Schroders Personal Wealth, dealmaking reflected global appetite for regulated and technical sectors, where scale, integration, and specialist expertise continue to shape the direction of corporate consolidation.