ESG News Week in Review: June 9th – June 15th 2025
This week’s ESG developments spotlight powerful shifts in global regulation, clean energy infrastructure, carbon market innovation, and sustainable finance. From new bond frameworks in Asia to breakthrough fusion funding in Europe and bold nuclear moves in the U.S., momentum continues to build across sectors. With global carbon pricing topping $100 billion, investors and policymakers are […]
Basel Committee Releases Voluntary Climate Risk Disclosure Framework for Global Banks
New voluntary framework guides global banks on disclosing climate-related financial risks. Offers flexibility to accommodate evolving data quality and availability across jurisdictions. Basel Committee to monitor adoption and other global disclosure practices for potential updates. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published a voluntary framework for disclosing climate-related financial risks, aimed at internationally active […]
Nasdaq Unveils Carbon Academy to Educate Market on Carbon Removal Strategies
Strategic Education Tool: Nasdaq Carbon Academy equips corporate leaders with foundational and advanced knowledge in carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Built with Industry Expertise: Developed in partnership with AirMiners, leveraging its accelerator and innovation network in carbon removal. Scalable Corporate Adoption: The self-paced course supports companies looking to integrate carbon credits into broader climate strategies. Nasdaq […]
UK Commits £200M to Acorn Carbon Capture Project, Advancing Net Zero Goals
£200 million investment will accelerate the Acorn CCS project, supporting Final Investment Decision (FID) within this Parliament. 18 million tonnes of CO₂ capture capacity anticipated between Acorn and the Viking project, bolstering UK decarbonisation. Thousands of jobs created and protected, aiding industrial renewal and long-term energy security in Scotland and beyond. The UK government has […]
EU Requires €241 Billion in Nuclear Investment to Meet 2050 Decarbonization Goals
€241 billion in nuclear investments needed by 2050 to align with EU decarbonization and energy security strategies. Nuclear capacity projected to grow from 98 GW to 109 GW in base-case scenarios, and up to 144 GW with full project execution and life extensions. Future funding must include diverse public-private sources and de-risking instruments to support […]
