Microsoft, Acadia Launch Climate Investment Coalition Backing $9B in Renewable Projects
$9 Billion Investment Pipeline: The Climate and Communities Investment Coalition (CCIC) aims to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects across the U.S. over the next five years. Corporate-Led Clean Energy: The coalition accelerates corporate-led renewable energy financing, with Microsoft as an anchor member. Community Impact Focus: Projects will expand access to clean energy for […]
Google Secures 200,000 Tonnes of Carbon Removal Credits from Startup Terradot
Major milestone: Google Signs The largest-ever Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) deal which involves 200,000 tons of CO2 removal by the 2030s. Innovative approach: Terradot’s method accelerates a natural process, locking CO2 into crushed basalt rock while improving soil health. Scalable potential: This partnership aims to validate and expand ERW to deliver millions of tons of […]
Hong Kong Mandates Full Sustainability Reporting for Public Entities by 2028
ISSB Alignment: Publicly accountable entities (PAEs) in Hong Kong must fully adopt ISSB-aligned sustainability disclosure standards by 2028. Mandatory Reporting: Large-cap issuers must comply with new climate disclosure requirements starting January 2026, with broader mandates to follow by 2028. Ecosystem Development: Hong Kong is investing in assurance, green fintech, and skills development to support its […]
Microsoft Unveils Zero-Water Datacenter Design to Slash Cooling Water Use
Zero-Water Cooling: Microsoft’s next-generation datacenters, launching in 2024, eliminate water evaporation for cooling, saving 125 million liters of water per datacenter annually. Sustainability Gains: Achieved an 80% improvement in Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) since the early 2000s, with plans to further reduce WUE to near-zero in future facilities. Energy Mitigation: New chip-level cooling designs minimize […]
Stellantis, CATL to Commit €4.1 Billion to Carbon-Neutral EV Battery Plant in Spain
Massive Investment: Stellantis and CATL will invest up to €4.1 billion to build a 50 GWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain, targeting production by the end of 2026. Affordable EVs: The plant supports Stellantis’ strategy to offer durable and cost-effective battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), bolstering its Dare Forward 2030 plan. Decarbonization Leadership: […]
