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    SBTi’s latest draft standard proposes flexible, scope-specific target setting

    The second draft of the updated standard introduces scope-specific emissions approaches, including three options for reducing scope 1 emissions.

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    Is the rise of female CFOs pausing — or stalling out?

    Women accounted for 17.5% of CFOs at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies at the end of June, roughly flat YoY, according to Crist Kolder Associates.

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    Unilever CSO steps down amid company’s corporate restructuring

    Rebecca Marmot is exiting her role as chief sustainability officer and leaving Unilever after serving at the company for nearly two decades.

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    Brookfield sees opportunities for nuclear, hydropower

    Strong corporate procurements and U.S. government interest support the company’s “clean firm” investments as renewables remain strong, executives said this week.

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    Shell, Mitsubishi invest $17M in hybrid direct air capture startup

    DAC developer Avnos will use the funding to build its first commercial-scale facility for its technology that pulls CO2 and water from the atmosphere.

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    GM, Stellantis pivot from EVs to build more gas vehicles

    As electric vehicle adoption slows in the U.S. and federal grants dry up, automakers and suppliers are shifting their focus.

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    Heineken leans on renewable energy-powered heat batteries to decarbonize brewery

    The beermaker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut down emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.

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    Former Paramount exec alleges termination was related to DEI goals

    The White, 58-year old exec alleged he was fired as part of a purported reduction in force, but replaced with a non-White, 25-year-old employee.

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    Science-based climate targets boost corporate reputation, decarbonization pace: report

    “Companies now have a clear business case” for setting science-based climate targets, according to Science Based Targets initiative CEO David Kennedy.

    Updated Nov. 10, 2025
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    JBS invests $1.1M to boost climate-smart agriculture, settle lawsuit with New York

    The American subsidiary of the leading global beef and poultry producer will financially back sustainable agriculture programs for farmers in the state under the settlement.

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    ExxonMobil sues California over climate disclosure laws, alleging free speech violations

    The oil major filed a lawsuit against the state last week, claiming its climate disclosure laws — Senate Bills 253 and 261 — were in violation of the First Amendment.

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    Trade, policy ‘headwinds’ push First Solar to boost US production

    The Arizona-based solar module manufacturer commissioned its newest facility in August and plans to add 3.7 GW in annual finishing capacity by next December.

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    Michigan bets on mass timber to build economy, cut carbon footprint

    The state will offer money, guidance and technical assistance as demand increases for the alternative building material.

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    Microsoft inks deal to remove atmospheric CO2 using mine waste

    Canada-based carbon removal company Arca will remove 300,000 metric tons of CO2 for the tech company through a process called industrial mineralization.

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    IBM fired Black executives to ‘appease’ Trump’s anti-DEI order, lawsuit claims

    The company previously faced a series of lawsuits alleging that its DEI programs discriminated against White male employees.

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    NZAM drops 2050 goals for signatories, aims to relaunch next year

    The United Nations-backed Net Zero Asset Managers group previously suspended operations after BlackRock’s exit in January.

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    US has onshored full solar supply chain: SEIA

    With Corning’s Michigan silicon ingot and wafer factory online, the U.S. can now produce all major components.

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    Keeping track of California’s climate disclosure laws as 2026 deadlines loom

    As the California Air Resources Board finalizes regulations for Senate Bills 253 and 261, large companies in the state must prepare to disclose their climate risks and, potentially, emissions.

    Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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    Why ESG matters for multifamily developers, investors

    Investment companies are increasingly using environmental criteria in evaluating multifamily opportunities, two real estate pros write.

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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.

    Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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    Google, NextEra Energy to revive nuclear plant to boost clean energy generation

    The companies plan to revive the Duane Arnold Energy Center by 2029 to support Google’s growing cloud and AI infrastructure in Iowa.

    Updated Oct. 28, 2025
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    General Motors cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

    The automaker cites cooling demand of electric vehicles for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 in the process.

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    New direct air capture filters pull emissions from building HVAC

    Researchers have developed direct air capture filters that can absorb carbon emissions from building ventilation systems while improving energy efficiency.

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    Google bets on sustainable investments, deals to slash rising emissions

    The search engine and tech conglomerate has committed to a spate of climate-focused initiatives this year in a bid to cut emissions and make progress towards its sustainability goals.

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    $1.6B in clean energy investments were rolled back in September: E2

    More than $24 billion in clean energy investment has been withdrawn so far this year, according to E2. The group said $11 billion in new projects were announced over the same period.