This week’s ESG highlights include Converge’s $22 million push to decarbonise concrete using AI, Microsoft’s landmark biochar carbon removal agreement and sustainability tools for Azure users, and FedEx’s first large-scale U.S. investment in sustainable aviation fuel.

Discover how leading global brands like Microsoft, Google, Air New Zealand, and L’Oréal are stepping up their sustainability commitments—through carbon removal, climate targets, and green innovation.

IMarkets rallied following a shift in U.S. trade rhetoric, boosting equities across the board. This week’s review explores the impact of easing tensions, inflation expectations, and central bank commentary. We also highlight major moves in commodities, ESG investment news from United Airlines, and the latest geopolitical developments involving Ukraine and Russia. Get insights into what’s ahead for markets with GDP and inflation data due in the coming days.

In this week’s ESG in 5, Microsoft takes the lead with two major sustainability deals—boosting sustainable aviation fuel and carbon removal efforts. Viking Cruises unveils plans for the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, and TotalEnergies expands its global renewable energy footprint with acquisitions across Europe, Africa, and Canada. Stay informed with the latest ESG and sustainability news highlights.

In this week’s ESG in 5, market challenges continue with the MSCI ACWI Universal down -0.54%. Meanwhile, major players push ahead on sustainability—Meta inks a 10-year carbon removal deal, Kleenex shifts to 100% renewable energy, Airbus recommits to hydrogen aircraft, and energy giants expand Norway’s carbon storage.

ESG gains momentum with solar deals, carbon removal, green bonds, and verified CO₂ milestones in this week’s sustainability news.

In this Weekly Market Review, U.S. markets saw a steady rebound, led by the Dow Jones, while the FTSE 100 dipped following the Bank of England’s decision to hold rates. Inflation expectations in the UK rose, adding pressure on policymakers. Meanwhile, global events—from copper price surges to Amazon’s new ESG initiative—continue to shape investor sentiment. Read on for insights into the week’s key developments across markets, central banks, and geopolitics.

This week’s review highlights a mixed performance across major markets, a surprise GDP dip in the UK, moderating U.S. inflation, and central bank caution. We also explore key ESG developments, including big tech's nuclear energy pledge, and rising geopolitical tensions as Trump prepares peace talks with Putin. Plus, what to watch ahead of key Fed and Bank of England decisions.

ESG in focus: Markets dip, but sustainability advances with LEGO’s recycled tyres, United’s carbon removal, LFC offsets & Mars’ green jars.