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Science & Technology

Sustainable Tech Funding Stands Strong in 2023: Crunchbase

Despite a significant decrease in startup investment in most industries, sustainable tech funding managed to maintain the 2022 level on a global scale.

News

7RCC Applies for ESG-Focused Spot Bitcoin ETF

Crypto firm 7RCC applied for an ESG-focused spot Bitcoin ETF that will include 80% Bitcoin and 20% Carbon Credits Futures with the US SEC.

Science & Technology

Carbfix Puts CO2 Into Stone to Mitigate Climate Change

Iceland-based startup Carbfix has developed a revolutionary technology that mixes CO2 with water and injects it into basalt rock for storage, thus, mitigating climate change.

News

UAE Commits $30 Billion to Climate Finance

The UAE has announced investments of $30 billion to launch a financing mechanism aimed at forming a kind of base for creating a more transparent system for financing projects to combat climate change.

Finance & Economics

ResponsAbility Launches Climate Investment Strategy for Asia

Swiss firm responsAbility partnered with Germany’s development bank KfW and the Dutch development bank FMO to make an active contribution to carbon dioxide reduction in Asia through targeted climate investments.

News

Swedbank Robur Launches Two Climate Funds

Swedbank Robur, as part of the implementation of its strategy of activities related to rolling out projects aimed at protecting the environment, is launching two new funds specializing in climate and climate bonds.

News

Lloyd’s of London Launches Consultation to Transit to Net Zero

Lloyd’s, the London-based marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has launched a consultation on its roadmap towards net zero goal.

News

Climate Alpha Raises Seed Funding to Help Real Estate Sector Analyze Climate Change Impact

Singaporean startup Climate Alpha uses AI to enable real estate owners and investors to analyze the impact of climate change on their portfolios.

News

Roland Berger & DFINITY Transform Waste Management With Blockchain

Roland Berger consultancy has partnered with the blockchain service provider DFINITY to address the growing global waste issue.

News

Mamaearth Share Price Debuts at 2% Premium on NSE

Shares of Mamaearth parent company debuted at nearly 2% premium over the IPO price on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

News

Google Responds to Climate Change Challenges With New Sustainability Features

New Google tools will help people, cities and organizations that have sustainability high on their agendas to tackle more transportation and energy issues.

Finance & Economics

Bursa Carbon Exchange of Malaysia Starts Trading Carbon Credits

The first Shariah-compliant carbon exchange in the world and the pioneer of the voluntary carbon market in Malaysia, Bursa Carbon Exchange commenced trading and facilitation of off-market transactions of carbon credits.

Science & Technology

Orsted to Power 90K Irish Households With Solar Energy

Orsted and Terra Solar will develop a new 400 MW solar energy portfolio in Ireland

News

Roam Introduces EV Bus to Transform Public Transport in Kenya

Roam’s new shuttle EV bus model Move continues to push for the adoption of electric vehicles in Kenya.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Amazon Leverages First Zero-Carbon Cargo Ship

A new collaboration with shipping and logistics company Maersk enabled Amazon to transport goods on a zero-carbon cargo ship using methanol as a power source

Finance & Economics

Kenyan President Showcases Africa as Climate Financing Opportunity

Kenyan President William Ruto opened the first climate summit in Africa, drawing hundreds of millions of dollars in climate financing pledges