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1Komma5 Grad Secures Bank Loans for Expansion and Eyes 2025 IPO

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Hamburg-based energy start-up 1Komma5 Grad has received its first bank loans, totaling approximately €52.5 million, from BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, and LBBW, proving its creditworthiness as it prepares for a planned initial public offering (IPO) in 2025. The company, led by CEO Philipp Schröder, intends to use the borrowed capital primarily for acquisitions rather than […]

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Panasonic Partners with Sila to Enhance Battery Density with Titan Silicon

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Panasonic Energy Corporation has partnered with Sila to utilize Titan Silicon, a nanocomposite silicon negative electrode, to improve its lithium-ion batteries. Sila, known for introducing Titan Silicon in WHOOP 4.0, aims to replace traditional graphite anodes, offering higher energy density and reduced CO2 emissions. Panasonic will produce this anode material at its Moses Lake facility […]

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COP28 Climate Summit: Historic Fossil Fuel Transition and Climate Initiatives

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At COP28, global leaders made a historic decision to transition away from fossil fuels, marking the first time such language was included in the final agreement. The focus shifted from climate finance to the role of fossil fuels in climate change, leading to an agreement on a just and equitable energy transition. Activists and vulnerable […]

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ESG | Environmental, Social, and Governance

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The term “ESG” stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, and it refers to the three key factors when measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a company or business. While there aren’t companies that are solely “ESG companies,” there are many companies that are considered leaders in ESG practices within their respective […]

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Verra

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Formerly known as Verified Carbon Standard, Verra is an organization that offers standards for certifying carbon credits from various types of projects, including reforestation and renewable energy. […]

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Blue Carbon

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Blue Carbon – “a subsidiary of Global Carbon Investments” – is a Dubai-based company that specialises in creating carbon credits through nature-based carbon offset projects. These projects typically involve forest conservation, reforestation, and rehabilitation efforts that sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By doing so, Blue Carbon generates carbon credits, which represent a ton of […]

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COP28 Stalls on Fossil Fuel Phaseout Amid Global Disagreement

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The UN’s COP28 climate summit is set to overrun as nations struggle to reach a consensus on phasing out fossil fuels. The draft agreement, criticized by the US, EU, and climate-vulnerable countries, lacks a commitment to eliminate fossil fuel use. Major oil producers and China are resisting the change, while Pacific nations express dire concerns. […]

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