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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a USD500 million sovereign-backed loan to South Africa, to support the development of climate-resilient urban services.
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AIIB approves $500m loan to support sustainable infrastructure in South Africa

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a USD500 million sovereign-backed loan to South Africa, to support the development…

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Why water must no longer be the forgotten utility. Op-ed by Amy Copson, water procurement manager, Consultus International.
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Why water must no longer be the forgotten utility

2 months ago2 months ago8 mins

Op-ed by Amy Copson, water procurement manager, Consultus International. With temperatures rising and dry weather patterns becoming the new normal,…

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Podcast cover for The Big Interview featuring Vicky Sins of the World Benchmarking Alliance; portrait on left, large microphone on the right.
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World Benchmarking Alliance’s Vicky Sins on the benefits of shifting capex toward low-carbon solutions

5 months ago5 months ago16 mins

A recent report by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) indicated the level to which continued dependence on fossil fuels represents…

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The continued dependence on fossil fuels is not only a climate risk, but also a growing economic threat for major industries, a new report by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has found.
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Continued reliance on fossil fuels becoming a ‘major economic threat’ for key industries

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

The continued dependence on fossil fuels is not only a climate risk, but also a growing economic threat for major…

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The transition of India's energy market will be shaped as much by the structure of debt finance as by technology or policy, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has said.
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India’s energy transition will be determined as much by debt finance as by policy

6 months ago6 months ago4 mins

The transition of India’s energy market will be shaped as much by the structure of debt finance as by technology…

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Germany reported a 17.4% increase in solar energy generation in 2025, to 70.1 billion kWh, a new record high, new data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has found.
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  • Renewables

Germany reported record solar electricity production last year

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Germany reported a 17.4% increase in solar energy generation in 2025, to 70.1 billion kWh, a new record high, new…

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Signify has unveiled a new sustainability programme, Brighter Lives, Better World 2030, through which it will 'expand the reach of impactful, energy and resource-efficient lighting', and support its customers' sustainability ambitions.
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  • Sustainability

Signify unveils new sustainability programme, ‘Brighter Lives, Better World 2030’

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Signify has unveiled a new sustainability programme, Brighter Lives, Better World 2030, through which it will ‘expand the reach of…

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Ireland is 'significantly behind' where it needs to be in terms of decarbonising residential heating, according to the Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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Ireland ‘significantly behind’ when it comes to decarbonising residential heating

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Ireland is ‘significantly behind’ where it needs to be in terms of decarbonising residential heating, according to the Economic &…

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Ecolab has partnered with CDP to launch the Water Use Efficiency Index, a benchmarking tool that will enable companies to assess and improve their operational water performance.
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Ecolab, CDP team up to launch Water Use Efficiency Index

8 months ago8 months ago4 mins

Ecolab has partnered with CDP to launch the Water Use Efficiency Index, a benchmarking tool that will enable companies to…

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The UK has awarded 8.4 GW of capacity in its latest offshore wind auction, making it the biggest offshore wind auction in Europe to date, Wind Europe has said.
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  • Renewables

The UK’s latest offshore wind auction was the biggest in Europe to date

9 months ago9 months ago3 mins

The UK has awarded 8.4 GW of capacity in its latest offshore wind auction, making it the biggest offshore wind…

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