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Deep Dive
Drive for energy permitting reform fuels tensions between climate, environmental justice advocates
A simplified permitting process would speed the deployment of clean energy, but some EJ advocates are concerned about unintended consequences.
By Diana DiGangi • June 11, 2024 -
Congressional Dems urge SEC to stay committed to climate disclosure rule
A group of 38 lawmakers asked the agency to “vigorously defend” its now-stayed final rule in court and enforce previous climate-related guidance in the interim.
By Zoya Mirza • June 10, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Mario Tama via Getty ImagesTrendlineSustainability initiatives gain traction against backdrop of climate disclosure rules
Several companies have already committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and many have also set near-term targets to curb their carbon footprint by the end of the decade.
By ESG Dive staff -
SEC asks organizations to complete diversity self-assessment
The agency said it will use the voluntary disclosures from its regulated firms to identify any trends and progress on diversity-related activities.
By Lamar Johnson • June 10, 2024 -
Scope 3 reporting is increasing, but cultural gaps undermine companies’ confidence in results
Internal considerations, including ROI and buy-in from CFOs and others, may hinder investments in reporting tools, a Reuters survey found.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 7, 2024 -
$1.3B earmarked for EV charging network expansion in US
The Biden-Harris Administration aims to accelerate public and private investment in clean transportation with the historic grant funding.
By Haley Cawthon • June 7, 2024 -
How climate change is hitting highways
Resilience is a key consideration for road builders amid a slew of new environmental conditions, said a Federal Highway Administration official at the recent NIBS conference in Washington, D.C.
By Julie Strupp • June 6, 2024 -
Sierra Club, NRDC drop legal challenges to SEC climate rule
The two environmental groups have decided to focus resources elsewhere to improve climate-related financial disclosures.
By Lamar Johnson • June 5, 2024 -
2 major EU sustainability and human rights regulations signed into law
The rules, which ban destruction of unsold textiles among other things, aim to redefine product standards and promote sustainability.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 5, 2024 -
Vermont sends climate change tab to fossil fuel companies
The Green Mountain State passed legislation which holds oil and gas companies financially accountable for damage caused by climate change.
By Lamar Johnson • June 4, 2024 -
Bank of America tweaks its restriction on firearms, energy lending
New language indicates lending decisions go to senior risk officials for case-by-case evaluation, rather than being a non-negotiable “no.”
By Dan Ennis • June 3, 2024 -
Treasury issues proposed guidance on technology-neutral clean energy tax credits
The new credits, which cover wind, solar, hydropower, nuclear, geothermal and other technologies, are “one of the [Inflation Reduction Act’s] most significant reforms,” the Treasury Department said in a release.
By Diana DiGangi • May 31, 2024 -
White House looks to bolster carbon market credibility
The Biden administration released new principles for responsibly participating in voluntary carbon markets in what was called a “pragmatic step” by the CEO of carbon data platform Sylvera.
By Lamar Johnson • May 30, 2024 -
EEI joins AEP, Duke, other utilities in suing EPA over power plant greenhouse gas rule
The trade group for investor-owned utilities contends it is “premature” to set emission limits based on carbon capture technology.
By Ethan Howland • May 29, 2024 -
American Airlines pilot’s anti-ESG lawsuit certified as class action
The size of the certified class is expected to exceed 100,000, according to court documents, as the airline is accused of violating its ERISA duties.
By Lamar Johnson • May 28, 2024 -
Opinion
3 ESG lessons CFOs can learn from SOX compliance
ESG reporting may be a relatively new challenge but there is nothing new about C-suite leaders facing “perfect storm” reporting requirements, Wolters Kluwer's Alessio Lolli writes.
By Alessio Lolli • May 28, 2024 -
Anti-ESG laws hurting Texas economically, unpopular with voters: research
Pro-ESG group Unlocking America’s Future said Texas’ anti-ESG laws are hurting the state’s reputation as being “good for business.”
By Lamar Johnson • May 21, 2024 -
BlackRock, State Street retain Oklahoma pension system contracts after anti-ESG law pause
Contract renewals for the two firms were on hold due to Oklahoma’s 2022 Energy Discrimination Elimination Act, which got blocked by a district court judge earlier this month.
By Lamar Johnson • May 20, 2024 -
Q&A
How companies should approach compliance under multiple climate reporting regulations: BCG
Companies may need to reorganize as climate disclosure mandates take shape, says Tim Mohin, a partner and director at Boston Consulting Group.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • May 20, 2024 -
Schneider Electric purchases IRA tax credits from solar manufacturer
The senior director of renewables for Schneider’s sustainability business called the Inflation Reduction Act’s transferable credits a “revolutionary development.”
By Lamar Johnson • May 17, 2024 -
Clean energy tax credit market poised to grow under new transferability rules
The transferability mechanism makes it easier for clean energy project developers and owners to sell IRA tax credits for cash.
By Brian Martucci • May 17, 2024 -
Q&A
Regulations could improve ESG in fashion, but Worldly exec says it’s not enough
James Schaffer said recent mandates that require companies to disclose financial and environmental risks are a bellwether of the industry’s future.
By Laurel Deppen • May 16, 2024 -
Congressional Democrats urge SEC to finalize ‘critical’ ESG greenwashing rule
The lawmakers said the rule will address misleading information about sustainable funds “and other exaggerated or unfounded ESG-related claims amongst funds and investment advisers.”
By Lamar Johnson • May 15, 2024 -
Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries, semiconductors
The tariffs align with U.S. efforts to get ahead of China in clean energy and advanced technology manufacturing, while also increasing supply chain control.
By Kate Magill • May 15, 2024 -
California Gov. Newsom says climate bills are ‘funded’ in his revised state budget
The governor’s original budget proposal for 2024-2025 left out funding needed to implement climate disclosure bills SB 253 and SB 261 — an omission met with much criticism.
By Zoya Mirza • May 14, 2024 -
Challenge to SEC’s enhanced proxy reporting rule dismissed by appeals court
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals said the lawsuit put forward by four Republican-led states lacked standing and failed to provide evidence of alleged increased compliance costs.
By Lamar Johnson • May 13, 2024