Microsoft has made a significant move for its climate goals. It signed a deal with Rubicon Carbon to buy 18 million tonnes of carbon removal credits. This will happen over the next 15 to 20 years. These carbon credits will come from Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) projects around the world. The agreement is one […]
Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has raised $1.7 billion for its second Long Life Infrastructure Fund, called ALLIF2. This fund will back clean energy and electricity transmission. It will also support digital networks in fast-growing areas like Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Actis has invested nearly half of […]
The UK government has rolled out new plans to strengthen voluntary carbon and nature markets. These markets help businesses reduce emissions. They do this by funding eco-friendly projects. Examples include tree planting, electric vehicles, and forest protection. The government wants to boost these markets. This will bring in private funding, boost climate efforts, and create […]
The maritime industry is entering a period of major change as global efforts intensify to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted the need for clean energy solutions—especially green hydrogen and ammonia—to help shipping cut emissions and reach climate goals. Ships now emit about 3% of global greenhouse gases (GHG). […]
Energy companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to cut Scope 3 emissions. These emissions come from their supply chain and the full lifecycle of their products. They include everything from material sourcing to product disposal. Since these indirect emissions are hard to track, reducing them is a major challenge. However, with net-zero targets approaching, […]
The copper market is seeing big changes lately. A short-term trade truce between the US and China has helped push copper prices up, giving investors some relief. At the same time, China is producing more refined copper than ever before. But there’s a problem, there isn’t enough copper ore to meet demand. Even with record […]
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is emerging as a global solar energy leader. With falling solar costs, government-backed clean energy strategies, and strong partnerships with Chinese manufacturers, the region is accelerating its renewable energy transition. According to the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) 2025 Solar Outlook Report, MENA’s solar capacity could […]
Carbfix has made a big move in Europe’s battle against climate change. It received the first permit for onshore carbon dioxide (CO2) storage under EU law. This project, based in Iceland, makes history by allowing the underground storage of CO2 in line with the EU’s strict climate policies. It is the first time the EU […]
L’Oréal is making bold moves toward a more sustainable beauty industry with its Sustainable Innovation Accelerator. Under the global “L’Oréal for the Future” plan, this initiative helps quickly develop technologies. These technologies aim to lower the environmental impact of cosmetics production and L’Oréal’s carbon footprint. The beauty company aims to lower carbon emissions, reduce waste, […]