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International Finance Corporation - IFC's Green Investment in Poland to Boost Manufacturing in the Electromobility Value Chain and Reduce GHG Emissions

Global Renewable News

To help build a robust electric vehicle (EV).

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Solar jobs are leading the clean energy surge, but a worker shortage looms

Corporate Knights

While 2023 was not a banner year for green energy stocks, which became overvalued (see Sustainable Funds guide p. xx), preliminary data show it was another big year for investing in clean energy overall. The IEA projected that investors would smash previous green investment records, piling US$1.7

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If we want to compete, Canada needs a green and transition taxonomy ASAP

Corporate Knights

Together, a combined green and transition taxonomy can support a holistic approach to achieve a low-carbon transition. The urgent need for these taxonomies was recently emphasized by the large public investments offered to support the Volkswagen and Stellantis battery plants in St. Thomas and Windsor, Ontario.

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ECB Stress Test: Banks’ Credit Risk Doubles by 2030 Under Slower Climate Transition

ESG Today

The accelerated transition scenario assumes a significant increase in energy costs in the near term, and substantially greater initial green investments, rising to €2 trillion by 2025, compared to only €0.5 These risks would be particularly acute for companies in energy-intensive sectors such as manufacturing, mining and electricity.

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H&M Launches Green Loan Program to Finance Suppliers’ Emissions Reductions Initiatives

ESG Today

Of these, over 60% derive in supply chain areas including fabric production, garment manufacturing, raw materials and transport. For us, sustainability investments are not only a responsible approach but a strategic necessity for future success.”

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Tennessee sunshine to power Jack Daniel’s

Renewable Energy World

This Middle-Tennessee solar project is another win for TVA’s nationally-recognized Green Invest program, which has already secured solar farms to help meet the renewable energy goals of auto manufacturers, data centers, local power companies, cities, and universities. Since 2018, Green Invest has attracted nearly $2.7

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How F&B brands are prioritizing sustainability

Environmental News Bits

From packaging and food waste to green investments, there is much pressure in the CPG space to achieve sustainability. As studies show that shoppers care about sustainability more than ever before, food and beverage companies are pledging to make their portfolios more eco-friendly. Included in this trendline: JBS…