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Energy infrastructure, corporate decarbonisation and innovative climate finance continue to dominate the ESG agenda, with governments, multinationals and financial institutions all stepping up investment and collaboration. From cross-border energy alliances and next-generation storage solutions to nature-based finance and large-scale renewables, this week’s stories highlight how the transition is increasingly focused on system-wide resilience, scalability and long-term capita

Sustainability continues to move firmly into the mainstream, with companies and investors placing greater focus on practical, measurable climate solutions. From carbon removal and clean energy infrastructure to more detailed transition planning, ESG is increasingly centred on real-world implementation rather than long-term ambition alone. This shift reflects growing pressure for transparency, accountability and tangible progress as businesses adapt to a lower-carbon economy.

India is reframing climate policy around growth, resilience and energy security, signalling a wider shift among emerging economies. In Europe, Amazon and Google are backing a major grid upgrade push to unlock renewables and meet rising power demand. Bloomberg is boosting carbon market credibility by integrating credit ratings, while the UK moves toward mandatory IFRS-aligned sustainability reporting from 2027. Ford is also expanding into battery storage as demand for flexible