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Biden orders Energy, Defense departments to lease sites for AI data centers, clean energy generation
The executive order calls for using “categorical exclusions” to rapidly site data centers and power generation.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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OpinionThe dual mandate: how CSOs and CFOs are tackling the regulatory and digital evolution in 2025
In the year ahead, chief sustainability officers and chief financial officers must combine digital sustainability leadership with financial discipline to thrive in a new low-carbon economy.
By Mandi McReynolds and Jill Klindt • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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This year has shaped up to be a formative one for ESG, both on the regulatory and financial front, with the SEC’s climate disclosure rule and the battle over shareholder rights and proposal approvals.
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Federal judge rules against American Airlines in 401(k) ESG lawsuit
A judge ruled the airline violated its fiduciary duty to loyalty through its retirement plan management, though experts say “the bar is being set really low for what's a violation.”
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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OpinionWill the success of Biden’s clean energy policies impede Trump’s agenda?
Because of the Inflation Reduction Act's success across the country, Trump may encounter obstacles in his attempt to undo it, including opposition from members of his own party.
By Kenneth Irvin and Ogemdi Maduike • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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ESG tops in-house counsel litigation concerns
Organizations bringing lawsuits are finding more ways to tie company actions to impacts, a report finds.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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Treasury finalizes guidance for IRA’s tech neutral, clean electricity tax credits
They’re “the most important clean energy tax credits ever enacted,” said Brad Townsend, vice president of policy and outreach at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions.
By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Deep Dive5 ESG trends sustainability professionals should monitor in 2025
Upcoming leadership changes in the White House and Congress are expected to create a more adversarial stance on ESG and climate issues in 2025.
By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Biden bans most new offshore oil and drilling in clean energy push
President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Monday to undo the executive order that applies to more than 625 million acres of federal coastline.
By Jennifer Goodman , Julie Strupp • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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Final 45V hydrogen tax credit guidance draws mixed response
While hydrogen industry leaders generally welcomed the final rule’s increased flexibility, some said the complicated tax credit guidelines will stymie industry growth.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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Big Oil urges Supreme Court to weigh in on Honolulu climate case
The judges will determine whether to take up the oil giant's appeal during a Jan. 10 conference.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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EPA issues permits for California carbon capture and storage facility
Amid local concerns about the health risks the facility could pose, an EPA official said she believes the permits are “protective of the public and the environment.”
By Ysabelle Kempe • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Sustainability profession at ‘crossroads’ amid regulation, compliance headwinds: Trellis
Compliance is becoming a bigger part of a sustainability executive’s role, coupled with greater oversight from legal and CFO teams, according to the research firm.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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Nostromo Energy receives $305M conditional commitment from DOE for thermal energy storage system
If finalized, the loan will support up to 193 IceBrick installations in commercial buildings across California, scaling the ice-based system’s integration with virtual power plants, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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EPA grants California waivers for truck, car emissions rules
Opponents to the rules expect the waivers will be short lived with a change in administration coming in January.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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White House targets 61-66% GHG reductions by 2035
“Broad participation in the development, implementation, and evaluation of emissions reduction measures will play an important role in reaching the target,” the White House said.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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PG&E gets $15B from DOE’s loan office for hydropower, battery buildout
The gas and electric utility company expects the deal to close before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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More than 70 investors have left Climate Action 100+ since GOP probe: House Judiciary
The disclosure was made in an interim report that alleges climate coalitions developed a playbook to push “disfavored” companies towards net-zero.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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DOL kills apprenticeship rule aimed to increase DEI, raise labor standards
Lawmakers and business groups objected to the burden the rule might place on small businesses and expressed concerns regarding its diversity proposals.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Texas AG sues 3M, DuPont over PFAS-linked products
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged that the companies marketed products containing the forever chemicals as safe, despite knowing of potential harms for over 50 years.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Appeals court rejects Nasdaq effort to boost director diversity
The Fifth Circuit found that the Securities Exchange Act doesn’t allow a stock exchange to require listed companies to report directors’ race and gender.
By Justin Bachman • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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California to ease enforcement action on climate rules for first year of reporting
The California Air Resources Board said it would “not take enforcement action” on entities subject to Senate Bill 253 for incomplete reporting during the first reporting cycle due 2026.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Court blocks Target’s attempt to move, dismiss DEI-related shareholder suit
The lawsuit argued that Target’s “DEI/ESG mandates” had a “known risk of adverse customer reactions,” and should have therefore been disclosed in investor statements.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Trump’s SEC pick sparks concern from ESG, climate experts
The president-elect picked Paul Atkins for Securities and Exchange Commission chair, who experts expect to prioritize maximizing corporate returns over ESG considerations.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Inflation Reduction Act changes ‘not a Day 1 priority’ for Trump, Congress: Crux
Though a full repeal of the 2022 climate law is unlikely, a Republican-controlled legislature could repeal or phase out some of its individual provisions beginning next year, policy experts said.
By Brian Martucci • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street sued by Texas, red states
The three firms are accused of forming “a cartel to rig the coal market,” but State Street and BlackRock called the lawsuit “baseless” in separate statements to ESG Dive.
By Lamar Johnson • Updated Dec. 2, 2024
