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JICA and ADB Join Forces: $1.5 Billion Investment in LEAP 2 Fund for Sustainable Infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed an agreement to establish the Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund 2 (LEAP 2) with capital of up to $1.5 billion provided by JICA. The fund aims to cofinance high-quality, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure projects in Asia and the Pacific. LEAP 2 is the […]

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Ashley Black Announces 31 Days of “My Favorite Things” Holiday Specials – up to 80% off! – PROMOTION

Ashley Black, Female Owned  Ashley Black, Female Run Ashley Black, Net-zero by 2024 Ashley Black, Recycled Plastics  31 curated kits for everything from cellulite to sports recovery, to our facelift facial at up to 80% off. Ashley Black, inventor of the FasciaBlaster tools, announces 31 days of “My Favorite Things” holiday product specials. The curated […]

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EU Tightens Grip on Industrial Pollution with New Emission Rules

Strictest achievable emissions levels will become mandatory for covered sectors Environmental obligations to apply to mines and battery factories for the first time Review by Commission in 2026 for need to include cattle farms Non-complying companies can face penalties of at least 3% of the operator’s annual EU turnover Rules set to bring significant health […]

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Should we be worried about rising heat of political discourse? Yes.

Most Americans believe political discourse has grown coarser in recent years, as old taboos against publicly cursing and attacking an opponent’s family have fallen away. Politicians and their supporters call critics and opponents “criminals” or “fascists,” while some 2024 presidential candidates muse about executing the nation’s top military adviser or pledge to “slit the throats” […]

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Singapore’s Sembcorp to Invest $10.5 Billion to Drive Global Energy Transition

Accelerates renewables growth, targets 25GW of gross installed renewables capacity by 2028 Strengthens commitment to decarbonisation, 50% reduction in emissions intensity by 2028 Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) announced its 2023-2028 strategic plan, reaffirming its commitment to transform its portfolio from brown to green and drive energy transition. In 2021, Sembcorp unveiled its strategic plan to support […]

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A2A, Enfinity Global sign PPAs for 97 MW of Solar Energy in Italy

The A2A Group, one of Italy’s largest players in the energy transition, and Enfinity Global Inc, a leader in renewable energy, announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for three of Enfinity’s solar photovoltaic projects in the Lazio region, totaling 97 MW of solar energy capacity. The agreement, set to commence in July 2025, stipulates that A2A will […]

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Climate tech investment falls 40% amid economic uncertainty: PwC Report

The fall in investment reflects market conditions more than a deliberate move away from climate tech. Investment in other categories fell even more sharply – down 50% The result: despite falling in absolute terms, climate tech investments as a proportion of start-up investments continued to rise While there is still a way to go, investors […]

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Mirova Launches €2 Billion Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund

Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable finance, announces the project launch of Mirova Energy Transition 6 (MET6), its sixth strategy dedicated to energy transition infrastructure, aiming to raise up to €2 bn. This new vintage will continue to support decarbonization, mainly in Europe, where the need for diverse renewable energy sources […]

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Bacardi Cuts GHG Emissions from Rum by 50% with New Heat & Power System

World’s largest premium rum distillery launches new CHP system as another milestone towards the company’s ultimate Net Zero ambitions Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand […]

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Cape Town: A Guide to Three Must-Visit Destinations

If you’re en route to South Africa for the upcoming ESG Africa Conference and the highly anticipated Morningstar Investment Conference South Africa 2023 , why not indulge in a captivating detour to the Mother City, Cape Town? As a born and raised Capetonian, I’m thrilled to guide you through a sustainable travel experience in our breathtaking […]

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