Sustainability: Page 2


  • An interior view of Jeanologia's new Miami hub. Multiple pairs of jeans of different cuts and shades are on the ground in an office space.
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    Sustainable garment tech hub to open in Miami

    Spain-based Jeanologia is opening the production center as it looks to expand its presence in the U.S.

    By Laurel Deppen • July 11, 2024
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    Global solar and wind capacity will more than triple to 8 TW by 2033: Wood Mackenzie

    Global energy storage will grow by 636% to add nearly 2,789 gigawatt hours of capacity over the next decade, according to WoodMac's latest global market outlook.

    By Diana DiGangi • July 10, 2024
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    Sustainability 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
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    Lego to mandate sustainability targets across supply chain

    The Danish toy maker is turning to suppliers to help cut emissions from its indirect operations, primarily its supply chain, as they make up the majority of its carbon footprint.

    By July 9, 2024
  • A child watches an American Airlines plane take off with trees visible outside of Los Angeles International Airport
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    American Airlines CEO sounds alarm on aviation sector decarbonization

    CEO Robert Isom said in the airline’s latest ESG report its climate goals are in jeopardy, given the industry’s current decarbonization efforts.

    By July 9, 2024
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    Google’s AI efforts slow sustainability gains

    The company’s greenhouse gas emissions climbed 13% last year as compute intensity increased, according to its annual environmental report.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 9, 2024
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    38% of public companies ‘significantly misaligned’ to net-zero: Morningstar

    Of more than 3,300 public companies, none are on track to hit the Paris Accords’ 2050 target, a study from the financial services revealed. 

    By July 8, 2024
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    Google inks renewable power agreement with Engie

    Google has signed five corporate power purchase agreements with Engie, which will provide over 118 megawatts of power to boost the tech giant’s operations in Belgium.

    By July 8, 2024
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    Climate groups say carbon offsets undermine emission reduction targets

    Over 80 organizations addressed global companies and governments Tuesday, saying a reliance on carbon credits will likely “slow down global emission reductions.”

    By July 3, 2024
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    Consumers want ethical sourcing, labeling on manmade fibers: report

    Nearly three quarters of survey respondents think materials such as viscose and lyocell should come from sustainable forests.

    By Lara Ewen • July 3, 2024
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    Generative AI gains foothold in ESG landscape

    The increased use of artificial intelligence in ESG, beyond reporting, was on display at the Amazon Web Services conference last week.

    By Updated July 8, 2024
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    Fidelity updates sustainable investing framework against regulatory backdrop

    Fidelity’s international arm said its revised framework aims to “ensure ongoing alignment with transparency and disclosure requirements.”

    By July 2, 2024
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    UN-backed group, others collaborate to boost global sustainable finance taxonomies

    The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, Principles for Responsible Investment and the Climate Bonds Initiative aim to “harmonize taxonomy definitions and concepts.”

    By July 1, 2024
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    Google invests in BlackRock-owned solar company to aid net-zero goals

    The tech giant will invest in the buildout of Taiwan’s clean energy capacity for the rights to procure up to 300 MW of solar power from New Green Power’s development pipeline.

    By July 1, 2024
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    IFRS partners with World Bank member to improve emerging market disclosures

    The foundation behind the International Sustainability Standards Board signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Finance Corporation Thursday.

    By June 28, 2024
  • A sign hangs at the entrance of a T.J. Maxx store on February 28, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods parent company to adopt new energy management system in the US

    The off-price retailer’s move to integrate its U.S. building management systems into a single, centralized platform comes as it mulls the prospect of adding more than 100 U.S. stores this year.

    By Nish Amarnath • June 28, 2024
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    Supreme Court blocks enforcement of EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ rule

    The 5-4 decision was criticized by clean energy advocates who said the court failed to address the “public health harm that occurs during the pendency of the stay granted.”

    By Robert Walton • June 28, 2024
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    Wendy’s inks deal with solar company to cut restaurant emissions

    The collaboration with Ampion Renewable Energy will help provide renewable electricity to local utility grids and decrease restaurants’ reliance on fossil fuels.

    By June 27, 2024
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    Zara owner pledges to stop using endangered and ancient forests in paper packaging

    The initiative builds on Inditex’s previous commitment to remove those materials from textiles.

    By Laurel Deppen • June 27, 2024
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    US energy storage installations set Q1 record with 84% jump: WoodMac/ACP

    Utility-scale installations more than doubled from Q1 2023 while residential installations increased by 48%, driven by California’s NEM 3.0 net billing tariff.

    By Brian Martucci • June 27, 2024
  • A general view of Exxonmobil or Exxon Mobil refinery in the Port of Rotterdam on April 23, 2020 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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    ExxonMobil taps Air Liquide for low-carbon hydrogen project

    The industrial gasses company will invest up to $850 million to build and operate four air separation units to boost the oil giant’s Texas hydrogen project.

    By June 26, 2024
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    ISSB aims to further streamline climate disclosures

    “During the next two years, the ISSB will deliver further harmonization and consolidation of the disclosure landscape in response to market demand,” the sustainability reporting organization said.

    By June 26, 2024
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    Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule

    Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.

    By Nathan Owens • June 26, 2024
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    Unilever, Ikea, others push governments to accelerate climate action plans

    The “Mission 25” group — which represents some of the world’s biggest companies, financial institutions and cities — is urging governments worldwide to align climate goals with the Paris Agreement.

    By June 25, 2024
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    Nestlé introduces sustainably sourced chocolate brand

    The confectionery offering, which uses cocoa certified by the Rainforest Alliance, will be available in airports around the world.

    By Christopher Doering • June 25, 2024
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    Microsoft partners with agricultural tech company for carbon removal

    The tech giant will purchase 40,000 soil-based carbon credits from Indigo Ag, a transaction the sustainable agriculture company called a “major milestone.”

    By June 24, 2024