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There are 3 fundamental problems with scope 2 emissions accounting. Here’s how to fix them.
Society cannot afford actions and expenditures to support claims of progress while not accomplishing real-world emission reductions.
Neil Fisher, Roger Ballentine and Armond Cohen • May 8, 2024 -
The time is ripe for utilities to play a larger role in the energy transition
Utilities should provide upfront support to low- and moderate-income customers customers for residential electrification and decarbonization measures to prevent them from being stuck on the existing fossil fuel systems.
Dan Bakal • April 18, 2024 -
Grid reliability’s core challenge is governance, not a changing resource mix
An outdated and parochial oversight system is the biggest threat to U.S. grid reliability.
Alexandra Klass, Josh Macey, Shelley Welton and Hannah Wiseman • April 5, 2024 -
The SEC makes the call: Climate risk equals financial risk
When the SEC’s climate disclosure rule is paired with other climate reporting directives, the shift within the financial landscape will be monumental.
Bob Hinkle • March 27, 2024 -
A 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.
Renee Morin • Feb. 22, 2024 -
EU ESG due diligence directive set to take effect
Final approval of the regulatory action is expected to happen soon. When it does, U.S. companies doing $300M in EU business must show they're meeting environmental and social goals.
Neil D’Souza • Jan. 29, 2024 -
The USÂ could still get to net-zero
The U.S. could reduce nearly 90% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 without any Hail Mary innovations.
Michael Jung and Adam Agalloco • Dec. 1, 2023