Sunayana Thawait

Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel and trading house, Sumitomo Corp, announced that they have renewed a long-term contract with Norway’s Equinor to supply seamless steel pipes […]

In a new critique of the voluntary carbon market, over 80 non-governmental organizations have urged corporations to exclude carbon offsets from their transition plans, arguing […]

Genex Power announced that it has secured a five-year $107 million senior debt facility for its 50MW Kidston and Jemalong solar projects in Australia.   The […]

The chief executive of Ineos Energy has stated that the company will focus on expanding in the US and Denmark instead of Britain. This decision […]

Redflow Limited, a clean energy storage company, announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of Queensland’s government-owned coal-fired generators, Stanwell Corporation. […]

The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) launched the country’s first technical centre for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The facility, which will focus on standard […]

The European Commission has sanctioned a €3 billion Swedish initiative under EU State aid regulations to support carbon capture and storage (CCS). This scheme is […]

Texas-based fund Inferno Capital Group announced that it has acquired a significant stake in energy company Solar Sovereign.   The group said that this move signifies […]

Shell announced that it plans to temporarily pause on-site construction work at one of Europe’s largest biofuel plants due to weak market conditions. The biofuel […]

Air New Zealand has welcomed its first shipment of 500,000-litre Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Wellington. The airline announced that this is a step towards […]

AEW, the real estate investment and asset manager, announced that it will be one of the first asset managers to adopt FCA Sustainability Impact label […]

Amazon has become the first company to bypass a global standard for verifying carbon offsets, developed by a non-profit largely funded by its founder and […]

Xurya, a renewable energy company providing rooftop solar rentals with no upfront costs in Indonesia, has announced securing an additional $55 million investment.  It said […]

DHL Express announced that it has signed an agreement with the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI). The partnership aims to reduce DHL’s annual greenhouse gas […]

A team of eco-gamers known as Serious People has developed a video game titled “Asset Manager Quest” to encourage investment firm ‘Abrdn‘ to divest from […]

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced that it has conditionally approved up to $143 million to support the deployment of approximately 370 community batteries […]

While Malaysia commits to phasing out coal power domestically, a Malaysian government-owned development bank has agreed to finance the Song Hau 2 coal plant in […]

For the first time this year, the price of offshore wind power in China will fall below that of coal-generated electricity. The government has approved […]

Japan announced a new proposal that includes stricter rules for domestic producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It […]

The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) announced a collaboration with the UNEP Finance Initiative and Principles for Responsible Investment to support global interoperability and implementation of […]

A study by a think tank revealed a 52% increase in the occurrence of 35°C (95°F) days in 20 major global capitals, from Delhi to […]

The ERM Sustainability Institute launched a new guide to help corporate investors and financial institutions understand how and why to invest in high-integrity Natural Climate Solutions (NCS).  […]

IDB Invest, the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, has issued the IDB Group’s first private sector bond to fund green and […]

JERA, a Japanese power generator, announced the successful conclusion of a three-month trial at its Hekinan Thermal Power Station in Central Japan. In this trial, […]

SC Oscar, the Singapore-based renewable energy investor, acquired New Zealand renewables developer Rānui Generation for an undisclosed amount, as the infrastructure fund manager aims to […]

A report by management consultancy Oliver Wyman reveals that if barriers to growth are addressed, the global market for CO2 removal credits could reach up […]

Korean Air announced that it will expand its cargo sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program by partnering with global logistics company CEVA Logistics.   Korean Air’s customer-participation […]

At the London Climate Action Week, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the country has established a phase-out plan for existing coal-fired […]

A new report from LSE’s Graham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment shows that companies accused of misrepresenting their progress on climate change […]

Edison, an Italian electricity and natural gas producer and distributor, announced an agreement with Blunova SpA (Carlos Maresca Group) to jointly develop a floating offshore […]

Lauren Riley, chief sustainability officer for United Airlines, the third largest airline in the US, said in an interview with the Financial Times that sustainable […]

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) released new materials to support green enabling projects and guidelines for sustainability-linked loan financing bonds.   The principles set the […]

Australia’s largest electricity grid identifies household batteries as crucial, requiring A$122 billion ($81 billion) annually to replace ageing coal-fired power stations and address increasing energy […]

To accelerate its commitment to sustainability, Evri, a UK-based parcel delivery company, announced an investment worth £19 million. This new funding will expedite the rollout […]

A new policy brief by the Boston University Global Development Policy Center said the early retirement of overseas coal plants would bring health and climate […]

A European Union informed that a group of 112 cities aiming to eliminate their net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 would need 650 billion euros […]

A panel appointed by South Africa’s environment minister said the country is risking a $9.3 billion climate finance pact by delaying the closing of several […]

The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to set emissions reduction targets for the corporate sector portfolios in the asset purchase programme (APP) and pandemic emergency […]

ExxonMobil, an international energy and petrochemical company, and Air Liquide announced an agreement to support the production of low-carbon hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia at ExxonMobil’s […]

Doral Renewables, a US-based developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy and storage projects, announced a $400 million minority equity investment by Dutch pension fund […]

The second round of the High-Level Energy Transition Dialogues, a preparatory event for the upcoming COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, was hosted by […]

Australia’s inaugural National Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) auction has attracted significant interest. Investors propose 40 GW of new renewable energy projects, including wind and solar […]

Climate Arc, a nonprofit providing guidance, data and funding to promote green investments, argues that climate investors must target the sectors with the highest emissions […]

Hong Kong will welcome 300 finance executives and international speakers to its largest sustainable finance event, which is scheduled for July 1st and 2nd.   Titled […]

According to a new Greenpeace report, major Chinese asset managers have billions of dollars invested in fossil fuels and have no plans to phase them […]

Several of the world’s largest companies, financial institutions, cities, and regions have united to urge governments to enhance their climate ambitions before the February 2025 […]

SENCO Hydrogen Capital, a private equity firm specializing in investments in hydrogen and energy-in-transition spaces, announced a € 20 million investment in Strohm, an international […]

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed $50 million to the Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund, which is managed by Actis, a global investor in […]

According to a report by Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac), e-fuels could provide a solution for powering essential transportation sectors like ships, long-haul aircraft, and heavy-duty commercial […]

Recent satellite data gathered by the World Bank shows the amount of gas flared worldwide has increased, marking its highest level since 2019.   This led […]

A decision on a lawsuit filed by Greenpeace and ReCommon against Italy’s Eni, an energy group, for its role in contributing to climate change through […]

IMF’s executive board approved Tanzania’s request for funding worth $786.2 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), a press release said.  The funding aims […]

China’s government has pledged to support struggling solar manufacturers by guiding capacity expansions and preventing redundant investments.  Li Chuangjun, director of the agency’s renewable energy […]

The UK Supreme Court ruled that local authorities should have considered the long-term climate impact of onshore oil wells when granting planning permission. This decision […]

Nippon Steel could risk increasing its decarbonization costs by acquiring US Steel. An activist shareholder group has urged the company to consider the takeover’s impact […]

Cawa, an API infrastructure enabling carbon accounting and ESG platforms to sell transparent, high-quality carbon credits, announced that it raised € 500,000 in a new […]

UK-based carbon standard Wilder Carbon and specialist carbon insurance company Kita announced the world’s first “Buffer Insurance” policy for Wilder Carbon’s buffer pool.  According to […]

The acting President of the Caribbean Development Bank urged prompt action to secure the financing of initiatives to safeguard the region’s coastlines and population from […]

A new report by Ceres examines companies’ disclosures under the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s Climate Risk Disclosure Survey (CRDS).    It aims to serve as […]

Sineng Electric announced it is forming a strategic partnership with DEC International, a Chinese state-owned power equipment manufacturer. The partnership aims to drive innovation and […]

A recent report by Deloitte Canada, commissioned by the Alberta government, shows that the proposed federal oil and gas emissions cap would cut production, deter […]

Data released by CDP shows the number of companies disclosing they have 1.5 °C-aligned climate transition plans has jumped by around 44%.  According to CDP’s […]

BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, a Latin American investment bank, is planning to execute a carbon offset credit transaction with Microsoft. TIG will provide Microsoft […]

Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho Financial Group and global wealth and asset manager Lombard Odier have signed a new sustainability alliance agreement.  The […]

White Summit Capital, an investor and asset manager in sustainable energy infrastructure, will invest 250 million euros ($267 million) in a green hydrogen and methanol […]

A recent report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis shows that over 800 coal power stations in emerging economies have the potential […]

Spain’s climate and energy minister, Teresa Ribera, a leading candidate for the EU’s next head of green policies, emphasized the need for the upcoming European […]

BNP Paribas and The Export-Import Bank of Korea, two major international banks, have ended their financial support for Santos’ Barossa gas project.   BNP Paribas, the […]

Southeast Asia’s green energy transition is facing uncertainty due to a notable reduction in climate development finance allocated to the region, a new Lowy Institute […]

According to a report from Climate Venture Capital Fund, New Zealand’s new coalition government slashed several major climate initiatives in its 2024 budget, which was […]

Essar Group, an India-based firm, will invest Rs 30,000 crore ($3.6 billion) over the next four years in setting up a green hydrogen plant in […]

The Philippines plans to temporarily halt the processing of new applications for renewable energy projects as it overhauls regulations. This follows a surge in contracts […]

The head of a South African government office responsible for auction rounds for state-provided renewable energy stated that establishing a similar agency to encourage private […]

On the second day of the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy, the UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, will emphasize the importance of supporting countries in […]

The World Bank has appointed HSBC to structure a new outcome bond aimed at addressing reforestation efforts in the Brazilian Amazon. This principal-protected outcome bond […]

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe plans to propose a green steel plant at Duisburg. The company aims to switch to direct reduction steelmaking to gradually replace the […]

One of COP29’s main goals is to finalize a new annual financing target to help poorer countries cut their emissions and protect their societies.  As […]

A research report by Rystand Energy revealed that the value-chain emissions of liquified natural gas (LNG) are lower on average than those of coal-fired power […]

At its Oberkirch site, the Koehler Group is upgrading its power plant to use eco-friendly biomass as fuel. With the last piece of coal now […]

If it wins the general election on July 4, the UK’s Green Party has pledged to require non-bank financial institutions, such as pension funds and […]

Recent research by Global Energy Monitor shows Spain has more utility-scale solar capacity in operation (29.5 GW) than any other European nation. However, it risks […]

Glencore Plc is set to back Indonesian nickel miner PT Ceria Nugraha Indotama to build a battery metal plant ahead of the mining company’s initial […]

Vesper Energy, a renewable energy developer, finalized construction and term loan syndication for its Hornet Solar project, totalling around $592 million in investment.   In a […]

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a plan to act as interim host of a fund that will provide financial support to developing […]

Chinese solar panel manufacturers are calling for immediate government intervention. They aim to curb investment and foster industry collaboration, to stop the steep decline in […]

The biggest-ever auction for offshore wind projects in the Netherlands has ended, with major companies set to develop the sites. A group of companies, including […]

Amid escalating copper prices, India’s renewable energy sector faces rising costs and budgeting challenges. In recent months, copper prices have surged due to increased manufacturing […]

Hitachi Energy plans to invest an additional $4.5 billion in manufacturing, engineering, digital, R&D and partnership by 2027 to accelerate the clean energy transition.  In […]

The US Supreme Court requested President Joe Biden’s administration provide its perspective on Sunoco and other oil companies’ attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by […]

Candi Solar, a clean energy company specializing in solar power solutions, announced that it had secured $38 million in equity investment in a successful funding […]

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing surged in popularity among investors and the public from 2017 to 2022 but has recently encountered criticism from certain […]

Some of the world’s major economies are planning to finalize a plan to halt new private-sector funding for coal projects ahead of the 2024 UN […]

French oil and gas company TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Air Products, a US industrial gas company, to deliver green hydrogen. In a press […]

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the country’s central banking institution, is planning to make its green taxonomy framework mandatory for the banking sector to support […]

India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) will invest over $1 billion in setting up wind power and other energy projects in Sri Lanka. This would […]

The government of New Zealand is planning to lift a ban on offshore petroleum exploration, citing energy security challenges from rapidly declining natural gas reserves.  […]

California, Florida, and Louisiana homeowners are finding it nearly impossible to find an insurance company that will cover their property.   Most mortgage lenders mandate that […]

According to a report by the Clean Energy Council, investment in major renewable energy projects in Australia bounced back in the first quarter from last […]

In a hearing, the US Senate Budget Committee addressed the causes of the insurance crisis affecting homeowners nationwide. Democrats argued that climate change is the […]

Sri Lanka’s parliament passed a law aimed at boosting investment in renewable energy. This legislation is part of the country’s efforts to reduce financial losses […]

A report by Moody’s Ratings says that over the coming years, renewable energy and power transmission will drive investment in India’s power sector.   Moody’s Ratings […]

Macquarie Asset Management and Sol Systems have announced an $85 million debt investment to support the construction and operation of five utility-scale solar projects in […]

The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved the Philippines government’s investment plan. As part of it, the government will receive an […]

Maruti Suzuki plans to invest Rs 450 crores ($54 million) over three years in commissioning renewable energy projects related to solar power generation and biogas.   […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that countries must confront the fossil fuel industry and companies that support efforts to obstruct climate action.  The UN chief, […]

A group of notable former finance ministers and central bankers from emerging markets is urging global leaders to consider external shocks and climate change in […]

In an interview, a senior European Central Bank (ECB) supervisor said some euro banks have failed to meet the ECB’s climate-related goals and may face […]

Bloomberg reported that Shell Plc’s CEO recently visited Washington to call for stability ahead of a US presidential election that could further disrupt the global […]

HESTA, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, has backed arguments by the government and the country’s big energy companies that natural gas will be needed […]

Ceres Power Holdings, a UK-based developer of clean energy technology, said it has secured an additional contract for the second phase of its collaboration with […]

Nurul Ichwan, Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment, said the growing demand for sustainable products is boosting new investments in clean and […]

June 5th marks World Environment Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action on urgent environmental issues. Every year, the focus revolves […]

Rio Tinto plans to invest $143 million in developing a research and development facility in Western Australia. It aims to assess further the effectiveness of […]

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., announced the initial closing and funding of an investment in its platform by BlackRock through a fund […]

Clean energy and transportation investment in the US hit an all-time high, reaching $71 billion, in Q1 of 2024. This marks ongoing quarter-on-quarter growth since […]

A report by the City of London Corporation and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) has revealed that UK financial institutions have almost tripled their investment in […]

In Europe’s power markets, energy prices are dropping below zero. The demand-supply chain is being compromised as the supply sometimes vastly exceeds the demand.  Although […]

The Expert Council on Climate Issues said Germany is unlikely to meet its 2030 greenhouse gas targets. Germany had aimed to cut 65% of greenhouse […]

Australia is establishing a series of green bonds known as a “sovereign green bond curve“. This involves issuing bonds designated to finance projects with positive […]

Germany’s second-largest coal miner will likely receive approximately $1.1 billion in compensation for ceasing its fossil fuel operations. However, Bloomberg reported that the European Commission […]

As part of a growing array of Net-Zero regulations, the European Union passed its Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). EPBD aims to achieve a […]

As Glencore nears the completion of its acquisition of Teck Resources’ steelmaking coal business, a majority of the company’s investors have indicated that they are […]

A Global Wind Energy Council report says developing countries who need to balance economic growth with energy security and are targeting to deliver their climate […]

CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) has secured a $200 million sustainability-linked loan (SLL) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a development institution focused on the private […]

Singapore published an Environmental Crimes Money Laundering (ML) National Risk Assessment (NRA), which identifies the critical threats and vulnerabilities in crimes around the environment that […]

UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) and consulting firm, PwC collaborated to produce a guidebook for the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements regulations. Its aim is […]

Homecoming Capital, an investor in zero-emission infrastructure, announced its initial $50 million deal with Clean Energy Terminals (CET), a US-based offshore wind port infrastructure development […]

Plural Energy, a financial technology company and an on-chain investing platform announced that it has secured $2.33 million in pre-seed funding. Necessary Ventures and Compound […]

Belgian European Union presidency said EU countries unanimously agreed to jointly quit an international energy treaty due to concerns that it protects fossil fuel investments […]

Southeast Asia plans to expand its gas-fired power plant and liquid natural gas import capacity. Global Energy Monitor’s report says this move could lock the […]

To accelerate clean energy options, Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nucor have signed agreements to explore new and innovative approaches to support carbon-free energy […]

REN21, a Paris-based policy group, said the global shift to renewables in major energy-consuming sectors slowed in 2023. Regulatory gaps, political pressures, and a failure […]

Asset owners overseeing $4.6 trillion have signed a statement extending their support to the Climate Action 100+ investor group. This comes after several high-profile Wall Street […]

Xpansive, infrastructure provider for global energy transition, announced that it has secured a new capital raise led by Aramco Ventures, an investor in low-carbon energy […]

The United Nations Development Programme in Yemen announced two new strategies to foster private sector engagement and promote investment in renewable energy within the nation.   […]

Zenobē, UK’s EV fleet and battery storage specialist, announced the completion of a $524 million financial deal, securing the largest electric bus platform financing in […]

The US government introduced regulations to oversee the use of voluntary carbon credits to strengthen trust in a developing market. In the past, some high-profile […]

EU competition regulators approved a $1.52 billion joint hydrogen project funded by seven EU countries, which is expected to generate an additional $3.5 billion in […]

Cloover , a Berlin-based renewable energy startup, has secured $114 million in seed rounds to revolutionize its operating system for the sector. Lowercarbon Capital led […]

At a meeting with major business figures and economists, President Xi Jinping said that excess investment into new energy would be counterproductive, South China Morning […]

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is establishing its first biodiversity fund. Further, they plan on approaching one of the world’s biggest dedicated environmental […]

The president of this decade’s summit for  Small Island Developing States accused the wealthy nations of making “empty” and “grossly inadequate” climate pledges. The president emphasized […]

European Union approved a new law to impose methane emissions limits on Europe’s oil and gas imports from 2030, pressuring international suppliers to cut the […]

Rio Tinto, an Australian mining company, and BHP Group plan on working together to test large battery-operated electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara region […]

Reports say China’s rising electricity demand will pressure the nation’s power sector. The research report by State Grid Corp. of China said power supply and […]

Two lawsuits have been filed against California Attorney General Rob Bonta, seeking to prevent his efforts to demand energy groups to submit documents as part […]

Qatar’s Ministry of Finance has announced granting of green bonds worth $2.5 billion, “marking the first issuance of its kind in the region, aimed at financing environmentally friendly […]

Orsted, a Denmark-based energy company, has secured an investment worth $680 million in tax equity financing from JPMorgan for a portfolio of solar and storage assets in […]

An executive told Reuters that Eurazeo, the French private equity investor, plans to raise at least $813 million for an impact-focused buyout fund targeting companies that […]

The Queensland state government voiced its opposition to Glencore’s proposed carbon capture and storage project, citing the potential for irreversible damage to the groundwater crucial for farmers’ livelihoods.  Environment […]

National Grid, an energy company operating in the UK and US, plans to raise $8.7 billion in capital to finance its $76 billion network spending […]

According to Reuters, South Africa’s Trade Minister Ebrahim Patel said the country is considering lodging a formal complaint at the World Trade Organization against the […]

In the latest string of youth climate change-related lawsuits, eight young Alaska residents sued the state, seeking to block a major natural gas project. They argue that […]

The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has observed a surge in coffee imports to Europe before the implementation of the European Union’s Regulation on Deforestation-free products […]

Transitioning towards renewable energy, India’s Vedanta Ltd would no longer add coal-fired capacity in its aluminium business, said John Slaven, the company’s CEO.  In an interview with Reuters, […]

Scientists have confirmed climate change as the primary reason behind the UK’s waterlogged winter. This year marked the country’s second wettest ‘October to March’ period.  According to the […]

China’s rapid expansion of solar power in a move towards renewable energy, driven by low equipment costs and government support, is beginning to slow down. Some […]

A report published by climate risk consultancy XDI has issued a warning, revealing that nearly one in ten properties owned by leading real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the […]

A Swiss parliamentary committee rejected an allegation against them by a top European court. The court had said that Switzerland violated the human rights of […]

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) listed several investor priorities for the UK’s next government to unlock investment and deliver a “green and competitive UK”.  […]

A report by China Water Risk (CWR) revealed, “instead of providing energy security, oil now threatens it.” It says melting ice and swelling seas caused by rising temperatures could […]

Australia’s energy transition plans have been challenged by the delays in installing transmission lines tied to wind and solar farms. As a result, the country […]

Ford Motor Co. rejected Republican arguments that the new climate rules are harmful to businesses as it said it backs the Biden administration’s efforts to […]

A commissioner at the US regulator informed that The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a US regulatory body, is investigating greenwashing as part of its effort […]

PAG, an Asia-Pacific investment firm, said it had raised $550 million for its first renewable energy fund. The fund would be used to invest in physical assets […]

Kobe Steel, the Japanese steelmaking company, said it will consider building a new large electric arc furnace to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The new furnace would […]

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a private equity group, has proposed working on a new iron ore mine and a ‘green iron’ processing facility in Australia’s Queensland. […]