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2024 ElectionsThe ESG, climate rules at stake under a second Trump term
Several climate and ESG-related regulations at the Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Labor are likely headed for the chopping block come January.
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2024 ElectionsClean energy, sustainable investors brace for second Trump presidency
Experts expect private sector work on ESG issues and the clean energy transition to continue, albeit at a slower pace, under a reelected Donald Trump.
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OpinionIncreasing sustainability and inclusivity top of mind for COP29, says summit’s chief operating officer
The Chief Operating Officer for COP29 details steps the summit’s planning committee has taken to cut emissions and ramp up accessibility at the Baku venue.
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SEC charges Invesco $17.5M for misleading ESG statements
“Companies should be straightforward with their clients and investors rather than seeking to capitalize on investing trends and buzzwords,” the acting head of SEC enforcement said.
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Mercedes-Benz seeks circularity with new battery recycling plant
The facility in Germany will help the automaker turn “today’s batteries into tomorrow’s sustainable mine for raw materials,” one board member said.
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Q&AWhy Vycarb is focused on capturing carbon dioxide from the East River
The startup launched a novel pilot in New York City last month, and will look to remove 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year from its saltwater tidal strait.
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2024 ElectionsAnalysts see ‘a real fear in the market’ as renewable energy stocks plummet on election results
Tariffs and other policy actions favored by Trump could drive renewable energy prices higher over the next four years, industry analysts say.
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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.
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Small beef production cuts in wealthier nations could remove years of carbon emissions: report
Eliminating as little as 13% of total production could remove the same amount of total greenhouse gasses emitted over the past three years.
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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.
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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.
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2024 ElectionsHow a second Trump presidency could impact DEI, employment actions
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, limitations on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and agency chair replacements, experts at Littler predicted.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SEC says Vanguard can nix human rights shareholder proposals from 2025 proxy materials
The agency agreed that two sets of the firms’ funds can exclude a proposal to provide greater transparency to ensure their investments don’t “substantially contribute to genocide.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Jersey AG accuses Republic First of redlining
The failed lender originated 6% of its home loans to residents of majority-nonwhite neighborhoods between 2018 and 2022, the state found. The state filed a claim with the FDIC seeking remediation.
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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.
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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.
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2024 ElectionsHow a 2nd Trump administration could ‘jeopardize’ Inflation Reduction Act climate funds
If elected, could Donald Trump claw back or withhold funds from communities? Experts from Columbia University’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law offer insight.
