As sustainability moves to the forefront of global business priorities, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly being scrutinised for their environmental impact. No longer is sustainability merely a “nice to have”; it has become a fundamental requirement for success, both in terms of long-term project outcomes and public perception. Yet, many companies face significant challenges when it comes to implementing sustainable…
How to Overcome the Biggest Sustainability Challenges in Public-Private Partnerships
As sustainability moves to the forefront of global business priorities, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly being scrutinised for their environmental impact. No longer is sustainability merely a “nice to have”; it has become a fundamental requirement for success, both in terms of long-term project outcomes and public perception. Yet, many companies face significant challenges when it comes to implementing sustainable…
Green Alliance calls for mandatory reporting on business nature risks
Independent think tank Green Alliance has called on the government to set a timeline for mandatory nature risk reporting by companies to make the impact UK businesses have on nature, the extent of their dependence on it and the nature-related risks they face visible for the first time. As well as holding businesses accountable, Green Alliance’s latest report – The…
Step Forward for Investable Green KPIs in Real Estate
Unlocking private finance flows to decarbonise European real estate requires increased alignment of metrics with regulation. Greater harmonisation of sustainability metrics is needed to scale private investment in the decarbonisation of Europe’s building stock, according to a group of industry bodies. The Aligning Real Estate Sustainability Indicators (ARESI) working group has published a white paper which aims to better align…
Terabase Raises $130 Million for Robotics Technology to Scale Deployment of Solar Power Plants
Solar technology company Terabase Energy announced that it has raised $130 million in a Series C financing round, with proceeds aimed at accelerating the deployment of its AI and robotics-assisted solutions to support the buildout of new solar power plants. Founded in 2019 and with funding totaling more than $200 million to date, California-based Terabase Energy provides technology aimed at…
Microsoft, CalSTRS Back $175 Million Natural Climate Solutions Strategy by Just Climate
Climate solutions-focused investment business Just Climate announced that it has raised $175 million for its Natural Climate Solutions strategy, aimed at directing capital to businesses focused on natural climate solutions to transform land use to achieve global net-zero and nature positive goals, while also delivering attractive returns. Investors backing the strategy include California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) as institutional…
Take Control of Your Infrastructure’s Carbon Footprint with Rio AI
Measuring and managing the lifecycle carbon footprint of infrastructure projects can be complex. From embodied to operational carbon, businesses need precise data, clear reporting, and actionable reduction strategies. Rio AI provides the tools and expertise to simplify this process.
Australia Court Fines Active Super A$10.5 Million for Greenwashing ESG Investing Claims
A federal court in Australia imposed a A$10.5 million (USD$6.7 million) penalty on superannuation fund Active Super trustee LGSS, after finding that the firm had engaged in greenwashing by continuing to invest in securities in areas that it had claimed to eliminate for environmental or social reasons. The ruling follows the filing of a suit in 2023 by Australia’s corporate,…
Overcoming the Biggest Hurdles in Proving the Financial Value of Sustainable Infrastructure
Many businesses recognise the importance of sustainable infrastructure, but proving its financial value remains a significant challenge. While decision-makers might support sustainability in principle, securing financial buy-in often requires addressing common objections related to cost, measurement difficulties, and perceived misalignment with business goals.
UBS Pushes Back Net Zero Target by 10 Years Following Credit Suisse Acquisition
UBS revealed in its 2024 Sustainability Report that it has pushed back its target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its operations by 10 years to 2035, from its prior 2025 goal, attributing the change largely due to the effect of the bank’s acquisition of Credit Suisse. The bank also withdrew a target for its Asset Management…