ESG in 5 Sustainability News - 28-04-2026
- Apr 28
- 2 min read
Energy infrastructure, corporate decarbonisation and innovative climate finance continue to dominate the ESG agenda, with governments, multinationals and financial institutions all stepping up investment and collaboration. From cross-border energy alliances and next-generation storage solutions to nature-based finance and large-scale renewables, this week’s stories highlight how the transition is increasingly focused on system-wide resilience, scalability and long-term capital deployment.
Ireland expands energy alliances with UK and Spain.
Ireland is strengthening its energy security strategy through new partnerships with the UK and Spain, focused on expanding electricity interconnection and cross-border infrastructure. The agreements aim to improve grid resilience, enable greater renewable energy sharing and reduce exposure to supply disruptions.
The move is part of a broader European push toward integrated energy systems, where stronger interconnection allows countries to balance renewable supply more effectively and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Meta secures 1GW ultra-long duration storage for AI data centres.
Meta has partnered with Noon Energy to develop up to 1GW of ultra-long duration energy storage to support its growing AI data centre footprint. The technology is designed to store renewable energy for extended periods, offering a solution to intermittency challenges that conventional batteries cannot address.
World Bank launches $120m restoration bond backed by Amazon deal.
The World Bank has introduced a $120 million ecosystem restoration bond, with returns partly linked to a carbon removal agreement with Amazon. The bond will fund reforestation projects, with investors benefiting from the sale of verified carbon credits generated through restoration activities.
Mastercard delivers emissions cuts alongside revenue growth.
Mastercard has reported a third consecutive year of reducing its emissions while continuing to grow revenues, demonstrating progress against its climate targets. The company has focused on renewable energy adoption, operational efficiency and embedding sustainability across its business.
TotalEnergies backs $1.2bn Kazakhstan wind and storage project.
TotalEnergies is supporting a $1.2 billion wind and battery storage project in Kazakhstan, designed to strengthen grid stability and accelerate renewable energy deployment in the region. The project will combine large-scale wind generation with energy storage to provide more reliable, low-carbon power.
