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June 9, 2025
Market & Regulatory News
EIB Pledges €15B for Water Resilience
The European Investment Bank has committed €15 billion over three years to projects aimed at reducing water pollution, enhancing water resource management, and supporting innovative solutions for water scarcity. This follows EU water resilience efforts highlighted on World Environment Day.
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Company News
DuPont Hits 100% Renewable Power in EU Operations
DuPont has achieved a milestone by transitioning all of its European electricity consumption to 100% renewable sources. The shift supports its Net Zero goals and reduces operational carbon footprint across manufacturing sites.
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Aircapture Raises $50M for Modular CO₂ Capture
UK-based carbon removal firm Aircapture secured a $50 million funding round to expand its modular direct air capture units. The technology targets industrial and power plant sites, accelerating the deployment of carbon removal at scale in Europe.
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Schneider Electric Appoints New CSO
Schneider Electric has hired Esther Finidori as its new Chief Sustainability Officer. She will lead the company’s global strategy on climate, circular economy, and ESG performance following their strengthened Scope 3 supplier platform.
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Outlook for the Week Ahead (June 8–14, 2025)
- Sustainability Reporting Europe conference takes place in London (June 10–11), gathering CSRD reporters, investors, and ESG practitioners.
- The UK Financial Conduct Authority is expected to resume its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) rollout.
- Key Q2 ESG results are due from DuPont, Aircapture, Schneider Electric, and industry leaders BMW and Unilever.
- The European Parliament is scheduled to vote on the CSRD “Omnibus I” amendments. The outcome could reshape sustainability reporting scope and thresholds across the EU.
Sources:
- Reuters – EIB water resilience pledge
- ESG News – DuPont renewables
- ESG News – Aircapture funding
- ESG News – Schneider new CSO
- European Parliament Agenda
This article was generated with AI and reviewed for accuracy.