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Ingka Group cuts its climate footprint by 30.1%

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer which operates in 31 countries, has reduced its climate footprint by 30.1%, compared to the FY16 baseline. Publishing its Net Zero Transition Plan, the company has shown consistent progress in reducing its emissions. Ingka Group first set science-based climate targets in 2018 and during 2023 strengthened its climate targets
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ICAO Finvest Hub to facilitate securing funding for SAF production, aviation decarbonization

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is pursuing its work toward the establishment of a global platform – known as “ICAO Finvest Hub” – that will directly connect aviation sustainability projects with investors worldwide. Support for its creation was formalized through a Letter of Intent signed at ICAO’s Global Implementation Support Symposium by ICAO Secretary General Juan
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Workiva survey: 97% of executives say sustainability reporting to be business advantage within two years

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”A recent survey conducted by Workiva revealed that 97% of executives say sustainability reporting will be a business advantage within two years, while 96% of investors agree it strengthens financial performance. Workiva’s 2025 Executive Benchmark Survey of 1,600 global leaders found out 85% will move forward with climate disclosures, while 92% of investors rank data
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New PepsiCo Egypt SVP stresses company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation drive

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Karim Khedr, new Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PepsiCo Egypt, stressed that the company will proceed with its sustainability and innovation drive. Karim Khedr said “It is an honor to return to PepsiCo Egypt after nine years. I am eager to work alongside our exceptional team to build on the
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EBRD invests MAD 400 m in local green bond issued by Morocco’s ONCF

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to MAD 400 million (€38.4 million) in the railway sector through a MAD 2 billion (€192 million) green bond issued by the Office National des Chemins de Fer du Maroc (ONCF). Issuing the bond will partially refinance the debt from ONCF’s latest development round designed to:
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18 women in Egypt listed on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen in 2025

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Eighteen women in Egypt were named on the Forbes Middle East list of the 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen in 2025, thus Egypt ranked the second with regard to the number of entries on the Forbes list after the UAE. Dalia Khorshid, Group CEO & Managing Director of Beltone Holding company, was named among Egyptian women
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UK allocates £22bn for research on developing solar-powered reactor making fuel for cars, planes

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Researchers, from the University of Cambridge, said they developed a solar-powered reactor that could be used to make fuel to power cars and planes, or the many chemicals and pharmaceuticals products people rely on. It could also be used to generate fuel in remote or off-grid locations. Unlike most carbon capture technologies, the reactor developed
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EIB survey: 73% of Swedish firms took action to cut GHG emissions

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”About 73 percent of Swedish firms have taken actions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are more likely than businesses elsewhere in Europe to have invested in sustainable transport, according to a European Investment Bank (EIB) Group survey. Swedish companies also have done more than the European Union average in embracing digital technologies, new
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Columbia Climate School announces first master’s degree program in US for climate finance

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The Columbia Climate School is excited to announce the first master’s degree program in the United States for climate finance. This interdisciplinary degree will drive impactful solutions to the climate crisis through advanced financial tools and scientific knowledge. This is the third master’s program announced by the Climate School, in addition to an M.A. in Climate and
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NEOM’s first net-zero AI data center to be operational by 2028..$5bn initial investments of phase 1

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The first net-zero AI Data Center in NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, is expected to be operational by 2028 with $ 5 billion initial investments allocated for the first phase. NEOM and DataVolt, a Saudi-based international developer, investor and operator of data centers, have signed a landmark agreement, marking a
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Vodafone-WWF campaign for responsible recycling unused phones raises over £500,000 for WWF projects so far

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Vodafone has teamed up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for “One Million Phones for the Planet campaign” for responsible recycling of unused phones. More than half a million unwanted phones have been collected. Each phone generates £1 towards WWF conservation projects across the world. Funds generated from this initiative are helping to find solutions
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PwC survey: 84% of CEOs in Egypt made climate-friendly investments over past 5 years

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”About 84% of CEOs in Egypt have made climate-friendly investments in the last 5 years, on par with their global peers and higher than the Middle East average at 79%, according to the PwC 28th Annual CEO Survey: Middle East Findings. Additionally, 22% of business leaders in Egypt said they are more likely to accept
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Juhayna’s Enmaa participates in Germany’s Fruit Logistica under sustainability commitment

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Enmaa Farm of Juhayna Food Industries participated in the global Fruit Logistica exhibition, held in the German capital, Berlin, from February 5 to 7, within the framework of its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality while strengthening Egyptian agricultural exports. Enmaa’s participation in Fruit Logistica aims to enhance its global presence, as the exhibition is
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Mondelez Egypt named as Top Employer 2025 for six consecutive years

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Mondelez Egypt has once again earned the prestigious Top Employer 2025 certification from the Top Employer Institute marking its sixth consecutive year as a leading employer in the country. This remarkable recognition solidified its position as a beacon of excellence in the workplace. This recognition highlights Mondelēz Egypt’s commitment to a people-centric approach, prioritizing talent
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Students for Zero Waste Week campaign in US focuses this year on protecting local marine environment

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”This year’s Students for Zero Waste Week campaign in the US – slated for March 3 – April 25 – encourages students to “Go Green and Think Blue”. During this campaign, students focus on reducing land-based waste in order to protect the health of local marine environments. These young leaders are raising awareness of how
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“Performing Hope for the Glaciers” musical performance at Davos sends message to whole world

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performed “Hope for Glaciers” music in three pieces amid freezing conditions and heavy snow on the famous ‘magic mountain’ during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting with an aim to send a message that the world must avoid a requiem for the world’s glaciers due to escalating climate change, and instead
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LEGO Group commits DKK 19 m to four carbon removal projects

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The LEGO Group announced a DKK 19 million commitment towards four carbon removal projects in partnership with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi. The initiatives will support biochar, enhanced rock weathering and reforestation and will deliver carbon removal credits between 2024 and 2026. They will expand the company’s portfolio of carbon removal initiatives which includes a
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UNDP’s Green Growth Conf. in Egypt witnesses inking of key MoUs to back SMEs, sustainability-focused initiatives

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”* Digital learning platform also introduced at UNDP’s Green Growth to empower youth as Green Ambassadors * Honoring exceptional youth green ambassadors who have demonstrated leadership in sustainability initiatives The Annual Green Growth Conference of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Egypt witnessed the inking of several key Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen partnerships
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Copernicus: January 2025 warmest January globally

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”January 2025 was the warmest January globally. It was the 18th month in the last nineteen months for which the global-average surface air temperature was more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service said. January 2025 saw predominantly wetter-than-average conditions over regions of western Europe, as well as parts
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e& Egypt, Madinet Masr, G.Talks team up to encourage youth creativity

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”e& Egypt a leader in telecommunications and information technology and Madinet Masr (EGX code: MASR.CA), one of Egypt’s leading real estate developers, announced signing a three-year strategic partnership aimed at supporting G.Talks platform, formerly known as Grow Talks, to encourage youth creativity. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to inspire young generations, equip them with the
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AfDB’s ABM becomes first non-market approach registered on UNFCCC’s Non-Market Approaches Platform

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The African Development Bank(AfDB)’s Adaptation Benefits Mechanism (ABM), piloted across Africa since 2019, has become the first non-market approach registered on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)’s Non-Market Approaches Platform. ABM is an innovative mechanism for mobilizing new and additional public and private sector finance to enhance climate change adaptation action. It
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Five Egyptians among 100 winners of UNESCO-SEVENTEEN youth creativity grant scheme  

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Five Egyptians were named among 100 winners of the UNESCO x SEVENTEEN ‘Going Together – For Youth Creativity and Well-Being’ grant scheme, which included three main categories; promoting youth confidence and resilience through music, arts, and sports, building creative communities together with youth and supporting youth mental health and well-being. Four Egyptians were named winners
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Survey: Majority of consumers recognize carbon footprint cut, energy efficiency as important

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”A survey – conducted by Schneider Electric – said 82% of respondents consider energy efficiency “somewhat important” or “very important,” whilst 84% said energy efficiency is the top desired home improvement, and 70% responded that reducing their carbon footprint is ‘important’ to them. Schneider Electric – a leader in the digital transformation of energy management
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Survey: One third of CEOs report increased revenue from climate-friendly investments

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”One in three CEOs report that climate-friendly investments made over the last five years have resulted in increased revenue, according to the Pwc’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey. In addition, two-thirds say these investments have either reduced costs or had no significant cost impact.  In addition, two-thirds say these investments have either reduced costs or had
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Study: 59% of 7,000 children surveyed lack access to digital devices..27% lack AI skills

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”A major new study “The Growing Role of AI in Education” – conducted by the global charity Vodafone Foundation – said that 59% of 7,000 children surveyed across seven European countries lacked access to digital devices and 51% reported insufficient internet connectivity. 7,000 children aged 12 – 17 were surveyed across seven European countries, the
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WMO launches innovative tool to track climate service capacities..Africa most vulnerable

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has launched the Climate Services Dashboard, an innovative tool designed to track climate service capacities globally. It enhances data-driven planning and resource allocation, ensuring climate services play a complementary role in national climate action plans. This interactive platform supports decision-makers, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), and development partners by
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Report: Extreme weather events among top 10-year global risks for 2nd year running

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Extreme weather events are anticipated to become even more of a concern than they already are, with this risk being top ranked in the 10-year risk list for the second year running. Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse ranks the 2nd over the 10-year horizon, with a significant deterioration compared to its two-year ranking, according to
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DHL Express-Cosmo Oil Marketing deal for purchasing 7.2 mln liters of SAF to drive emission-reduced air freight in Japan

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”DHL Express has signed a deal with Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. for the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to drive emission-reduced air freight in Japan. The deal represents an annual purchase of 7.2 million liters of SAF, which DHL Express will use for its regular cargo shipping services starting in April 2025, marking
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EGX cited among four African stock exchanges engaging with GRI to leverage ESG principles

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Egyptian Exchange (EGX) has been cited among four examples of African stock exchanges engaged recently in discussions led by GRI Africa with special focus on leveraging Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles for resilient capital markets. GRI and the Africa Securities Exchange Association collaborate to improve the use of sustainability data by listed companies GRI
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20 countries in LAC region highly exposed to climate extremes

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Twenty countries (74 percent of analyzed countries) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region had high exposure, meaning that they experienced high frequency or intensity of climate extremes, and 14 were also highly vulnerable to extreme climate events and to climatic factors, in the period 2013–2022. This means they have a series of conditions
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18 social entrepreneurs, innovators named winners of Schwab Foundation awards

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”Eighteen social entrepreneurs and innovators from 15 organizations spanning 13 countries were named winners of the Schwab Foundation Awards 2025. This year’s awardees are transforming healthcare and education, creating livelihoods for economically marginalized communities, and protecting nature. The 18 social entrepreneurs and innovators are named winners under four categories; namely social entrepreneurs, public social innovators,
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B.TECH, Egyptian Clothing Bank team up to create sustainable job opportunities under CSR

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”B.TECH, the leading, most distinguished and rapidly expanding omni-channel Retailer of consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced its collaboration with the Egyptian Clothing Bank to launch an innovative initiative aimed at producing winter essentials sustainably as well as creating sustainable job opportunities. This initiative is the result of a long-standing strategic partnership between B.TECH
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Report: Revenues of 10 million social enterprises worldwide hit $ 2 trln, create 200 m

 

Read More     [[{“value”:”* Women leading 50% of social enterprises worldwide The Schwab Foundation’s milestone report, The State of Social Enterprise 2024, estimates there are 10 million social enterprises worldwide, generating around $2 trillion in revenue annually and creating nearly 200 million jobs. There is also growing evidence that such organizations bridge the gender gap, with women leading
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