ESG in 5 Sustainability News - 25-11-2025
- Eloise Bell
- Nov 25
- 2 min read
This week’s ESG highlights showcase accelerating global momentum in climate action, from major rainforest-protection funding and strengthened carbon-market cooperation to rapid growth in sustainable finance. Corporate renewable-energy commitments continue to scale, while the EU advances new fund categories aimed at tightening integrity across sustainable investments. Together, these developments reflect a maturing ESG landscape driven by policy ambition, investor demand and cross-border collaboration.
Germany Commits $1.15B to Brazil’s Global Rainforest Fund.
Germany has pledged $1.15 billion to Brazil’s Global Rainforest Fund, marking a major boost to international rainforest protection efforts. The investment will fund large-scale conservation initiatives, indigenous land stewardship, biodiversity monitoring and sustainable economic development across the Amazon. The commitment not only reinforces Brazil–EU climate diplomacy but also signals growing global recognition that protecting tropical forests is essential to meeting Paris-aligned climate goals.
Singapore & Malawi Advance Article 6 Carbon Market Cooperation.
Singapore and Malawi have signed a strengthened cooperation agreement to accelerate the development of Article 6–6-aligned carbon markets, supporting high-integrity projects in renewable energy, reforestation, and clean cooking. The framework aims to enhance transparency, verification and social safeguards, positioning both countries as early leaders in operationalising Paris Agreement market mechanisms. The move sets a template for cross-border partnerships that prioritise environmental credibility and shared climate benefits.
Sustainable Funds Surge 50% in Two Years.
Global sustainable investment funds have expanded by 50% since 2023, reflecting a rapid rise in investor appetite for climate-aligned portfolios and more robust ESG disclosure standards. The growth has been driven by stronger regulatory guidance, improved data quality, and a shift toward transition-focused investment strategies. Despite ongoing political debate around ESG, the trend underscores the sector’s durability and its growing role in mainstream capital allocation.
Cypress Creek Secures Financing for 505MW Solar Plant Supplying Meta.
Cypress Creek Renewables has closed financing for a 505 MW solar project in Texas, set to supply Meta with large-scale renewable power under a long-term agreement. Once operational, the facility will rank among the largest solar installations in the state, supporting Meta’s ambition to fully power its operations with clean energy. The project further demonstrates how corporate power-purchase agreements are driving utility-scale renewables and accelerating grid decarbonisation in the US
EU Proposes New Sustainable Transition Investment Fund Categories.
The European Commission has unveiled a proposal for new sustainable-transition fund categories designed to channel more investment into decarbonisation and climate-resilient infrastructure. The framework introduces distinct labels for transition, sustainability-improving, and impact-oriented investment products, aiming to tighten market integrity, curb greenwashing, and improve comparability for investors. The proposal is intended to strengthen the EU’s broader sustainable-finance architecture and support delivery of its 2030 climate targets.
