Sustainability


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    ISS, Glass Lewis sue Texas AG over state’s newest anti-ESG law

    The nation’s top two proxy advisory firms are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop a Texas law targeting such firms from taking effect in September.

    By July 29, 2025
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    Solar continues to dominate new power generation ... for now

    The United States added about 12 GW of generating resources between January and April of this year, mostly from solar, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

    By Meris Lutz • July 29, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from ESG Dive

    This year has shaped up to be a formative one for ESG, from the U.S. pulling out of major climate agreements to federal agencies recalibrating their approach to sustainability under the new administration.

    By ESG Dive staff
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    Voluntary sustainable packaging goals are on the way out, Gartner says

    Companies are aligning their sustainability strategies with emerging legislation, such as EPR laws, according to the consulting firm. Adapting now can have cost advantages down the line.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2025
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    Trump’s SEC distances itself from Biden-era ESG, climate rulemaking

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has looked to withdraw proposed ESG regulations introduced during the previous administration or stop defending them in court.

    By , July 25, 2025
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    Data centers seek flexible power solutions for resilience, sustainability

    Flexible battery or generator solutions can help data centers power up faster, reduce grid impacts and keep their owners’ sustainability goals within reach, experts say.

    By Brian Martucci • July 25, 2025
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    SEC declines to confirm whether climate disclosure rule will be upheld if it survives litigation

    The agency told an appeals court it “does not intend to review or reconsider” the rule but did not confirm whether it would enforce it if legal challenges against the rule fail.

    By July 25, 2025
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    Meta leans on $900M Enbridge solar investment to power Texas data centers

    The tech and social media conglomerate will purchase 100% of the power generated by the 600 megawatt Texas solar plant owned by the Canada-based energy developer.

    By July 24, 2025
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    Trump’s big bill is ‘tough but constructive’ for renewables: NextEra

    Analysts on the call were skeptical of NextEra’s claims that the company could avoid losing tax credits for its projects.

    By Emma Penrod • July 24, 2025
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    OBBB signing creates ‘compelling event’ for corporate solar initiatives: Redaptive CEO

    Companies should move forward with solar plans now or it will "be very hard for them to commence implementation in time” for the law's altered tax credits, Arvin Vohra said.

    By July 23, 2025
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    Trump wants to use AI to prevent wildfires. Utilities are trying. Will it work?

    The president wants to remake wildfire policy with an increased emphasis on technology and a new, consolidated federal wildland fire service. Experts have mixed reactions.

    By Emma Penrod • July 23, 2025
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    SBTi unveils final net-zero standard for financial institutions

    The Science Based Targets initiative’s FINZ framework is the first to guide the sector through the net-zero journey, including setting both near- and long-term portfolio targets.

    By July 22, 2025
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    Berlin Packaging details progress toward SBTi-validated targets

    The global packaging supplier cited innovation in biomaterials and refill systems among the efforts driving growth and sustainability.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 22, 2025
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    Circularity in fashion is ‘mainstream’ but progress slowing: report

    The 2025 Circular Fashion Index from Kearney found that a lack of a clear business case for circularity is holding up efforts.

    By Laurel Deppen • July 22, 2025
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    Mastercard reports declining emissions and rising revenue for second straight year

    The global payments company also surpassed and remains “on track” to hit interim 2025 emissions reductions targets.

    By July 21, 2025
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    How Microsoft is leaning on carbon removal solutions to cut its climate footprint

    The tech giant has invested in a plethora of CDR solutions this year to cut its emissions and meet net-zero goals, ranging from biochar to marine carbon dioxide removal deals.

    By , July 21, 2025
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    Utilities may speed renewable projects under new tax credit timeline: Jefferies

    Utilities “with renewables-heavy plans” may accelerate wind and solar projects by several years in order to qualify for the new one-year safe harbor period, according to Jefferies.

    By Diana DiGangi • July 21, 2025
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    How retail energy suppliers can navigate the new federal energy policies

    Key strategies include buying renewable energy certificates now, leveraging data and predictive analytics and growing market share.

    By Nainish Gupta • July 18, 2025
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    Schneider Electric launches platform to boost supply chain decarbonization

    The new Zeigo Hub will allow companies to engage suppliers of all sizes, track and manage emissions and help accelerate progress toward their net-zero goals.

    By July 17, 2025
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    BlackRock integrates RepRisk’s ESG data into portfolio management software

    The deal will give global asset managers and owners access to RepRisk’s data on material ESG risks to companies through the Aladdin platform and expand BlackRock’s company coverage.

    By July 17, 2025
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    US companies quietly maintaining, boosting sustainability investments in 2025: report

    EcoVadis found companies are less likely to publicize their sustainability efforts this year, but have largely maintained or increased their ESG investments amid shifts and backlash.

    By July 16, 2025
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    Nissan delays EV production start at Mississippi plant

    The move was an internal decision and “not a specific reaction to policy changes,” a spokesperson said.

    By Larry Avila • July 16, 2025
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    Google to buy up to 3 GW of hydro power from Brookfield

    The technology company will begin by buying power from dams totaling 670 MW in the PJM Interconnection, where power supplies are tight.

    By Ethan Howland • July 16, 2025
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    Microsoft, Carbon Direct release updated carbon dioxide removal criteria

    The tech giant and the carbon management firm said utilizing high-quality removal pathways to achieve global climate goals will require rapidly scaling the market.

    By July 15, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    How to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes

    Basics like shade, water and rest can help, but HR should involve workers in the planning process, sources told HR Dive.

    By Ryan Golden • July 15, 2025
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    Opinion

    The often-overlooked shelter from the storm: green buildings

    In the 2008-09 economic downturn, green buildings were a bright spot. They could be again as remote work, tariffs and inflation hang over the economy.

    By Mahesh Ramanujam • July 15, 2025