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Australia Withdraws COP31 Hosting Bid, Ceding Summit to Türkiye

Australia Withdraws COP31 Hosting Bid, Ceding Summit to Türkiye

Belem, Brazil - Australia has officially dropped its bid to host the 2026 United Nations climate summit, COP31, conceding to Türkiye after a prolonged diplomatic standoff. Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, speaking at COP30 in Belem, revealed the compromise: Türkiye will host the conference in Antalya, while Australia will

Nestlé, Mars Warn EU Against Delaying Deforestation Law, Citing Market Uncertainty

Nestlé, Mars Warn EU Against Delaying Deforestation Law, Citing Market Uncertainty

Several major consumer goods companies -including Nestlé, Mars Wrigley, and Ferrero - have urged EU lawmakers not to postpone or dilute the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), warning that further delays would create significant market uncertainty and undermine efforts to halt global forest loss. In a new joint letter, the

“Green Steel: The Key to Affordable, Low-Carbon Homes in Australia”

“Green Steel: The Key to Affordable, Low-Carbon Homes in Australia”

Sydney, Australia -In a bold pivot, Australia’s steel industry may hold an unexpected answer to two of the country’s most urgent problems: the housing shortage and the climate crisis. As Australia races to build 1.2 million homes over the next five years, the construction sector is coming

The 83 million Gallon Deal That Rewrote U.S. Green Aviation Targets

The 83 million Gallon Deal That Rewrote U.S. Green Aviation Targets

A landmark agreement between global logistics titan DHL Group and energy leader Phillips 66 has established a new gold standard for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement, simultaneously accelerating the decarbonization timeline for the entire air cargo sector. The multi-year contract commits DHL Express to purchasing over 240,000 metric tons

Geopolitics Cast Long Shadow Over COP30 as China Surges and Trump Looms

Geopolitics Cast Long Shadow Over COP30 as China Surges and Trump Looms

As the world marks a decade since the Paris Agreement, COP30 in Belém, Brazil is unfolding amid deep geopolitical tensions, with China’s clean‑energy rise and Trump’s climate stance at the heart of the drama. Together, China and the U.S. account for roughly 45% of global CO₂

SEC Move Could Silence Investor Voices as Companies Gain Power to Block Shareholder Proposals

SEC Move Could Silence Investor Voices as Companies Gain Power to Block Shareholder Proposals

In a sweeping shift with major implications for corporate governance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it will stop issuing opinions on companies’ requests to exclude shareholder proposals from proxy materials during the 2025–2026 proxy season. The move effectively gives companies broad latitude to block

Deutsche Bank Unveils Major Sustainability Push with €900 Billion Transition Finance Target

Deutsche Bank Unveils Major Sustainability Push with €900 Billion Transition Finance Target

Deutsche Bank has announced a major expansion of its sustainability strategy, unveiling a new framework to accelerate financing for net zero transitions -particularly in hard-to-abate sectors - and setting an ambitious new goal to facilitate €900 billion in sustainable finance, ESG investments and transition finance by 2030. The move positions