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JPMorgan, State Street exit Climate Action 100+ coalition
BlackRock also revised its membership after the coalition announced its “phase 2” requirements that signatories enhance their corporate disclosure and implement climate transition plans.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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US clean energy sector is breaking records but presidential election, other challenges loom: WRI
“Policymakers, regulators, developers and manufacturers must double down on their efforts to address key challenges,” said the World Resources Institute in a report.
By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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This year has shaped up to be a formative one for ESG, from the U.S. pulling out of major climate agreements to federal agencies recalibrating their approach to sustainability under the new administration.
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GreenBiz24: Insurance industry must incentivize climate change adaptation
The insurance industry needs to move away from a reactionary posture and begin rewarding companies that are focused on adapting and transition technology, according to a panel expert.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Diamondback inks $26B deal to buy rival Endeavor Energy, creates Permian oil behemoth
The new consolidated company will be worth more than $50 billion and able to pump 816,000 barrels of oil and gas per day.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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FirstEnergy increases 5-year spending plan 44%, to $26B, drops 2030 carbon goal
The company abandoned its plan to cut carbon emissions 30% below 2019 levels by 2030 amid tightening power supplies in the PJM Interconnection, but it still intends to be net carbon neutral by 2050.
By Ethan Howland • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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HSBC partners with Google, works toward $1B climate tech investments goal
Under the new deal, companies part of the GCR-sustainability program will be able to explore venture debt financing options offered by HSBC’s specialist climate tech finance team.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Barclays ceases direct funding of new fossil fuel projects
The London-based bank will also require all its portfolio energy companies to report their scoped emissions reductions targets and any expansion plans by Jan. 1, 2025.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Cost cutbacks to go hand-in-hand with emissions reduction strategy: USPS
The postal service said it plans to slash scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% and scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Shell rebrands climate tech company Studio X as Onward, eyes net-zero economy
The updated energy venture falls in line with the oil major’s goal to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Recurrent Energy raises $160M, secures Microsoft as client for solar project
The tech giant will be the sole purchaser of all the energy and renewable energy credits produced by the Louisiana-based Bayou Galion Solar project.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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ESG to be a ‘major’ M&A driver in 2024: Norton Rose Fulbright
The vice president of a U.S. corporation warned in the report that companies will cancel acquisition deals if “critical ESG information is not provided or unavailable.”
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Green investor Brookfield scores $10B for latest energy transition fund
The fund will invest in the expansion of clean energy, the development of sustainable solutions and the decarbonization strategy of companies from high-emitting sectors.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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US sustainable funds saw net outflows in 2023: Morningstar
However, the amount of total assets in U.S. sustainable funds increased last year, and Bloomberg reported the global ESG bond market opened 2024 with a record January.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Arjuna Capital, Follow This pull Exxon climate proposal after lawsuit
Natasha Lamb, Arjuna Capital’s chief investment officer, warned the lawsuit will silence investors concerned about climate risks.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Allianz launches platform tracking pathways, investments needed for net-zero
The free, open source tool will combine sector and geographic information on the emissions reductions and investments required to limit global temperature rise.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Climate software startup Watershed clinches $100M in funding
The funding will allow the company to continue developing climate programs for clients — helping them measure, report and reduce emissions — and increase its investments in Europe.
By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Sustainable investments are still rising, so are greenwashing concerns: Morgan Stanley
Global investors are looking to increase their sustainable investments, but are still concerned about a lack of trust in ESG data.
By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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The ESG industry outlook on 2024: Climate disclosure rules, proxy voting and more
The upcoming year will determine how national and international regulation, shareholder rights and proposal approvals, and scope 3 reporting influence the ESG landscape.
By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Texas AG bans Barclays from state municipal bonds over ESG
The Lone Star state said the ban stems from the bank’s association with the Net Zero Banking Alliance and refusal to provide additional information about its carbon emissions commitments.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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HSBC launches first net-zero transition plan in a move to slash emissions
The bank’s plan to meet climate objectives comes against a backdrop of financial institutions facing pressure to address climate risk and sever ties with the fossil fuel industry.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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US solar industry awaits federal moves on interest rates, tax credits as global M&A activity drops 15%
Global corporate solar funding rose to $34.3 billion last year with help from IRA incentives, while high interest rates slowed acquisition activity, said Mercom Capital Group CEO Raj Prabhu.
By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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76% of companies link pay to ESG performance in rising trend: WTW
The biggest companies are weaving ESG into pay incentives despite a backlash against the use of sustainability as a metric for corporate performance.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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BlackRock commits $500M to Recurrent Energy, expands renewable power portfolio
The investment allows the asset manager to have a 20% stake in the company, and marks the inaugural transaction by its fourth climate infrastructure fund.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Public pensions in liberal-leaning states falling short on addressing climate risk: report
Most public pension funds had inadequate proxy guidelines and proxy voting records to mitigate climate-related financial risks, Sierra Club found.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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New Hampshire bill would make use of ESG in investments a felony
The bill would punish “knowingly” using ESG factors in investment decisions with at least a year in prison.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 22, 2024
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