Sustainability: Page 21


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    Window to repeal SEC climate disclosure rule closes

    While congressional Republicans failed to repeal the rule through the Congressional Review Act, the rule is still being targeted by policy riders in the appropriations process.

    By Aug. 2, 2024
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    United Airlines to lean on SAF for Chicago O’Hare flights

    United inked a deal with sustainable fuels company Neste, which will provide the airline up to 1 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel through the year.

    By Aug. 2, 2024
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    Mars doubts it can achieve 2025 sustainable packaging targets

    Almost half of Mars’ packaging portfolio is being redesigned or eliminated to align with current or future recycling infrastructure. But infrastructure advancement is taking longer than expected, per its latest sustainability report.

    By Maria Rachal • Aug. 2, 2024
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    House Judiciary probes Climate Action 100+ members as ESG investigation continues

    The Republican heads of the Judiciary Committee and one subcommittee sent letters to over 130 U.S.-based companies, systems and funds associated associated with CA100+.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    Dems back CFTC’s proposed guidance for voluntary carbon markets

    Nine Democratic lawmakers expressed support for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s proposed guidance for companies looking to list and trade carbon credits.

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    GSA to source carbon-free power for federal facilities in Illinois

    In a multiyear deal between the U.S. General Services Administration and Homefield Energy, 80% of buildings' energy will come from wind power.

    By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 1, 2024
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    Approval rates for environmental, social proposals continue to crater despite record submissions

    Average support for environmental and social shareholder proposals was at just 16.2% through the first half of the year, Diligent Marketplace Intelligence reported.

    By July 31, 2024
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    Weaving tech company scores $32M to decarbonize fashion supply chains

    Unspun plans to expand the use of its 3D machinery which boosts circular production by localizing manufacturing capabilities.

    By Lara Ewen • July 31, 2024
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    Aesthetics vs. environment: How Estée Lauder balances luxury and sustainability

    Efforts include sourcing postconsumer resin and leveraging chemical recycling. Making sustainability leaps more apparent to consumers is also a concern at the cosmetics and skincare giant.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 31, 2024
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    ExxonMobil climate liability case to proceed in Connecticut

    The ruling marks the latest development in a lawsuit initiated by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong in 2020 seeking to hold the oil major accountable.

    By July 30, 2024
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    SBTi: ‘Clear risks’ to using carbon credits to offset emissions

    Recent research from the climate target validation organization found that “various types of carbon credits are ineffective in delivering their intended mitigation outcome.”

    By July 30, 2024
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    Opinion

    The US lacks enough skilled clean energy workers, but solutions are close at hand

    To build successful clean energy manufacturing businesses in the U.S. while revitalizing our domestic industrial base, companies need to take responsibility for developing the workforce their growth depends on.

    By Chris Dougher • July 30, 2024
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    Olympics aim to boost UN’s sustainable development goals

    The Olympics’ governing body and France held a pre-opening summit to discuss how to use sports to drive the United Nations’ 2030 sustainability targets.

    By July 29, 2024
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    Data platform Paces nabs $11M to scale clean energy development

    The new funding will help the company improve its platform, enhance its data intelligence and make certain data tools more available throughout the United States.

    By July 29, 2024
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    DHL inks sustainability partnerships with Google, Envision

    The logistics company signed two deals focused on reducing emissions generated by its global shipping network and increasing its investments in sustainable aviation fuel.

    By July 26, 2024
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    State of the Labor Dept. ESG rule in a post-Chevron landscape

    An ongoing challenge to a rule allowing pension fund managers to consider ESG factors stands as a litmus test under a recent Supreme Court ruling.

    By , Updated May 29, 2025
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    Ag chemical company CF pilots sustainable fertilizer for low-carbon ethanol

    Lowering fertilizer emissions will be key for farmers to access new tax credits within in the emerging biofuels market.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2024
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    White House unveils guidance on slashing super pollutant emissions

    Solutions proposed included enhanced monitoring through commercial aircrafts and satellites, installation of thermal reduction units and methane sensing technologies.

    By July 25, 2024
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    JPMorgan appoints new global head of sustainable solutions

    Chuka Umunna, a former British MP, will lead the bank's ESG and sustainable solutions arm alongside his role overseeing Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

    By July 25, 2024
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    UN launches program to align regional climate action with the Paris Agreement

    The “NDCs 3.0 Regional Fora” will help countries revise and update their emissions reductions plans to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach.

    By July 24, 2024
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    Deloitte partners with property management platform for decarbonization solution

    Akila, which produces virtual copies of facilities for building management, will target both companies’ clients to help them reduce emissions and prepare for disclosures.

    By July 24, 2024
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    H&M’s ‘green’ financing tool supports supplier sustainability

    The collaborative program aims to help manufacturers overcome the funding hurdles of implementing sustainable practices. Here's how.

    By Kelly Stroh • July 24, 2024
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    COP29

    COP29 president lays out climate action priorities ahead of summit

    Azerbaijan’s Mukhtar Babayev said he’s committed to boosting climate finance and finalizing the implementation of the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 at this year’s summit.

    By July 23, 2024
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    Coffee and EV charging: Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks

    The collaboration will add direct current fast chargers at 100 retail locations along the 1,400-mile Interstate 5 corridor.

    By Haley Cawthon • July 22, 2024
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    Vanguard clients ask new CEO to prioritize climate risk

    Over 8,000 clients urged Salim Ramji to “steer Vanguard in a new direction” and prioritize climate risk as part of the firm’s risk management strategies.

    By July 19, 2024