Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, in partnership with Conservation International and the World Resources Institute, has expanded its global tree restoration efforts by adding three new restoration sites and enhancing six existing projects. This expansion brings the Coalition closer to its ambitious goal of restoring 100 m...
China Breaks Clean Energy Records in Q1 2025 as Solar and Wind Lead Power Shift
China is accelerating its transition to clean energy, with renewable sources accounting for a record 39% of the country’s electricity mix in the first quarter of 2025—up from 34% in the same period last year. The shift marks a significant step in the nation’s long-term decarbonization strategy and positions it as a global leader...
GHG Protocol Unites Global Standards to Streamline Climate Reporting
In a significant step toward global harmonization of climate reporting, the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol has expanded its Independent Standards Board (ISB) to include five of the world’s leading sustainability standard-setters—CDP, EFRAG, GRI, ISSB, and SBTi—as non-voting observers. While these organizati...
New York State Pension Fund Doubles Climate Index Stake, Reaches $26.5B in Green Investments
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has significantly expanded its climate-focused portfolio, adding $2 billion to the FTSE Russell TPI Climate Transition Index Fund, bringing its total investment in the fund to $4 billion. The move is part of a broader strategy to reach $40 billion in green assets...
TDK Ventures Launches $150M Fund 3, Surpasses $500M AUM in Push for Deeptech and Sustainability
TDK Ventures has announced the launch of Fund 3, a $150 million investment vehicle aimed at early-stage deeptech startups, pushing its total assets under management to $500 million. This milestone cements the firm’s position as a global impact investor focused on sustainable innovation and technological transformation....
Franklin Templeton Launches ESG-Optimized ETFs with Minimal Tracking Error
Franklin Templeton has unveiled two new Article 8 UCITS ETFs, expanding its lineup of sustainable investment products with a focus on ESG integration and carbon footprint reduction. The Franklin S&P 500 Screened UCITS ETF and the Franklin S&P World Screened UCITS ETF are designed to offer institutiona...