Carbon accounting startup Zevero announced the launch of its new ESG Disclosure Reporting solution, aimed at enabling companies to meet sustainability reporting obligations across frameworks including B Corp, CDP, and CSRD. Founded in 2021, UK-based Zevero offers companies tools to understand the impact of their emissions, enabling them to determine how and where they can reduce that impact, as well…
Renewable energy technology startup Exowatt announced that it has raised $70 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the development and production of its modular solar energy system, which can supply power 24 hours a day. Founded in 2023, Miami-based Exowatt develops solar power systems for energy-intensive applications like data centers, as well as commercial…
Competition-based impact platform XPRIZE announced today the winners of its $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, aimed at addressing climate change by catalyzing gigaton-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions. Launched in 2021, the competition was funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation. The competition was joined by more than 1,300 teams from over 88 countries, with the final award…
European low-cost airline Wizz Air announced today the launch of “Flying Towards Net Zero,” its new roadmap outlining its plan to achieve its goal to reach net zero by 2050. The new plan envisions emissions reductions of nearly 90% by the airline, with the bulk to be achieved through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to Wizz, the…
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced that he was increasing demands on asset managers for the city’s pension system – collectively the fourth largest public pension plan in the U.S. – to align their investments with the city’s climate goals, including requirements to submit strong net zero action plans, and to set expectations for all portfolio companies to set…
Let’s be honest: sustainability strategy can feel like a black box. You know it’s important. Your team cares. There are goals. But somewhere between boardroom ambition and day-to-day execution, things get… stuck. …Too many systems…Inconsistent data…Firefighting instead of forward planning Sound familiar? If your sustainability strategy feels more reactive than revolutionary, you’re not alone. But the best companies—the ones moving…