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Radisson Hotel Group raises net-zero ambition for 100 hotels, sets 2030 goal
The hospitality giant aims to scale a sustainability program that offers its guests “100% renewable energy, low-carbon menus, and minimal waste” during their stay, in addition to a net-zero footprint.
By Zoya Mirza • March 31, 2026 -
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GRI proposes new standards on pollution, incident reporting
The global sustainability standard setter is seeking public feedback on its air pollution, soil pollution and critical incidents standards by June 8.
By Lamar Johnson • March 30, 2026 -
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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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Lululemon, others invest $12M to scale bio-recycling tech company
The athletic apparel retailer is backing Epoch Biodesign, which produces virgin-quality recycled polymers — like nylon — with a lower carbon footprint.
By Zoya Mirza • March 27, 2026 -
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TotalEnergies reassessing 2050 net-zero ambitions, won’t set transition plan
The French energy company won’t be able to set a transition plan or net-zero targets because European regulations require such plans to align with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, which may be out of reach.
By Lamar Johnson • March 27, 2026 -
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Businesses prepping for California EPR and recyclability laws amid lawsuit
A lawsuit filed last week centers on SB 343, California’s forthcoming labeling law. But SB 54 concerns loom. “It’s a lot to balance in one year,” said Liz Morris of Anthesis Group.
By Maria Rachal • March 27, 2026 -
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BlackRock’s GIP backs $250M debt facility for energy-as-a-service provider
EaaS provider Budderfly said the $250 million in funding from Global Infrastructure Partners, and an option for an additional $100 million in financing, expands the total debt facility to $550 million.
By Lamar Johnson • March 26, 2026 -
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XGS inks partnership to advance Meta’s New Mexico geothermal plant
The deal links Baker Hughes’ geothermal experience with XGS’ technology to develop a 150-MW geothermal system for the social media company.
By Lamar Johnson • March 25, 2026 -
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PepsiCo hits pair of water replenishment, stewardship targets
The food and beverage giant has a goal to become net water positive or replenish more water than it consumes by 2030.
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Cities struggle to meet drinking water PFAS standards by EPA deadline
Communities are grappling with how to fund removing PFAS “forever chemicals” from their water supplies, experts said during a National League of Cities panel.
By Danielle McLean • March 25, 2026 -
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Apparel industry not decarbonizing fast enough: report
Recent years have seen only marginal improvement, far below what is required to meet international climate targets.
By Lauren Schenkman • March 23, 2026 -
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GreenBiz26: Working as a sustainability team of one
“I realized very quickly that the sustainability budget was the hiring decision,” Hamilton Company’s sustainability manager said at the annual sustainable business conference.
By Lamar Johnson • March 20, 2026 -
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Cities sue EPA over endangerment finding repeal
A dozen cities and counties join states in challenging EPA’s rescission of a cornerstone climate rule, which leaves cities “to bear the costs of hotter summers, dirtier air, and extreme weather,” Denver’s mayor said.
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Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement
The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.
By Antone Gonsalves • March 20, 2026 -
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Fervo geothermal plant gets $421M in debt financing from Barclays, HSBC, more
Such non-recourse financing “has historically been considered out of reach for first-of-a-kind projects,” Fervo’s chief financial officer said.
By Lamar Johnson • March 19, 2026 -
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TotalEnergies accepts $1B offshore wind buyout, pivots to oil and gas in US
Under the terms of the settlement, the company said it will invest an equal amount in the development of U.S. gas and power production and exports.
By Diana DiGangi • Updated March 24, 2026 -
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EU companies pursue sustainability reporting despite CSRD rollbacks: report
Reporting, while no longer mandatory for some companies, has already become integrated with financial strategy and risk management, findings from a recent survey suggest.
By Lauren Schenkman • March 19, 2026 -
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Google aims to remove 200,000 tons of carbon by converting waste from landfills
Google’s partnership with AMP Robotics has a two-fold purpose: to cut the tech giant’s carbon footprint and curb methane emissions generated by landfill waste.
By Zoya Mirza • March 18, 2026 -
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Reliance Industries, Samsung subsidiary sign $3B deal for green ammonia
The India-based energy giant signed a 15-year deal with Samsung’s construction and trading business, marking “one of the largest binding long-term green ammonia” agreements globally.
By Lamar Johnson • Updated March 19, 2026 -
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Chanel unveils first climate transition plan, outlines net-zero strategy
The plan outlines how the global luxury brand plans to meet its sustainability targets and reach net-zero by 2040.
By Zoya Mirza • March 17, 2026 -
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Inside FedEx’s reusable shipper rollout
Years in the making, Returnity collaborated with the logistics giant on a specialized design that’s meant to be durable, tamper-resistant, collapsible, automation-friendly, and easy to scan and unpack.
By Maria Rachal • March 17, 2026 -
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Net-Zero Asset Owners Alliance updates guidance, unveils transition targets
The latest guidance includes quantitative climate solutions investment targets and introduces a target category to support companies in high-emitting sectors with credible transition plans.
By Lamar Johnson • March 16, 2026 -
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BP threatened with court action for not distributing shareholder proposal
The disagreement centers on the legality of a submission from Follow This, which requests that the oil major disclose strategies for creating shareholder value.
By Lamar Johnson • March 13, 2026 -
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JPMorgan backs clean iron startup Electra with $30M in new capital
The new funding will help the startup accelerate progress toward its first commercial facility and scale its overall business.
By Zoya Mirza • March 13, 2026 -
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New York needs more time to meet climate goals, Gov. Hochul says
“We just need some breathing room,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul, noting high cost estimates for compliance with the 2030 goal. “My job is dealing in reality. This is the reality I have.”
By Diana DiGangi • March 13, 2026 -
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Energy Star is moving to DOE. Industry groups are hopeful.
Both the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, which currently runs the program, had big staff cuts last year. At least one group has questions about DOE’s plans.
By Robert Freedman • March 12, 2026
