The article discusses the impact of the Trump administration on the energy transition and sustainability investments. Despite the administration's stance, discussions at various global events highlighted the ongoing ambition of corporates to decarbonize and the compelling economics of decarbonization for investors. The article also explores the shift in terminology from 'climate' to 'resiliency' and the role of LNG in enabling the energy transition.

ZeroAvia has completed a $150m Series C financing round, with key investments from the Scottish National Investment Bank, American Airlines, International Airlines Group (IAG), ITOCHU Corporation, and co-led by Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, and NEOM Investment Fund. The funding supports ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric engine development for sustainable aviation, including a planned manufacturing facility in Scotland. The company has achieved flight test milestones and secured pre-orders from major airlines.

ZeroAvia, a British-American company focused on hydrogen-electric powered aircraft, opened a new 136,000-square-foot Propulsion Center of Excellence in Everett, significantly increasing its operational space. CEO Val Miftakhov highlighted the center's potential to employ hundreds and its role in producing hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. The company aims to certify a propulsion system for a 20-seat airplane by next year and a larger powertrain for a 30- to 90-seat plane by 2027. ZeroAvia has secured nearly 2,000 preliminary orders for its systems and is exploring innovations to enhance hydrogen storage efficiency.

GeoPura, a clean energy provider, raised $70 million in funding to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in the UK. The investment will be used to expand production of Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs) and green hydrogen, with plans to deploy over 3,600 HPUs by 2033.

Signa Holding, an Austrian real estate empire owned by Rene Benko, has declared insolvency, leaving its creditors, including sovereign wealth funds and private equity giants, in a precarious position. Signa Holding, which owns Selfridges, Karstadt, and the Chrysler Building, is facing liquidity issues due to the end of low-interest rates and declining demand for office space. The company's complex business structure has hindered efforts to secure funding, potentially leaving its assets, including the Chrysler Building, in doubt.