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Amundi commits $162M to Youdera’s European clean‑energy platform
Amundi’s Energy Transition arm is investing roughly $162 million in Swiss clean‑energy platform Youdera. The capital backs Youdera’s €150 million plan to roll out solar photovoltaic, battery storage and managed‑service solutions for commercial and industrial customers across Europe, removing upfront capital expenditures for clients.
Nuveen predicts the sustainable bond market will shift toward more granular, outcome‑focused structures such as “blue,” “orange,” and other outcomes‑based bonds. By segmenting issuances with clearer environmental or social objectives, issuers aim to attract a wider pool of investors seeking precise impact metrics. The firm expects this increased granularity to boost market depth and liquidity, unlocking new capital for climate‑positive projects. Analysts view the move as a catalyst for mainstreaming sustainable finance.
Industrial decarbonization investor Ara Partners announced up to $500 million in funding for Sedron Technologies, a Washington‑based provider of waste upcycling solutions. Sedron’s Varcor technology converts municipal biosolids and agricultural manure into reclaimed water, renewable energy and carbon‑negative commodities. The capital...
edie, in partnership with Normative, will host a free 45‑minute webinar on 15 April 2026 titled “Carbon accounting is changing: How can your business keep up?”. The session will examine new EU reporting rules, the GHG Protocol’s Scope 2 consultation, and the emerging...
JPMorgan Chase has signed a ten‑year agreement to buy 60,000 tons of durable carbon‑removal credits from cleantech startup Graphyte. The credits will be generated at Graphyte’s Project Loblolly in Arkansas and the upcoming Project Ponderosa in Arizona, both using the...
SLR, the UK‑based sustainability consultancy, announced the acquisition of climate‑modelling platforms Planetrics and ClimSystems and the rollout of an expanded Digital Services suite. The move addresses rising investor and corporate demand for granular climate‑risk analytics, covering physical hazards and transition...
Climate‑tech startup Sora Fuel announced a $14.6 million financing round to accelerate its air‑to‑fuel technology that converts water, ambient CO₂ and renewable electricity into carbon‑negative jet fuel. The Boston‑based company claims its integrated direct‑air‑capture process can capture CO₂ for under $50...
In 2023 KPN Pensioenfonds, an €11 bn Dutch pension scheme, pledged to allocate 5 % of its assets to impact investing by 2026, with half of that earmarked for green bonds. The fund embedded ESG policies across all asset classes while safeguarding...
Temasek Trust’s Catalytic Capital for Climate and Health (C3H) led a US$1.2 million funding round for Singapore‑based health‑tech firm injewelme. The capital will accelerate deployment of the company’s DeepHealthVision (DHV) platform, which uses remote photoplethysmography and predictive AI to capture more...
Beyond mitigation, companies are urged to adopt Ongoing Emissions Responsibility (OER), a framework that holds them accountable for residual Scope 1‑3 emissions while transitioning to net‑zero by 2050. OER expands corporate climate action to include non‑mitigation investments such as policy advocacy,...
Indonesia plans to rezone Way Kambas National Park, cutting its strictly protected core from about 60,000 ha to 27,661 ha while expanding a development zone for carbon‑trading and luxury tourism. The government frames the move as a way to turn the park into...
The article proposes a budget‑time lever that would let Australian landlords claim an instant, full depreciation on heat‑pump hot‑water systems, replacing gas units. Gas‑tank hot water costs roughly AU$600 (≈US$396) per year, while an instant‑gas system runs about AU$400 (≈US$264);...
Asset owners are moving from broad ESG language to tightly defined, proof‑based RFPs that demand concrete outcomes and data. Mandates are becoming modular, with specific "sleeves" targeting resilience, transition risk, and social issues rather than generic ESG policies. Regional nuances...
Brazilian fishers are turning the skin of the giant Amazon pirarucu into high‑end cowboy boots, a product that commands around $750 per pair in the United States and Mexico. The sustainable leather trade supports lake‑patrol operations that deter poachers and...
MSCI announced a public consultation on revising the methodology of its climate‑focused benchmark indexes. The firm is considering how to treat companies involved in nuclear weapons production within its Climate Action Index family. Stakeholders can submit comments through a dedicated...
Sunotec, a Bulgaria‑based integrator of utility‑scale solar and battery storage, secured a structured equity investment from Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities fund. The capital will fund Sunotec’s expansion across core European markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Southeast Europe,...
