Climate Policy & Business
Carbon markets, ESG, climate law, COP talks and corporate transition
Institutional Investors Keep Raising Sustainable Allocations, but at a Slower Pace
Morgan Stanley’s 2026 survey finds more than 80% of asset owners and managers plan to increase sustainable investments, while data concerns intensify.
Singapore Airlines to Buy Up to 4,800 Tonnes of Waste Carbon SAF
Singapore Airlines will buy up to 4,800 tonnes of SAF from Aether Fuels’ planned Singapore facility, with deliveries expected to start in 2028.
Green Guarantees Face a Scale Test in Emerging Markets
The Green Guarantee Group’s 2026 report finds that scaling climate finance depends on clearer rules, stronger local capacity, better data and FX risk tools.
Terradot Secures Up to $34 Million for Enhanced Rock Weathering Projects
HASI’s loan will support Terradot’s US and Brazil projects, backed by multi-year carbon removal agreements and planned deployments in 2026 and 2027.
EU Investor Groups Challenge Weaker Sustainability Reporting Rules for Non-EU Companies
The PSF and Eurosif say a proposed EU-only reporting option could obscure impacts and weaken comparability. Both also want voluntary EU Taxonomy disclosures.
Emvolon Raises $22 Million to Scale Waste Methane-to-Fuel Systems
The MIT spinout will use its Series A funding to deploy its first commercial system, converting waste methane into fuel at the source.
LEGO Adds E-Methanol Plastic to More Than 90 Element Types
LEGO is using e-methanol in more than 90 elements, building on a Denmark plant’s lower carbon material and the company’s 2032 materials target.
Greenwashing Risk Is Shifting Along With the Energy Transition
RepRisk data shows greenwashing concerns spreading across transition sectors as biodiversity, operational decisions and repeat allegations gain attention.
Deutsche Bank’s Sustainable and Transition Finance Reaches €32 Billion in Q3
Deutsche Bank posted a 42% annual increase in Q3 sustainable and transition finance, with transition finance contributing €6.4 billion.
Microsoft Signs Two Solar Power Deals With Blueleaf Energy in Japan
Microsoft will buy all output from two new Japanese solar projects, extending its clean energy work with Macquarie-backed Blueleaf Energy.
Sweep and Climatiq Add Guided Product Carbon Footprint Tool for Suppliers
Sweep and Climatiq’s new tool lets suppliers build auditable product footprints from bills of materials, giving buyers comparable Scope 3 data.
PureTerra Secures €30 Million EIF Commitment for European Water Technology Fund
PureTerra II will back early-stage water technology companies, helping proven solutions move from pilots to industrial deployment.
California’s Coastal Flood Risk Is Rising as El Niño, Heat and High Tides Converge
King tides, warming oceans and El Niño could lift California water levels more than four feet this winter, with storm waves adding further coastal damage.
Singapore Tightens Renewable Energy Certificate Rules for Corporate Claims
Updated SS 673 ties Singapore renewable electricity claims to power supplied to its grid, clarifying which certificates companies can use.
Iberdrola Raises $1.6 Billion in First U.S. Bond Sale Since 2009
Iberdrola’s two-tranche green bond drew more than $5 billion in orders, supporting U.S. electricity network investments.
FMCG Surplus Inventory: A Framework to Recover Value Before Products Expire
A completed MuriMura pilot points to a practical way for consumer goods companies to spot surplus earlier, find alternative buyers and preserve inventory value.
IDFC Biodiversity Finance Reaches $14.2 Billion in 2025, Still Below 2027 Target
IDFC biodiversity finance hit $14.2 billion in 2025, but members have committed less than half of their $100 billion target for 2027.
Cambridge Heavy Industries Raises $6.2 Million for Compact Fusion Reactor
The MIT spinout will use its $6.2 million seed round to build a compact reactor, initially targeting tritium production and isotope research.
LRQA Acquires Omega Compliance to Expand Supply Chain Monitoring
The acquisition adds Omega’s responsible sourcing, traceability and regional expertise to LRQA’s supply chain services.
Google and Voltus Expand Virtual Power Plant Plan to 1 GW in PJM
Google will fund a 1 GW virtual power plant with Voltus, aggregating flexible energy resources from homes and businesses to support PJM grid reliability.