Cushman & Wakefield: ESG Ranks Among Top 2 Real Estate Priorities in EMEA and APAC
Office lease sizes have increased by 13% globally in the past two years, signaling a reversal in the downsizing trend. One in eight companies plans to expand their footprint, while 41% have already stabilized their portfolios post-reduction. Return-to-office strategies are gaining traction, with rising occupancy levels and renewed investment in workplace environments. After years of […]
Singapore Releases Draft Guidance to Strengthen Use of Voluntary Carbon Credits
Credibility Boost: Singapore’s draft guidance sets principles to strengthen trust and consistency in voluntary carbon credit use, addressing industry concerns around quality and standardisation. Government Support: Companies may offset up to 5% of taxable emissions and must disclose carbon credit use in climate reports under ISSB-aligned regulations. Stakeholder Collaboration: Industry bodies like SSFA are developing […]
Tesla’s $557 Million China Battery Deal Fuels EV and Energy Storage Growth
Tesla sealed a $557 million deal on Friday to construct its first grid-scale battery storage station in Shanghai, Yicai reported, bolstering its energy division’s footprint in China. The agreement, signed with China Kangfu International Leasing Co. and Shanghai’s local government, comes on the heels of Tesla launching production at its Shanghai battery megafactory in February. […]
European Commission to Withdraw Greenwashing Regulation
On Friday, June 20, 2025, the European Commission announced its decision to withdraw the Green Claims Directive, a critical component of the EU’s Green Deal policy designed to protect consumers by ensuring that environmental marketing claims were accurate, science-based, and independently verified. Without it, regulation will revert to individual national laws, likely resulting in inconsistent […]
Deep Sky Secures First DAC Offtake Deal with Rubicon Carbon
Rubicon Carbon integrates DAC credits for the first time by partnering with Deep Sky, expanding its portfolio with permanent carbon removal solutions. Deliveries of high-integrity carbon credits begin in 2025, extending through 2033 and offering Rubicon’s clients early access to next-gen DAC innovation. Deep Sky’s Canadian advantage—low-carbon grid, supportive policy, and ideal geology—positions it to […]
