Women aged 55 and over are most affected by mental health-related absenteeism in the UK, research has found this Mental Health Awareness Week. The study by online therapy service Man Confidence shines a spotlight on emotional wellbeing in the workplace. See also: CCLA’s Browne on mental health: Awareness is increasing but the gap is widening Experts from Man Confidence analysed…
Ares in Talks to Acquire $2.2 Billion Stake in Eni’s Renewables, Power and EV Charging Business Plenitude
Italian energy company Eni announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with alternative asset management firm Ares’ alternative credit arm for the sale of a 20% stake in Eni’s renewables, retail and EV charging company Plenitude. Eni said that the stake would be acquired at an equity value of the company between €9.8 and €10.2 billion (USD$2.2 – $2.3…
Nuclear Startup Realta Raises $36 Million to Commercialize Fusion Energy Tech
Nuclear energy technology startup Realta Fusion announced that it has raised $36 million in a Series A financing round, with proceeds aimed at bringing its modular magnetic mirror fusion energy technology closer to commercialization. Founded in 2022, Wisconsin-based Realta provides technology aimed at enabling the development of the lowest capital and least complex path to commercially competitive fusion energy. The…
Former Blackstone ESG Chief Jean Rogers Joins Pegasus Capital Advisors
Sustainability-focused private markets investment manager Pegasus Capital Advisors announced the appointment of SASB founder and former Blackstone Global Head of ESG Jean Rogers as Senior Operating Advisor. Founded in 1996, Stamford, Connecticut-based Pegasus specializes in blended sustainable investments across climate, food, water, and ocean ecosystems. Blended finance brings together public or philanthropic capital and private funding through a common investment…
Octopus Launches New Fund to Give Investors Access to Clean Energy Investment Opportunities
Octopus Energy Group announced the launch of a new fund aimed at allowing pension funds and private wealth investors to invest in the energy transition, with access to more than 50 renewable energy projects in 15 countries, including wind, solar and large-scale battery projects. Octopus said that the new CG Octopus Energy Sustainable Growth Fund I, or Astris, is being…