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    Companies are ‘very struck’ by SBTi’s net-zero standard draft changes: Sustainability Roundtable Inc.

    James Boyle, CEO of the strategic sustainability advisory firm, said his clients are “definitely concerned” by the “high integrity, challenging standard” SBTi has put forward in its draft.

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    Lululemon grows circular sourcing ambitions, expands partnership for recycled fibers

    The athleticwear giant said the agreement with Samsara Eco will help reach its goal of sourcing more “preferred materials” by 2030.

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    How much do consumers really care about sustainable packaging?

    Consumers consider packaging sustainability when making purchases, but weigh other characteristics more heavily, according to a study from McKinsey & Co. The consulting firm presents five takeaways based on a consumer survey.

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    Meta signs geothermal power deal for New Mexico data centers

    The tech and social media giant entered an agreement with XGS Energy to help develop 150 MW of geothermal power generation.

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    EPA proposes slashing power plant carbon, mercury emission limits

    However, the Environmental Protection Agency’s rationale behind the move may be legally flawed, according to environmental and other groups.

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    Nestlé’s coffee brand surpasses its regenerative agriculture goal for 2025

    Nescafé procured 32% of its coffee from farmers that adopted regenerative agriculture practices last year, surpassing a 2025 goal of sourcing 20% of coffee from such methods.

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    Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind asks to terminate project’s renewable energy credits

    The New Jersey OREC termination is “the closing of a chapter, but not the end for Atlantic Shores,” CEO Joris Veldhoven said.

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    Amazon expands recycled water use at US data centers

    The company will use recycled water to cool data centers at 120 of its locations by 2030, as it grapples with the environmental demands of energy intensive operations.

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    How packaging giant Sonoco reduced emissions during a year of change

    Transportation revamps and process improvements were among Sonoco's impactful, but less-discussed, sustainability work in 2024, said Vice President of Global Sustainability Scott Byrne during a conversation with Packaging Dive.

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    Schneider Electric has a new CSO for the second time in 2025

    New CSO Esther Finidori takes over from former sustainability chief Chris Leong, who only stepped into the job at the beginning of the year.

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    Is climate-responsive paint a future reality?

    An inventor used thermochromic pigment to create paint that darkens in cold weather and lightens in warm weather, resulting in interior temperature changes that could curb building energy costs, CNN reports.

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    GOP lawmakers reiterate asks for clean energy credit tweaks in reconciliation bill

    Rep. Jen Kiggans, a Virginia Republican, said “there remains significant room for improvement in preserving the clean energy tax credits” in the Senate’s version of the budget bill.

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    H&M, Eileen Fisher top fashion environmental scorecard as other brands’ sustainability progress staggers

    Climate group Stand.earth graded 42 fashion brands on a scale of “A+” to “F” based on progress they made to decarbonize their supply chains between 2021 and 2023.

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    Transferability is transforming clean energy project finance, say dealmakers

    The ability to transfer tax credits has allowed for new investors, new structures and faster deals, experts say, but is threatened by congressional budget proposals.

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    Local leaders warn U.S. Senate not to pull the plug on clean energy credits

    Bipartisan coalition says proposed cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would threaten jobs and local investments, raise energy costs and create economic uncertainty.

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    Climate change will cost your healthcare plan. Analysts want to know how much.

    Extreme weather, rising temperatures and increased air pollution all threaten employee health — but executives and finance teams may not be paying attention.

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    Honeywell, Samsung subsidiary, others create SAF Technology Alliance

    The SAF Technology Alliance will create an end-to-end integrated solution to turn waste from a feedstock into sustainable aviation fuel to help scale the industry.

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    New York bets big on green economy with Brooklyn climate innovation hub

    NYC and LA nonprofits expect BATWorks to nurture 150 cleantech startups, generate $2.6B in economic impact and create more than 600 green jobs.

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    Meta, Constellation ink 20-year nuclear power deal to support AI goals

    The power purchase agreement will also extend operations at Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois for two decades and replace an expiring state tax credit.