SEC rules Disney, Apple can’t dodge AI shareholder proposals

The entertainment and tech conglomerates must vote on the AFL-CIO’s request for the companies to disclose their AI standards, setting the stage for more AI votes this proxy season.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 8, 2024

LG Energy unveils 10 grid-scale battery storage projects for 2024

The company said the investments coincided with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which included significant investments in renewable energy.

By Lamar Johnson • Updated Jan. 8, 2024

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The 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.

By ESG Dive staff

Amazon to generate hydrogen onsite with Plug Power’s electrolyzer system

The hydrogen generated at Amazon’s Colorado fulfillment center will power forklift trucks and help lower emissions.

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 4, 2024

Amazon to trial Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in 2024

Daimler Truck will deploy the GenH2 trucks for their first customer fleets, serving Amazon, Holcim, Air Products and others on long-haul tests in Germany.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Dec. 22, 2023

How IBM’s Sustainability Accelerator’s latest cohort is tackling water management

IBM Sustainability and Social Innovation Leader Michael Jacobs talks about the social impact program’s goals and how it uses its technology to improve environmental issues in vulnerable communities.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 19, 2023

Clean energy developer energyRe raises $1.2B for expansion

The company said it will use the new capital to expand its renewable energy portfolio and advance its goals of decarbonizing cities in the U.S.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 14, 2023

Microsoft signs multiyear carbon removal agreement with Norwegian startup

The partnership with Inherit Carbon Solutions will help the software systems company work toward its goals of becoming carbon negative by 2030.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 14, 2023

Arizona’s chief utility regulator bashes ESG, says it’s not a factor when weighing utility plans

Solar and wind resources may be cheaper, but the head of the Arizona Corporation Commission said fossil fuels “will continue to play a critical role in the delivery of reliable, affordable power.”

By Robert Walton • Dec. 14, 2023

Bill Gates-backed sustainable energy firm commits $75M to e-fuels company Infinium

Project Roadrunner will also collaborate with American Airlines to produce sustainable aviation fuel and other low-carbon fuels.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 7, 2023

UN, Microsoft team up to create AI platform and global climate data hub

The tech company’s tools aim to help UNFCCC and its member states plot carbon reduction strategies with simulations, benchmarks and data visualizations.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 5, 2023

American Airlines inks deal with Bill Gates-backed carbon removal startup

The Fort Worth-based airline is the first commercial customer for Graphyte and is purchasing 10,000 tons of carbon removal credits.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 29, 2023

Bloomberg tool to map data based on UN Sustainable Development Goals

The company said the enterprise tool is the first to allow investors to assess how corporations are impacting the UN’s 2030 agenda.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 28, 2023

Deloitte, EY partner with tech to accelerate clients’ sustainability goals

Deloitte is linking up with IBM, while EY collaborates with AspenTech, as the two consulting firms look for software tools to help mitigate companies’ carbon footprint.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 28, 2023

ESG and sustainability conferences to keep on your radar for 2024

Upcoming events will cover sustainable finance, corporate strategy and governance, climate change, supply chain, social impact and more.

By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Updated June 7, 2024

BlackRock invests $550M in Occidental’s industrial-scale direct air capture plant

The Texas-based Stratos facility is expected to be operational in 2025 and designed to capture up to 500,000 metric tons of CO2 per year.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 13, 2023

How tech, venture capital can help food industry meet 2030 emissions goals

Efforts like feed additives for cattle and implementing solar panels on farms can help producers decrease their carbon footprint, Ceres said in its latest report.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 8, 2023

Apple makes strides towards reaching 2030 carbon neutrality goal in Q4

CEO Tim Cook said 300 suppliers have agreed to use 100% clean energy for the company’s manufacturing by 2030, when Apple plans to make all its products carbon neutral.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 7, 2023

2030 is approaching: Survey reveals that innovative financing could fast track decarbonization plans

Organizations are taking a hard look at their emission reduction goals, as milestone years are fast approaching, and climate action is under a growing pressure valve.

Nov. 6, 2023

Bain-backed data infrastructure tool ESG Flo bags $5.25M

The AI-powered platform maker, the first venture from Bain’s Founder’s Studio, said it will use the funding to provide solutions for Europe’s sustainability reporting law and an upcoming SEC climate disclosure rule.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 2, 2023

Bloomberg launches AI tool to help businesses navigate climate risks

The tool, launched in partnership with Riskthinking.AI, will give businesses predictive exposure data under all of the IPCC’s climate scenarios.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 31, 2023

7 ESG trends influencing corporate strategy

Developments in the ESG landscape directing investor decisions include the consolidation of reporting frameworks, the rise of AI and data metrics, social responsibility and impending regulation from the SEC.

By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Oct. 23, 2023

Microsoft leans on PPAs, energy efficiency, water recycling in environmental efforts

“Ensuring our buildings are energy efficient is a key first step in reducing emissions,” the tech giant said in its 2022 Environmental Report.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 23, 2023

Embracing complexity in energy data for solutions and savings

Increase data resolution, break current paradigms and avoid IT pitfalls for a more effective approach to decarbonization. 

By Rich Argentieri, NextEra Analytics President • Oct. 23, 2023

Electric grids could be the ‘weak link’ of clean energy transition, IEA warns

A large-scale transmission buildout and development of more flexible grids are keys to keeping the Paris climate accord goals in reach, according to the International Energy Agency.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 18, 2023

How Google is decarbonizing its facilities

Smart temperature and lighting controls, purchase power agreements and building electrification are all being used by the tech giant to reduce scope 2 emissions.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 16, 2023