DWS Closes First Round of €323M ESG Infrastructure Debt Strategy
Sustainable Investments Focus: EIDS targets green and social infrastructure projects across Europe, with at least 50% aligned with the EU Taxonomy. Strong Investor Support: The strategy raised €323M in its first close, aiming for €500–€750M, including €200M for energy transition debt. Attractive Returns: Targeting gross annual returns of 5.5–6.5%, with stable yield income and downside […]
Equinor, BP, and TotalEnergies Commit £4 Billion to UK Carbon Capture Projects
Pioneering CCS Infrastructure: Equinor and partners have approved Final Investment Decisions for two UK carbon capture and storage projects, aiming for operation by 2028. Decarbonization Goals: Projects will cut industrial emissions, initially storing 4 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, scaling to 23 million tonnes by 2035. Economic Boost: The £4 billion investment will create thousands […]
IBM and Texas A&M Launch AI Assistant to Revolutionize Sustainable Farming
AI-Powered Insights: SWAT VEXA provides farmers and experts with instant, precise data to improve agricultural, land, and water management. Democratizing Knowledge: Free access to over 7,000 peer-reviewed studies and nationwide data empowers users across sectors. Accelerating Sustainability: Designed to address climate challenges, SWAT VEXA enhances productivity and resilience in farming communities. IBM and Texas A&M […]
Google Accelerates Carbon-Free AI Data Centers with $20 Billion Clean Energy Partnership
Accelerating Clean Energy Development: The partnership aims to build co-located clean energy plants and data centers, reducing grid strain and improving sustainability. AI and Economic Growth: Aligning digital infrastructure with clean power supports U.S. leadership in AI and an estimated trillion-dollar GDP uplift by 2030. Faster Project Timelines: The “power-first” approach shortens the time from […]
Schneider Electric, Boston Marathon Partner to Advance Sustainability Goals in Sport
Carbon Footprint Leadership: Schneider Electric will help the B.A.A. measure emissions, set climate targets, and release annual sustainability reports starting in 2025. Community-Centered Sustainability: The partnership includes innovative initiatives, like waste diversion, green volunteer programs, and localized vendor sourcing. Global Benchmark for Green Sporting Events: Schneider Electric and the B.A.A. aim to make the Boston […]
