Testing, inspection and certification company SGS announced today the launch of a series of new climate action services, aimed at supporting companies in their efforts to measure and reduce emissions, comply with new evolving climate regulations and transition to cleaner energy sources. The new climate services form part of SGS’ recently launched sustainability suite, IMPACT NOW. Announced in November, IMPACT…
The Swiss government announced the launch of a consultation on a series of new proposals to update its sustainability-related disclosure rules for companies, including a requirement for companies to provide plans to align with Switzerland’s net zero by 2050 climate target, and for climate-related reporting to be based on standards such as the ISSB or the EU’s ESRS. The proposals…
Climate tech-focused venture capital investor Clean Energy Ventures (CEV) announced the appointment of Dr. Charlotte Kirk as Investment Principle for the launch of the firm’s European presence through its new London office. Founded in 2017, CEV invests in companies commercializing disruptive and capital-light advanced energy technologies and business model innovations that can reshape how energy is produced and consumed, and…
Holtara, the ESG solutions group of financial services and solutions provider Apex Group, announced today the launch of Holtara.io, a new advisory and solutions platform aimed at helping companies comply with the EU’s new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The new platform comes as many companies are in the process of complying with the CSRD’s new sustainability reporting requirements. The…
Energy giant bp, and Japan’s largest power generation company, JERA, announced today the launch of JERA Nex bp, a new equally-owned joint venture combining each company’s offshore wind assets. With a total potential net generating capacity of 13 GW, the new venture will be one of the largest offshore wind developers, owners and operators globally. As part of the new venture,…