Geocycle to Invest US$125m in Latin America Co-Processing Capacity
Geocycle, Holcim's waste‑management unit, announced a $125 million investment to boost co‑processing capacity across Latin America by 2030. The funding builds on a $55 million spend that created 14 waste‑to‑fuel facilities, now delivering roughly 30% of the region’s thermal energy needs. In 2025 the operation converted 1 Mt of waste, avoiding 1.1 Mt of CO₂, and is partnering with brands like Nestlé and PepsiCo on plastic‑neutrality projects. The expansion aims to deepen circular‑economy infrastructure and cut fossil‑fuel use in cement production.
JPMorgan Chase, Graphyte Ink 10-Year Biomass Carbon Deal- #Wealth #AssetManagement #AssetFinance
JPMorgan Chase and Graphyte have signed a 10‑year agreement under which the bank will purchase 60,000 tonnes of durable carbon‑dioxide‑removal (CDR) credits generated by Graphyte’s U.S. biomass projects. The deal, announced on April 10, 2026, marks one of the longest‑term...
Nuveen: Sustainable Bond Market Future Opportunity Is 'Increasing Granularity'
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...
Ara Partners Invests $500 Million in Waste Upcycling Solutions Provider Sedron
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...
'Gas-to-Gas' Transition Bonds Show Dangers of Japanese Strategy, Thinktank Says
Japanese corporations have begun issuing transition‑labelled “gas‑to‑gas” bonds intended to fund the replacement of existing gas infrastructure with new gas‑based assets. A recent think‑tank report warns that such financing could create a dangerous precedent, delivering only marginal emissions cuts while...
NS&I Puts Green Savings Bonds Back on Sale with Improved Interest Rate
National Savings and Investments re‑launched its Green Savings Bonds this week, offering a higher fixed annual equivalent rate of 3.82% over a three‑year term. The bonds, which fund renewable, clean‑technology and now nuclear projects, require a minimum £100 investment and...
NEXT WEEK: Join Edie’s FREE Webinar on Carbon Accounting
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...
Facilitating Investment in Sustainable Palm Oil in Mexico
In 2024 IDB Invest, the private‑sector arm of the Inter‑American Development Bank, closed its first palm‑oil financing deal in Latin America and the Caribbean, partnering with Mexico‑based RSPO‑certified cultivator Prolade. The transaction leveraged blended finance from the Canadian Climate Fund for...
JPMorgan Signs 10-Year Biomass-Based Carbon Removal Deal
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 Acquires Climate Analytics Platforms Planetrics and ClimSystems
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...
Renewable Natural Gas: What Investors Should Know
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is poised for a surge in M&A activity as investors chase climate‑friendly fuel credits and long‑term contracts. Analyst Dave Lindenmuth warns that while the sector offers strong ESG appeal, it also faces feedstock volatility, regulatory patchwork,...
Sora Fuel Raises $14.6 Million to Produce Jet Fuel From Air, Water, and Clean Energy
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...
The Impact World This Week: 9 April 2026
The week’s Impact World roundup highlighted three key stories. Malala Yousafzai, speaking with former President Mary Robinson at the Skoll World Forum 2025, warned that gender apartheid must be criminalized. A new survey shows over 20% of Japanese consumers now...
How a Leading Dutch Pension Fund Set Out Its Impact Investing Future
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...
Akiem Secures EUR 1.52 Billion Green Refinancing
French rolling‑stock specialist Akiem completed a €1.52 billion ($1.66 billion) green senior debt refinancing, converting all existing borrowings to sustainable financing. The deal combines 7‑ and 10‑year bank loans with 15‑ and 20‑year private placements, extending maturities to two decades. A €700 million...
Temasek Trust's C3H Leads $1.2M Funding for Singaporean Healthtech Firm Injewelme
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: What Can Ongoing Emissions Responsibility Fund?
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’s Plan to Rezone National Park Sparks Backlash
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...
Investors Worth $1.8tr Urge Freight Industry to Tackle Air Pollution From Road Fleets
More than 30 investors overseeing $1.8 trillion in assets issued a joint statement urging freight and logistics firms to treat road‑fleet air pollution as a material business risk. The investors demand immediate strategies to cut emissions, highlighting the financial exposure tied...
France Valley on Track to Raise €100m for Carbon Fund
France Valley, a European asset manager, aims to close a €100 million carbon sink fund by the end of the year, targeting nature‑based carbon removal projects such as reforestation and wetland restoration. The fund will aggregate institutional and high‑net‑worth capital to...
JPMorgan Invests $600,000 to Scale Atlanta’s Clean Tech Workforce, Startups
JPMorgan Chase is allocating $600,000 to the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub (GACIH) to expand Atlanta’s clean‑technology workforce and startup ecosystem. The grant, administered through Georgia Tech’s Partnership for Innovation Network, will fund university‑linked programs at Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Morehouse...
'Transition Bonds Risk Being Rainbow and Unicorn Frameworks'
A leading North American sustainable‑bond investor cautions that transition bonds risk becoming symbolic "rainbow" or "unicorn" frameworks. The criticism centers on the continued emphasis that issuers must achieve net‑zero status, potentially overlooking broader climate transition pathways. By focusing narrowly on...
'Convergence on How to Use Taxonomies in Sustainable Debt Is Key'
Industry leaders and regulators are rallying around a unified taxonomy for sustainable debt, aiming to standardize what qualifies as green or sustainability‑linked financing. Recent guidance, drafted by a coalition of banks, investors, and standard‑setting bodies, outlines clear criteria for taxonomy...
Triodos Investment Management Ramping up Engagement on Deforestation and Water
Triodos Investment Management announced a new engagement initiative focused on deforestation and water stewardship. The program targets high‑impact portfolio companies, aiming to integrate stronger ESG practices and reduce environmental footprints. Triodos plans to work with roughly 50 firms, leveraging its...
How Getting Landlords Into (Heat Pump) Hot Water Can Get Tenants Out of High Gas Bills
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);...
PowerBank Announces $1.1M in New Funding for New York Community Solar Project
PowerBank secured more than $1.1 million from NYSERDA’s NY‑Sun program for its 7.1 MW Jordan Rd 2 community solar project, a brownfield redevelopment in Skaneateles, New York. The project also qualifies for a $1.58 million Inclusive Community Solar adder, requiring at least 40% of...
Cowboy Boots Can Save an Amazonian River Giant
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...
Microsoft Inks Bioenergy CDR Deal with Indigenous-Owned Project
Microsoft has signed a 15‑year agreement to buy 626,000 metric tons of carbon‑removal credits from the North Star BECCS project in Saskatchewan. The project, majority‑owned by the Meadow Lake Tribal Council, will use sustainable forestry, convert waste to energy, and...
MSCI Mulls Changes to Climate Benchmarks Methodology
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...
Blackstone Backs Renewable Energy Infrastructure Platform Sunotec
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,...
Local Investor Support for Infrastructure Projects Is Vital, Says PIDG CEO
Philippe Valahu, CEO of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), warned that investors from emerging markets and their global partners must increase capital for infrastructure as traditional development assistance wanes. He emphasized that local financing is essential to sustain large‑scale...
Boeing Signs 40,000 Ton Soil-Based Carbon Removal Deal with Grassroots Carbon
Boeing has signed a multi‑year agreement with Grassroots Carbon to purchase a minimum of 40,000 tons of durable soil‑based carbon removal credits. Grassroots uses regenerative grazing, one‑meter‑deep soil measurements and third‑party verification to generate high‑integrity CDR credits. Boeing will apply these...
Asia Pacific a Bright Spot for Sustainable Finance in 2026: ING
ING’s Sustainable Finance Pulse report flags Asia Pacific as the 2026 bright spot for sustainable finance, after the region posted record‑high green bond and loan volumes in 2025. Growth was driven by financial institutions and corporates seeking practical, bankable financing for...
Dimension Energy Announces $650 Million in New Financing for Community Solar
Dimension Energy secured a record $650 million financing package to develop a 132 MW portfolio of 25 community solar projects across Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The deal combines $415 million of debt from existing partners—First Citizens Bank, MUFG, ING Capital and National...
Technical Explainer: Orphaned Oil and Gas Well Carbon Credits
Since 2023 the voluntary carbon market has begun financing the plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells, which account for up to 6 % of methane emissions from abandoned wells in the United States. Approximately 8.3 million carbon credits have been generated...