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Slowing wind installations threaten emissions progress under the IRA: report
More action on transmission may be needed for the Inflation Reduction Act to reach its full potential on climate, but the success of solar and batteries in particular could also hold policy lessons, an Energy Innovation report said.
By Emma Penrod • March 1, 2024 -
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New York sues JBS over ‘misleading’ climate claims
The state's attorney general is accusing the world's largest meatpacker of exploiting consumers by falsely advertising its products as sustainable.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe state of the clean energy transition in 2024
This year saw a large volume of initiatives and investments from corporations focused on the clean energy transition — alongside a handful of reversions on carbon reduction goals.
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Mercedes-Benz delays EV goal amid slowing demand
Low-cost EV sales are growing faster than more expensive luxury models, a company executive said.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Nokia commits to net-zero emissions by 2040, accelerating timeline by a decade
The telecom company also said it will fast-track its existing target of slashing scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by half by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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ExxonMobil forges ahead with lawsuit against ESG investors
“The true goal of Exxon's legal attack is preventing shareholders from voting on its greenhouse gas emissions,” said Follow This founder Mark van Baal.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric expects to slash scope 2 emissions with tax credit deal
Schneider says the tax credit transfer agreement with Engie, which leverages Inflation Reduction Act provisions, will accelerate scope 3 emissions reductions for its clients.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Microsoft closes on 6-year carbon removal deal with Catona Climate
The tech giant will purchase carbon removal credits generated through an agroforestry project based in Kenya, working toward its 2030 goal to become carbon negative.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Walmart hits supplier emissions goal 6 years early
The retailer’s vendors have already reported enough projects to fulfill Project Gigaton’s target of cutting 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases from its supply chain.
By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Solar, battery storage will be 81% of new electricity generation capacity this year: EIA
Solar will increase by a record 36.4 GW if additions proceed as scheduled this year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said.
By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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OpinionA roadmap for corporate ESG reporting: eBay Chief Sustainability Officer
The e-commerce platform’s chief sustainability officer, Renee Morin, explains how company executives can navigate the changing landscape of sustainability and governance.
By Renee Morin • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Chicago sues oil, gas companies to make them pay for ‘climate deception’
The nation's third-largest city joins dozens of other municipalities and states that have filed similar lawsuits.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Verizon allocates $1B green bond proceeds to renewable energy projects
The telecommunications provider’s investment builds on its goal to achieve net-zero emissions across its operations by 2035.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBiodiversity emerges as an ESG priority in packaging, but measurement could be a challenge
As international standards evolve, fiber-based packaging companies are in the spotlight. Smurfit Kappa, WestRock, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Canopy Planet weigh in on what the increased focus means for the industry.
By April Reese • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Push for climate policy and adaptation lead concerns at GreenBiz24
More than 2,500 sustainability professionals flocked to Phoenix for the GreenBiz24 conference to hear the industry’s latest insights.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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New York pension fund to divest $26.8M from 8 oil companies, including ExxonMobil
The state pension fund has also set a new goal to commit $40 billion to sustainable investments and climate solutions by 2035.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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State officials blame federal regulation for higher energy prices: ‘Customers are getting hurt.’
Proposed federal limits on fossil fuel power plants will further raise costs and weaken reliability, three state energy officials told a U.S. House subcommittee last week.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Exclusive: Carbon management platform Gravity Climate joins ESG Data Convergence Initiative
“The world of private equity has a massive opportunity to influence so many different companies that don't necessarily receive direct pressure,” Gravity Climate’s CEO told ESG Dive.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Sponsored by EnergyCAPUsing data to secure funding and prove ROI of sustainability projects
Learn more about how the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston used a data-driven approach to optimize its energy usage and advance its sustainability initiatives.
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Companies struggle with decarbonization due to internal governance, data issues
Most organizations are committed to decarbonization, but a siloed approach, bureaucracy and data challenges stand in the way of success, an Engie Impact report says.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Lululemon accused of greenwashing in anti-competition complaint
Advocacy organization Stand.earth is asking the Competition Bureau Canada to investigate the athletic wear company’s conduct over environmental claims.
By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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JPMorgan, State Street exit Climate Action 100+ coalition
BlackRock also revised its membership after the coalition announced its “phase 2” requirements that signatories enhance their corporate disclosure and implement climate transition plans.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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GreenBiz24: US companies seek to understand EU CRSD impact
While the process may be complex, it is important for companies to recognize they “are not starting from scratch,” Nado Saab, Mondelēz International’s director of ESG reporting told attendees.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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US clean energy sector is breaking records but presidential election, other challenges loom: WRI
“Policymakers, regulators, developers and manufacturers must double down on their efforts to address key challenges,” said the World Resources Institute in a report.
By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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International Finance Corporation unveils AI-powered tool for ESG analysis
MALENA can analyze unstructured text from annual reports, sustainability reports, news and impact assessments, according to the IFC.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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GM hires former Tesla exec to lead EV battery strategy
Kurt Kelty was heavily involved in creating Tesla’s first Gigafactory and has been working on lithium-ion batteries since he worked at Panasonic in 1993.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 14, 2024
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