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SESAMm enters into data partnership with Inrate
Data and Technology Sustainability in Action

SESAMm enters into data partnership with Inrate

  • May 10, 2025
Pioneer successfully closes its second sustainable infrastructure fund with €1.1bn, Mirova partners with FSC to push for global forest protection, British International Investment (BII) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) published a toolkit for Blended Finance Fund design, Stonepeak acquires a 46.3% stake in Repsol’s solar portfolio across New Mexico and Texas, EFM and Sojitz announced a joint-venture to launch a forestry investment fund of USD 200m, Bank of England launches consultation on approach of managing climate-related risks, ISSB publishes update to IFRS S2 “Climate-related Disclosures”, EBA publishes launched a ESG Dashboard as part of broader ESG risk monitoring framework, Municipality Finance issues NOK 2bn green bond under its MTN programme, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) published its 2024 Sustainability Report
ESG News

Weekly ESG Update 18/2025 (28.04. – 04.05.)

  • May 2, 2025
Ashmore Group launches Emerging Markets Impact Strategy, Mirova and Sweep announce partners for Corporate Climate Contribution Index initiative, Better Society Capital reaches £1 billion investment target, EIB supports climate action in emerging markets together with LeapFrog Investments and other partners, Royal London Asset Management adopts SDR Focus Label for its sustainable funds offering, Canadian regulators pause new diversity and climate disclosure rules and amendments, Zevero launches new ESG Reporting Tool, Novata launches new ESG due diligence solution, France launches new carbon credit charter
ESG News

Weekly ESG Update 17/2025 (21.04. – 27.04.)

  • April 28, 2025
Berlin-based startup Briink secured €3.85M in seed funding to improve ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data verification using AI.
Data and Technology

Novata launches new ESG Due Diligence solution

  • April 25, 2025
Green Impact Exchange (GIE) approved by SEC, Franklin Templeton launched two new SFDR Art. 8 ETFs for European investors, Crux raised $50mn Series B to scale clean energy platform, UK opens consultation for voluntary carbon and nature markets, NZBA renews mandate with increased focus on real economy decarbonization potential, MUFG appoints Stephen Jennings as Chief Sustainability Officer EMEA
ESG News

Weekly ESG Update 16/2025 (14.04. – 20.04.)

  • April 22, 2025
European Energy Efficiency Fund appoints SUSI Partners as portfolio manager, Campbell Global announces close of Forest & Climate Solutions Fund II with USD 1.5bn, Excelsior Energy Capital closes Excelsior Renewable Energy Investment Fund II at USD 1bn, ESMA consults on rules for external reviewers of European Green Bonds, FCA searches for new members to join Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee, IFRS Foundation and TNFD bring collaboration agreement forward to provide nature-related information, Eric de Tessières appointed Chief Sustainability Officer of Edmond de Rothschild, BlueOrchard appoints Michael Wehrle as Chief Executive Officer, ESG Book launches platform “LEO” to transform sustainability reporting for corporates and financial institutions in cooperation with BCG, OneStream announces a new ESG reporting and planning solution for CFOs
ESG News

Weekly ESG Update 15/2025 (07.04. – 13.04.)

  • April 15, 2025
ISS STOXX launches sustainability bond ratings for issuance-level assessment, NORD/LB and EIB announce EUR 165 Million partnership for renewable energy projects across Europe, Mizuho participates in NextGen CDR facility and concludes purchase agreement for CDR credits, DWS fined $27mn for overstating products’ sustainability, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation increases engagement for biodiversity in the textiles and apparel industry, Robeco, Mirova, Edmond de Rothschild AM, I Care and Quantis launch Avoided Emissions Platform (AEP), WeeFin announces a new €25 million financing for global expansion, Intertek launches solution to support EUDR compliance for commodities, China issues its first USD 825mn green bond on London Stock Exchange
ESG News

Weekly ESG Update 14/2025 (31.03. – 06.04.)

  • April 9, 2025
INARSAC’s agroforestry project joins Open Forest Protocol
Sustainability in Action Sustainable Agriculture

INARSAC’s agroforestry project joins Open Forest Protocol

  • April 4, 2025
Golding Capital Partners raises EUR 115.5mn for impact fund, Sienna Investment Managers and Greenpods finalize financing for agriculture farm, L&G committed additional $235m to nature conservation and sustainable development in Emerging Markets, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) acquires 49% stake in two offshore wind construction projects for EUR 1.4bn, FCA invites ESG rating providers to share feedback in voluntary survey, The UK government releases nature finance standards, European Council approves postponement of application of certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements, Kommuninvest launches its first social bond
ESG News

Weekly ESG Update 13/2025 (24.03. – 30.03.)

  • April 1, 2025
CLIMADA Technologies enters a strategic partnership with Wüest Partner
Data and Technology Sustainability in Action

CLIMADA Technologies enters into a strategic partnership with Wüest Partner

  • March 26, 2025