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PML Leads £5.6 Million ValMAS Project to Quantify Ecological and Societal Value of Marine Artificial Structures

(IN BRIEF) ValMAS, led by Plymouth Marine Laboratory and co-funded by NERC and the INSITE Programme, is a £5.6 million, four-year research collaboration involving UK and Norwegian institutions. Concentrating on the North Sea, the project will evaluate the environmental, social, … Read the full press release

New Paper by AFRY, Oxford & Nasdaq Lays Out Joint-Claim Rules for Article 6 Carbon Neutralisation

(IN BRIEF) In their new working paper, AFRY, the University of Oxford, and Nasdaq set out a tenet-based framework for “neutralisation claims” under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Recognising that the carbon removal sector must grow exponentially by mid-century … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies to Produce Over 500,000 Tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Annually by 2028

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies is ramping up its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) capacity to over 500,000 tonnes per year from 2028—enabling us to supply more than 10% of our European jet-fuel volumes, outpacing the 6% mandate for 2030. Key investments include … Read the full press release

APM Terminals and SANY Marine Ink Framework to Electrify 500 Terminal Tractors by 2030

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals and SANY Marine have signed a Master Framework Agreement to replace around 500 diesel terminal tractors with battery-electric models by 2030, reinforcing APM Terminals’ commitment to decarbonisation. The deal standardises equipment across its global network, embeds … Read the full press release

MAPFRE Surpasses Carbon Reduction Goals and Scales Up Global Offsets to Combat Climate Change

(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE has made significant strides toward its climate goals, cutting its operational carbon footprint by 25% in 2024—far exceeding its annual reduction target. Through a wide array of global offset projects, the company neutralized 80% of its footprint … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto Drives Sustainability Dialogue at London Tech Week to Accelerate Innovation in Critical Materials

(IN BRIEF) Rio Tinto is the only mining company participating in London Tech Week 2025, where it will lead discussions on sustainable innovation, critical minerals, and ClimateTech. As part of its innovation strategy, Rio Tinto is actively engaging startups, universities, … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group and North East Authorities Partner to Accelerate Green Energy Growth in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, NECA, and OFI to create a green energy hub in the North East. The initiative focuses on unlocking private sector investment to support the region’s green energy … Read the full press release

ABB’s BESS-as-a-Service Offers Businesses a Flexible, Zero-CapEx Solution for Energy Storage and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) ABB has launched its Battery Energy Storage Systems-as-a-Service to provide businesses with a flexible, zero-CapEx solution for energy storage. This service, designed for various industries, enables companies to adopt advanced energy solutions without large capital investments, ensuring immediate … Read the full press release

Leeds Building Society Enhances Emissions Reporting with Experian Partnership to Support Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Leeds Building Society has partnered with Experian to improve the accuracy of its financed emissions reporting for residential lending, aligning with the UK Government’s Net Zero goals. By replacing estimated EPC data, which overestimated emissions by over 36%, … Read the full press release

Microsoft and CO280 Launch One of the Largest U.S. Carbon Removal Projects with AFRY’s Strategic Support

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has supported Microsoft in finalizing a major 12-year carbon removal offtake agreement with CO280 for ~3.7 million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ removal via a BECCS facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The project, one of the largest … Read the full press release

Nordex Reflects on Four Decades of Climate Impact as Earth Day 2025 Highlights Renewable Progress

(IN BRIEF) To commemorate Earth Day 2025, Nordex is highlighting its four-decade journey in sustainable wind power development. From pioneering early efforts to reduce CO2e emissions in the 1980s to installing over 57 GW of wind capacity in more than … Read the full press release

Snam Overhauls Sustainable Financing Framework with Green and ESG-Linked Pillars

(IN BRIEF) Snam has introduced a revamped Sustainable Financing Framework built around two strategic pillars—Green Financing and Sustainability-Linked Financing. The Green pillar focuses on EU Taxonomy-aligned investments like pipeline retrofits, while the Sustainability-Linked pillar ties funding costs to ESG performance … Read the full press release

EIB Funds Beccs Stockholm, Pioneering Negative Emissions Technology to Outpace Stockholm Traffic Emissions

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted a €260 million loan to Stockholm Exergi to construct Sweden’s first large-scale BECCS facility at Värtaverket, expected to be operational by 2028. The project, Beccs Stockholm, will capture up to 800,000 tonnes … Read the full press release

REN Advances Sustainability with Ambitious Emission Reduction Targets and Strategic 2027 Plan

(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais is gaining international acclaim for its improved ESG performance, as evidenced by upgraded ratings from major sustainability assessors such as S&P Global, Carbon Disclosure Project, Morgan Stanley, ISS ESG, and Sustainalytics. Recognized as … Read the full press release

University of East London Teams Up with Siemens to Harness Thames Heat for Major Campus Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) The University of East London is expanding its strategic partnership with Siemens Smart Infrastructure by installing a state-of-the-art water source heat pump that harnesses thermal energy from the River Thames. This pioneering system, set to replace gas boilers … Read the full press release

M&S Food and Neighbourly Achieve Milestone with 100 Million Meal Donation to UK Communities

(IN BRIEF) Over the past decade, M&S Food and Neighbourly have donated surplus food equivalent to 100 million meals, supporting over 4.7 million people across the UK through more than 3,000 local charities. With nearly every M&S store actively contributing, … Read the full press release

SSE’s Martin Pibworth Appointed CBI Scotland Chair to Lead Efforts on Sustainable Growth and Green Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Martin Pibworth, Chief Commercial Officer at SSE, has been appointed Chair of CBI Scotland, succeeding Jennifer Young. With extensive experience in sustainability and the net zero sector, Pibworth will focus on promoting long-term growth and addressing key issues … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Drives Key Projects to Decarbonise Healthcare and Support NHS Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is leading two critical projects focused on decarbonising healthcare. The Greener Trials project, led by Professor Paula Williamson, aims to reduce the carbon footprint of clinical trials through an open science approach, collaborating with … Read the full press release

Rothesay Commits £150m to Boost UK Social Housing Retrofit with NWF and THFC

(IN BRIEF) Rothesay has committed £150m to a new unsecured debt facility for social housing retrofitting, launched by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC). The facility, with an initial £150m guarantee from the NWF, enables … Read the full press release

KKR Expands Stake in Enilive with €587.5 Million Investment to Strengthen Sustainable Mobility Strategy

(IN BRIEF) KKR has increased its stake in Enilive by purchasing an additional 5% of the company’s share capital, with a €587.5 million investment. This move aligns with KKR’s previously announced commitment and underscores the market’s confidence in Enilive’s business … Read the full press release