BBVA Expands Global Sustainability Training to 466 SME Suppliers in Third Year of UN Program
Broader Reach: BBVA trained 466 SME suppliers across 13 countries, an 11% increase from 2024. Global Engagement: The UN-backed program saw a record 5,200 SME suppliers participating, up 55% from last year. Enhanced Accessibility: Training is available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, ensuring global supplier participation. BBVA continues its commitment to sustainability by training 466 […]
Bill Gates-Backed Startup Savor Announces Commercial Launch of Butter Made From Carbon
Revolutionary Innovation: Savor launches the world’s first animal- and plant-free butter, utilizing carbon-based fat production to replace conventional agriculture-dependent oils. Industry Adoption: Michelin-starred restaurants and top bakeries are among the first to incorporate Savor’s sustainable butter into their menus. Scalability & Market Impact: With a new 25,000-square-foot pilot facility, Savor aims for large-scale production and […]
EU Parliament Votes to Delay Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Laws
Parliament approves two-year delay for Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and one-year delay for Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) Vote supports broader EU effort to reduce regulatory burden on businesses. Companies urged to use extension to strengthen sustainability data systems. The European Parliament has voted to adopt the European Commission’s “stop-the-clock” directive, delaying implementation […]
TotalEnergies Closes Three Renewable Energy Deals Across Europe, Africa and Canada
Europe: 15 GW of solar and wind projects added, strengthening TotalEnergies’ integrated electricity business in Germany. Africa: 255 MW installed in Uganda, with stakes in additional hydropower projects in Rwanda and Malawi. Canada: Acquisition of 800 MW in wind and solar projects, including Big Sky Solar (184 MW) in Alberta. TotalEnergies has finalized three major […]
Roche Becomes First in Industry to Set SBTi-Validated Net Zero and Absolute Zero Climate Targets
Roche commits to cutting 90% of emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims for a 70% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 22.5% cut in Scope 3 emissions by 2029. 70% of Roche’s key suppliers must adopt science-based targets to […]
