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In our 10th June ESG in 5, Anthony Walters explores the latest strides in corporate sustainability: AWS advances toward water positivity, a new alliance aims to scale sustainable aviation fuel, DuPont powers EU operations with 100% renewable electricity, and PepsiCo expands regenerative agriculture targets. Four headlines, five minutes—your ESG update is here.

Markets climbed last week as the Nasdaq 100 led gains and US job growth beat expectations. Trump’s rare earth agreement with China, the ECB’s rate cut, and a UK inflation data blunder also made headlines. Meanwhile, Japan’s Nippon Steel unveiled a massive investment to cut steel emissions. Here’s what to know and what’s coming next.

Markets gained in May 2025 despite confusion over U.S. tariffs. A brief pause sparked optimism, with Austria and Taiwan surging, but legal wrangling quickly clouded the outlook. Meanwhile, the Bank of England cut interest rates again, the Fed held steady amid inflation concerns, and global sectors like tech and financials led the charge. Read the full review to unpack this complex investment landscape.

This week in ESG: Microsoft doubles down on sustainability with new investments in regenerative agriculture and green cement, while OMV greenlights one of Europe’s largest hydrogen plants. Meanwhile, TotalEnergies powers up its biggest solar project yet in Spain—delivering clean energy to over 150,000 households.

Markets gained ground last week, led by tech stocks as nVidia's earnings impressed. Despite a dip in U.S. GDP, investor sentiment held firm amid tame inflation data and rising consumer spending. In Europe, ECB speculation stirred debate, while escalating U.S.-China trade tensions returned to the spotlight. Plus, Google backs a major ESG water-saving project. Here's your essential market breakdown for the week ending 2nd June 2025.

Trade tensions dominated headlines this week as President Trump extended EU tariff talks amid threats of a 50% levy. UK markets remained resilient despite sharp inflation rises, while US indices fell on renewed economic concerns. Plus: Meta’s latest renewable energy deal, a surge in silver prices, and new military developments in South Asia.

This week, we highlight cutting-edge cleantech advancements with Converge’s $22 million AI investment to decarbonise concrete, Microsoft’s landmark biochar carbon removal deal and new cloud sustainability tools, plus FedEx’s major move into 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.

Investment bias can quietly sabotage even the best-laid financial plans. From emotional decisions to overconfidence and crowd influence, these biases often lead to poor investment outcomes. This article explores how recognising and reducing investment bias can lead to more objective, disciplined, and successful investment decisions—especially when supported by model portfolio strategies.

Markets rallied this week with gains in the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500, while the Dow dipped slightly. Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating amid concerns over rising debt. Inflation showed modest signs of easing, though uncertainty remains. The ECB may cut rates as trade tensions pose risks, while New York launched a $1 billion climate initiative. Wheat prices rose on favorable weather, and trade negotiations remain a key focus.

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.