Corporate Governance: Page 21
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Why HowGood thinks food industry climate goals will withstand Trump rollback
The emissions tracking platform said companies are still looking for new ESG tools, even as regulatory pressures shift under the Trump administration.
By Chris Casey • May 5, 2025 -
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US solar, battery manufacturing to expand through 2027 despite uncertainty: Anza Renewables
This year, Anza sees tighter supplies and higher prices for U.S.-made solar cells and battery components as tariffs push buyers toward domestic options.
By Brian Martucci • May 5, 2025 -
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The landscape for ESG continues to shift, as U.S. exits from major climate agreements and organizations are juxtaposed with states forging ahead with their own climate disclosure laws.
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Policy, tax uncertainty holding back US clean energy development
Clean energy policy experts gathered at DC Climate Week said that the current uncertainty around the U.S. tax and tariff environment is inhibiting the market.
By Lamar Johnson • May 2, 2025 -
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Nestlé changes how it reports nutritional value of food after criticism
Investor coalition ShareAction has called on the DiGiorno and Nespresso manufacturer to improve the health content of its food and beverage portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2025 -
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Federal appeals court temporarily pauses litigation on Biden-era DOL ESG rule
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 30-day pause in the case, but noted that it “will not permit an open-ended abeyance.”
By Zoya Mirza • May 1, 2025 -
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Chipmaker TSMC looks to reach net-zero emissions by 2050
The semiconductor manufacturing company is pushing to reach peak emissions this year as part of its sustainability pledge.
By Kate Magill • May 1, 2025 -
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FASB’s draft rules could harm environmental credit markets: Environmental Defense Fund
The Financial Accounting Standards Board is proposing specific accounting standards for carbon offsets and other climate-related credits and obligations, sparking concern from environmental groups.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 30, 2025 -
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DC Climate Week opens with calls to innovate approach to sustainability
Over 3,500 attendees have gathered in the nation’s capital this week to talk about innovation in climate tech, boosting green financing and more.
By Lamar Johnson • April 30, 2025 -
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Nestlé and Ofi combat cocoa deforestation with regenerative agriculture program
The chocolate giant and ingredients processor plan to plant nearly 3 million trees in growing regions and track its carbon footprint using AI tools.
By Chris Casey • April 29, 2025 -
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ISSB proposes easing corporate scope 3 reporting requirements
The global standard setter has suggested changes to its IFRS S2 framework aimed at providing companies relief from reporting scope 3 emissions related to certain financial activities.
By Zoya Mirza • April 29, 2025 -
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Amid DEI uncertainty, what happens to pay equity?
“Regardless of the changes in the federal DEI policies, the law still stands that you should be paying people equally,” a pay equity strategist said.
By Ginger Christ • April 28, 2025 -
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Clean energy manufacturers cancel projects as Trump-era policies take hold
Companies canceled, closed or downsized nearly $8 billion in projects in Q1.
By Kate Magill • April 28, 2025 -
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More anti-DEI shareholder proposals fail at Goldman Sachs, Levi’s
Proposals aimed at overturning or altering companies’ DEI practices have been unpopular with shareholders. Submissions to the financial institution and clothing company received less than 2% support.
By Lamar Johnson • April 28, 2025 -
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Companies should seek a DEI ‘refresh,’ not a reboot, says former top EEOC official
Diversity, equity and inclusion programs do not pose legal risks when done right, said Chai Feldblum, who decried the idea that DEI is a “legal minefield.”
By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2025 -
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NYC pension funds to drop asset managers lacking solid net-zero plans: comptroller
“Our new standards demand that the retirement systems’ managers strengthen their net zero plans consistent with their fiduciary duty — or we will find new asset managers who will,” Brad Lander said.
By Zoya Mirza • April 25, 2025 -
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Climate advocates brace for Trump executive order targeting nonprofits’ tax exempt status
Environmental groups are anticipating attempts to revoke their tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, and some are vowing to fight any such attempts.
By Diana DiGangi • April 25, 2025 -
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Google signs first offshore wind deal in Asia Pacific region
The deal with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners adds wind power to the search giant’s renewable energy portfolio in Taiwan, which was recently expanded to include geothermal energy.
By Lamar Johnson • April 24, 2025 -
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Mastercard announces solar, geothermal projects for its facilities
The payments company will build a solar panel array to power its tech hub in Missouri and replace its natural gas cooling and heating system with geothermal at its New York HQ.
By Lamar Johnson • April 23, 2025 -
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Mondelēz sustainability report shows challenges in lowering virgin plastic
The snack foods manufacturer detailed gaps between its 2024 virgin and recycled plastic trends and its 2025 targets in an annual report.
By Maria Rachal • April 23, 2025 -
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Labor Dept. considers rescinding Biden-era ESG fiduciary rule
The agency asked for a suspension of litigation in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, as it considers whether to get rid of the rule allowing pension funds to consider ESG factors.
By Lamar Johnson • April 22, 2025 -
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Apple surpasses 60% reduction in global emissions, moves closer to 2030 climate goal
The progress builds towards the iPhone maker’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by the end of the decade.
By Zoya Mirza • April 21, 2025 -
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Ex-Accenture worker says company denied him promotions to hit DEI goals
With DEI drawing more scrutiny, attorneys have advised companies to review their policies and ensure they are free of quotas, set asides and preferences.
By Emilie Shumway • April 21, 2025 -
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Energy regulator grants BlackRock renewed authorization for large utility investments
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave the nation’s largest asset manager approval to continue to acquire up to 20% of voting securities for utility companies for another three years.
By Lamar Johnson • April 18, 2025 -
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Target CEO, Rev. Al Sharpton meet following DEI changes
The civil rights activist said he is mulling a boycott of the mass merchant, which scaled back its diversity programs in January.
By Daphne Howland • April 18, 2025 -
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Trump administration ordered to resume IRA funding
A federal judge’s decision, which stated agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office.
By Kate Magill • April 18, 2025
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