Sustainability: Page 42


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    SEC reiterates no scope 3 in final climate rule

    Agency officials are starting to educate industry stakeholders and investors on the paused rule’s required disclosures, while defending it in court.

    By April 9, 2024
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    Two-thirds of ‘sustainable’ passive funds are supporting fossil fuel expansion: Reclaim Finance

    Greenwashing threatens efforts to advance sustainability goals, researchers from the climate nonprofit say.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • April 8, 2024
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    The evolution of the voluntary carbon credit market

    Companies are increasingly relying on carbon credits to cut their emissions and meet climate goals, despite a dynamic regulatory environment and increased ESG scrutiny.

    By ESG Dive staff
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    80% of CO2 emissions following Paris Agreement linked to 57 companies: report

    Most of the surveyed companies increased their fossil fuel production in the seven years following the climate accord, according to the Carbon Majors study.

    By April 8, 2024
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    After months of conflict, Stellantis strikes emissions deal with California

    The automaker will follow the state’s emissions standards, even if the federal government or judicial action bars the state from enforcing them.

    By Kalena Thomhave • April 8, 2024
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    RBC joins Citi, JPMorgan in disclosing green financing ratios

    New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced this week that the shareholder proposals put forward by the city’s retirement system have been pulled at all three banks.

    By April 5, 2024
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    Opinion

    Grid reliability’s core challenge is governance, not a changing resource mix

    An outdated and parochial oversight system is the biggest threat to U.S. grid reliability.

    By Alexandra Klass, Josh Macey, Shelley Welton and Hannah Wiseman • April 5, 2024
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    SEC stays climate-risk disclosure rule as it works through legal challenges

    The agency maintains that the regulation is within the agency’s authority and said it “will continue vigorously defending the Final Rules’ validity in court.”

    By April 4, 2024
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    How solar manufacturers can leverage IRA clean energy tax credits

    More than 500 companies and 45,500 projects registered for clean energy tax credits under the law as of March 8.

    By Joelle Anselmo • April 4, 2024
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    Southwest Airlines acquires DOE-backed SAFFiRE Renewables

    The airline’s acquisition of the corn parts-to-ethanol producer pairs with a prior investment in ethanol-to-SAF producer LanzaJet.

    By April 3, 2024
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    Regulation compliance and curbing emissions were key themes at Responsible Business USA 2024

    Panel discussions centered on decarbonizing supply chains, navigating a complex political climate, preparing emissions disclosures and more.

    By April 3, 2024
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    Schneider Electric to use Mainspring Energy’s fuel-flexible generator to speed access to clean power

    The generator's modularity and potential capacity represent a “sweet spot” for industries with growing interest in microgrids, including logistics and data centers, said a senior vice president for microgrids at Schneider Electric.

    By Emma Penrod • April 3, 2024
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    Goldman renewables spinoff MN8 Energy secures $325M investment

    Ridgewood Infrastructure and Switzerland-based Mercuria Energy both secured observer seats on the renewable energy company’s board of directors as part of the transaction.

    By April 2, 2024
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    White House funds $6B to decarbonize US industrial sector

    The Department of Energy offered grants for 33 projects in eight historically high carbon-emitting industries such as aluminum, concrete and chemicals.

    By Joelle Anselmo • April 2, 2024
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    Understanding a company’s business is ‘critical’ for its decarbonization strategy, sustainability leaders say

    Executives at Responsible Business USA said cross-collaboration between leaders, teams and different regions of a company is essential for meeting sustainability goals.

    By April 2, 2024
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    Citi says 71% of energy clients lack substantive transition plan or ‘ability to execute’

    The bank made the disclosure in its latest climate report in response to a proposal that had been put forward by shareholder advocacy group As You Sow.

    By April 1, 2024
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    Ørsted, Avangrid and two others submit bids to first-ever 3-state offshore wind solicitation

    The five proposed projects total 5,455 MW of potential capacity.

    By Diana DiGangi • April 1, 2024
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    Verizon joins RE100 climate initiative, builds on 2030 renewables goal

    The network provider previously said it aims to source or generate 100% renewable energy by the end of the decade.

    By March 29, 2024
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    SEC asks 8th Circuit not to pause climate rule pending challenges

    The agency said Liberty Energy and Nomad Proppant Services have “identified no imminent harm” that would justify halting the rule’s implementation.

    By March 29, 2024
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    Nissan’s new EV plan aims for significant cost reduction

    ‘The Arc’ plan includes launching new EVs, manufacturing improvements and the adoption of new technologies to boost global sales.

    By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • March 29, 2024
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    Mississippi hits BlackRock with cease and desist order over ESG investments

    The secretary of state accused the world’s largest asset manager with securities fraud and said it could face a multimillion-dollar administrative penalty.

    By March 28, 2024
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    Sustainable sourcing platform Circular eyes expansion with $10.5M in funding

    Circular plans to expand internationally, add employees and introduce materials besides plastics to the platform.

    By Katie Pyzyk • March 28, 2024
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    SEC battles climate disclosure rule legal challenges

    The agency faces nine petitions to the rule consolidated in the U.S. Eighth Circuit of Appeals, including suits collectively co-filed by 25 states.

    By , Updated Aug. 20, 2024
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    The SEC makes the call: Climate risk equals financial risk

    When the SEC’s climate disclosure rule is paired with other climate reporting directives, the shift within the financial landscape will be monumental.

    By Bob Hinkle • March 27, 2024
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    Labor Dept. responds to Republican AGs appeal of ESG 401(k) rule

    Liberty Energy, which also is challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate disclosure rule, joined the 26 states in the appeal.

    By March 26, 2024
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    House Judiciary subpoenas As You Sow CEO, expands antitrust probe

    The Republican-led committee has summoned Andrew Behar, head of the shareholder advocacy group, for a deposition later this week as part of its ongoing ESG probe.

    By March 26, 2024