08/21/2023
Singapore: A lasting legacy via climate impact investing
Climate change is arguably the greatest global challenge facing the world
Planet SOS
08/18/2023
Sidley Represents Invenergy Renewables in US$1.5 Billion Renewable Portfolio Acquisition from American Electric Power
The acquisition represents the largest ever acquisition for Invenergy
08/18/2023
Taiwan to provide credit guarantees for green electricity corporate power purchase agreements
All successful projects had submitted zero-subsidy bids and will rely on PPAs.
08/07/2023
Sustainable Data Centres: The search for Resource Efficiency and Carbon Mitigation
This is a cautious wade-in which came after the 3-year moratorium because DCs are critical enablers of the digital economy.
08/02/2023
Greenwashing lessons for investment managers
Whether or not greenwashing practices are imposed or voluntary, they are subject to regulatory risks and may lead to sanctions that may severely affect the reputation of the market player being accused of a violation.
08/02/2023
Private sector investment critical for UK to meet climate commitments
Defra said the NAP3 publication marked a “step-change in the UK government’s approach to climate adaptation”.
07/28/2023
Australia announces second offshore wind zone
The area is in the Pacific Ocean off the Hunter region in NSW and has the potential to generate up to 5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable wind energy and to power round 4.2 million homes.
07/28/2023
Improving the ESG performance of your hotel/leisure asset (while also reducing costs and increasing value)
Climate-related financial directives are making reporting on climate related risks mandatory- and public.
07/20/2023
UK government expands emissions trading scheme for carbon-intensive industries
The government said the level, which remains in line with its net zero pledges, would ease the industries’ transition to the new emissions requirements.
07/20/2023
Successful bidders in Philippines green energy auctions announced
This includes a different auction process and will require participants to register with the wholesale electricity spot market through a contract for difference mechanism.
07/19/2023
Offshore wind central to Ireland’s renewable hydrogen ambitions
It acknowledged that there are uncertainties in relation to the cost and potential end-use of hydrogen, as well as in relation to the infrastructure, skills and supply chains needed to deliver on it, currently.
07/19/2023
Latham’s Energy & Infrastructure Industry Group Earns Six #1 Rankings
Firm recognized by Infralogic as a top advisor in the H1 2023 league tables.
07/18/2023
Sun-Powered Investments: Illuminating the Path to Renewable Energy Financing through Solar ABS
As the solar industry gains momentum, the availability and accessibility of financing options play a pivotal role in accelerating its growth.
07/11/2023
South Africa and Germany seek to develop green hydrogen links
A joint declaration of intent concerning green hydrogen was signed recently by Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, South Africa’s minister of electricity, and Robert Habeck, Germany’s minister of economic affairs and climate action.
07/05/2023
Energy suppliers ‘wise’ to abandon use of REGO certificates over ‘greenwashing’ concerns
In 2015, energy regulator Ofgem also introduced rules requiring green tariffs to offer some additional environmental benefits
06/30/2023
EU-wide ‘greenwashing’ complaint against airlines could launch trend
In Germany, for example, it has only been possible for consumers to claim damages in situations of unfair competition for a couple of years.
06/29/2023
UK government urged to move faster on ‘net zero’ policymaking
“While the policy framework has continued to develop over the past year, this is not happening at the required pace for future targets,” the CCC said.
06/28/2023
Appleby Achieves Planet Mark Certification
Appleby’s sustainability efforts extend beyond solely reducing its carbon footprint.
06/21/2023
How Ireland’s new RESS 3 energy support scheme works
This is a welcome development which should reduce participant risk although does not deliver upon the longstanding request of industry for full indexation.
06/19/2023
REPowerEU plan is good for Ireland's renewable ambitions
One year on, REPowerEU is showing signs of being a massive lever for the delivery of the energy transition and wider EU decarbonisation.