Sustainability: Page 25


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    EPA finalizes fossil-fueled power plant emission rules

    Electric utilities called the power plant rules “disappointing” and “unlawful” and say the rules will create reliability and affordability challenges.

    By Robert Walton • April 26, 2024
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    Human rights and environmental legislation approved by European Parliament

    The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive holds companies and supply chain partners accountable for ESG compliance.

    By Lauren Schenkman • April 26, 2024
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    Reformation reports spike in direct emissions, misses 2023 carbon intensity target

    The apparel company known for pioneering sustainable practices said it aims to slash its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline.

    By April 25, 2024
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    BofA, Goldman clean energy ratio proposals fail, despite some shareholder support

    The resolutions failed to pass despite over a quarter of voters supporting them before each of the banks' boards.

    By April 25, 2024
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    The data on climate change’s link to employee deaths, injuries

    Exposure to extreme heat, ultraviolet radiation and air pollution poses a serious threat to workers globally, the International Labour Organization said.

    By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2024
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    JPMorgan warns clean energy transition could take ‘decades or generations’

    New research from the U.S. bank pointed to inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical issues as key roadblocks delaying the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

    By April 24, 2024
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    GM Energy rolls out its first vehicle-to-home EV charging products

    The bidirectional charging technology allows an electric vehicle’s battery to provide backup power to homes.

    By Eric Walz • April 24, 2024
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    Shell investor to back climate resolution at oil giant’s annual meeting

    The news comes shortly after Shell asked investors to reject the sustainability demands put forward by activist investor Follow This.

    By April 23, 2024
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    General Mills plans to cut dairy emissions 40% by end of decade

    The cereal giant is more than halfway to its goal of enrolling 1 million acres in its regenerative agriculture plan, according to the latest corporate sustainability report.

    By Chris Casey • April 23, 2024
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    New York nixes 3 offshore wind projects

    The canceled projects represented 4 GW of provisionally awarded capacity, setting the state back in its goal to deploy 9 GW of offshore wind by 2035.

    By Diana DiGangi • April 23, 2024
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    Unilever to scale back ESG pledges focused on plastic usage and diversity

    The company’s decision to dial down its sustainability strategy comes shortly after it unveiled ambitious plans to curb its carbon footprint last month.

    By April 22, 2024
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    Apple reports it’s halved emissions since 2015 for goal of carbon neutrality by 2030

    The Cupertino, California-based tech giant also set new 2030 goals for clean energy and clean water last week.

    By April 22, 2024
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    Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized scope 3 emissions reporting

    A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.

    By S.L. Fuller • April 22, 2024
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    Sponsored by Reworld™

    7 starting points for effective sustainability strategies

    In today's environmentally conscious world, businesses cannot afford to ignore the impact of waste.

    April 22, 2024
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    The role of e-commerce platforms in driving sustainability in sourcing

    How do B2B e-commerce platforms drive sustainable sourcing as businesses seek global solutions?

    By Rah Mahtani, Head of Marketing for North America at Alibaba.com • April 22, 2024
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    Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance’s updated target-setting to cover all private assets

    The fourth edition of the protocols will also include guidance for members to set 2030 goals aligned with the Paris Agreement.

    By April 19, 2024
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    Formula 1 ‘on track’ to reach net-zero status by 2030 after emissions reduction: report

    The international racing body said its carbon footprint decreased by 13% from 2018 to 2022.

    By April 18, 2024
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    House GOP spearheads legislation to strike down SEC climate disclosure rule

    The Financial Services Committee advanced a Congressional Review Act challenge to the rule by a 28-22 vote split along party lines.

    By April 18, 2024
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    Opinion

    The time is ripe for utilities to play a larger role in the energy transition

    Utilities should provide upfront support to low- and moderate-income customers customers for residential electrification and decarbonization measures to prevent them from being stuck on the existing fossil fuel systems.

    By Dan Bakal • April 18, 2024
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    German energy company RWE issues first pair of US green bonds for $2B

    This marks RWE’s first foray into the nation’s bond market, with plans to issue $3-3.5 billion in green bonds annually in the U.S. and Europe until 2030.

    By April 17, 2024
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    Texas schools fund adopts ‘ESG skeptical’ proxy voting stance

    The move comes after the Lone Star State pulled $8.5 billion from BlackRock last month over its stance on fossil fuels.

    By April 17, 2024
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    BMW, Rimac Technology to co-produce battery tech for EVs

    The electric vehicle technology company expects the partnership — its largest and most ambitious yet — will help it become a high-volume Tier 1 automotive supplier.

    By Eric Walz • April 17, 2024
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    SBTi walks back carbon offset policy changes after staff backlash

    The Science Based Targets initiative backtracked on expanding the use of environmental offsets in corporate scope 3 plans after staff called for its CEO’s resignation.

    By April 16, 2024
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    Del Monte Foods reports GHG emissions reduction, sets net-zero goal for 2050

    The food producer and distributor said it aims to achieve its sustainability goals by making changes to its own operations instead of purchasing carbon credits.

    By April 16, 2024
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    CIP acquires 1.3 GW of New York onshore wind projects

    Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners made the acquisition through its CI V fund, which has raised billions in capital commitments for greenfield renewable energy investments.

    By Diana DiGangi • April 16, 2024