The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) announced investments of $500 million in a series of projects aimed at expanding critical mineral and material processing, battery manufacturing, and recycling capacity in the U.S. The new investments follows announced plans last year by the DOE of plans to provide nearly $1 billion in funding…
World Bank Issues $4 Billion Sustainable Development Bond
The World Bank announced that it has raised $4 billion through the issuance of a new 7-year benchmark Sustainable Development Bond. World Bank Sustainable Development Bonds support the financing of a combination of green and social projects, programs, and activities in member countries. Investments support the World Bank Group mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a…
WovenEarth Raises $155 Million for CleanTech Venture Fund
Early-stage cleantech investment firm WovenEarth Ventures announced that it has raised $155 million at the final close of WovenEarth Fund II, aimed at delivering strategic exposure to early-stage cleantech companies with outsized return potential in energy, industry, and resilience. Founded in 2022, Palo Alto, California-based WovenEarth provides diversified exposure to early-stage cleantech companies through fund investments and direct co-investments. The…
Redstone Raises €25 Million for Ocean Tech-Focused Blue Economy Fund
Early-stage venture capital investor Redstone announced that it has raised €25 million (USD$29 million) at the first close of launch its ocean-focused blue economy fund, Redstone Blue. Launched in 2025, Redstone’s blue economy fund invests in early stage companies, from pre-seed through Series A, transforming ocean industries through innovation that supports more sustainable growth across maritime sectors. The strategy targets…
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: osapiens acquires Nasdaq’s sustainability reporting platform; U.S. warns EU of “any actions necessary” to protect companies from sustainability reporting regulations; CIP raises $3 billion for clean energy infrastructure fund; Canada backs $50 billion in new clean energy investments; Google invests $60 million in new water projects; New Zealand lawmakers pass law blocking climate lawsuits against…
Mafix Raises $5.4 Million to Turn Rocks into Carbon-Removing Fertilizer
Ag-tech startup Mafix announced that it has raised $5.4 million in a pre-seed funding round, with proceeds aimed at scaling production of its silicon fertilizer, designed to improve soil and crop health while removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Mafix said that although there is demand for silicon fertilizers, producers are unable to reliably obtain high-quality supply at a relevant…
Position Green Appoints Julia Staunig as New CEO
Sustainability software and advisory company Position Green announced today the appointment of its Chief Operating Officer Julia Staunig as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1. Staunig will succeed Daniel Gadd in the role, who has served as CEO since co-founding Position Green in 2015. Gadd will serve as Senior Advisor focusing on AI, Product and Tech strategy through…