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Trump issues EO targeting proxy advisers, including ISS, Glass Lewis
The order is directed at the SEC, FTC and DOL with the aim of styming the reach of the two proxy advisers, particularly on ESG and DEI-related issues.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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Google, CalSTRS, others back $462M funding round for geothermal plant
The funding will support Fervo’s 500-megawatt geothermal power plant in Utah, expected to be the “world’s largest next-generation geothermal development.”
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from ESG Dive
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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Apple’s environmental, social chief to retire next month
Lisa Jackson, the tech company’s vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, will depart in late January 2026 without a direct replacement.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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New York targets power sector carbon allowances in proposed climate regulations
The amendments would reduce the annual budget of CO2 allowances through 2037, including the number of voluntary renewable energy purchases.
By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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CARB releases draft text for California’s climate disclosure regulations
The proposed text of the rules comes before the holiday season, and the agency expects a hearing on final adoption of SB 253 and 261 in late February.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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EU legislators reach agreement to simplify sustainability reporting
The revised agreement would remove around 90% of companies from the CSRD’s scope, and 70% of companies from the CSDDD’s remit.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers
The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot deployment of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally.
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Stellantis CEO backs ‘achievable’ CO2 targets for EU vehicles
The carmaker's head, Antonio Filosa, is urging European regulators to follow the lead of the U.S. in reacting to consumer demand for “technological neutrality” of passenger vehicles.
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New York requires emissions reporting from large emitters like waste, power
The rule would apply to waste facilities like landfills, incinerators and anaerobic digesters, as well as electricity generation facilities and fueling infrastructure. It comes as the federal government scales back its own reporting program.
By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Green economy now worth over $5 trillion annually: report
The market has been the second-fastest growing sector in the past decade and is expected to reach $7 trillion annually by 2030, according to Boston Consulting Group and the World Economic Forum.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Trump proposes ‘reset’ of fuel economy standards, gutting Biden-era climate policy
The White House claims that the current standards have imposed “unrealistic fuel economy targets” on automakers.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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U.S. data center power demand could reach 106 GW by 2035: BloombergNEF
The forecast is 36% higher than BNEF’s April estimate. Other experts warn that an AI bubble or speculative data center proposals could be fueling excessive load growth projections.
By Brian Martucci • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Amazon taps clean energy, greentech investments to reduce carbon footprint
The e-commerce giant, which has a goal to reach net-zero status across its operations by 2040, has backed a number of sustainable initiatives this year.
By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Food giant Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions
The deal with Varaha will transition 12,500 acres of corn farms in the food manufacturer’s supply chain to sustainable practices to reduce around 100,000 tons of CO2.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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CARB issues enforcement advisory on SB 261 following appeals court decision
The California Air Resources Board issued guidance on a law seeking climate-related financial risk disclosures after its implementation was halted by the Ninth Circuit last month.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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Smart permitting, phase-out of diesel generators could curb data center environmental impacts
A look at what’s happening in California shows that even in an environmentally progressive state, unhealthy emissions and resource depletion is a problem needing a solution, an academic report says.
By Robert Freedman • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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How Meta is ramping up cleantech investments amid the AI boom
The social media and tech company is investing in an array of low-carbon energy and tech solutions as its data center emissions rise.
By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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OpinionStates must advance technology-neutral permitting to support clean energy
A competitive environment is necessary for rapid innovation and cost reduction as federal support evaporates, say Leila Banijamali and Zachary Millimet of permitting software company Symbium.
By Leila Banijamali and Zachary Millimet • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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NYC comptroller urges city pensions to drop BlackRock, other managers over climate concerns
New York City outgoing Comptroller Brad Lander recommended the city’s pension plans drop BlackRock, Fidelity and PanAgora as asset managers.
By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Storage, hybrid projects emerging as renewable energy post-OBBBA winners: LevelTen Energy
Hybrid development could exceed standalone wind and solar by 2030, a developer survey finds.
By Emma Penrod • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Marks & Spencer, Schneider Electric launch supply chain decarbonization program
The British retail giant said RE:Spark will help it accelerate progress towards its sustainability goals, which include a target to achieve net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2040.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 24, 2025 -
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US Plastics Pact assesses pluses and minuses of chemical recycling
The group calls for chemical recyclers to consider environmental justice impacts and offer more data and transparency around operations, but says the technologies offer key circular economy opportunities for plastic.
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 24, 2025 -
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Q&AVaraha CEO talks carbon removal projects, climate tech and sustainable agriculture
The CEO of Asia’s largest carbon project developer discusses the company’s rise, getting involved in one of the largest biochar deals to date and the broader carbon removal market.
By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 21, 2025 -
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Carbon project developer Varaha nabs $30M to scale regenerative agriculture
The funding, provided by sustainable investment firm Mirova, will go toward expanding Varaha’s regenerative farming and soil organic carbon practices across India.
By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 21, 2025 -
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Tyson to stop selling ‘climate-smart’ beef as part of lawsuit settlement
The meat giant will also no longer say it can reach net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the agreement, which comes as environmental groups pressure companies to back up sustainability claims.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 21, 2025
