Shell
Shell's (NYSE: SHEL) ongoing legal challenge in South Africa against a landmark court ruling has cast a long shadow over the nation's aspirations for offshore oil and gas exploration. As of late October 2025, the energy giant, alongside the South African Minister of Mineral and Petroleum
Waste-based Biofeedstocks
London's financial district is increasingly turning its gaze towards an unconventional yet immensely promising commodity: waste-based biofeedstocks. These discarded materials, ranging from used cooking oil to municipal solid waste, are rapidly emerging as a new frontier in the global pursuit of renewable fuel production. Driven by stringent environmental
Rayonier
Atlanta, GA – October 16, 2025 – Rayonier Inc. (NYSE: RYN) has announced a fourth-quarter cash dividend of $0.2725 per common share, maintaining its impressive track record of consistent shareholder returns. This declaration, made today, October 16, 2025, underscores the company's financial stability as a leading timberland Real Estate
Climate Change
NEW DELHI, INDIA – October 16, 2025 – Former President Ram Nath Kovind issued a powerful declaration today, asserting that climate change is "no longer only an environmental concern but is becoming a human rights imperative." Speaking at the 32nd Foundation Day of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in
ESG
As of October 16, 2025, the landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing in the United States presents a complex picture of contrasting trends. While global sustainable funds have seen a rebound in inflows, US-domiciled ESG funds have endured a prolonged period of net outflows, extending for 10 to
Africa
As the global demand for critical minerals skyrockets, fueled by the accelerating energy transition, Africa stands at a pivotal juncture. The continent, endowed with vast reserves of cobalt, lithium, graphite, manganese, and other essential components for green technologies, is increasingly recognized not just as a source of raw materials, but
Metals
The metals and mining sector has emerged as a critical pillar for portfolio diversification in a volatile global economy, offering investors a robust hedge against inflation, a reliable safe haven during crises, and a low correlation with traditional asset classes. As of October 2025, market sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish, driven
Republic Services
New York, NY – October 8, 2025 – Oppenheimer, a leading equities research firm, today announced a revised price target for Republic Services (NYSE: RSG), lowering it from $268.00 to $263.00. Despite this minor adjustment, the firm reiterated its "Outperform" rating for the waste management giant, signaling a
Sustainability
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland – October 6, 2025 – In a monumental leap towards industrial sustainability, Swiss firm Panatere has officially launched its groundbreaking solar furnaces designed to transform waste metal from the precision watchmaking industry into high-quality green steel. The inauguration, which took place on October 3 or 4, 2025, in the
McGrath RentCorp
San Francisco, CA – September 27, 2025 – McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ: MGRC), a diversified business-to-business rental company, has experienced a challenging week, with its stock price facing downward pressure and exhibiting increased volatility. As the company gears up for its crucial third-quarter earnings announcement in late October, investors are closely watching how
AI
New York, NY – September 26, 2025 – In a landmark announcement during Climate Week NYC, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has launched the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence, a pivotal partnership designed to tackle the escalating water footprint of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and champion sustainability across the tech sector. This initiative, unveiled
Zijin Mining
In a monumental shift within the global commodities landscape, China's Zijin Mining Group (HKG: 2899) has achieved a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion, firmly establishing itself as the world's third-largest metals miner by market value. This remarkable ascent, confirmed in September 2025, not only signifies a