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    American Airlines inks deal with Bill Gates-backed carbon removal startup

    The Fort Worth-based airline is the first commercial customer for Graphyte and is purchasing 10,000 tons of carbon removal credits.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Bloomberg tool to map data based on UN Sustainable Development Goals

    The company said the enterprise tool is the first to allow investors to assess how corporations are impacting the UN’s 2030 agenda.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Deloitte, EY partner with tech to accelerate clients’ sustainability goals

    Deloitte is linking up with IBM, while EY collaborates with AspenTech, as the two consulting firms look for software tools to help mitigate companies’ carbon footprint.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    ESG conferences to plan for in 2024

    Upcoming events will cover sustainable finance, corporate strategy and governance, climate change, supply chain, social impact and more.

    By , • Nov. 13, 2023
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    BlackRock invests $550M in Occidental’s industrial-scale direct air capture plant

    The Texas-based Stratos facility is expected to be operational in 2025 and designed to capture up to 500,000 metric tons of CO2 per year.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    How tech, venture capital can help food industry meet 2030 emissions goals

    Efforts like feed additives for cattle and implementing solar panels on farms can help producers decrease their carbon footprint, Ceres said in its latest report.

    By Chris Casey • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Apple makes strides towards reaching 2030 carbon neutrality goal in Q4

    CEO Tim Cook said 300 suppliers have agreed to use 100% clean energy for the company’s manufacturing by 2030, when Apple plans to make all its products carbon neutral.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    2030 is approaching: Survey reveals that innovative financing could fast track decarbonization plans

    Organizations are taking a hard look at their emission reduction goals, as milestone years are fast approaching, and climate action is under a growing pressure valve.

    Nov. 6, 2023
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    Bain-backed data infrastructure tool ESG Flo bags $5.25M

    The AI-powered platform maker, the first venture from Bain’s Founder’s Studio, said it will use the funding to provide solutions for Europe’s sustainability reporting law and an upcoming SEC climate disclosure rule.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Bloomberg launches AI tool to help businesses navigate climate risks

    The tool, launched in partnership with Riskthinking.AI, will give businesses predictive exposure data under all of the IPCC’s climate scenarios.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    7 ESG trends influencing corporate strategy

    Developments in the ESG landscape directing investor decisions include the consolidation of reporting frameworks, the rise of AI and data metrics, social responsibility and impending regulation from the SEC.

    By , • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Microsoft leans on PPAs, energy efficiency, water recycling in environmental efforts

    “Ensuring our buildings are energy efficient is a key first step in reducing emissions,” the tech giant said in its 2022 Environmental Report.

    By Joe Burns • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Embracing complexity in energy data for solutions and savings

    Increase data resolution, break current paradigms and avoid IT pitfalls for a more effective approach to decarbonization. 

    By Rich Argentieri, NextEra Analytics President • Oct. 23, 2023
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    Electric grids could be the ‘weak link’ of clean energy transition, IEA warns

    A large-scale transmission buildout and development of more flexible grids are keys to keeping the Paris climate accord goals in reach, according to the International Energy Agency.

    By Robert Walton • Oct. 18, 2023
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    How Google is decarbonizing its facilities

    Smart temperature and lighting controls, purchase power agreements and building electrification are all being used by the tech giant to reduce scope 2 emissions.

    By Joe Burns • Oct. 16, 2023
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    Ikea expands on sustainability initiative with 2 clean energy projects

    The home furnishings retailer plans to install solar panels and battery energy storage systems, along with renewable heating and cooling projects, in multiple locations across the United States.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023