TotalEnergies and Baker Hughes among investors backing Zhero Europe expansion

They have signed a preliminary agreement to invest in the company to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Europe and Africa

ClientEarth loses High Court fight against Shell directors

The environment campaign organisation has failed in its attempt to make a “breach” of duties claim against Shell directors over climate change strategy in the High Court

EDF employee shareholders file complaint over management

A number of EDF shareholders reportedly seeking a higher price for the company’s planned buyout

Octopus raises $550m in latest fundraising round

The energy supplier plans to use the money to further improve its energy technology platform, Kraken

UK reaches ‘landmark’ agreement to modernise Energy Charter Treaty

The modernised treaty will ensure investments in new fossil fuel projects do not get legal protection and will instead have ‘a much stronger focus’ on promoting clean and affordable energy

‘Net zero potential lies with world’s 100 largest asset owners’

A new report claims these asset owners, with assets worth $23tn, hold the key to achieving net zero

KGAL launches its first Impact Fund building on its long-standing renewable legacy

Carsten Haubner, Portfolio Manager of KGAL ESPF 5 explains how the new fund, focused on European greenfield renewable energy assets, will contribute to the EU Green Deal.

British High Commission announces 13 low carbon projects in South Africa

Projects include the development of solar-powered battery charging infrastructure and installation of cloud-based metering and renewable energy technologies in new developments and retrofit buildings

Build Back Better

The importance of sustainable business growth on future viability and ensuring you make the right business decisions now to meet client, investor and wider stakeholder expectations as we come out of lockdown.

UN publishes guidance for financial institutions to invest in ocean health

Banks, insurers and investors have a ‘major role’ to play in financing the transition towards a sustainable blue economy, helping to rebuild ocean prosperity and restore biodiversity to the ocean