M&G Appoints Marian D’Auria as Chief Sustainability Officer
• Marian D’Auria will become Chief Sustainability Officer, succeeding Kathy Ryan and leading M&G’s sustainability strategy.• Brings experience across risk, industrial sectors, investment consulting and global sustainability roles, most recently at GFG Alliance.• Appointment shapes M&G’s next phase of sustainability leadership as regulation, stewardship expectations and investor scrutiny intensify. M&G plc has appointed Marian D’Auria […]
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 Opens With AI, Energy and ‘Engineering the Capital Network’
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 opened today on Al Maryah Island with a clear message: the next phase of global finance will be defined by AI, energy, and a fast-evolving capital network that stretches from Abu Dhabi to the Global South. Organised by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in collaboration with ADQ, this fourth edition […]
Helical Fusion Signs First Fusion Power PPA in Japan With Aoki Super
• First ever commercial fusion power purchase agreement signed in Japan between Helical Fusion and Aoki Super• Agreement validates real-world demand for continuous, net-electricity fusion generation using the Helical Stellarator approach• Move advances Japan’s industrial alignment around fusion infrastructure, connecting research, manufacturing, and end-user procurement Helical Fusion has signed the first power purchase agreement in […]
Sweep Executive Freddie House Predicts the Four Defining Climate Trends for 2026
As global markets emerge from a turbulent COP30 and prepare for the 10-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, one theme is cutting through the noise: climate strategy in 2026 will be defined by data credibility, investor scrutiny, and competitive pressure. Governments face renewed expectations to lock in 2040 pathways, while companies confront shifting regulatory baselines […]
Mars Commits $20 Million to Climate Smart Rice Farming Through 2030
• USD 20 million over 2020–2030 to scale climate smart rice sourcing, reduce emissions and strengthen farmer livelihoods• Focus regions include the US, Europe, India, Pakistan and Thailand where rice yields face climate-driven decline• AWD irrigation and training programs aim to cut water use up to 30% and reduce methane by more than 40% while […]
