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COP30: Development Banks Reaffirm Climate Finance Commitments and Pledge New Adaptation Funding
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COP30: Development Banks Reaffirm Climate Finance Commitments and Pledge New Adaptation Funding

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) have reaffirmed their commitment to mobilising greater climate finance, pledging to expand innovative funding mechanisms to strengthen climate adaptation and resilience in developing nations.

G20 Investment Forum to Highlight Africa’s Energy Projects as Global Investment Priority
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G20 Investment Forum to Highlight Africa’s Energy Projects as Global Investment Priority

Leading global and African energy and finance executives will explore strategies to accelerate investment, de-risk capital and strengthen market access at the upcoming G20 African Energy Investment Forum

European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Upgrades Digital Green Finance Tool for Global Use
Fintech & Ecommerce

European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Upgrades Digital Green Finance Tool for Global Use

Vice‑President Ambroise Fayolle emphasised that by broadening geographic access of the institution’s Digital Green Finance tool, the EIB is “accelerating climate investments globally.”

On The Road to 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop30): The African Development Bank Group Is Piloting Several Financial Instruments To Support African Countries In Tackling Climate Change
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On The Road to 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop30): The African Development Bank Group Is Piloting Several Financial Instruments To Support African Countries In Tackling Climate Change

The main priorities for COP30 are to accelerate the energy transition, ensure a just transition for the most vulnerable nations suffering from climate change, and, above all, mobilise large-scale climate finance for developing economies

AfDB and IFC Appoint Inspired Evolution to Lead New Renewable Energy Fund for Africa
Finance & Economics

AfDB and IFC Appoint Inspired Evolution to Lead New Renewable Energy Fund for Africa

Backed by global development heavyweights, including IFC, AfDB, The Rockefeller Foundation, TDB Group, and NDF, Zafiri is filling one of Africa’s toughest financing gaps by channeling long-term equity into distributed renewable energy companies that deliver last-mile access where traditional capital falls short.

SoftwareOne Climate Targets Successfully Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative
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SoftwareOne Climate Targets Successfully Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative

SoftwareOne takes a major step toward a greener future as its greenhouse gas reduction targets receive official validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Exclusive masterclasses addressing energy efficiency and carbon competitiveness at C&I Energy + Storage Summit
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Exclusive masterclasses addressing energy efficiency and carbon competitiveness at C&I Energy + Storage Summit

These hands-on masterclasses complement the Summit’s broader agenda of keynotes, project showcases and panel debates, equipping delegates with actionable strategies to shape their organisations’ energy future.

With ESG Rules Rolling Back, Should Sustainability-Linked Payments Still Lead the Charge?
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With ESG Rules Rolling Back, Should Sustainability-Linked Payments Still Lead the Charge?

Over 100 anti-ESG bills have been introduced across various U.S. states this year, as one of the world’s leading economies is refocusing its priorities from sustainability towards profitability. In times when ESG disclosures are not mandated and many financial institutions are greenhushing their sustainability-linked efforts, should payment providers still bother about the environmental outcomes of […]

Klarna & Poshmark Facilitate Seamless Resale With Data-Driven Integration That Simplifies the Secondhand Marketplace
Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna & Poshmark Facilitate Seamless Resale With Data-Driven Integration That Simplifies the Secondhand Marketplace

Klarna partners with the leading fashion resale marketplace, Poshmark, to link purchase data directly into resale listings and create a smoother payment flow for the secondhand marketplace.

Sovereign Debt Servicing Costs Low-Income Countries Over $2.6B Extra Due to Currency Fluctuations and Climate Impact
Finance & Economics

Sovereign Debt Servicing Costs Low-Income Countries Over $2.6B Extra Due to Currency Fluctuations and Climate Impact

A fresh report shows that the international financial system is being unfair to low-income countries, which suffer from currency fluctuations and the heightened impact of climate change.

Can AI Agents Be the Next Frontier for Sustainability Efforts? 
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Can AI Agents Be the Next Frontier for Sustainability Efforts? 

Everyone talks about AI agents and challenges in reaching sustainability targets today. What if these two topics were combined? Perhaps, it is agentic AI that could drive global sustainability efforts past the point where they stop simply mending the harm already done and start to improve the state of the global environment? Let’s see if […]

GreenFi Launches to Combine Personal Finance With Climate Care
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GreenFi Launches to Combine Personal Finance With Climate Care

After the 2024 asset buyout, the former Aspiration’s consumer fintech division re-launches as a climate-friendly banking startup, GreenFi.

Governments Agree on Green Shipping Guidelines
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Governments Agree on Green Shipping Guidelines

The international maritime regulator has established new rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping practices and agreed on the penalties for those missing the set objectives.

IEA Confirms Energy Use Surge to Meet AI Needs
Science & Technology

IEA Confirms Energy Use Surge to Meet AI Needs

Global electricity generation required to supply data centres will grow from 460 TWh in 2024 to over 1 000 TWh in 2030 and 1,300 TWh in 2035, by rough IEA estimations.

ESG Book LEO Transforms Sustainability Reporting for Corporates and Finance
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ESG Book LEO Transforms Sustainability Reporting for Corporates and Finance

ESG Book has introduced the LEO cloud solution, designed specifically for financial institutions and corporates to meet sustainability due diligence and disclosure requirements.

Amazon Offers Science-Based Carbon Credits for Qualified Companies
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Amazon Offers Science-Based Carbon Credits for Qualified Companies

E-commerce giant Amazon continues its efforts to reduce and eliminate emissions across its global ecosystem, adding carbon credits to the Sustainability Exchange resource hub.