South Africa’s energy transition sits at the intersection of climate policy, industrial reform and labour market pressures. The country remains one of the most carbon-intensive economies globally, with roughly 70% of its electricity generated from coal. This historic dependence has shaped both its economic structure and employment patterns for decades, anchoring jobs in mining, heavy […]
A high-level investment summit focused on Nigeria’s climate transition agenda and emerging carbon market framework will take place in London this June, positioning the country within global climate finance and investment conversations. The Nigeria Climate Investment Summit (NCIS), organised by SOStainability in partnership with GLOBE Legislators, will be hosted as part of the 2026 London […]
Kochi Corporation has proposed issuing a municipal green bond to finance a new generation of climate-resilient infrastructure projects, marking a significant step in the coastal city’s transition toward environmentally aligned urban development. The proposal, announced in the city’s latest municipal budget, aims to mobilise long-term capital for projects integrating ecological restoration, water management and sustainable […]
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), one of the world’s largest sustainable chemicals producers, has been ranked fifth globally among chemical companies in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 — a recognition that underscores the company’s resilience and ESG leadership amid a volatile industry environment. The ranking reflects performance in the 2025 S&P Global Corporate […]
The UK government has formally published the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of corporate sustainability disclosure and financial reporting in the country. Released on 25 February 2026 by the Department for Business and Trade, the standards establish the UK’s official framework for sustainability-related reporting. They are designed […]
The global sustainable finance market is on track to approach $27 trillion by 2031, underscoring how rapidly environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are reshaping capital markets worldwide. According to the latest 2026 industry analysis by Mordor Intelligence, the market is projected to expand from approximately $13.4 trillion in 2025 to $15.06 trillion in 2026, […]
Wawanesa has announced an additional $500,000 in charitable funding for organisations across Canada, reinforcing the insurer’s renewed corporate purpose of helping communities thrive in a changing world. The funding will support 30 charities nationwide and comes at a time when Canadian property and casualty insurers are facing mounting pressures from climate-related losses, rising claims costs […]
India’s capital markets regulator has launched a comprehensive review of the country’s regulatory framework governing environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating providers, signalling a new phase in the evolution of sustainable finance oversight in one of the world’s fastest-growing investment markets. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced the formation of a dedicated […]
Africa’s most significant annual green economy deal-making platform opened in Cape Town today, bringing together more than 50 vetted investment projects from over 25 African countries with a combined funding target of approximately $3.09 billion. The Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) 2026 arrives at a time when the continent faces a widening climate finance gap […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development invested €1.35 billion in Poland throughout 2025 across 44 projects, sustaining high-level support for the country’s energy security, business growth, and private sector competitiveness. These figures positioned Poland as the EBRD’s third-largest investment market for the year, reflecting both sustained scale and strong demand for the institution’s long-term […]
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