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Addressing climate change can help to support the economic development and long-term growth in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). EMDEs require trillions of dollars to address climate change, yet only a fraction of this funding is currently mobilized.

Developing nations face significant barriers to accessing climate finance, including inadequate technology, insufficient data, and structural challenges such as fragmented project pipelines, regulatory uncertainty, and weak financial markets. These obstacles deter private investment and slow progress.

The consequences of insufficient climate finance are far-reaching: EMDEs continue to struggle with weather-related disasters, poor air quality, food insecurity, and limited access to clean water and energy. These challenges contribute to weak rural development, poverty, poor health, inequality, and declining productivity — further hindering economic growth.

To address this gap, KPMG and the World Economic Forum (WEF) conducted a global study, ‘From Risk to Reward: Unlocking Private Capital for Climate Growth,’ with the intention of identifying practical strategies to help to scale private investment.

The report outlines six priority actions and sixteen strategies designed to reduce risk, improve project bankability, and enhance data transparency, aligning incentives for both public and private stakeholders.

These challenges set the stage for understanding the systemic shortfall in climate finance and the urgent need for innovative approaches. Scaling private climate capital in EMDEs should be acted on directly. This roadmap by KPMG and WEF highlights the necessary interventions, which can bridge the finance gap and help unlock development opportunities.

In this KPMG International summary document, we outline the key findings from the WEF white paper, ‘From Risk to Reward: Unlocking Private Capital for Climate Growth,’ and showcase how KPMG firms have supported clients globally in addressing climate finance challenges.

Click here to download this report on kpmg.com

SANTA ROSA, Calif., February 2, 2026 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced two new electric vehicle (EV) charging test solutions that support the industry’s move to high-power and megawatt-level charging. As electrification accelerates and charging applications grow more complex, these solutions help manufacturers and engineers speed development, ensure reliability, and meet evolving global standards.

The rapid growth of electrification is driving demand for advanced charging infrastructure capable of supporting everything from fast charging for passenger vehicles to megawatt-level charging for heavy-duty transport and industrial fleets. At the same time, engineers and manufacturers face increasing complexities due to interoperability challenges, stringent safety requirements, and the need to comply with evolving international standards such as MCS, CCS, ISO 15118, GB/T, and CHAdeMO. Without comprehensive and scalable testing, manufacturers risk development delays, costly redesigns, and inconsistent real-world performance.

Keysight addresses these challenges with future-ready test solutions that combine high-power hardware, software-defined scalability, and standards compliance. The new solutions deliver flexibility and scalability, enabling customers to accelerate development and stay ahead of emerging testing requirements.

The SL2600A Megawatt Charging Discovery System enables validation of next-generation megawatt charging for heavy-duty applications, supporting voltages up to 1,500 V and currents up to 1,500 A. Its modular, upgradable architecture allows engineers to test both electric vehicles and charging stations within a single system, increasing flexibility and reducing total cost of ownership. Designed with future standards in mind, including NACS and CCS, the SL2600A helps ensure readiness for evolving charging ecosystems while safeguarding long-term test infrastructure investments.

Complementing this offering, the enhanced SL1047A Scienlab Charging Discovery System – High‑Power Series delivers software‑scalable performance starting at 400 A and 1,000 V, with the ability to expand up to 800 A and 1,500 V without requiring hardware replacement. With support for all global charging standards, including full compliance with GB/T 2024, the system enables comprehensive conformance and interoperability testing for worldwide EV charging ecosystems. It also introduces enhanced charging communication test capabilities, featuring significant improvements and extended functionality to address increasingly complex EV charging requirements.

Together, these solutions help customers reduce development risk, accelerate time-to-market, and deliver reliable, standards-compliant charging systems for next-generation EVs.

Luis Hurtado, PHD and Chief Technology Officer, Milence, said: “To drive the transition to sustainable heavy-duty transport, we need charging solutions that are fast, scalable, and future-ready. Our partnership with Keysight helps us ensure that our infrastructure meets the highest standards from day one.”

Thomas Goetzl, Vice President and General Manager for Keysight’s Automotive & Energy Solutions, said: “The transition to high-power and megawatt-level charging is a pivotal moment for the EV industry. Our latest test solutions give manufacturers and engineers the confidence to innovate quickly and deliver reliable charging systems that meet global standards. This launch reinforces Keysight’s commitment to enabling the future of e-mobility and supporting a sustainable transportation ecosystem.”

 

Resources 

Product Page: SL2600A Megawatt Charging Discovery System
Product Page: SL1047A Scienlab Charging Discovery System – High-Power Series

About Keysight Technologies 

At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.

Contacts

Andrea Mueller
Americas/Europe
andrea.mueller@keysight.com

Fusako Dohi, Asia
+81 42 660–2162
fusako_dohi@keysight.com

SANTA ROSA, Calif., February 2, 2026 – Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced two new electric vehicle (EV) charging test solutions that support the industry’s move to high-power and megawatt-level charging. As electrification accelerates and charging applications grow more complex, these solutions help manufacturers and engineers speed development, ensure reliability, and meet evolving global standards.

The rapid growth of electrification is driving demand for advanced charging infrastructure capable of supporting everything from fast charging for passenger vehicles to megawatt-level charging for heavy-duty transport and industrial fleets. At the same time, engineers and manufacturers face increasing complexities due to interoperability challenges, stringent safety requirements, and the need to comply with evolving international standards such as MCS, CCS, ISO 15118, GB/T, and CHAdeMO. Without comprehensive and scalable testing, manufacturers risk development delays, costly redesigns, and inconsistent real-world performance.

Keysight addresses these challenges with future-ready test solutions that combine high-power hardware, software-defined scalability, and standards compliance. The new solutions deliver flexibility and scalability, enabling customers to accelerate development and stay ahead of emerging testing requirements.

The SL2600A Megawatt Charging Discovery System enables validation of next-generation megawatt charging for heavy-duty applications, supporting voltages up to 1,500 V and currents up to 1,500 A. Its modular, upgradable architecture allows engineers to test both electric vehicles and charging stations within a single system, increasing flexibility and reducing total cost of ownership. Designed with future standards in mind, including NACS and CCS, the SL2600A helps ensure readiness for evolving charging ecosystems while safeguarding long-term test infrastructure investments.

Complementing this offering, the enhanced SL1047A Scienlab Charging Discovery System – High‑Power Series delivers software‑scalable performance starting at 400 A and 1,000 V, with the ability to expand up to 800 A and 1,500 V without requiring hardware replacement. With support for all global charging standards, including full compliance with GB/T 2024, the system enables comprehensive conformance and interoperability testing for worldwide EV charging ecosystems. It also introduces enhanced charging communication test capabilities, featuring significant improvements and extended functionality to address increasingly complex EV charging requirements.

Together, these solutions help customers reduce development risk, accelerate time-to-market, and deliver reliable, standards-compliant charging systems for next-generation EVs.

Luis Hurtado, PHD and Chief Technology Officer, Milence, said: “To drive the transition to sustainable heavy-duty transport, we need charging solutions that are fast, scalable, and future-ready. Our partnership with Keysight helps us ensure that our infrastructure meets the highest standards from day one.”

Thomas Goetzl, Vice President and General Manager for Keysight’s Automotive & Energy Solutions, said: “The transition to high-power and megawatt-level charging is a pivotal moment for the EV industry. Our latest test solutions give manufacturers and engineers the confidence to innovate quickly and deliver reliable charging systems that meet global standards. This launch reinforces Keysight’s commitment to enabling the future of e-mobility and supporting a sustainable transportation ecosystem.”

 

Resources 

Product Page: SL2600A Megawatt Charging Discovery System
Product Page: SL1047A Scienlab Charging Discovery System – High-Power Series

About Keysight Technologies 

At Keysight (NYSE: KEYS), we inspire and empower innovators to bring world-changing technologies to life. As an S&P 500 company, we’re delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster, with less risk, throughout the entire product life cycle. We’re a global innovation partner enabling customers in communications, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor, and general electronics markets to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Learn more at Keysight Newsroom and www.keysight.com.

Contacts

Andrea Mueller
Americas/Europe
andrea.mueller@keysight.com

Fusako Dohi, Asia
+81 42 660–2162
fusako_dohi@keysight.com

Originally published by Mastercard

At Mastercard, our culture celebrates curiosity and empowers groundbreaking products and services, redefining the global connections and enhancing the way the world thrives.

We’re excited to share we’ve been named one of Fortune‘s World’s Most Admired Companies 2026! We’re proud to be a global leader known for excellence, trust, and innovation.

Continue reading here.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.
 

Originally published by Mastercard

At Mastercard, our culture celebrates curiosity and empowers groundbreaking products and services, redefining the global connections and enhancing the way the world thrives.

We’re excited to share we’ve been named one of Fortune‘s World’s Most Admired Companies 2026! We’re proud to be a global leader known for excellence, trust, and innovation.

Continue reading here.

Follow along Mastercard’s journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere.
 

Athletes competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games can expect the same high level of mental health and safeguarding support that was delivered at Paris 2024 – the most comprehensive programme of its kind ever implemented at a major sporting event. These measures, tailored to the unique demands of the Olympic Winter Games, include dedicated Mind Zones in each Olympic Village – spaces designed to help athletes decompress, recharge and feel supported.

International Olympic Committee news

As World Mental Health Day approaches, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is reaffirming its commitment to athlete well-being, ensuring that every competitor feels safe, supported and empowered throughout their Olympic journey.

A comprehensive framework of support

At Milano Cortina 2026, athletes and their entourage members will benefit from a strengthened set of services designed to promote mental well-being, prevent issues before they arise and provide care whenever needed. Key initiatives include:

• Cyber Abuse Protection System – All Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be automatically covered by the Cyber Abuse Protection System, which monitors social media in real time, with the aim of detecting and removing harmful content before it reaches them. First deployed at Paris 2024, where it became the largest online abuse prevention programme ever conducted in sport, the system will be further enhanced using insights from those Games.
• Athlete365 Mind Zone x Powerade – Every Olympic Village will feature an Athlete365 Mind Zone, offering athletes a calm and restorative space to recharge, practise mindfulness and access confidential support. Piloted successfully at Paris 2024, the concept received strong praise from athletes. For Milano Cortina 2026, additional consultation pods will be introduced to give athletes and entourage members a discreet space to check-in with IOC Safeguarding Officers.
• Mentally Fit Helpline – Athletes will again have access to the Mentally Fit Helpline, a 24/7 confidential support line available in more than 70 languages. First introduced for Tokyo 2020, the helpline has supported Olympians and entourage members at every edition of the Games since, offering immediate access to professional help, advice and support. Designed to address not only crisis situations, but also everyday stressors, the helpline provides a safe space for athletes to talk through challenges before, during and after competition. Support for Paris 2024 athletes has been extended through to 2028, reinforcing the IOC’s long-term commitment to athlete well-being.
• Welfare Officers – A dedicated network of Welfare Officers will be based in the Olympic Villages, providing safeguarding expertise and acting as trusted points of contact for athletes and their entourages. First introduced at Beijing 2022, their role has become a key part of Games-time support.

Together, these measures aim to foster a safe and supportive environment for all athletes and their entourages at Milano Cortina 2026.

Extending support beyond Games-time

The IOC’s commitment to athlete well-being also extends beyond Games-time. In 2023, the IOC launched its Mental Health Action Plan, a comprehensive roadmap designed to promote mental well-being in sport.

To provide organisers with clear frameworks to safeguard participants before, during and after competition, the IOC also published its Mental Health Guidelines for Major Sporting Events. For athletes, the Mentally Fit e-learning course is also available through Athlete365, offering practical techniques to strengthen resilience, practise mindfulness and manage the unique pressures of elite sport.

A wide range of expert advice, resources and tools are available through the Athlete365 #MentallyFit hub, ensuring Olympians and their entourages have access to support at every stage of their sporting and personal journeys.

DAVIDSON, N.C. and PLYMOUTH, Mich., and ROLLE, Switzerland, February 2, 2026 /3BL/ – Trane^® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, and Garrett Motion (Nasdaq: GTX), a global leader in differentiated turbocharging and electrification technologies, today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate next generation, oil-free centrifugal compressor technology for commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications.

The collaboration brings together Trane’s industry-leading Commercial HVAC system expertise and performance with Garrett’s breakthrough oil-free high-speed centrifugal compressor technology, which has already demonstrated clear performance benefits including major energy efficiency gains in Trane’s testing. Together, Trane and Garrett will launch the next generation of high efficiency HVAC systems and accelerate the adoption of ultra-low global warming potential refrigerants.

The companies will jointly develop and integrate advanced compressor solutions across a broad portfolio of Trane systems, including unitary rooftop units, modular chillers, and large capacity chillers for a variety of applications.

Field testing and production of the jointly developed technology are scheduled to begin in 2026, marking a major milestone in the companies’ shared focus on innovation, energy efficiency and lower environmental impact.

“This collaboration advances our commitment to lead the industry with high-performing, energy efficient solutions that support our customers’ decarbonization goals,” said Mauro Atalla, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies. “Garrett Motion brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to quality with their oil-free centrifugal compressor technology. Together, we are accelerating innovation that will shape the next era of sustainable HVAC systems.”

The collaboration establishes a framework for shared engineering, design and field testing activities across global markets. It also includes joint exploration of future applications, including high-speed centrifugal technologies for smaller capacity HVAC systems, distributed cooling and other emerging cooling needs.

“Garrett is proud to partner with Trane Technologies, one of the most respected names in the HVAC industry, as we expand the use of our unique oil-free high-speed compressor technology in the industrial space,” said Olivier Rabiller, President and CEO of Garrett Motion. “Combining this technology proven in several automotive applications with Trane’s system-level leadership enables customers to benefit from a better, more energy-efficient and cost-effective HVAC system while advancing their sustainability goals.”

The collaboration reinforces both organizations’ commitment to industry-leading performance, reliability and customer value.
 

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About Trane
Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. For more information, please visit www.trane.com or www.tranetechnologies.com.

About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Visit tranetechnologies.com.

About Garrett Motion Inc.
A differentiated technology leader, Garrett Motion has a 70-year history of innovation in the automotive sector (cars, trucks) and beyond (off-highway equipment, marine, power generators). Its well-recognized expertise in turbocharging has enabled significant reductions in engine size, fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions. Garrett is committed to advancing turbo applications while leveraging its unique technology solutions, such as fuel cell compressors for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as well as electric propulsion and thermal management systems for automotive and industrial applications. Garrett has six R&D centers, 13 manufacturing facilities and a team of more than 9,000 employees in more than 20 countries. For more information, please visit www.garrettmotion.com.

DAVIDSON, N.C., February 2, 2026 /3BL/ – Trane^® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced the launch of Trane Cloud, a digital hub designed to transform how building operators, facility teams, and energy managers interact with their buildings. Trane Cloud brings together analytics, applications and services into one secure, seamless digital experience, empowering teams to operate buildings more efficiently, reliably and sustainably.

For years, building professionals have navigated a complex web of systems, with valuable data often trapped in proprietary interfaces or fragmented dashboards. Trane Cloud addresses this challenge by creating a single, intelligent data foundation that provides portfolio- and site-level visibility, delivering actionable insights for energy optimization and prioritized recommendations to streamline operations and enhance decision-making.

“In today’s increasingly digital world, building operators are flooded with data from their buildings and need a way to make sense of it all,” said Riaz Raihan, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer of Trane Technologies. “Trane Cloud is our answer. It serves as the entry point for the digital experience, revolutionizing building operations by bringing everything together in one place to optimize performance. Trane Cloud is the foundation for a smarter, more efficient building, helping our customers meet their goals for sustainability, efficiency, reliability and comfort.”

Trane Cloud delivers a powerful suite of Trane applications and digital services to help building teams manage and prioritize their work more effectively. Key benefits of Trane Cloud include:

• Faster Decision-Making: Actionable insights from centralized data help teams identify issues and opportunities quickly.
• Simplified Operations: A single, cohesive experience replaces the complexity of managing multiple disparate systems and portals.
• Reduced Downtime and Improved Reliability: Proactive management and streamlined workflows lead to better operational outcomes.
• Lower Operational and Energy Costs: Enhanced visibility and intelligent tools support energy and sustainability goals.
• A Scalable Foundation: The platform is designed to grow with customers’ needs and is ready for AI-driven automation.

Trane Cloud is designed for a wide range of customers, including facility teams focused on efficient operations; building teams focused on long-term performance; energy managers aiming to reduce carbon emissions; and organizations of all sizes seeking consistent, data-driven oversight across their portfolios. By providing a secure, scalable, and intuitive platform, Trane is empowering customers to unlock the full potential of their buildings.

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About Trane
Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments for commercial and residential applications. For more information, please visit www.trane.com or www.tranetechnologies.com.

About Trane Technologies
Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane® and Thermo King®, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Visit tranetechnologies.com.

As part of AEG’s ongoing collaboration with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the full LA Kings player roster—including Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Adrian Kempe and team mascot, Bailey—visited multiple wings of the hospital to spend time with patients, families, and staff.

Throughout the afternoon, players made bedside visits across several units, offering words of encouragement, signing autographed cards, and sharing Kings-themed gifts such as socks, bobbleheads, figurines, and coloring sheets.

“This visit reflects the core of what AEG’s LA Kings strive to do in the community—show up, engage, and support organizations making a real impact,” said Gabe Gelbard, Manager of Community Relations for the LA Kings. “CHLA’s work is critical to families across Los Angeles, and this partnership allows us to contribute in a meaningful and consistent way.”

The annual visit underscores the depth of the Kings’ long-standing partnership with CHLA, which has generated more than $5 million in support through the Kings Care Foundation. In 2023, the organization expanded its commitment with an additional $1 million investment to bolster essential CHLA programs, including the Blood Donor Center, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and the Sickle Cell Disease Program.

CHLA—one of the nation’s leading pediatric medical centers—serves thousands of families each year across more than 350 specialty programs. Community-driven initiatives such as Make March Matter continue to raise vital funds and awareness to advance the hospital’s mission of improving children’s health and well-being.

For the patients who met the team, Wednesday’s visit provided a welcome break from daily treatments—an afternoon filled with connection, encouragement, and the unmistakable energy of LA Kings hockey.

As part of AEG’s ongoing collaboration with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the full LA Kings player roster—including Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Adrian Kempe and team mascot, Bailey—visited multiple wings of the hospital to spend time with patients, families, and staff.

Throughout the afternoon, players made bedside visits across several units, offering words of encouragement, signing autographed cards, and sharing Kings-themed gifts such as socks, bobbleheads, figurines, and coloring sheets.

“This visit reflects the core of what AEG’s LA Kings strive to do in the community—show up, engage, and support organizations making a real impact,” said Gabe Gelbard, Manager of Community Relations for the LA Kings. “CHLA’s work is critical to families across Los Angeles, and this partnership allows us to contribute in a meaningful and consistent way.”

The annual visit underscores the depth of the Kings’ long-standing partnership with CHLA, which has generated more than $5 million in support through the Kings Care Foundation. In 2023, the organization expanded its commitment with an additional $1 million investment to bolster essential CHLA programs, including the Blood Donor Center, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and the Sickle Cell Disease Program.

CHLA—one of the nation’s leading pediatric medical centers—serves thousands of families each year across more than 350 specialty programs. Community-driven initiatives such as Make March Matter continue to raise vital funds and awareness to advance the hospital’s mission of improving children’s health and well-being.

For the patients who met the team, Wednesday’s visit provided a welcome break from daily treatments—an afternoon filled with connection, encouragement, and the unmistakable energy of LA Kings hockey.