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article Google Deal Makes Amazon Reforestation Its Top Source of Carbon Removal Credits
November 13th, 2025 • Google has agreed to purchase 200,000 metric tons of carbon removal credits from Brazilian startup Mombak, making it the company’s largest nature-based offset deal to date. The agreement signals growing demand for high-quality forest-based solutions and highlights the premium attached to credible carbon credits amid the tech sector’s energy-intensive growth.
article Almost 42% of Swiss Medium-Sized Firms Feel the Pressure of Global ESG Regulations
November 13th, 2025 • A study by the University of Applied Sciences Graubünden finds that close to 42% of Swiss medium-sized companies (50 to 249 employees) are directly affected by international Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) regulations. Smaller SMEs are also impacted, and the Swiss government plans targeted support to help firms meet evolving international requirements.
article Ten Emerging Technologies Poised to Boost Global Planetary Health Efforts
November 13th, 2025 • A recent report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Frontiers Research Foundation identifies ten breakthrough technologies with the potential to accelerate climate mitigation, ecosystem restoration, and resource-efficient growth within Earth’s safe operating limits. These innovations—ranging from green concrete to precision fermentation- carry implications for industry, policy, and investment in the net-zero transition.
article From CO₂ to Cash: EU Project Turns Industrial Emissions into Next-Gen Bio-Products
November 12th, 2025 • A major EU-funded initiative is converting carbon dioxide emissions from bio-based industries into high-value organic acids for bioplastics and animal feed, marking a shift from fossil raw materials towards a circular bio-economy. The project highlights how industrial facilities can become carbon-loop players in the transition to net-zero.
article Global Sustainable Packaging Market Faces Six Key Barriers Despite Strong Growth Outlook
November 12th, 2025 • The global sustainable packaging market is projected to grow from around 313.7 billion US dollars in 2025 to approximately 557.6 billion US dollars by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.6 percent. However, the industry still confronts six major barriers — from cost and material supply issues to regulatory gaps and performance limitations.
article Living Labs Reveal Governance Gaps Hindering Groundwater Sustainability in Mediterranean Coastal Zones
November 12th, 2025 • A new study across four Mediterranean-coast living labs finds that formal rules and infrastructure are insufficient for sustainable groundwater management. Increased stakeholder involvement, local social fairness, and adaptive governance are critical for protecting aquifers and securing water resilience.
article Local, Incremental Innovation Delivers Real-World Impact in Energy and Water Sectors
November 11th, 2025 • A shift from grand promises to pragmatic, locally-led solutions is producing measurable progress in energy and water infrastructure. Two recent case studies highlight how “cooling-as-a-service” and AI-based monitoring models are making tangible improvements for underserved communities.
article Verification Key to Credible Circular-Material Claims in Fashion Industry
November 11th, 2025 • Independent testing and verification are increasingly central as brands adopt biobased and recycled materials to support circular-fashion ambitions. SGS’s acquisition of carbon-14 testing capability reflects a rising demand for robust proof of sustainability claims.
article China Opens a Strategic Window for Sustainable Packaging Growth
November 11th, 2025 • China’s packaging industry is undergoing rapid shifts toward sustainable design, driven by tightening regulations, increasing consumer demand, and opportunities for innovation. For global and domestic brands, the evolving landscape presents both compliance challenges and growth avenues in recycling-ready and compostable solutions.
article Finland’s Circular Economy Success Yields Practical Lessons for Malaysia
November 10th, 2025 • Finland’s coordinated national strategies in circular economy, waste-to-energy, and education provide a strong blueprint for Malaysia’s own low-carbon transition. As Malaysia gears up to deepen material reuse and decarbonise industry, Finnish experience offers practical lessons for policy, business, and societal action.
article H&M Signs Multi-Year Deal with Recover to Boost Supply of Recycled Cotton
November 10th, 2025 • H&M Group has entered into a multi-year agreement with materials science company Recover to integrate its mechanically recycled cotton fibre (RCotton) into H&M’s global product lines. The deal marks a significant step in scaling circular textile supply chains and supports H&M’s target of using only recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030.
article Investors Urge Creation of Global Agency to Oversee Critical Minerals
November 10th, 2025 • A coalition of major investors managing about 18 trillion US dollars in assets has called for the creation of an International Minerals Agency to monitor supply chains, illegal trade and sustainability standards in the global mining industry. The initiative aims to improve transparency and align mineral governance with the energy transition.
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