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2024 ElectionsWhat Trump’s reelection could mean for the IRA, offshore wind
President-elect Trump has vowed to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act and stop offshore wind development, but clean energy advocates say his administration could benefit from both.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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SEC says funds mischaracterizing use of ESG factors
The assessment is part of a broader risk alert by the agency regarding the discrepancy between funds’ investment strategies and marketing literature.
By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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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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Samsonite commits to renewable electricity, increased recyclability to slash emissions
The new targets build on the luggage company’s ESG strategy, which includes a goal to achieve carbon neutrality across all operations by 2025.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Climate experts launch insurance nonprofit to curb natural disaster-associated risks
Insurance for Good aims to “harness risk transfer in support of social and environmental goals” and focus on improving disaster recovery within the United States.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Marsh to insure carbon credits against counterfeits, fraud
The insurance broker said the new insurance facility will help de-risk carbon credit investments and protect companies from potential “fraudsters.”
By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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PepsiCo gets New York plastic pollution lawsuit dismissed
The development comes on the heels of Los Angeles County filing its own complaint against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola focused on public nuisance and alleged violations of unfair competition and false advertising law.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Microsoft swaps concrete, steel with wood in new data centers to cut emissions
This marks the tech giant’s latest push to reduce its carbon footprint and accelerate progress toward its sustainability targets, which include a goal to become carbon negative by 2030.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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2024 ElectionsAs US EV sales growth slows, election results could reverse or reinforce the trend
U.S. electric vehicle sales are rising, though the rate of growth has declined in the past year. The next president may continue support for purchase incentives or seek to cut the popular tax credit, say experts.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // 2024 ElectionsElection 2024: Harris, Trump present ‘diametrically opposed’ impacts on ESG
“A Harris administration would be more favorable for the interests of ESG investors whereas a Trump administration would be antagonistic,” according to Morningstar Indexes’ head of strategy.
By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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ENGIE strikes deal with Meta to supply 260 MW of solar
The project is located in Milam County, Texas, and will supply power to a Meta data center 10 miles away in Temple.
By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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OpinionIn the wake of increased scrutiny, ESG leaders aren’t backing down.
Amid a polarized political landscape, companies are beginning to view sustainability and corporate social responsibility through the same strategic lens.
By Sona Khosla • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Southwest Airlines brings bamboo on board to reduce plastic in new cups
The airline recently stirred up change when it began stocking the bamboo-based cold beverage cups and wooden stir sticks, following a yearlong R&D process stemming from plastic reduction goals.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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HSBC drops CSO from exec board, insists it’s not gearing up to split
The bank confirmed Tuesday that Chief Sustainability Officer Celine Herweijer will not be a part of its re-organized executive operating committee.
By Dan Ennis • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Morgan Stanley adjusts climate targets with Paris Agreement goal slipping
The bank’s 2030 targets now include a net-zero scenario that would limit additional temperature rise to 1.7°C, as aspirations for limiting global warming to 1.5°C fade.
By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance members invested $175B in climate solutions in 2023: report
The UN-backed group said its 88 members have committed a total of $555 billion towards climate-focused investments from its inception through last year.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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‘Carbon positive’ hotel opens in Denver
Populus says it is the first hotel in the U.S. to reduce more carbon than it creates.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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UN says current climate policies and pledges ‘nowhere near’ meeting 1.5°C goal
The United Nations said as it stands now, the 2015 Paris Agreement goal “will be dead within a few years.”
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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SEC panel urged to back shareholder rights, proposal process
Shareholders’ rights advocates urged the agency's Investor Advisory Committee to defend the current proposal process as a “vital right of shareholders” against attempts to dilute them.
By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Microsoft clinches ocean-based carbon removal deal with Ebb Carbon
The tech giant will contract an initial 1,333 tons of carbon dioxide removal with options to purchase up to 350,000 tonnes of removal over 10 years.
By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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ExxonMobil’s $816M verdict latest in series of rulings seeking environmental justice
No easing is in sight as companies face backlash for the impact their products have on the environment and public safety, a ruling shows.
By Jennifer Paley • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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California’s first carbon capture and storage facility gets local approval
The decision follows heated debate among community members about the project’s economic and health impacts.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Morgan Stanley inks carbon removal deal with Climeworks
The deal is the financial institution’s first foray into direct air capture credit purchasing and expands Climeworks’ U.S. footprint.
By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Q&A5 questions for Sabert’s new chief sustainability officer
Richa Desai discusses what it’s like to lead sustainability strategy at a private food packaging company in a changing landscape.
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Denim meets decarbonization: Levi’s unveils first climate transition plan
The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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SEC slaps $4M fine on WisdomTree over greenwashing
The Securities and Exchange Commission is fining the New York-based asset manager for falsely advertising the investment strategy of three funds to have considered ESG factors.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 24, 2024
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