How DEI and ESG Investing Are Evolving: WSJ and Adasina’s Insights

Originally featured on WSJ’s Take On the Week | Recap by ESG News In a recent special episode of WSJ’s Take On the Week, guest host Miriam Gottfried sat down with Rachel Robasciotti, Founder and Co-CEO of Adasina Social Capital, to discuss how the investment landscape for DEI and ESG is evolving—especially under shifting political […]

Interview Highlights: Christine Montenegro McGrath (Mondelēz) & Alejandro Navarro (BCG) on ESG 2025

Interview Highlights: Christine Montenegro McGrath (Mondelēz) & Alejandro Navarro (BCG) discuss their takes on ESG in 2025. The ESG narrative is shifting. According to Christine Montenegro McGrath of Mondelēz and Alejandro Navarro of BCG, the conversation has moved beyond decarbonization and purpose alone. Today, the focus is on future-proofing businesses—linking sustainability directly to long-term value […]

Climate Tech Partners Secures $50M+ to Back High-Growth Climate Startups

$30 million anchor investment from Australian Ethical and CEFC propels Climate Tech Partners (CTP) to first close. Over $50 million committed across fund and aviation decarbonisation vehicle, with backing from Qantas, Airbus, and the BESEN Family Office. 11 corporate partners onboard to accelerate Series A climate tech in grid, fuels, and adaptation. Climate Tech Partners […]

Volkswagen Bank Raises €1.5 Billion in First-Ever Green Bond to Boost EV Financing

Volkswagen Bank’s inaugural green bond raises €1.5 billion in dual tranches, backed by strong investor demand. Investor orders exceeded €6.6 billion, signaling robust market confidence in the bank’s sustainable finance strategy. Proceeds will exclusively finance battery electric vehicle (BEV) products across Volkswagen Group brands. Volkswagen Bank GmbH has successfully issued its first green bond, raising […]

ReGenEarth Launches £100M Green Bond to Scale Biochar Carbon Removal Tech

High-Yield, Climate-Positive Investment: The £100M green bond offers a 12.5% return while financing scalable carbon-negative biochar solutions. Diversification Beyond Wind and Solar: Investors gain exposure to circular economy projects and voluntary carbon credit markets through secured, asset-backed bonds. Strategic Industry Partnerships: Collaboration with Onnu, BeZero, and Brunel University enhances biochar innovation, tracking, and carbon capture […]