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This week’s ESG in 5 highlights how sustainability is continuing to move from ambition into practical investment and regulation. Deutsche Bank and Lufthansa are supporting cleaner aviation through sustainable fuel, the EBA is tightening expectations around ESG banking products, and Vena Energy has secured major green financing for solar and battery storage. Meanwhile, Google’s latest emissions update shows the growing challenge of powering AI responsibly.

This week’s ESG developments show how sustainability strategies are moving into large-scale delivery. Governments are accelerating investment in clean fuels, reforestation and industrial decarbonisation, while companies continue backing renewable energy, resilient supply chains and regenerative agriculture. From Sweden’s sustainable fuel strategy to major solar and storage investment in Texas, the focus is increasingly on building the infrastructure needed for a lower-carbon