Day: 2 March 2026

Green Climate Fund announces commitment to mobilise USD 100 million for Chad

Stuart Mitchell

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced an accelerated programme of action in support of the government of Chad’s climate priorities. GCF, the world’s climate fund for developing countries, has committed to mobilise at least USD 100 million for Chad, subject to GCF Board approval. The mobilisation of finance will provide urgently needed support for climate action, strengthening Chad’s efforts to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Mobilised finance will focus on the country’s climate priorities, supporting adaptive agriculture to reduce food insecurity and strengthening rural resilience in the…

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2026 BNEF Pioneers Finalists Tackle Data Center Sustainability, Flattening the Duck Curve, and Lower-Carbon Commercial Transport

Stuart Mitchell

Each year, BloombergNEF runs the BNEF Pioneers competition to identify and celebrate standout innovations that we think could play an important role in the energy transition. To frame the competition, BNEF Pioneers identifies three key ‘challenges’ annually, informed by the technology gaps highlighted in BNEF’s long-term outlooks across energy, transport and materials. Pioneers are evaluated based on their potential impact, innovation, and likelihood of adoption.   BNEF has selected 29 Pioneers finalists, out of over 600 applications, for this year’s competition. Descriptions of this year’s challenges and our chosen competition finalists are outlined below. Also listed are the companies named as “wildcard” finalists, developing technologies that BNEF believes could…

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M&S To Raise Further £1.5m For YoungMinds Mental Health Services

Stuart Mitchell

This Children’s Mental Health Week, M&S and YoungMinds announce a major milestone in their partnership to support young people’s mental health. Having originally pledged to raise £5 million over three years, the partners have surpassed expectations – raising an incredible £5.5 million in just two years, a full year ahead of schedule. Building on this momentum and the incredible support of M&S customers and colleagues, the partnership is now setting a new ambition: to raise a further £1.5 million over the next year.   This could fund YoungMinds’ services and…

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OAAA Releases Updated OpenOOH Taxonomy To Advance Industry Standardization & Transparency

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the national trade association representing the out of home (OOH) advertising industry, today released an updated OpenOOH venue taxonomy, developed to bring greater transparency, clarity, and consistency to digital out of home (DOOH) buying and selling. The update responds directly to market demand for standardized venue definitions that support transacting DOOH at scale. As OOH continues to play a more influential role in the modern advertising mix, the enhanced taxonomy is designed to integrate seamlessly with the planning, buying, and measurement…

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Tetra Pak extends paper-based barrier packaging to high-speed packaging lines in Asia

Stuart Mitchell

Tetra Pak has taken another step forwards in sustainable packaging by expanding its innovative paper‑based barrier technology to high‑speed Tetra Pak® A3/Speed filling lines, with Maeil Dairies becoming the first producer globally to implement the solution for its soy milk. This milestone aligns with a broader shift across the food and beverage industry, where producers are accelerating the transition towards low-carbon, renewable packaging materials. Developed to replace the aluminium foil layer used in aseptic cartons, the new paper‑based barrier maintains comparable levels of food protection and shelf life. When combined…

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