Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and commerce network, today announced $1.25M in fresh funding for 18 ‘moonshot’ climate projects for 2025 in a further rejection of the traditional ‘carbon offsetting’ model. The latest funding takes Klarna’s total contribution in climate projects to $8.4 million over five years. The fund now supports over 60 initiatives across 27 countries, from cutting-edge carbon removal to community-led forest protection efforts. Klarna has cut its own greenhouse gas emissions by 43% since 2022, putting the company ahead of schedule to meet its 2040 net-zero target. Klarna launched its Climate Transformation Fund in 2021 to…
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The most common question among prospective home buyers these days is, “When will mortgage rates go down?” However, rates can do three things: stay the same, move lower — and go even higher than they are now. What if you wait to buy a house only for mortgage rates to rise to 8% or even more? This embedded content is not available in your region. Mortgage rates are closely interconnected with the bond market. Bonds, particularly government Treasurys, have been a go-to investment for investors seeking safety and a guaranteed, if meager, return. Now, consider a series of circumstances that,…
Image source: Getty Images The old investor saying that “the trend is your friend until the bend at the end” might be apt for Rolls-Royce Holdings‘ (LSE: RR.) shares right now. Working out a rational long-term valuation hasn’t been easy these past five years. Earnings growth forecasts have been strengthening. But along with that, the share price climb has pushed up the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. We’re looking at a forecast multiple above 38 for the current year. That’s around two and a half times the long-term FTSE 100 average. And unlike the 4% or so dividend yield we might expect…
· Key commitments made by the private sector to deploy millions of dollars of investment for nature. · Comes after government announces modern Industrial Strategy to make the UK the sustainable finance capital of the world. The UK has brought together foreign governments, Indigenous leaders, as well as leaders from business and finance representing trillions of pounds, to increase the flows of private finance to nature at an event today (25 June) at Lancaster House, London. The event, called ‘Nature Action: Mobilising Frameworks and Finance’, included roundtable discussions of how to drive private-sector investment in nature, along with cross-sector announcements…
Image source: Getty Images Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) hasn’t looked back since joining the S&P 500 index back in December 2023. In fact, the stock is up 50% this year alone! On 24 June, the Uber share price jumped 7.5% to $92, setting a new record high. I was happy to see this, as I bought the stock for my ISA back in September. And I named it here as my favourite US stock to consider buying for 2025. Here are three reasons why I’m still bullish on Uber. Improving profits The first key attraction for me here is the firm’s…
In the expanding field of green finance and circular economy, the French greentech company Rainbow (formerly Riverse) is pioneering innovative solutions for certifying carbon credits in second-life battery projects. Facing financial barriers and a complex environmental verification process, Rainbow turned to Green Assist for expert support to develop a robust methodology to quantify avoided emissions and bring financial credibility to this emerging sector.Rainbow is developing a carbon crediting platform focused on engineered solutions aligned with the operations and value chains of carbon credit buyers, with an emphasis on innovative end-of-life battery projects. With three regeneration and refurbishment projects already in…
Image source: Getty Images Investing in electricity producers can be a great way to source passive income over time. While there’s been some turbulence more recently, FTSE 100 share SSE (LSE:SSE) has — over the long term — proven to be one such robust dividend payer. Its operations are essential — after all, we need a steady flow of electricity regardless of whatever political, economic or social changes come along. So these sorts of companies tend to enjoy strong earnings and cash flow visibility, the bedrock of any robust dividend policy. Green energy specialists like SSE (LSE:SSE) aren’t immune to…
ByteDance, the tech giant behind TikTok, has purchased over 100,000 tonnes of carbon credits through Rubicon Carbon’s signature product, the Rubicon Carbon Tonne® (RCT), as part of its strategy to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. The move signals the company’s commitment to high-quality, science-backed carbon offsetting.The Rubicon Carbon Tonne bundles a portfolio of rigorously vetted carbon credits drawn from global initiatives focused on nature-based solutions, super pollutant mitigation, and carbon removal. Rubicon’s team of scientists actively manage and verify the quality of these credits, helping buyers lock in today’s prices while ensuring strong climate outcomes. “Companies that buy offsets are more…
Today, mortgage interest rates were mostly unchanged. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped two basis points to 6.60%. The 15-year fixed rate was unchanged at 5.85%. Bond markets churned on Wednesday; however, the 10-year Treasury yield, a mile marker for mortgage rates, ended the day basically unchanged. The Federal Reserve is sticking to its story of waiting until fall for lower interest rates, while bond traders are betting on a rate break before the end of summer. The push and pull on yields was basically a tie yesterday. Dig deeper: What the latest CPI report means…
Also Read: Why Commercial Greenhouses Are Key to Sustainable Agriculture Major Trends in the Carbon Credit Market Initiatives like CDOP and SBTi Net-Zero 2.0 are enforcing data standardization, third-party verification, and rigorous quality controls marking a shift toward “professional, transparent, and accountable” voluntary markets. The finalization of Article 6 rules at COP29 is driving cross-border compliance trading, with national ETS programs (e.g., China, Australia, Brazil, EU, India) becoming more interconnected. Demand is growing for CDR projects such as DAC, biochar, and afforestation with removal credits now capturing ~30% of retirements. Blockchain, AI, satellite-based MRV systems, and tokenization are enhancing traceability,…