Ananya Sengupta, Author at Impakter

ESG news regarding India’s plans to reduce nuclear reactor exclusion zones, the EU’s proposal to expand free carbon permits for industry, growing European investment in the electric vehicle sector, and the rapid expansion of renewable energy projects paired with battery storage across Europe.

Today’s ESG Updates India plans nuclear expansion reforms: The government is preparing to reduce exclusion zones around nuclear reactors to...

ESG news regarding Engie’s continued Middle East expansion plans despite regional conflict, rising profits at Norwegian utility Statkraft amid soaring power prices, French government aid for airlines facing jet fuel price hikes, and Indigenous concerns over Rio Tinto’s water extraction in Western Australia.

Engie Maintains Middle East Strategy

byAnanya Sengupta

May 7, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Engie Maintains Middle East Growth Plans: French utility says ongoing regional conflict linked to the Iran war...

ESG news regarding a carbon trading deal between the Philippines and Singapore to boost climate investment, ADB support for Pacific countries facing fuel shortages, a $70 billion Asia-Pacific infrastructure push, and U.S. biofuel targets straining biodiesel supply.

Philippines, Singapore Strike Carbon Trading Deal

byAnanya Sengupta

May 4, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Philippines, Singapore Sign Carbon Trading Deal: Agreement expected to boost climate investment and expand carbon market opportunities...

ESG news regarding Brazil’s coral reef decline linked to climate change and human activity, Italy extending fuel tax cuts to ease rising energy costs, Naturgy reporting higher profits amid elevated energy prices, and Chinese solar manufacturers facing continued losses despite growing overseas demand.

Rising Temperatures Threaten Brazil’s Abrolhos Reefs

byAnanya Sengupta

April 30, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Brazil’s Abrolhos Reefs Decline: Warming seas and human activity drive coral loss, with protected areas failing to...

ESG news regarding rising European energy prices following disruptions to oil and gas supply, India increasing coal and gas power output during a heatwave-driven demand surge, labour concerns over Ghana’s new mining outsourcing policy, and U.S. efforts to expand year-round E15 fuel sales amid ongoing energy cost pressures.

Europe Power Prices Rise After Iran War Disrupts Energy Supply

byAnanya Sengupta

April 27, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Europe Power Prices Rise After Iran War: Record electricity demand pushes output higher as fossil fuels fill...

Shell Faces New Dutch Lawsuit Over Oil and Gas Expansion

byAnanya Sengupta

April 22, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Shell Faces New Climate Lawsuit: Dutch activists launch a fresh case demanding the company halt new oil...

ESG news regarding Johannesburg launching a pollution warning app amid coal emissions concerns, Vietnam extending electric vehicle tax incentives, a surge in EV sales across Europe driven by high petrol prices, and Indonesia exploring a bioethanol project with Toyota to expand renewable fuel use.

Johannesburg Air Pollution Spike Leads to New Alert System

byAnanya Sengupta

April 20, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Johannesburg Launches Pollution Warning App: Scientists introduce a new tool as coal emissions worsen air quality and...

ESG news regarding Suniva’s $350 million solar manufacturing expansion in South Carolina, rising US demand for domestically produced clean energy components, and policy-driven shifts supporting local supply chains in the solar industry.

Suniva to Invest $350 Million in South Carolina Plant

byAnanya Sengupta

April 15, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Suniva Announces $350 Million Solar Expansion: The US manufacturer plans a major capacity increase in South Carolina,...

ESG news regarding Microsoft pausing carbon removal purchases, Germany introducing fuel tax cuts and policy reforms, Canada’s GFL acquiring Secure Waste in a multi-billion dollar deal, and India facing grid bottlenecks slowing renewable energy expansion.

Microsoft Signals Pause in Carbon Removal Purchases

byAnanya Sengupta

April 13, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Microsoft Pauses Carbon Removal Purchases: The tech giant reassesses its strategy, raising concerns over the impact on...

ESG news regarding BP facing shareholder backlash over a blocked climate resolution, Spain warning that an EU windfall tax could deter renewable investment, Malaysia expanding biodiesel blending nationwide, and India planning sovereign guarantees to manage rising shipping insurance risks amid the Middle East conflict.

BP Chair Faces Shareholder Backlash Over Climate Vote Block

byAnanya Sengupta

April 8, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates BP Faces Investor Revolt Over Climate Governance: Shareholders urged to vote against the chair after blocking a...

ESG news regarding Australia’s revised carbon capture project under new environmental laws, India accelerating renewable energy amid gas supply disruptions, Nigeria facing rising fuel prices despite new refining capacity, and European airlines surpassing sustainable aviation fuel targets.

Australia’s Woodside to Resubmit Major Carbon Capture Project Under New Environmental Law

byAnanya Sengupta

March 30, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Australia Revises Carbon Capture Plan: Woodside withdraws and prepares to resubmit its CCS project under updated environmental...

ESG news regarding Japan’s expansion of e-waste recycling, rising investment in Chinese renewables amid an oil shock, a U.S. policy shift towards fossil fuels, and EU scrutiny over France’s nuclear energy funding.

Itochu Partners With ERI to Boost E-Waste Recycling in Japan

byAnanya Sengupta

March 25, 2026

Today’s ESG Updates Japan Expands E-Waste Recycling Through Itochu–ERI Joint Venture: Japan launches a new venture to boost e-waste recycling...

Ananya Sengupta

India Moves to Reduce Nuclear Buffer Zones

Engie Maintains Middle East Strategy

Philippines, Singapore Strike Carbon Trading Deal

Rising Temperatures Threaten Brazil’s Abrolhos Reefs

Europe Power Prices Rise After Iran War Disrupts Energy Supply

Shell Faces New Dutch Lawsuit Over Oil and Gas Expansion

Johannesburg Air Pollution Spike Leads to New Alert System

Suniva to Invest $350 Million in South Carolina Plant

Microsoft Signals Pause in Carbon Removal Purchases

BP Chair Faces Shareholder Backlash Over Climate Vote Block

Australia’s Woodside to Resubmit Major Carbon Capture Project Under New Environmental Law

Itochu Partners With ERI to Boost E-Waste Recycling in Japan

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