The LEGO Group has inaugurated its most environmentally advanced manufacturing site to date in Binh Duong, Vietnam—marking a pivotal step in its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy. The facility is designed to operate on 100% renewable energy by 2026, supported by 12,400 rooftop solar panels and the country’s first large-scale batte...
Hitachi ZeroCarbon Unveils All-in-One EV Fleet Platform for Seamless Decarbonisation
Hitachi ZeroCarbon has launched a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) fleet solution, providing end-to-end support for businesses transitioning to zero-emission transport ahead of Europe’s 2035 climate target. Drawing on lessons from Optimise Prime—the world’s largest EV commercial trial involving over 8,000 vehicles—the new off...
Robeco Launches Biodiversity Traffic Light to Guide Nature-Aligned Investing
Robeco has introduced the Biodiversity Traffic Light, a new tool designed to help investors assess corporate biodiversity risks and align portfolios with nature-positive outcomes. Developed in response to growing investor concern over nature loss as a systemic financial risk, the tool supports capital allocation decisions using ...
EU Considers Allowing International Carbon Credits to Meet 2040 Emissions Target
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The European Union is contemplating a significant policy shift that could allow international carbon credits to count toward its 2040 climate target. This move would mark a departure from the EU’s traditional approach, which has relied solely on domestic emissions reductions. EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra emphasiz...
Axis Bank Secures $500M Loan for Green and Blue Projects in India
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has joined forces with Axis Bank to provide a $500 million loan aimed at expanding green and blue project financing in India. This landmark partnership marks IFC’s first blue loan in India, a significant step toward supporting water conservation and marine ecosystem restoration, alongs...
AIIB Commits $100M to Accelerate Asia’s Low-Carbon and Gender-Inclusive Energy Transition
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed $100 million to support climate transition initiatives across emerging Asia, marking its first investment in a dedicated climate transition fund. Of the total, $75 million will go to the Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund, with up to $25 million reserved for direct co...