Mirova, Robeco Launch Avoided Emissions Platform to Standardize Climate Impact Metrics
Backed by $4T+ in AUM: The Avoided Emissions Platform (AEP) is supported by 12 asset managers/owners, one corporate bank, 13 leading corporates, and six data providers. 65 Climate Solutions Modeled: AEP delivers transparent, open-access methodology for assessing avoided emissions — also known as “scope 4.” Essential for Net-Zero Capital Flows: With $215T needed to reach […]
ISS ESG Unveils New Sustainability Bond Rating to Assess Impact and Risk at Issuance Level
Precision Impact Assessment: New rating provides granular sustainability insights at the individual bond issuance level for green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked (GSSS+) bonds. Investor Utility: Supports a wide range of use cases, from EU Taxonomy compliance to impact tracking and security selection aligned with sustainability strategies. Robust Methodology: Evaluates approx. 150 tailored indicators per bond […]
Petrobras, BNDES Launch Amazon Reforestation, Carbon Credit Program Targeting 15 Million Tonnes of CO₂
Petrobras and BNDES will restore up to 50,000 hectares in the Amazon, capturing 15 million tons of carbon. The initiative, ProFloresta+, will invest over R$450 million and generate 4,500 jobs. It establishes Brazil’s first large-scale carbon restoration transaction with transparent pricing and public contracts. Petrobras and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) have signed a Memorandum […]
Microsoft, Carbon Direct Set New Standards for High-Quality Marine Carbon Removal
New science-based criteria – Carbon Direct and Microsoft release guidelines to ensure high-quality, scalable marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). Supporting durable carbon removal – The standards focus on environmental integrity, monitoring, durability, and social impact. Guiding responsible deployment – As mCDR investments grow, the criteria aim to ensure safe, effective, and transparent implementation. Carbon removal […]
IATA Launches Global SAF Registry to Accelerate Net Zero Transition in Aviation
IATA’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry is now live under CADO, enabling a global SAF market. The Registry ensures transparency, prevents double counting, and allows airlines to claim SAF purchases against climate goals. Industry progress depends on policy shifts—governments must redirect fossil fuel subsidies to renewables. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially launched […]
