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Today’s ESG Updates Iran War Pushes Europe and Asia to Fast-Track Renewable Energy: Governments across Europe and Asia are racing to build out renewables after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG shipments, though the response has been uneven, China leaned into solar while India,
Today’s ESG Updates Microsoft Backs Wastewater-Based Carbon Removal: Tech giant signs deal for up to 23,602 metric tons of durable carbon removal with CREW Carbon as it targets carbon negative by 2030. Romania Nears Full Nuclear Shutdown: Record-low Danube water levels could force Cernavoda’s last reactor offline by Thursday, cutting 20% of the national electricity
Today’s ESG Updates EU Packaging Rules Enter into Force: New measures restrict PFAS in food packaging and set targets to cut waste by 15% by 2040. Malaysia Expands Energy Efficiency Push: Renewed plan aims to cut energy demand 11.6% by 2035 and targets $21.5bn savings. Strait of Hormuz Closure Puts Pressure on European Gas Supplies:
The green transition is advancing, with corporations and the public sector at the forefront of progress. Nevertheless, in the UK and globally, the “implementation gap” is growing. Innovators, investors, and business owners must realign with governments and policymakers in order to achieve meaningful progress. On June 23 and 24, 2026, Reset Connect London, an award-winning
Today’s ESG Updates EU and Egypt Fund Grid Expansion: The European Union and Egypt sign €690M deal to expand Egypt’s grid and boost renewables. Oakland Coal Plan Faces Opposition: In Oakland, a coal terminal backed by federal funds faces strong community resistance over pollution concerns. Vale Boosts Green Investment: Vale S.A. commits up to $2.56B
Today’s ESG Updates States Challenge Offshore Wind Cancellations: Six states sued the Trump administration over a deal that cancels major offshore wind projects and clean energy investments. Atlas Pauses Brazilian Solar Expansion: Atlas Renewable Energy halted 1.5 GW of planned solar projects due to rising grid curtailment in Brazil. US Cuts Back Ocean Monitoring Program:
Today’s ESG Updates: Russia Says New EU Sanctions Will Hurt Developing Countries: Russia pushes back on sweeping new EU sanctions, warning they threaten global energy stability and food security beyond Ukraine’s borders. Indonesia to Import 150 Million Barrels of Russian Oil in Phases Until 2026: Facing a 1M barrel per day deficit and war-rattled trade
Today’s ESG Updates Khanna Proposes US Gasoline Export Ban: California congressman plans legislation to restrict gasoline exports during price spikes linked to the Iran conflict to lower US fuel costs, alongside a proposed windfall tax on oil profits. Plastic Shortages Drive Shift to Green Packaging: Petrochemical disruptions from the Iran war are pushing plastic prices
Myth 1: The grid cannot handle renewables This myth overstates the problem, as the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports from 2019, 2021, and 2022 show that grid integration is indeed a real challenge. However, in the early stages of variable renewable deployment, the grid is often manageable, particularly in well-planned systems where operators have the
Artificial Intelligence (AI) consumes a lot of energy. But how much exactly? What makes the answer both intriguing and complex is that the carbon footprint of a data center depends heavily on where it is located. Studies estimate that data centers around the world could have produced up to 80 million tons of CO₂ in
Today’s ESG Updates Utilities Turn to AI for Wildfire Prevention: Power companies across the U.S. and Europe are partnering with AI startups to predict wildfire risk. Ferrari Partners With Shell on Renewables: Shell will supply Ferrari with 650 GWh of renewable energy through 2034. UK Could Create Jobs by Ending Plastic Waste Exports: Ending plastic
Today’s ESG Updates South Korea Cautions Investment in U.S. After Hyundai Raid: Following an ICE raid detaining over 300 Korean workers, South Korea warns that such actions may deter companies from investing in U.S manufacturing. UK’s Octopus Energy Partners with China for Cheaper Wind Power: Octopus Energy has partnered with Ming Yang Smart Energy to