Real estate sustainability data solutions provider Deepki announced the acquisition of energy management company Sobre Energie, in a move described by the company as aimed at expanding its capabilities in the management of the energy performance of real estate. Paris-based Sobre Energie was founded in 2016 and provides energy management and energy-efficiency services for commercial and public real estate portfolios,…
Deutsche Bank announced that it has raised €500 million (USD$593 million) in a new green bond offering, the first by the bank to be issued under the EU’s European Green Bond (EuGB) standard. Adopted by the EU in November 2023, and taking effect in December 2024, the EuGB regulation was launched by the European Commission to establish a “gold standard” for green bonds,…
The European Commission announced the adoption of new measures under its Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), including the introduction of a ban on the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear. The new measures follow the adoption of the EU’s ESPR regulation in 2024, empowering the Commission to adopt ecodesign requirements for products to improve their environmental sustainability….
The vast majority of companies have continued to advance their sustainability initiatives over the past year despite a shifting regulatory environment, although more than 40% said they continue to do so while also being more cautious about communicating externally on sustainability, according to a new survey released by business data and reporting solutions provider Workiva. For the study, Workiva’s 2026…
Global property and casualty insurer Liberty Mutual Insurance’s investment firm Liberty Mutual Investments (LMI) and industrial decarbonization-focused private equity firm Ara Partners announced the formation of a new cross-platform partnership targeting investments across energy and infrastriucture. According to Ara Partners, the new collaboration includes a strategic commitment from LMI to support Ara’s Energy and Infrastructure investment platforms, and will also…
Energy tech startup tem announced that it has raised $75 million in a Series B funding round, with proceeds aimed at scaling its AI-energy transaction infrastructure for electricity markets. UK-based tem develops AI software which helps companies buy renewable clean power directly from generators, reducing reliance on energy wholesalers and brokers and transforming how electricity is bought and sold. To…
Guest post by: Alicia Heavisides, Head of ESG, Product Management at Dun & Bradstreet Climate change is now a direct risk to supply chains, with consequences that extend far beyond the obvious. But the challenge goes beyond recognising the threat. Supply chains are complex, with risks often hidden deep within supplier networks. With the projected cost of environmental risks in…
France-based investment firm Eurazeo announced today that it has raised €175 million (USD$208 million) at the first close of Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure II (ESMI II), it’s new fund aimed at supporting the decarbonization and energy transition of the maritime sector in Europe. According to Eurazeo, the fundraise significantly surpassed its €125 million first close target. The firm has set…