The world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol facility is now operational in Kassø, Denmark, marking a significant leap in the global transition to low-emission fuels. The €150 million plant, a joint venture between European Energy (51%) and Japan’s Mitsui & Co. (49%), will produce 42,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually—equiva...
Google Launches AI for Energy Accelerator to Drive Europe’s Clean Energy Future
Google has announced the launch of its AI for Energy Accelerator in Europe and Israel, aimed at supporting startups focused on transforming the region’s energy systems using artificial intelligence. The 12-week, equity-free program is designed to help early-stage companies harness AI-driven solutions for grid modernization...
L’Oréal Launches €100M Innovation Accelerator for Sustainability in Beauty Industry
L’Oréal has announced the launch of a €100 million Sustainable Innovation Accelerator, a 5-year program designed to accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge sustainability technologies across the beauty industry. This initiative aims to address key environmental challenges and support low-carbon proces...
IFC Injects $100M to Electrify Mexico’s Fleets: “An Enduring Legacy of Sustainable and Positive Impacts”
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $100 million investment in Element Fleet Management Corporation to accelerate the electrification of commercial vehicle fleets across Mexico, as part of a broader $600 million climate-aligned finance package. This move is designed to direct...
Google Targets Superpollutants with Major New Partnerships to Slash Warming Impact
Google is ramping up its climate efforts with two strategic partnerships aimed at eliminating potent superpollutants—hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and methane—which are known to have a significant short-term impact on global warming. The initiatives, which will take place in Indonesia and Brazil, are projected to prev...
Capgemini Strengthens ESG Commitments with New Targets for Net Zero, Diversity, and Digital Inclusion
Capgemini has announced an enhanced Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy, emphasizing its long-term dedication to responsible growth, sustainability, and ethical leadership. The updated policy, which introduces nine key priorities and 14 measurable objectives, builds on the company’s 2021 ESG strategy and rei...