Geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and a succession of global disruptions have combined to make the past 18 months a uniquely challenging period for investors and corporates alike. But while this environment of shifting narratives and constant headlines has at times made markets difficult to navigate, the case for looking beyond the short-term noise – and focusing on the structural trends…
EY, Watershed Launch Sustainability Reporting Partnership
Professional services firm EY US announced a new alliance with climate solutions provider Watershed, aimed at enabling organizations to measure, report and address greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain. According to the companies, the new alliance will combine Watershed’s sustainability AI platform with EY US, advisory, implementation and program mangement capabilities to help organizations with scope 1, 2 and…
Stoxx, Osmosis Launch New Suite of Sustainable Transition Factor Indices
Index provider Stoxx and sustainability-focused asset manager Osmosis announced the launch of the iSTOXX Osmosis Multi Factor Transition Indices, a new suite of 48 indices integrating sustainability research into factor investing strategies. According to the companies, the new indices are designed to offer investors access to a broad range of systematic equity exposures, while combining proprietary sustainability-integrated factor research from…
Blaze Raises $6.5 Million to Enable Ships to Run on Clean Fuel
Maritime fuel technology startup Blaze Energy announced that it has raised $6.5 million in a seed funding round, with proceeds aimed at accelerating the commercial deployment of its technology enabling existing shipping engines to operate on multiple alternative fuels. According to Blaze, the financing comes as the maritime shipping industry faces growing pressure to reduce emissions, with ship owners lacking…
BII to Mobilize $1.6 Billion for Climate Finance in Southeast Asia
UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII) announced plans to channel $1.6 billion in climate finance investments in Southeast Asia over the next five years, aimed at supporting the region’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and strengthening climate resilience. According to BII, approximately half of the $1.6 billion will be provided by the organization, with the remaining…
Candide Raises Over $70 Million to Finance Climate Projects in Underinvested Communities
California-based impact investment advisory firm Candide announced that it has raised $71.5 million in commitments at the final close of its Afterglow Climate Justice Fund, focused on financing clean energy and climate resilience projects in historically underinvested U.S. communities. Launched in 2023, Afterglow was established to address the financing challenges faced by clean energy projects in communities with high energy…
BNP Paribas AM Launches New Global Sustainability Strategy Following AXA IM Acquisition
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced today the release of its new Global Sustainability Strategy (GSS), the first major update since more than doubling the size of its business through the 2025 acquisition of AXA Investment Managers. The new GSS sets out the investment manager’s multi-year approach to integrating sustainability considerations into its investments and operations, and indicates an…
TotalEnergies, KKR Add $1.2 Billion Solar Portfolio to U.S. Renewables Joint Venture
Alternative asset and private equity investor KKR and French energy giant TotalEnergies announced today a significant expansion of their U.S.-focused renewable energy joint venture, growing their jointly held portfolio by 50% with the addition of 700 MW of utility scale solar assets across Texas and Ohio. The transaction reflects an enterprise value of $1.2 billion for the 700 MW portfolio….