BII Surpasses $1.1 Billion Climate Finance Target in India, Expands EV Bus Funding
BII exceeds its $1 billion climate finance pledge for India with $1.1 billion invested since 2022. New INR 430 million funding backs electric bus deployment and battery lifecycle solutions. Investments support India’s 2070 net-zero target through mobility, storage, agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure. British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has […]
Absolute Climate Launches Certification Framework to Monetize Verified Low-Carbon Product Benefits
New certification pathway converts product-level emissions reductions into tradable Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs). Framework aims to unlock financing and scale for low-carbon materials such as green steel, low-carbon concrete, and sustainable aviation fuel. Provides a governance structure to prevent double counting while enabling buyers to claim verified climate benefits globally. Absolute Climate has introduced a […]
California, UK Deepen Climate Partnership As Octopus Energy Commits Nearly $1 Billion To Clean Tech
Octopus Energy will invest nearly $1 billion in California clean energy, carbon removal, and nature-based solutions. California and the United Kingdom signed a new climate cooperation agreement focused on innovation, trade, and sustainable development. Subnational partnerships continue to shape global climate governance as federal leadership gaps persist. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an expanded climate […]
Equinix Secures 121MW Solar PPA in Japan to Power Data Centers, Support Energy Transition
Equinix signs a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement for 121MW of solar capacity, the largest single-site data center vPPA in Japan. The deal advances Japan’s renewable energy procurement market and supports Equinix’s goal of 100% renewable coverage for its Japanese operations. Long-term power offtake from the Sanda Mega Solar Power Plant strengthens grid decarbonization while […]
ISO Launches Global Climate Adaptation Standard to Strengthen Local Resilience Planning
New ISO 14092:2026 standard provides a governance and planning framework for local climate adaptation, improving access to climate finance and accountability. Standard aligns risk assessment and funding mechanisms with ISO 14091 and ISO 14093, supporting Paris Agreement and SDG resilience goals. Offers structured guidance for managing escalating climate risks including floods, heatwaves, droughts, and coastal […]
