Nordea Asset Management has been tasked with managing a decarbonisation-focused global equity mandate with a target of €800m on behalf of one of the largest French pension plans, Ircantec. Ircantec is a French complementary pension scheme that manages pensions for non-permanent employees of the French government, local authorities and public institutions, with more than €17bn invested in financial markets. In…
Pulsetrain Raises €6.1 Million for Solution to Extend EV Battery Life up to 80%
Battery tech startup Pulsetrain announced that it has raised €6.1 million (USD$6.7 million) in a seed funding round, with proceeds aimed at advancing its technology to significantly improve EV battery performance. Founded in 2022, Munich-based Pulsetrain offers solutions aimed at enabling automotive manufacturers to build more powerful and safer electric vehicles at a lower cost. The company’s system combines advanced…
Guest Post – Transforming Reporting into Strategy: Navigating Europe’s Omnibus Package
By: John Bamford, Head of Sustainability UK&I for EcoAct, a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric Sustainability Business The European Commission’s recently unveiled Omnibus simplification package marks a significant evolution in the EU’s approach to sustainability reporting. As this proposal begins its journey through the European Parliament and Council, it brings adjustments to three key frameworks: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting…
Coreshell Raises $24 Million to Scale Low-Cost Silicon EV Batteries
Battery technology company Coreshell announced that it has raised $24 million to help scale production to meet growing demand for its fast-charging, U.S.-produced silicon-based batteries for electric vehicles. Founded in 2017, California-based Coreshell makes batteries from a natural and widely available form of silicon. The company’s technology enables batteries to use metallurgical silicon anodes, which enable energy storage at a…
LRQA Acquires Energy Transition Consulting Firm EcoEngineers
London-based assurance services provider LRQA announced that it has acquired energy transition-focused consulting, auditing and advisory firm EcoEngineers. Founded in 2009, Iowa-based EcoEngineers was initially founded to steer low-carbon fuel producers through the complexities of emerging energy regulations in the U.S. The firm now advises businesses across the energy transition, providing expertise in areas including low-carbon production, climate regulations, carbon…