Welcome to this week’s edition of #ElevatingNews, where we cut through the noise to bring you the ESG and sustainability updates that actually matter.
This week spotlighted a tough but critical truth: the energy transition and sustainable finance journey will be a marathon, not a sprint. Major policy collaborations, climate finance innovations, and corporate investment pivots are reshaping the path, even as regulatory pauses hint at growing tensions between ambition and execution.
Let’s dive in.
🌍 Policy & Regulation
- EU and UK Renew Energy Transition Commitments at London Summit
At the inaugural London Energy Summit, the EU and UK reaffirmed their joint commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition. Leaders agreed to deepen cooperation on offshore wind, hydrogen, carbon capture, and critical raw materials, signaling that energy security and decarbonization must advance
hand-in-hand. Read more→
- Canadian Regulator Pauses Climate and Diversity Disclosure Work
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced a temporary pause on its climate and diversity disclosure initiatives, citing the need to reassess alignment with global standards like ISSB and address industry concerns. The move reflects broader growing pains in ESG rulemaking as regulators balance ambition with operational readiness. Read more→ - IDB and IFRS Foundation Boost Adoption of Global Sustainability
Standards
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IFRS Foundation signed a landmark partnership to accelerate ISSB standards adoption across Latin America and the Caribbean. The collaboration will provide technical support, capacity building, and policy guidance to align regional reporting with global best practices. Read more→
⚙️ Corporate Action & Innovation
- Goldman Sachs Backs Small Business ESG Investments
Goldman Sachs announced a $500 million commitment to help small and medium-sized businesses implement ESG strategies and access sustainable finance. The move targets companies traditionally overlooked in climate and social investing – a critical step to mainstreaming ESG beyond large caps and
into the real economy. Read more→ - Netherlands Approves Carbon Storage Expansion Despite Oil Majors’ Exit
The Dutch government greenlit the expansion of the Porthos carbon capture and storage (CCS) project near Rotterdam, even as Shell and TotalEnergies pulled back their involvement. The decision underscores
government commitment to CCS as a pillar of climate strategy, even when private sector enthusiasm wavers. Read more→ BII and BCG Launch Toolkit to Unlock Climate Finance at Scale
Apple disclosed a 60% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions since 2015, achieved through 100% renewable energy in operations, low-carbon materials, and supply chain decarbonization. The company is now pushing suppliers to align with its 2030 carbon neutrality goal. Read more→
That’s a wrap on this week’s #ElevatingNews!
It’s clear that sustainable finance and climate action are pressing forward. Transition pathways are being built deal by deal, policy by policy. The groundwork for systemic change is messy, but it’s happening.
Which of these shifts do you think will most reshape the ESG landscape in the next 12 months?
Let’s debate it in the comments 👇
