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UNEP: AI helps cut methane emissions equal to those of 24 million cars

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) is using AI to turn satellite data into faster methane cuts, with the resulting mitigation efforts delivering climate benefits equivalent to taking 24 million gasoline-powered cars off the road. How AI is accelerating methane action: UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is using AI through its Methane Alert and
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Deloitte’s new AI tool helps CFOs measure sustainability returns

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Deloitte has launched an AI-powered framework and digital tool to help companies quantify the financial value of sustainability investments, enabling chief financial officers (CFOs) and chief sustainability officers (CSOs) to make more informed capital allocation decisions. What is Sustainability Fusion? Developed in collaboration with the Aspen Institute, Sustainability Fusion combines a business framework, an AI-enabled
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AI data center emissions could be cut by over 90%, study finds

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”More than 90% of US data center emissions could be mitigated through carbon capture and storage (CCS), according to new research that highlights a potential solution to one of artificial intelligence’s biggest climate challenges. The study, published in Energy & Fuels, projects that US data center power demand will climb from 40 GW in 2025
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IKEA builds on 18,500-hectare rainforest restoration with 10-year research lab

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”IKEA has launched the Living Rainforest Restoration Lab, a 10-year research initiative that builds on the restoration of 18,500 hectares of degraded rainforest in Borneo. The program will support 24 research projects aimed at advancing rainforest restoration, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation. Three decades of restoration: The Living Rainforest Restoration Lab builds on the
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Mars commits $1m to deliver 200,000 meals after Venezuela earthquakes

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Mars, through Mars Impact Fund, has committed $1 million to help deliver more than 200,000 meals to families affected by the recent earthquakes in northern Venezuela. The funding will be channeled through the World Central Kitchen (WCK), which has been serving fresh meals to communities impacted by the disaster. Broader relief effort: The grant complements
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Google backs 260,000-ton agroforestry carbon removal Project in Indonesia

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Google is expanding its carbon removal portfolio with its first agroforestry initiative, signing a long-term agreement to remove 260,000 tons of carbon through a land restoration project in Indonesia. The project, developed by Thryve.Earth under the Symbiosis Coalition, will restore degraded land in Sulawesi while improving farmer livelihoods and biodiversity. First agroforestry project: The agreement
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TotalEnergies shifts toward large-scale renewables after 170 MW solar sale

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”TotalEnergies is strengthening its focus on large utility-scale renewable energy projects after completing the divestment of its distributed solar assets across seven European markets. The company sold around 170 MW of distributed solar capacity, mainly rooftop installations, in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Luxembourg to Amarenco and AMPYR Distributed Energy.
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Airbus, MTU team up on hydrogen engine venture for zero-emission flight

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Airbus and MTU Aero Engines are deepening their partnership with plans to establish a joint venture dedicated to developing and commercializing hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems, advancing efforts to bring zero-emission aviation closer to reality. The planned venture follows a memorandum of understanding signed at the 2025 Paris Air Show and is expected to begin
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EBRD spotlights Egypt’s NWFE as clean energy success story with 10 GW, $5 bn investment

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has highlighted Egypt’s Nexus of Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) program as a leading example of clean energy transition, citing major progress in renewable energy deployment, grid modernization, and private-sector investment. Featured as a case study in the EBRD’s latest Impact Report, the initiative has already secured
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Amazon invests $2 million in Georgia water restoration project

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Amazon is investing $2 million in its first water replenishment project in Georgia through a partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), as part of its commitment to become water positive globally by 2030. The initiative marks Amazon’s first water replenishment project in Georgia and builds on a similar NFWF-backed project already underway
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Sawiris, Banque Misr Foundation expand “Bab Amal” to 2,520 vulnerable families in Sohag

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Sawiris Foundation and Banque Misr Foundation for Community Development have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand the third phase of the “Bab Amal” (Door of Hope) program in Sohag, bringing support to 465 additional vulnerable families and increasing the total number of beneficiary households to 2,520. Implemented by the Egyptian Association for Human
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Eiffel commits up to £130m to power BSR’s renewable energy expansion

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”British Solar Renewables (BSR) has secured up to £130 million in mezzanine financing from Eiffel Investment Group, providing fresh capital to accelerate the company’s renewable energy expansion across the UK and Australia and reinforcing investor confidence in the clean energy sector. The financing builds on BSR’s £345 million project financing completed in 2025, marking another
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2026 World Cup spotlights UN warning as 40% of Earth’s land is degraded

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws global attention to football pitches, the United Nations is using the moment to highlight a far larger playing field under threat. The UN warns that 40% of Earth’s land has already been degraded by climate change and unsustainable land use, putting food security, ecosystems, water resources and economic
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Deutsche Bank invests in SAF with Lufthansa to cut 5,500 tons of CO₂

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Deutsche Bank is stepping up its sustainable aviation strategy by investing in approximately 1,600 metric tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through Lufthansa Group, a move expected to cut around 5,500 metric tons of CO₂ emissions while accelerating corporate demand for lower-carbon business travel. The agreement builds on the companies’ growing relationship following the launch
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50% make sustainability core strategy, but only 19% measure its financial impact: KPMG

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Sustainability has become a core business priority for companies worldwide, with half of organizations now embedding it into their corporate strategies. Yet only 19% have developed robust approaches to measure its financial impact, highlighting a significant gap between sustainability ambition and value creation, according to the latest report by KPMG, ” Closing the Sustainability Valuation
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$19.9m invested, 85,100 tons of GHG emissions cut: Green Sharm reaches new milestone

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Egypt’s Green Sharm project has reached a new milestone, delivering 50 public and private sector projects backed by $19.9 million in investments as the country continues its drive to transform Sharm El Sheikh into an integrated green city and a leading sustainable tourism destination. Implemented over six years in partnership with the United Nations Development
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Google reports 12 GW of clean energy, 58 million tons of CO₂e avoided

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Google signed agreements for more than 12 gigawatts (GW) of net-new clean energy in 2025—its largest annual procurement to date—while avoiding more than 58 million metric tons of CO₂e, according to its latest Environmental Report. The company said the new projects are expected to generate enough renewable electricity to power a country the size of
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4.7 million acres, 224,000 livelihoods: PepsiCo advances positive agriculture

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”PepsiCo has expanded regenerative, restorative and protective agricultural practices across 4.7 million acres globally while supporting approximately 224,000 livelihoods across its agricultural supply chains and farming communities, marking significant progress toward its 2030 Positive Agriculture (pep+) goals. The latest update also highlights advances in sustainable sourcing and agricultural innovation as the company works to build
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Egypt raises $500 million in AfDB-backed sustainability samurai bonds

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Egypt has successfully issued JPY 80 billion (approximately $500 million) in sustainability samurai bonds, backed by a partial credit guarantee from the African Development Bank (AfDB), marking another step in the country’s strategy to diversify its external financing and fund long-term sustainable development. The issuance comprises two tranches—a five-year tranche rated AA+ and a 10-year
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Money Fellows lands on Egypt’s top startups list

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Money Fellows Founder and CEO Ahmed Wadi has been honored after the fintech company was named among Egypt’s Top Startups for 2025, recognizing its rapid growth and contribution to the country’s financial technology sector. The recognition was announced during the 11th Egypt for the Best Summit 2026, held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr.
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180 million plants, 11,000 jobs: Amazon backs landmark carbon removal project

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Amazon is investing in one of the world’s largest nature-based carbon removal projects, supporting the restoration of more than 50,000 hectares of degraded land in South Africa’s Eastern Cape through the planting of 180 million spekboom shrubs while creating around 11,000 jobs by 2030. The company has committed to purchase 1.95 million tons of high-quality
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160,000 tons saved: DP World speeds up UK supply chain decarbonization

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”DP World has helped customers cut more than 160,000 tons of CO2e emissions from UK supply chains in less than three years, driven by a combination of expanded rail freight, lower-carbon trucking solutions and carbon inset programs. Rail freight delivers biggest impact: The company’s Modal Shift Program, launched in September 2023, has been a key
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L’Oréal Egypt supports 22,000 jobs, empowers 117,000 lives: impact study

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”L’Oréal Groupe has unveiled the findings of an independent socio-economic impact study showing its operations in Egypt support more than 22,000 jobs, while its manufacturing, exports and community initiatives have positively impacted more than 117,000 people through programs focused on women’s empowerment, science, healthcare and digital inclusion. Conducted by French economic research firm Astères using
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Samsung hits 67% water replenishment, boosts AI efficiency in ESG report

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Samsung Electronics has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, detailing progress on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, with water stewardship and AI-driven energy efficiency emerging as key milestones. Water, renewable energy progress: Under its New Environmental Strategy announced in 2022, Samsung continues to pursue net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions, expand resource circularity
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450,000 tons, 14 deals: Climeworks solutions posts record growth

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Climeworks Solutions has signed 14 new carbon removal partnerships in the first half of 2026, marking its strongest six-month performance to date with agreements covering approximately 450,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The partnerships span a diversified portfolio of carbon removal pathways, including Biochar, Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW),
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UNDP, MSMEDA launch green link task force to accelerate Egypt’s green economy

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Egypt and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) have launched the Green Link Task Force, a multi-stakeholder platform aimed at strengthening coordination across Egypt’s green economy ecosystem and accelerating the growth of green micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The initiative was unveiled during the
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Chevron-Microsoft AI power project to create 2,000 jobs, generate $10bn in local tax revenue

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”A Chevron-Microsoft power project designed to support AI infrastructure is expected to create nearly 2,000 jobs and generate more than $10 billion in state and local tax revenue, while incorporating water-saving measures and easing pressure on Texas’ electricity grid through dedicated on-site power generation. Economic impact: Project Kilby, a 2.67GW co-located power and data center
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Global Alliance targets 35% electrification by 2035

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”A global alliance of governments, businesses, think tanks and civil society organizations has launched the “Electrify Now” campaign, setting a goal of increasing electricity’s share of global final energy consumption from around 21% today to 35% by 2035. Launched at the Global Energy Transition and Electrification Summit during London Climate Week, the multi-year initiative is
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Mars cuts emissions 6.4%, powers all US operations with 100% renewable electricity

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Mars has achieved a major clean energy milestone, with all of its US operations—including factories, offices, veterinary hospitals, and diagnostic labs—now powered by 100% renewable electricity. The company also reported a 6.4% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its full value chain in 2025, its largest annual decline to date, bringing cumulative absolute emissions
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S&P global gives investors new tool to spot ESG red flags

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”S&P Global Sustainable1 has launched a new United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Screening Dataset designed to help investors identify potential ESG risks and assess whether companies align with the UNGC’s principles on human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. The dataset currently covers a proprietary universe of 16,500 companies globally, with coverage expected to expand
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Egypt accounts for nearly half of Africa’s top 30 universities in US News Rankings

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Egypt emerged as Africa’s most represented country in the latest US News Best Global Universities Rankings, placing 12 institutions among the continent’s top 30 universities and accounting for nearly half of the list. The ranking, which assesses universities based on research performance and academic reputation, highlights Egypt’s growing presence in global higher education and research.
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LEGO builds largest-ever solar park to match 100% of Billund power demand

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The LEGO Group has begun construction of its largest solar park to date in Billund, Denmark, a project expected to generate enough renewable electricity to match 100% of the company’s power consumption in its hometown operations while more than tripling its installed renewable energy capacity. The 116 MW solar park, scheduled to begin operations in
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$6.4 bn committed to global ocean action

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Governments, businesses, and civil society organizations announced 320 new commitments worth $6.4 billion at the conclusion of the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) in Mombasa, Kenya, underscoring growing global efforts to protect marine ecosystems and advance sustainable ocean-based development. The commitments span key areas including marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, the ocean-climate nexus, maritime security,
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