Sustainability
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Mars leans on clean energy contracts to accelerate transition across supply chain
The confectionery company is teaming up with Enel on a trio of renewable purchase agreements estimated to annually generate 1.8 terawatt hours of clean energy.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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McDonald’s launches $200M grassland conservation initiative
The sustainability project doubles as a long-term investment in U.S. beef supply chains, as tariffs on major beef producers loom.
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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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California lawmakers pass bill to expand manufacturing decarbonization projects
The bill would make thermal energy storage and industrial heat pumps eligible for financial incentives under various state programs.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 16, 2025 -
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EPA proposes ending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule would eliminate required GHG emissions reporting for carbon dioxide injection sites, fuel and industrial gas suppliers and “most large facilities."
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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Walmart not meeting 2025, 2030 emissions goals, but remains committed to sustainability: report
The retail giant met nearly 50% of its global electricity needs through renewable energy sources and is still working toward achieving zero emissions by 2040.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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‘Green banks’ petition for rehearing in $14B EPA funding freeze case
A three-judge panel ruled 2-1 to uphold the EPA’s freeze on Inflation Reduction Act grants, but the plaintiffs have asked for a rehearing from the entire appeals court.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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SEC chair targets IFRS priorities, shares concerns on ‘prescriptive’ EU sustainability laws
Paul Atkins said the International Sustainability Standards Board’s parent organization should refocus on its accounting board and the EU should drop double materiality requirements.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 12, 2025 -
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Danone settles 2 plastic packaging greenwashing lawsuits
Under agreements with the Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition, the consumer packaged goods company will change certain marketing statements about plastic recycling and contribute funds to plastic packaging reduction efforts.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Sept. 15, 2025 -
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BlackRock’s support for environmental, social proposals dips to less than 2% in 2025
After peaking in the 2021 proxy season, the world’s largest asset manager has reduced its support for environmental and social proposals each of the past four proxy seasons.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 11, 2025 -
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Mercedes-Benz, LG Energy strike $11B EV battery supply deal
The two contracts are the largest order to date for the company’s cylindrical 46-series cells, according to news media reports.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 11, 2025 -
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H&M to source renewable electricity from Sweden’s largest solar farm
The fast-fashion retailer will procure 95% of the renewable energy produced at Hultsfred Solar Farm, according to a 2022 agreement it signed with energy companies Neoen and Alight.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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13 state governors join coalition to promote EVs
The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition said it will push back against the Trump administration's policies of “putting polluters over people.”
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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This 4-GW renewables joint venture aims to outlast Trump administration
Two European renewable energy firms are teaming up to develop a significant portfolio of wind, solar and energy storage projects in the Western United States.
By Brian Martucci • Sept. 10, 2025 -
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Netflix inks carbon credit deal to boost afforestation across southern US
The streaming giant’s 15-year contract with the American Forest Foundation supports a project that will help landowners convert underused fields into working forests.
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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PepsiCo issues first progress report on revamped packaging sustainability targets
The company surpassed the annual virgin plastic reduction goal it set in May, while inching toward a reworked long-term recycled content target.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 9, 2025 -
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SBTi issues draft power sector net-zero standard
The Science Based Targets initiative said the power sector standards are interoperable with its revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard and is seeking feedback.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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3 takeaways on monitoring for greenwashing
Risks around sustainability messaging are real, with greenwashing-related legal settlements regularly reaching “the millions to tens of millions of dollars,” said a Ropes & Gray attorney during a recent webinar.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Arbor Day FoundationAmericans want businesses to lead the way towards a greener future
A new national survey from the Arbor Day Foundation shows consumers are ready to reward companies that drive positive environmental change.
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Sponsored by Republic ServicesSustainability success: How the circularity index can help you reach your goals
Explore the Circularity Index, a tool enabling businesses to evaluate sustainability performance.
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Deutsche Bank doubles down on net-zero commitment in updated transition plan
The German bank said it will uphold its climate targets as they are “part of a prudent risk management practice as well as a business opportunity.”
By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 5, 2025 -
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Q&AHow soil accounting software can help improve carbon offsetting’s credibility: Perennial CEO
The company’s new mapping software quantifies how much carbon is captured by regenerative agricultural projects, with fewer soil samples and lower costs, said CEO Jack Roswell.
By Lauren Schenkman • Updated Sept. 11, 2025 -
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Vanguard supports no environmental, social proposals for second straight year
The world’s second-largest asset manager also reported witnessing declines in environmental and social submissions, and shareholder proposals more broadly, while anti-ESG filings increased.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 4, 2025 -
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BlackRock calls out state officials for ‘politicization’ of public pensions
After Republican and Democrat state and local finance officials offered dueling views on fiduciary duty, the asset manager said such “politicization of pension fund management” costs retirees.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 3, 2025 -
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Over 30 organizations urge EU to keep banks in sight for future CSDDD compliance
A joint letter asked policymakers to protect the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive’s “review clause,” which keeps the door open to applying it to the financial sector.
By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 3, 2025 -
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Trump administration axes $679M in offshore wind infrastructure funding
“Where possible, funding from these projects will be recompeted to address critical port upgrades and other core infrastructure needs of the United States,” said the Department of Transportation.
By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 3, 2025
