The Net-Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) alliance, managing $57.5 trillion, suspended activities after BlackRock’s withdrawal amid Republican pressure against ESG practices. Climate-focused investments faced backlash, particularly from...
2024 was the hottest year on record, surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, breaching the Paris Agreement’s critical limit. Driven by greenhouse gas emissions, this milestone intensifies...
Accredia’s Circular 40/2024 refines environmental certification by distinguishing certificates from opinions for claims like GHG inventories. Unlike certified systems, opinions reflect a specific moment, per ISO...
Italy plans to issue up to €5 billion in Green BTPs through a banking syndicate led by major banks. Funds will target sustainable initiatives, focusing on...
Intesa Sanpaolo provided €10M to Unicalce for sustainability-focused investments in decarbonization and digitization. Unicalce, Italy’s top lime producer, operates 13 plants with a 2M-ton capacity. The...
Italy’s building sector consumes 42% of energy and emits 18% of greenhouse gases, highlighting a decarbonization challenge. With 56% of public buildings energy-inefficient, new EU-aligned goals...
Morocco’s electricity production rose to 42.38 TWh in 2023, with renewables reaching 40% of installed capacity. Despite coal's dominance, its share declined, highlighting a shift to...
The Italian fashion sector, contributing 5% to GDP, must embrace sustainability, innovation, and growth to stay globally competitive, according to a CDP report. Challenges include climate...
VR Bank Bamberg-Forchheim rewarded sustainable crowdfunding projects in 2024 with a €1,000 bonus each. Projects were evaluated by a jury using UN SDGs as criteria. Winners...
Global coal consumption has doubled in 30 years, driven by population growth, economic expansion, and energy demands, particularly in developing nations. Despite renewable energy progress, coal...