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BlackRock Exits Net Zero Coalition, Says Move Won’t Change How it Manages Investments

BlackRock Exits Net Zero Coalition, Says Move Won’t Change How it Manages Investments

BlackRock announced that it has decided to leave the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative, a major multi-trillion dollar group of investment managers committed to supporting the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, marking a significant symbolic victory for anti-ESG politicians who had been threatening the investment giant over its participation in the coalition. Despite exiting the…

Make Sustainability Central to M&A

Tom Otley, Director at Oury Clark, highlights the benefits of ESG due diligence when preparing to sell a business. When planning to sell a business, it’s natural to focus on the most immediate priorities. These might include ensuring that financial records are accurate and up to date, consolidating key contracts with suppliers and customers, and securing a realistic valuation that reflects…

High-quality VCMs a Priority Ahead of COP30

After COP29’s turning point, Mark Kenber, Executive Director of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI), sees more work ahead to ensure the integrity of carbon credits.  While the overall outcomes of COP29, particularly the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance, fell short of developing nations’ urgent needs, the conference did deliver a crucial signal: the recognition of…

XOCEAN Raises $118 Million to Meet Growing Demand for Blue Economy Data

XOCEAN Raises $118 Million to Meet Growing Demand for Blue Economy Data

Ocean data company XOCEAN announced that it has raised €115 million (USD$118 million) in a new funding round. The company said it will use the funds to expand its services globally, and develop new products and services, to address demand for high-quality data solutions across the blue economy. Founded in 2017, Ireland-based XOCEAN provides ocean data to the offshore energy…

Eclipse Earn Review – Is This Trading Platform Legit?

Eclipse Earn Review – Is This Trading Platform Legit?

Eclipse Earn is a cryptocurrency platform offering users a secure and easy way to earn rewards through digital asset investments and staking. Official Website: Click Here Eclipse Earn Key Points Platform Cost No cost to create an account Platform Category Web and mobile-oriented platform Platform Type Cryptocurrency Assets Associated Fees No fees What is Eclipse Earn? Eclipse Earn is an…

Nearest Edge Review – Is It A Worthy Trading App?

Nearest Edge Review – Is It A Worthy Trading App?

Nearest Edge is a cutting-edge AI platform delivering real-time insights and solutions, bridging data analysis and decision-making seamlessly. Official Website: Click Here What is Nearest Edge? Nearest Edge is an advanced automated trading platform designed to simplify the trading process for users by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms. By analyzing market data in real-time, it aims to…

Finance Phantom Review – Is It A Legit Trading Platform?

Finance Phantom Review – Is It A Legit Trading Platform?

Finance Phantom is a sleek, AI-powered financial platform offering trading tools, analytics, and insights for smarter investment decisions. Official Website: Click Here What is Finance Phantom? Finance Phantom is an automated trading platform designed to simplify the trading process by using advanced AI-powered algorithms to analyze market data and execute trades on behalf of its users. The platform claims to…

EQT’s New Transition Infrastructure Strategy Acquires Distributed Energy Company Scale Microgrids

EQT’s New Transition Infrastructure Strategy Acquires Distributed Energy Company Scale Microgrids

Private equity and venture capital investor EQT Group announced today the distributed energy company Scale Microgrids through its recently launched Transition Infrastructure strategy, from Warburg Pincus and other shareholders. Founded in 2016, New Jersey-based Scale Microgrids is a vertically-integrated energy company, providing services including designing, building, operating, and financing on-site energy systems, enabling the delivery of cheaper, cleaner, and more…

Breaking New Ground*

In 2024, the global sustainability landscape underwent significant transformation, with governments, regulatory bodies, and organisations worldwide taking major strides in sustainability reporting, standard-setting, and policy development. The shift from voluntary to mandatory reporting, the emergence of interoperability between standards, and the ongoing efforts to balance compliance with innovation are reshaping how companies, investors, and regulators engage with sustainability. Join us…

AXA XL Appoints Katherine Gerber Head of Energy Transition, Americas

AXA XL Appoints Katherine Gerber Head of Energy Transition, Americas

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of insurance group AXA, announced the appointment of Katherine Gerber as its Head of Energy Transition in the Americas. In her new role, aimed at helping help clients to navigate the energy transition and achieve their sustainability goals while managing potential risks, Gerber will direct energy underwriting strategies and the development of…