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Carbon footprint of 21 private equity firms exceeds pre-pandemic global flight emissions
Two-thirds of the energy companies included in the portfolios of these private equity firms are invested in fossil fuels assets, which collectively emit 1.17 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalent annually.
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Sustainability spending tops US corporate agenda amid decarbonization hurdles: Carrier
Corporate focus on sustainability has increased despite economic headwinds and legislative uncertainty. Yet, many organizations face roadblocks from financial access to workforce shortages, experts say.
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BlackRock scores win in ex-employee’s suit alleging discrimination in pursuit of DEI, ESG
A federal judge found that the former equity trader failed to provide evidence he was fired for being a white, heterosexual male and not for violating the firm’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
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Anti-ESG proxy votes surge but they’re not passing
Shareholders submitted more than 100 anti-ESG proposals in the 2024 proxy season but none of those that made it to a vote received more than single-digit support.
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US corporate commitment to diversity in decline, McKinsey says
“Progress is surprisingly fragile, especially for women of color, who continue to be underrepresented at every level” of the corporate hierarchy, McKinsey said.
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ESG and sustainability conferences to watch in 2025
Early agendas for 2025 events show a growing focus on decarbonizing data centers, as well as increasing climate financing and aligning ESG standards.
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Ferrari shutters gas-fueled plant to slash carbon emissions
The Italian carmaker closed its Maranello trigeneration plant this week in a bid to reduce its methane gas consumption and pivot to cleaner energy sources.
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Shein faces greenwashing investigation in Italy
The Italian Competition Authority is accusing the fast fashion giant of posting misleading sustainability claims on its website.
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Dem AGs: ‘We were on the verge of losing this messaging battle’ on ESG
“We're pushing back because the Republicans are rewriting reality, trying to voice the false narrative on business … and we can’t stand for that,” California AG Rob Bonta said.
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Deep Dive
Hush-hush: Is greenwashing pushback prompting pivot to ‘greenhushing’?
Companies must focus on data and transparency to back their sustainability claims instead of resorting to silence, or exaggerations, said sources from groups such as the U.S. Plastics Pact, Glass Packaging Institute and McCormick & Co.
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California Gov. Newsom greenlights climate disclosure acts by signing new bill
Senate Bill 219 includes a series of amendments to climate bills SB 253 and SB 261, originally approved by Newsom last October, while retaining a 2026 start date.
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Siemens’ free web tool aims to simplify decarbonization for commercial, industrial businesses
The Decarbonization Business Optimizer provides baseline carbon assessments supported by datasets from federal agencies such as DOE and the EPA, Siemens Financial Services says.
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European Commission warns 17 member states to incorporate CSRD into national law
The Commission will not be able to achieve the “necessary level” of reporting harmonization without the full incorporation of the directive across the EU, it said last week.
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New program to help fashion brands navigate EU’s sustainability legislation
Nonprofit Fair Wear will launch the HRDD Academy to assist global garment and footwear brands meet the demands of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and other frameworks.
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Morgan Stanley secures $750M for climate-focused private equity fund
The 1GT fund aims to collectively avoid or cut one gigaton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions from the Earth’s atmosphere by 2050.
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Schneider Electric’s building decarbonization tool aims to ease regulatory compliance
The new calculator allows building owners and operators to simulate energy-saving retrofits and evaluate their impact on emissions to aid compliance with laws such as New York City’s Local Law 97, the company says.
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Opinion
Results show carbon capture’s alleged promises are full of hot air
The happy-talk DOE press information says nothing about the difficulties associated with building a first-of-its kind technology and hooking it up to a large-scale electric generator.
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Transparency on carbon credits’ quality is ‘critical’ for reducing corporate emissions, experts say
Verra CEO Mandy Rambharos said companies purchasing carbon credits should be able to understand where those credits come from and feel confident listing it as a decarbonization investment.
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White House backs $1B EV supplier fund
Monroe Capital’s managed fund is focused on helping small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers transition to electric vehicle production.
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EPA warns landfill owners to meet gas monitoring and collection obligations amid noncompliance
The federal agency issued alerts that revealed its findings from over 100 inspections. It noted the climate impact of failing to control methane pollution and warned landfill owners that the agency would hold them accountable.
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Now is the time to ‘lean into’ decarbonizing transportation sector: Biden climate advisor
Cutting transportation sector emissions would have both public health and climate benefits, Ali Zaidi, a national climate policy advisor for the Biden administration, said at Climate Week NYC.
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CEOs face hurdles in meeting net-zero targets due to decarbonization challenges: KPMG
CEOs pointed to the complexity of cutting supply chain emissions and implementing sustainable solutions as challenges affecting their net-zero target strategies.
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Deep Dive
No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.
Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.
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Climate lawsuits against largest fossil fuel producers have almost tripled, report finds
Oil giants like ExxonMobil and Shell are increasingly facing lawsuits regarding their alleged culpability for climate change-related damages and engagement in misleading advertising.
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US lawmakers propose bill limiting investments in projects using forced labor
The No Funds for Forced Labor Act would require the Secretary of Treasury to instruct international financial institutions to oppose projects with a high risk of forced labor.