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This week shows ESG in action across data, supply chains, climate tech, infrastructure, and finance — from IBM’s emissions tools to Brineworks’ frontier carbon capture, with corporates like Levi’s and Amazon turning pledges into practical initiatives

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.

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.

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.

Global markets stumbled in March amid rising inflation expectations and renewed trade tensions. The Balanced portfolio returned -2.09% as U.S. tariffs sparked fears of a trade war, prompting caution among investors. While Europe cut interest rates and inflation cooled slightly in the UK, pressure remains on central banks. Equity markets were volatile, with tech and key Asian markets underperforming, while some financial sectors showed resilience.

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.