SustainCase newsletter – wk39, September 2025
Mercedes-Benz to Build One of the Most Powerful Wind Farms in Germany
Mercedes-Benz and energy park developer UKA announced that they have received permission to start installation of a wind farm at the Mercedes-Benz test track in Papenburg, northern Germany. At a planned 140 MW, the new project will be one of the most powerful onshore wind farms in Germany, covering approximately 20% of Mercedes-Benz’s annual electricity needs in the country.
https://www.esgtoday.com/mercedes-benz-to-build-one-of-the-most-powerful-wind-farms-in-germany/
Australia Sets 62–70% Emissions Cut Target by 2035, Launches $7 Billion in Climate Funding
Australia has raised its climate ambition, committing to cut emissions by 62–70% by 2035 compared with 2005 levels, a significant step up from its previous target of 43% by 2030. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the new goal alongside senior ministers and the Climate Change Authority (CCA), stressing it was “a responsible target supported by science and a practical plan to get there.”
Case study: How the Development and Investment Bank of Turkey works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
September 23, 2025 – Centred on financing sustainable development in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Turkey’s 2053 net-zero emission ambitions, the Development and Investment Bank of Turkey offers extensive support to investors through its robust resource base, skilled personnel, and innovative products and services. The bank provides loans, capita support, and partnership and advisory services to companies that contribute to the growth of the national economy. The Development and Investment Bank of Turkey is a signatory of the PRB and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.
Case study: How İşbank works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
September 18, 2025 – Founded as Turkey’s first national bank, İşbank has long been a leading force in the country’s economy. By the end of 2024, with a workforce of 20,560 employees serving nearly 25 million customers, İşbank stands as Turkey’s largest private bank, boasting total assets of TL 3,323.8 billion. İşbank is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.
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