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While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms doing so has fallen for two years in a row, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Dutch firms investing less in sustainability, data shows

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While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms…

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SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning #sustainability vision into business reality. Here’s our interview with John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, Decathlon.

Ambition Into Action – John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, Decathlon

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SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…

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Electric vehicles built in China accounted for 17% of the EU battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in the first quarter of this year, down from a peak of 22% in 2024, an indication that trade measures to protect European automotive manufacturers is having an effect, Transport & Environment (T&E) has said.

Chinese EV sales in Europe are down, but not out

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Electric vehicles built in China accounted for 17% of the EU battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in the first quarter…

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While sustainability reporting is on the increase following the introduction of mandatory disclosure requirements, engaging in sustainability reporting doesn't shield firms from criticism – in fact, it can have the opposite effect, according to a new study by Radboud University.

Sustainability reporting can increase scrutiny on firms from investors and other stakeholders

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While sustainability reporting is on the increase following the introduction of mandatory disclosure requirements, engaging in sustainability reporting doesn’t shield…

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The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced a $30 million senior secured corporate loan to Hassan Allam Utilities, to support a 1,000 MW solar and 660 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Egypt.

EAAIF backs one of Africa’s largest solar and storage projects

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The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF) has announced a $30 million senior secured corporate loan to Hassan Allam…

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Some 39% of Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy, while just 12% claim to be well informed about it, according to a new study by Movimento Plástico Transforma, in partnership with Instituto QualiBest.

Four in ten Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy

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Some 39% of Brazilian consumers are unaware of the circular economy, while just 12% claim to be well informed about…

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Europe could be facing a 'serious pollinator crisis' unless coordinated action is taken to halt the decline of wild pollinator species, a new study has suggested.

Europe ‘at risk of a pollinator crisis’, study suggests

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Europe could be facing a ‘serious pollinator crisis’ unless coordinated action is taken to halt the decline of wild pollinator…

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Wealthy nations overstated the value of climate finance they provided to low- and middle-income countries by as much as $100 billion in 2024, a new study by Oxfam has suggested.

Wealthy countries overstating the true value of climate finance, says Oxfam

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Wealthy nations overstated the value of climate finance they provided to low- and middle-income countries by as much as $100…

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While Ireland continues to make progress in its transition to cleaner energy, the country remains 'heavily dependent' on imported fossil fuels, and therefore exposed to international energy price volatility, according to a new report by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

Ireland still ‘heavily dependent’ on imported fossil fuels, says SEAI

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While Ireland continues to make progress in its transition to cleaner energy, the country remains ‘heavily dependent’ on imported fossil…

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Climate change could reduce the GDP of Italy by as much as six percentage points by the middle of the decade, and double the refinancing risks of Italian debt, according to new research by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC).

Climate change could reduce Italy’s GDP by 6% by 2050

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Climate change could reduce the GDP of Italy by as much as six percentage points by the middle of the…

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