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Renewable energy has surpassed coal globally for the first time, marking a major milestone in the clean energy transition. Across sectors, companies are accelerating climate action—from Siemens and Airbus decarbonising UK sites to Google launching carbon reporting for advertisers. Meanwhile, sport and business partnerships, including Liverpool FC, Real Betis, Mars, and Cargill, are embedding sustainability into their core operations.

Netflix turns to forests, Microsoft bets on nuclear, and a Dutch pension fund pulls $34B in mandates over weak ESG integration. With new sustainability tech deals and fresh certification standards for coffee, ESG momentum is driving change across finance, energy, and agriculture.

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.

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