UNEP Urges Governance Shift to Fix Fragmented Mineral Standards
UNEP identifies 100+ mineral standards; fragmentation risks greenwashing, requiring 15 effective governance hallmarks
62 Years on, Bhakra Dam Set for Historic Desilting
The Bhakra Dam has launched first desilting project in 62 years to restore capacity, secure water, and mitigate flood risk
EFRAG Simplifies Reporting, Cutting Sustainability Data By 61%
Europe’s EFRAG has finalized simplified reporting standards, easing corporate burden while keeping the Green Deal on track
Outlook 2026: Market Forces to Drive Climate Transition
Commercial forces now drive the climate transition and risk repricing, surpassing stalling political ESG policies
Climate Tech: Sustainability Core Business Driver
Climate tech investment is surging, confirming sustainability is business-as-usual and driving massive corporate value
KDAH Sets Global Healthcare Sustainability Benchmark
KDAH is India’s first to earn global Healthcare Sustainability distinction, proving operational resilience
EU Launches €3 Billion Bid for Critical Mineral Security
EU’s €3 billion RESource EU plan secures critical minerals, cutting reliance on dominant suppliers for green and digital transitions
Gadkari Dismisses E20 Vehicle Damage Concerns
Government confirms E20 ethanol fuel causes no major vehicle damage in studies, dismissing calls for a special compensation fund
AI Boom Threatens Climate Goals
The AI boom-fueled data center expansion will double power demand, slow US emissions cuts, and increase global water stress
UN SG Proposes Budget Cuts Amid Crisis
UN Secretary-General António Guterres revealed $577 million budget cuts for 2026, driven by financial crisis and efficiency
NYC Comptroller Seeks $42 Billion BlackRock Mandate Rebid Over Climate Action
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander urges pension boards to rebid $42.3 billion in BlackRock mandates, citing the asset manager’s inadequate decarbonization plans
IETA Report: Carbon Markets Move Beyond Climate Policy
Carbon markets now essential economic infrastructure; scaling and integrating global compliance and voluntary systems is vital
