environmental
Finance and Policy
Green and sustainable finance – putting theory into action
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are key market drivers for governments and corporate leaders, given the overwhelming need to advance sustainable investing.
Business and markets
More ‘S’ in ESG reporting needed to ramp up energy investments
The World Energy Council's secretary-general and CEO, Dr Wilkinson, states that renewables will need other energy “friends” and flexible storage solutions to be widely and readily available.
Generation
$1 million commitment from SIMA fund to electrify Kenyan communities
Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA) and Renewvia Energy Corporation, a global solar developer, today announced a partnership to electrify rural communities in Kenya underserved by conventional utilities.
Water
Water licences in 90 days to speed up development
In South Africa, the Department of Water Affairs has implemented its plan for a 90-day turnaround on applications for water use licences. What does this mean for applicants?
Business and markets
Minerals used in RE and EV tech targeted for responsible sourcing
A new initiative, RE-SOURCING, is underway to highlight our heavy reliance on a range of key minerals in renewable energy and electric vehicles, which calls for responsible mineral sourcing.
Generation
Ingula Nature Reserve recognised as internationally important
The Ingula Nature Reserve has officially been included in the International Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, an international treaty for the...
Business and markets
ESG investing in sub-Saharan Africa linked to sustainable development
The approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing in SSA is closely linked to longer-term sustainable development benchmarks, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.
Renewable energy
New offshore floating wind solutions attract Series A equity funding
The investment from Moreld Ocean Wind and Chevron Technology Ventures will fund Ocergy's offshore floating wind technology solutions including an environmental monitoring buoy.
Business and markets
Commentary: ESG integration aids in investment analysis and decisions
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is no magic wand but it is a key part of the analytical toolkit for investors and companies writes Wai-Shin Chan, co-head of ESG research at HSBC.
Solar
UL awards Trina Solar with environmental product declaration certificate
The environmental product declaration certificate discloses products' life cycle environmental impact and helps PV plant owners and investors to identify sustainable products.
