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ESG-focused software analytics platform provider Datamaran announced the launch of Harbor, a new networking platform aimed at enabling sustainability professionals to connect with peers, access expert insights, and navigate the rapidly changing regulatory landscape. Founded in 2014, London-based Datamaran provides an AI-powered software analytics platform enabling companies to identify and monitor external risks, including ESG factors, offering real-time data on strategic, regulatory, and reputational risks, specific to users’ businesses and value chains. In 2024, Datamaran received a $33 million investment from Morgan Stanley’s late-stage growth equity private investment platform Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital. According to Datamaran, the new platform comes…

When examining the on-again, off-again tariff proclamations of United States President Donald Trump during his second term in office, it is unclear what has actually been achieved. What is clear is that Trump’s tariff announcements have roiled global markets, wiping out trillions in value, and leaving many businesses stumped on how to plan for the future amid the never-ending uncertainty. Within days of being sworn into office for his second term, Trump imposed 25-percent tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and 10 percent on China, arguing they needed to do more to stem the flow of fentanyl and undocumented…

With warehouse space tight and delivery timelines shrinking, more shippers are turning to drop-trailer programs to streamline operations. Here, Sam Burkhan, CEO of ITF Group, breaks down how these programs work—and why they’re catching on fast. What’s RelatedThe logistics industry thrives on precision, efficiency, and timely operations. Drop-trailer programs offer a multifunctional solution for shippers grappling with increasing demands and mounting operational costs. These programs enhance operational efficiency and provide the flexibility that modern shippers need to adapt to fluctuating demands. What is a Drop-Trailer Program? A drop-trailer program allows carriers to drop off trailers at a shipper’s facility without…

ICBC targets global green finance with a multi-currency bond issued via Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai branches. Bond proceeds will fund carbon neutrality projects, aligning with China’s national climate goals. U.S.-China trade tensions flagged as a risk, potentially impacting ICBC’s financial outlook. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest lender, is launching a green bond offering in multiple currencies to back carbon neutrality initiatives, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters. The issuance will span several financial hubs: U.S. dollar-denominated bonds through ICBC’s Hong Kong and Singapore branches Offshore yuan bonds via the Dubai branch…

The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON Committee) may propose significant reductions in the number of companies required to comply with the EU’s sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations, going well beyond the cuts proposed by the EU Commission’s Omnibus plan, according to a draft amendments report seen by ESG Today. The draft proposals follow the release in late February of the Commission’s Omnibus I package, aimed at significantly reducing the sustainability reporting and regulatory burden on companies, with proposals for major changes to a series of regulations including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due…

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AXA IM’s SDR-labelled funds now total £1.2 billion in AUM, representing nearly 15% of its UK fund range. Two of its fixed income strategies are among the first to adopt the FCA’s new SDR ‘Sustainability Improver’ label. The labelled funds aim to support the transition to net zero by 2050, aligning financial performance with ESG priorities. AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has taken a pioneering step in the fixed income space by adopting the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) ‘Sustainability Improver’ labels for two of its carbon transition strategies. The AXA Carbon Transition Global Short Duration and AXA Carbon Transition…

In a letter that we recently shared with Commissioner for Start-Ups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva,we urged the European Commission to take action to attract leading US academics working on clean tech and circular economy to Europe’s research landscape. As a unique opportunity for the European Research Council (ERC) and other EU research frameworks to step in as a beacon for academics and researchers who have been discouraged from pursuing their careers on the other side of the Atlantic. The Commission should develop, together with Member States, an immediate action plan – aligned with the objectives presented in the Clean…

The pilot plant was established to conduct research and development for CO2 capture technologies using flue gas from gas turbines at the power plants. The plant has a capture capacity of approximately five tons per day, and through demonstration of innovative CO2 capture technologies for the next generation, will strengthen the competitiveness of the CCUS business. MHI has been researching and developing innovative CO2 capture technologies in collaboration with KEPCO since 1990. The operation of this new plant will strengthen that R&D structure, and enable demonstration tests using state-of-the-art equipment.  In 2022, MHI announced an alliance with ExxonMobil, which enables…

The expansion is part of Phase II of IGL’s mission to connect all 357 villages of Delhi with PNG by the end of 2025.New Delhi: Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Thursday extended piped natural gas (PNG) supply to 111 additional villages in Delhi, taking the total number of villages covered under its network to 241. With over 13,000 km of gas pipeline infrastructure in place, the expansion brings PNG access to over 72,000 families across the capital.The initiative was formally launched by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and senior officials from…