Welcome to this week’s edition of #ElevatingNews, where we cut through the noise and spotlight the ESG stories that matter.
This week revealed three clear signals: education is the next ESG frontier, carbon capture is commercializing fast, and agriculture and infrastructure are emerging as high-impact transition zones. From sustainability reporting education programs to low-carbon road tech and cocoa-based energy, the green economy is scaling in unexpected places.
Let’s dive in.
📚 Strategy & Capacity Building
- Oxford, AICPA & CIMA Launch Advanced ESG Executive Program
Oxford University, in partnership with AICPA & CIMA, launched a new executive education program focused on ESG reporting and data governance. The curriculum targets senior leaders and CFOs navigating increasingly complex sustainability disclosure requirements. A timely response to the rising demand for ESG fluency in corporate decision-making. Read more→ - Conference Board: 80% of Corporates Are Recalibrating ESG Strategy
A new global survey by The Conference Board found that 80% of large companies are actively adjusting their ESG strategies, with many strengthening integration into core operations despite political backlash. More focus on materiality, risk, and long-term value. Read more→ - Infosys Launches ESG Vision 2030 Framework
Infosys unveiled its ESG Vision 2030: a corporate strategy to embed sustainability across operations, product development, and stakeholder engagement. The framework focuses on climate resilience, tech for good, and transparent reporting. Read more→
⚙️ Innovation & Low-Carbon Tech
- AirCapture Raises $50M to Commercialize Modular CO₂ Capture Systems
Direct air capture firm AirCapture secured $50 million in funding to scale its modular carbon capture technology. Designed for decentralized use in industrial sites, the solution offers immediate carbon removal with commercial applications already in place, turning emissions into usable feedstock. Read more→ - Honeywell, Samsung & Johnson Matthey Launch SAF Tech Alliance
A new alliance between Honeywell, Samsung Engineering, Johnson Matthey, and GIDARA Energy aims to accelerate commercial adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production technologies. The partnership focuses on scaling up proven conversion pathways from waste to fuel, pushing the SAF market toward maturity. Read more→ - DuPont Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Across EU Operations
DuPont announced it has transitioned all European operations to 100% renewable electricity – a key milestone in its broader net-zero strategy. The company is also investing in clean energy procurement outside Europe, positioning itself as a credible mover on scope 2 emissions. Read more→
🌱 Food, Land & Nature
- Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Waste-to-Energy Project Secures Backing
Climate Fund Managers has invested in a circular energy project that transforms cocoa waste into electricity and biochar in Côte d’Ivoire. The project tackles emissions, energy access, and agricultural waste, proving climate finance can thrive at the intersection of food systems and energy equity. Read more→
- Europe’s Largest Low-Carbon Greenhouse Project Moves Ahead in the UK
Rivenhall will host Europe’s largest low-carbon greenhouse, powered by anaerobic digestion and waste heat. The project, backed by UK-based developers, is designed to boost local food production with minimal emissions – a scalable model for climate-smart agriculture infrastructure. Read more→
🌊 Policy & Marine Governance
- EU Council & Parliament Agree on Rules to Curb Unsustainable Fishing by Third Countries
The EU finalized new rules to restrict access to EU markets for seafood sourced through unsustainable practices by non-EU countries. The regulation boosts transparency, strengthens enforcement, and aligns import standards with EU biodiversity and climate goals. Read more→
That’s a wrap on this week’s #ElevatingNews!
From cocoa-based energy to Oxford-level ESG education, the boundaries of the transition are expanding. ESG is reshaping supply chains, skill sets, product design, and power grids. The challenge is now to keep pace with the speed of innovation.
Which of these stories signals the biggest shift in your view?
Let’s keep the conversation going 👇
