Our Scans · (FS.9.00) Sustainable & Green Finance · Weekly Summary

• [New] Sustainable value: with increasing investment in non-oil and gas, by 2025 more than 20% of bp's capital is expected to be employed in transition businesses, including low carbon. bp global
• [New] By 2026, sustainable finance, supply chain transparency, and biodiversity protection will define the next wave of corporate responsibility. KnowESG
• [New] Acknowledging the critical importance of green hydrogen, the industrial appetite for platinum is only going to grow with countries investing billions in hydrogen infrastructure around the world. Pacific Precious Metals
• [New] As Mexico navigates the challenges of securing its agricultural future, innovation and investment will play pivotal roles in shaping a resilient and sustainable food system. agtechnavigator.com
• [New] UK SRS, which includes consideration of climate and nature, aim to support long-term, sustainable decision-making by the business and investment community by providing high-quality and comparable information about the sustainability-related financial risks and opportunities that businesses face. GOV.UK
• [New] Just recently, the EU announced €992 million to fund 15 green hydrogen projects, expected to produce 2.2 Mt of H2 and cut 15 Mt of CO2 by 2033. What is Green Living?
• [New] The investment needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030 has surged from $2.5 trillion in 2015 to $4 trillion in 2024. The Hindu
• With strong institutional ties to mainland China, now a global leader in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and green finance, with a wealth of scientific and financial resources, Hong Kong has the potential to become a model of climate-smart urban development. EurekAlert!
• To speed the pace of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, development financing institutions need to propel large-scale projects using innovative mechanisms that would articulate public and private investment. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
• The UK government has announced that it will not be proceeding with its plans to develop and implement a UK Green Taxonomy, its proposed classification system for categorizing climate and environmentally sustainable economic activities, and one of the key parts of its sustainable finance framework. ESG Research Foundation
• For green hydrogen supply-chain readiness, total investment requirements are an estimated $9.4 trillion by 2050, of which more than 30% is expected to flow to countries with developing economies like India. RMI
• Foreign Secretary announces new funding to make it easier for countries to access UK private sector climate finance and disaster risk insurance, driving UK green growth. GOV.UK
• ADIB's investment will help green businesses, startups, and sustainability-focused projects access funding, accelerating the UAE's drive for a more environmentally friendly economy. UAE Business Directory - Find Companies & Listings | UA
• A broader range of green projects in third countries could be fostered under the EU Innovation Fund - as is being done for hydrogen. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• A $10 billion investment to support co-ops' green energy policy implementation could generate $50 billion in economic development. Energies Media
• Sustainable finance has become a prerequisite for profitability and success in global markets, and ignoring it could leave companies behind.
• As the world undergoes rapid economic and environmental transformations, sustainable finance has emerged as a central player in global markets, not merely as an ethical choice, but as a tangible investment opportunity with measurable returns.
• Investment and exports will benefit from increasing demand for Chilean mining products (mainly copper and lithium), as well as green hydrogen. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• Over the next few years, EU experts in policy, regulation and project management will work side-by-side with the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia and the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme. Hydrogen Fuel News

Last updated: 26 August 2025