Tyson to stop selling ‘climate-smart’ beef as part of lawsuit settlement

The meat giant will also no longer say it can reach net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the agreement, which comes as environmental groups pressure companies to back up sustainability claims. 

Philanthropies commit $300M to boost climate, health solutions at COP30

The Gates Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies and others said the investment will help tackle health risks that arise from extreme heat, air pollution and infectious diseases.

Federal appeals court halts implementation of California’s climate law SB 261

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily stopped enforcement of a law that requires large businesses operating in California to publicly disclose their climate-related financial risks.

Pay equity, barrier analysis remain ‘very legal’ ways to advance DEI, experts say

As DEI is increasingly politicized, HR still has some low-hanging fruit available.

JPMorgan Chase enhancing due diligence for clients in the Amazon region

The bank will use a geospatial definition of the region preferred by Indigenous leaders and activists, but the change does not bring any inherent restrictions.

Verallia, Penn State envision low-carbon future for glass

In addition to being lower carbon than conventional soda lime silicate glass, the LionGlass material invented at Penn State is more resistant to cracks. The early-stage partnership with Verallia could result in a prototype in about a year.