J.P. Morgan Backs $210M Financing for Chestnut Carbon’s Large-Scale Afforestation Projects

$210M credit facility marks one of the first large-scale project finance deals in the voluntary carbon market. Funding will accelerate Chestnut Carbon’s afforestation projects, backed by Microsoft’s 25-year, 7M-ton carbon credit offtake. Model could lower capital costs for carbon project developers and attract broader investor participation. J.P. Morgan has arranged a $210 million credit facility […]
Sayari Earth, Stellenbosch University Partner to Advance Biochar for Climate and Biodiversity Gains

Targets South Africa’s invasive plant crisis, which threatens biodiversity, water security, and land productivity. Leverages mobile biochar technology to store carbon for centuries while creating community economic benefits. Aims to position South Africa as a global leader in biochar-based carbon removal and ecosystem restoration. Sayari Earth has entered a research partnership with Stellenbosch University’s School […]
Seaspan Energy, Anew Climate Partner on Renewable LNG for West Coast Shipping

First large-scale delivery of ISCC-certified renewable LNG (R-LNG) on North America’s West Coast. Supports compliance with IMO Net-Zero Framework and EU FuelEU Maritime Regulation. Expands lower-carbon fuel options for shipowners without compromising operational performance. Seaspan Energy and Anew Climate have entered a strategic partnership to deliver renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to shipowners along the […]
Trane Technologies Launches BrainBox AI Lab to Drive Smarter, Sustainable Building Operations

New AI hub will advance intelligent HVAC and building management solutions to cut energy use and emissions. Focus areas include autonomous controls, predictive modeling, and physics-informed neural networks. Lab supports Trane Technologies’ 2030 Sustainability Commitments and follows its January 2025 acquisition of BrainBox AI. Trane Technologies has launched the BrainBox AI Lab, a dedicated research […]
International Youth Day: Cost of Living and Climate Top Priorities for Young Europeans

Marking International Youth Day, the European Parliament’s Youth Survey 2024 reveals young Europeans prioritise affordability and climate action — offering a roadmap for EU policy, investment, and ESG strategy. The EP Youth Survey 2024, conducted with 25,863 people aged 16–30 in all 27 Member States, found that 40% rank rising prices and the cost of […]