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article EBA Eases Enforcement of Certain ESG Reporting Rules Amid Regulatory Changes
August 8th, 2025 • The European Banking Authority has issued a no-action letter advising supervisors not to enforce certain ESG disclosure rules for now. The pause, linked to upcoming EU legislative changes, gives banks more time to adapt to revised sustainability reporting standards before the updated disclosure framework formally takes effect.
article GHG Protocol Update: ISB Approves Draft Scope 2 Revisions for Public Consultation
August 7th, 2025 • The Independent Standards Board (ISB) has approved proposed revisions to Scope 2 Guidance in the GHG Protocol for public consultation. The updates aim to enhance emissions accounting from purchased energy, with stakeholder input invited this fall. Work on broader impact metrics will continue under the Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) workstream.
article Statkraft Moves Forward with Scatsta Hydrogen Project After Securing Lease
August 6th, 2025 • Statkraft will develop a 400MW green hydrogen and ammonia facility at Scatsta, Shetland, after securing a lease with the local council. The project includes annual rent and community payments, with construction expected around 2028. It aims to support clean energy industries and create local jobs, aligning with Shetland’s renewable goals.
article EIB and Crédit Agricole Partner to Boost Polish Mid-Caps’ Green Projects
August 5th, 2025 • The European Investment Bank has loaned €50 million to Crédit Agricole Bank Polska to support green financing for Polish Mid-Caps. At least 30% of the funding will go to climate-related projects, with favourable loan terms encouraging investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability across Poland’s cohesion regions.
article F2i Consolidates Renewable Assets Under Sorgenia in €4 Billion Deal with Sixth Street
August 4th, 2025 • F2i is consolidating its renewable energy assets under Sorgenia, partnering with Sixth Street, which acquires a 38% stake. The €4 billion deal merges EF Solare, Renovalia, and Renovalia Tramontana into Sorgenia, creating a major European energy transition player with 1,700 MW of renewables and 5,000 MW in development.
article CARB Penalizes Utility and Shipping Firms $239,000 in July 2025 Settlements
August 1st, 2025 • CARB’s July 2025 enforcement report lists seven settlements totaling $239,000. Imperial Irrigation District paid $110,000 for refrigerant leaks. Five ship operators and a cruise line were fined for burning high-sulfur fuel; Long Range America was cited for non-certified fuel tanks. Penalties fund projects through California’s Air Pollution Control Fund programs.
article Beko Unveils 2024 Integrated Report, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability
July 31st, 2025 • Beko's 2024 Integrated Report reaffirms its commitment to sustainability amid declining corporate focus. Highlighting progress in green energy, product refurbishment, and circular economy efforts, Beko outlines its path to net zero by 2050. The report aligns with global standards and calls for united action to protect our planet.
article Starbucks China and Univers Partner to Drive AI-Powered Sustainability
July 30th, 2025 • Starbucks China and Univers have partnered to advance sustainability using AI and IoT technologies. Over 7,500 stores are now connected for real-time energy monitoring. The collaboration targets Scope 3 emissions, especially from dairy, through smart tools and carbon tracking platforms, supporting Starbucks’ broader low-carbon goals across its supply chain.
article Robots May Be Key to Cutting Manufacturing Emissions, New Study Finds
July 29th, 2025 • A new study finds that industrial robots reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing by improving efficiency and global value chain positions. The effect is strongest in developed, capital-intensive, and digitalized sectors, with policy implications for clean energy investment and international cooperation to prevent carbon leakage.
article Greene Enterprise Secures €224 Million to Build Waste-to-Value Plants in Spain
July 28th, 2025 • Greene Enterprise secured €224 million from the EIB and Santander to build five waste-to-value plants in Spain. Using advanced pyrolysis, the facilities will convert non-recyclable waste into reusable materials, support the circular economy, create jobs, and reduce emissions. Operations are set to begin between 2026 and 2029.
article Cambodia and South Korea Launch Landmark Carbon Project Under Paris Agreement
July 25th, 2025 • Cambodia and South Korea launched the Kingdom’s first Article 6 carbon project, introducing 8,000 e-scooters and over 200 charging stations to support clean transport. The initiative is expected to reduce 683,000 tCO₂e and create 400 green jobs, marking a major step in international climate cooperation and carbon trading.
article China Breaks Ground on 60 GW Yarlung Tsangpo Mega-Dam
July 25th, 2025 • Beijing has begun building what is expected to become the world’s largest hydropower complex on Tibet’s Yarlung Tsangpo River. Designed to deliver roughly 300 TWh of clean electricity each year, three times the output of the Three Gorges project, the scheme promises major carbon savings and economic stimulus. It also raises critical questions about biodiversity, seismic safety, and water security for India and Bangladesh.
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