This week’s ESG news includes significant developments such as the Net Zero Investor Coalition pausing after BlackRock’s exit and Amazon’s $1 billion investment to decarbonize its delivery network. Other highlights include Apollo and Standard Chartered’s $3 billion energy transition financing partnership, IKEA’s $1 billion investment in circular economy companies, and New York’s $1 billion commitment to decarbonization. McDonald’s has ended its DEI goal setting, while Meta increases its renewable energy sourcing. Additionally, various capital raises for carbon credit ratings and clean energy solutions were reported, alongside executive changes at Mars and Barclays.