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This week’s ESG in 5 spotlights how businesses and governments are stepping up their climate action—from Hitachi Digital Services expanding ESG goals, to Mercedes-Benz powering German operations with wind, IKEA turning food waste into fuel, Google tackling carbon removal and methane, and Spain mandating carbon reporting under its new Climate Emergency Plan.

From nutrition and net zero to sustainable AI, this week’s ESG in 5 highlights how global leaders are turning bold commitments into measurable impact. PepsiCo is advancing its pep+ strategy, Microsoft and Rolls-Royce are cutting carbon with low-emission fuels, and Sustainability Magazine has named the world’s top 250 sustainable companies. New initiatives from the Rainforest Alliance and Land O’Lakes show how agriculture is tackling climate and food waste.

This week’s ESG highlights showcase progress across renewable energy, recycling, and sustainable innovation. From IKEA investing in circular plastics in China to AWS backing new wind power in India, Trane advancing AI for greener buildings, and Seaspan partnering on cleaner marine fuels, companies worldwide are taking bold steps to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Mars launches a $250M fund to tackle sustainability challenges, Google signs a landmark deal for fusion energy, Nokia links €1.5B debt to emissions targets, and CapitaLand debuts a framework to measure returns on green investments. This week’s ESG update highlights how major corporations are aligning finance with environmental progress. Stay informed with the latest in sustainability, clean energy, and green finance developments from leading global businesses.

This week’s ESG in 5 spotlights new sustainable finance initiatives including ReGenEarth’s £100M green bond for biochar tech, Volkswagen Bank’s €1.5B green bond debut, and La Caisse’s ambitious $400B climate pledge. Plus, Coldplay leads on green music production with recycled plastic records.