Is a Breakthrough Possible at COP29?
As COP29 draws to a close, delegates await updates on negotiations regarding a new climate finance target during COP29 climate talks
UAE Fast-Tracking Decarbonization with Smart Infrastructure
UAE aims to achieve 44% renewable energy capacity by 2050 by promoting, developing, and implementing advanced policies and technologies for smart infrastructure
TotalEnergies to Measure Methane Emissions at OIL
TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited (OIL) have partnered to use TotalEnergies’ AUSEA1 technology to measure methane emissions at OIL sites in India
Taxing Just 7 O&G Cos Can Grow Loss & Damage Fund 20 Fold
According to analysis, taxing big oil would increase the UN climate loss & damage fund by 20 times
Just transitions must be Just: India at COP29
India’s intervention emphasized the importance of justice in climate action and the need for a broader understanding of ‘Just Transitions’
ISO Announces ISO ESG Implementation Principles
ISO has released the principles amid increasing ESG scrutiny and regulations like CSRD, the Modern Slavery Act, and IFRS S1 and S2
CERC proposes New Carbon Credit Trading Regulations
CERC aims to establish a transparent and well-defined framework for Carbon Credit Certificate trading on power exchanges
Renewable Energy Adoption Fast Paced, but Challenges Persist
COP29 underscores the significance of renewable energy, with nations pledging billions to transition to a greener future, highlighting the need for collective initiatives and positive policy frameworks
88% Executives Plan to Increase IT spending for Sustainability: IBM
However, the IBM survey found a notable gap between top executives and their employees regarding sustainability expectations and perceptions
BESS Projects in India get $300 M Push
EnerGrid plans to develop transmission and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects worth $1.2 billion in the coming years
How Private Equity can Optimize ESG for Value Creation?
Private equity firms can position portfolio companies as sustainability leaders, attracting a wider range of bidders and making auction procedures more competitive
Global South Must Accelerate Climate Action Mitigation: CEEW
The Global South index indicates that advanced economies have made significant efforts in climate mitigation through international cooperation and climate governance frameworks.
