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

• [New] With the knowledge that sustainable investment returns come from a healthy and fairly-rewarded workforce, the low-carbon economy of 2030 is one with greater job security for all. ShareAction
• [New] Mars Food & Nutrition announced a $20 million investment in sustainable rice sourcing between 2020 and 2030 through its new Raising Rice Right platform to help farmers adopt climate-smart agriculture practices amid mounting pressures from climate change. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] By investing in modern, climate-resilient urban systems, the Bank Group is supporting Djibouti's evolution into a safer, more sustainable port city, one whose strategic role as a regional economic gateway continues to unlock opportunity across the Horn of Africa. allAfrica.com
• [New] The site in Rockingham, south of Perth, will be handed instead to Australian technology company Calix for a green iron demonstration plant, along with a $35 million investment in its zero-emission steelmaking technology. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] From smart irrigation and sustainable soil practices to investment in cold-storage facilities and cross-dock logistics, modernization is key to strengthening the U.S.-Mexico agricultural corridor against climate risks and global supply chain shocks. Agreeta Solutions Us
• [New] In 2026, fashion companies could benefit from investing in and exploring new business models that support designing, making, sourcing, and selling sustainable apparel products. FASH455 Global Apparel & Textile Trade and Sourcing
• While BloombergNEF projects the required energy transition investment level to be $5.6 trillion each year from 2025 to 2030, finance is in fact returning unabated to traditional energy if not totally retreating from the green space. Forbes
• The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank committed $5 billion to support Turkey's climate resilience and sustainable development projects from 2025 to 2027. Belfer Center
• Sustainable investing will continue to evolve in 2026 towards a greater focus on metrics, themes, and risks that will be performance-impacting in both public and private markets. Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• Investors are committing increasing amounts of capital to environmental and social projects, even if fund managers are now less vocal about their green credentials amid heightened scrutiny and fears of greenwashing. ESG Post
• On Monday, an alliance working to boost renewables said it plans to spur $7.5 billion in investment toward green energy in developing countries, including India. Salem News Channel | The Most Respected and Reliable Co
• By 2035, Europe will require roughly 20 million tonnes of sustainable fuels, calling for €100 billion in investment. ManagEnergy
• Limited investment in R&D, patents, and education could weaken Indonesia's long-term prospects for green industrialization. Indonesia Business Post
• The future of finance will be global, digital, data-driven, and sustainable. TRIPURA STAR NEWS - Tripura's Latest News, Views & News
• Morgan Stanley's 'Sustainable Signals' study highlights that 86% of asset owners and 79% of asset managers expect the share of assets in sustainability focused funds to increase over the next two years. InvestmentNews
• Co-located with the DATE (Digitization, AI & Emerging Tech Summit), CARE MENA will spotlight investable opportunities across sectors, including solar, green hydrogen, sustainable finance, and industrial decarbonization. The Fintech Times
• The lasting impact of ESG investing will be a more accountable, resilient, and sustainable global economy. The Chronicle-Journal
• Beyond 2025, investment in sustainable Arctic infrastructure will continue, including the development of green ports, advanced search and rescue facilities, and improved communication networks. FreightAmigo
• FedEx has committed $2 billion to achieve carbon-neutral global operations by 2040, including electrifying its entire pickup and delivery fleet and investing in sustainable energy for its facilities. The Chronicle-Journal
• The EU Green Innovation Fund supported research and development and risk-sharing for large-scale green steel demonstrations. / UK Nature
• Simultaneously, the European Union must finance its ambitious green and digital transformation while managing geopolitical risks emanating from Ukraine and the Middle East. Social Europe
• By anchoring investment confidence in the clean transport transition, the EU is laying the groundwork for a broader green industrial renewal - one that could define its global competitiveness in the decades ahead. ESG News

Last updated: 16 December 2025