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Visa vs. Mastercard: Who’s Leading the Charge in Finance, Sustainability, and Net Zero?

Visa and Mastercard, processing billions of payment transactions yearly, reported strong financial growth in 2025, driven by rising payment volumes and cross-border transactions. However, their massive operations generate significant carbon emissions, pushing them to adopt sustainability and net zero strategies.  How do they balance profit and sustainability? This article uncovers Visa and Mastercard’s financial strength […]

Apple’s Best Quarter Ever: Q1 FY 2025 Revenue Hits $124.3 Billion, Carbon Emissions Drop

Apple revealed its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results on Thursday, showcasing a positive performance. The company reported $124.3 billion in quarterly revenue, marking a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. Additionally, diluted earnings per share rose by 10%, reaching $2.40. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO said, “Today Apple is reporting our best quarter ever, […]

Northern Trust Revolutionizes Carbon Credit Market with Blockchain-Powered Platform

Northern Trust is making a bold move in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) with its innovative digital platform, The Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem. This groundbreaking system enables project developers to generate, verify, and transact voluntary carbon credits in near real-time, improving efficiency and transparency in the carbon credit lifecycle. Northern Trust is a global financial […]

Nornickel’s 2025 Nickel Target: Will Production Hit New Highs?

Nornickel, Russia’s largest mining company, and the world’s leading nickel producer announced its consolidated production results for nickel in 2024. The company exceeded its production guidance for this metal which was driven by operational efficiency improvements and capital upgrades. Nornickel’s Nickel Production Exceeds All Expectations In 2024, Nornickel produced 205 kt of nickel, slightly above […]

Meta Vs. Microsoft: Who’s Leading the Q4 Revenue Game and Net Zero Goals?

Meta and Microsoft have kicked off 2025 with record-breaking financial results in the quarter ending last year. They have showcased their dominance in the tech world. Meta’s advertising boom and strong user engagement fueled its revenue surge, while Microsoft’s AI and cloud innovations drove its impressive growth. Both tech giants are riding high, but whose […]

SolarBank Unveils 2024 Milestones: US$67.5 Million and a Bold AI Energy Bet

SolarBank Corporation (Nasdaq: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) has marked a successful 2024 with major financial transactions, strategic acquisitions, and key project developments. The company continues to expand its role in clean energy, delivering reliable and sustainable power across North America. SolarBank is an independent renewable energy developer specializing in distributed and community solar […]

Starbucks Rakes in $1.9B International Revenue Amid Sales Dip: But how is its Sustainability Brewing Up?

Starbucks has brewed up a moderately strong performance in Q1, raking in $1.9 billion in international revenue. Yet, despite its global success, people’s go-to coffee brand has experienced a dip in sales in key markets like North America and China. Beyond its global growth, the coffee giant is deeply committed to brewing a sustainable future, […]

Global Solar Growth to Stabilize at 493 GW in 2025, Predicts Wood Mackenzie

The global solar industry witnessed strong growth in 2024, reaching a record 495 GWdc of installed capacity. It reflected a 14% year-on-year increase. The main reasons behind the solar boom were the rising demand for renewable energy from data centers and electrification trends. But anticipation is looming large over the solar industry this year, despite […]