The investor network targets heightened presence and relevance in emerging markets and developing economies. The Principles for Responsible Investment’s (PRI) recently unveiled strategic plan seeks to better incorporate the views and needs of its increasingly diversified signatory base, as well as setting four key focus areas for the organisation, according to CEO David Atkin. The new strategy sets priorities over…
Ambercycle Raises $10 Million for Circular Materials Plant from Shinkong
Taiwanese polyester manufacturer, Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation, announced that it has invested $10 million in circularity-focused materials sciences company Ambercycle’s first commercial plant, aimed at producing premium materials from end-of-life textiles, expected to open in 2026. Founded in 2015, Los Angeles-based Ambercycle takes end-of-life fabrics, shreds them, separates them into their base materials, removes dyes and finishes, and resells the…
Finnish Startup Collo Raises €5 Million for Tech Enabling Industrial Plants to Cut Costs, Emissions and Waste
Finnish technology startup Collo announced that it has raised €5 million (USD$5.5 million), with proceeds aimed at supporting the global expansion of its liquid analysis solution to help manufacturers improve sustainability and efficiency. Founded in 2017, Tampere, Finland-based Collo provides solutions aimed at enabling real-time measurement for optimizing industrial liquid for manufacturers, helping users better understand and develop their liquid…
Alaska Airlines Invests in Sustainable Aircraft Developer JetZero
Alaska Airlines announced today that it invested in sustainable aircraft developer JetZero, including the company’s first options for future aircraft orders. Founded in 2021, JetZero is developing the first commercial blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that it said will provide up to 50% less fuel burn and lower emissions. The company said that its design, which integrates the wings and fuselage…
BlackRock, Temasek Decarbonization Fund Leads $31 Million Capital Raise for AI-Powered Factory Optimization Platform Guidewheel
AI-powered factory operations-focused solutions provider Guidewheel announced that it has raised $31 million in a Series B funding round led by BlackRock and Temasek’s decarbonization-focused fund, Decarbonization Partners. Launched in 2018, and founded out of Stanford, California-based Guidewheel provides solutions aimed at helping factories to reach sustainable peak performance, enabling users to reduce lost production time, increase efficiency and enhance…
EQT Acquires Majority Stake in Performance and Sustainability Software Solutions Provider AMCS
Private equity and venture capital investor EQT Group announced today an agreement to acquire a majority stake in resource-intensive industry-focused performance and sustainability software provider AMCS. Founded in 2003, Ireland-based AMCS provides cloud-based and AI-enabled planning, performance, safety and sustainability focused software, aimed at enabling resource-intensive industries – including waste management, recycling, transportation, manufacturing, and utilities – to boost sustainability…
AESG Appoints Devan Valenti as Director of Sustainability for New Australia Practice
Consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, AESG today announced that it has launched a new headquarters for its Australasian markets in Sydney, Australia, and appointed Devan Valenti as Director of Sustainability for Australia. The company said the new office will focus on developing its Environment and Sustainability and Specialist Engineering offerings, especially service lines including Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD), Facade Engineering,…