
Diginex completes acquisition of ESG data company Matter. The acquisition, valued at $13 million, aims to enhance Diginex’s ESG data capabilities. Majority owner Nasdaq remains a stakeholder, supporting Matter’s integration into Diginex’s innovative solutions for sustainable finance….

Singapore introduces new guide to help companies avoid greenwashing. The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore has released guidelines to assist businesses in making accurate quality-related claims, addressing concerns about misleading environmental claims and promoting transparency for consumer benefit….

Microsoft and Shizen Energy expand renewable agreements in Japan. The new agreements total 100 MW across four solar projects, following an earlier 25 MW deal. Located in Kyushu and Chugoku, these projects support Microsoft’s clean energy goals….

Sunhat secures €9.2 million to enhance AI-powered ESG solutions. The German startup plans to expand its AI platform for validating sustainability data, targeting significant growth and new partnerships, with funding led by CommerzVentures….

Net-Zero Banking Alliance ceases operations amid restructuring plans. The coalition will transition to a framework offering guidance for banks on decarbonisation targets, following numerous high-profile departures. This move aims to support banks’ climate transition plans and foster inclusivity….

Nearly five months after its unveiling, the US–UAE AI chip pact remains stalled. Nvidia’s CEO and some officials see the delays as emblematic of deeper tensions around export controls, foreign investment, and the geopolitics of advanced technology.

Tesla delivers record vehicles despite European setbacks. The electric carmaker exported 497,099 vehicles in Q3 2025, driven by US tax incentives. However, European sales fell 43% year-on-year, with competition and limited models impacting growth.

Global Cement and Concrete Association launches new membership category. The initiative aims to enhance collaboration across the construction sector to support net zero ambitions. It opens membership to key organisations in construction and decarbonisation efforts….

U.S. manufacturing edged higher in September but remained in contraction. Activity improved modestly with output rising, yet new orders, exports, and hiring continued to decline. Tariff costs and supply chain pressures weighed heavily on companies, while private payrolls fell sharply, raising further concerns over the health of the sector.

Nuveen acquires majority stake in Ally Energy Solutions. The acquisition, part of Nuveen’s Climate Inclusion strategy, aims to foster a low-carbon economy. Ally Energy, founded in 2014, enhances energy efficiency and sustainability for commercial and industrial clients….