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    EU legislators reach agreement to simplify sustainability reporting

    The revised agreement would remove around 90% of companies from the CSRD’s scope, and 70% of companies from the CSDDD’s remit.

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    Green economy now worth over $5 trillion annually: report

    The market has been the second-fastest growing sector in the past decade and is expected to reach $7 trillion annually by 2030, according to Boston Consulting Group and the World Economic Forum.

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    Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers

    The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot deployment of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally.

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    Top ESG and sustainability leadership moves of 2025

    Banks, automotive giants, athleticwear retailers, furniture companies and more announced sustainability role appointments and changes this year.

    Updated Dec. 11, 2025
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    Stellantis CEO backs ‘achievable’ CO2 targets for EU vehicles

    The carmaker's head, Antonio Filosa, is urging European regulators to follow the lead of the U.S. in reacting to consumer demand for “technological neutrality” of passenger vehicles.

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    Keeping track of California’s climate disclosure laws as 2026 deadlines loom

    As the California Air Resources Board finalizes regulations for Senate Bills 253 and 261, large companies in the state must prepare to disclose their climate risks and, potentially, emissions.

    Updated Dec. 10, 2025
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    New York requires emissions reporting from large emitters like waste, power

    The rule would apply to waste facilities like landfills, incinerators and anaerobic digesters, as well as electricity generation facilities and fueling infrastructure. It comes as the federal government scales back its own reporting program.

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    Trump proposes ‘reset’ of fuel economy standards, gutting Biden-era climate policy

    The White House claims that the current standards have imposed “unrealistic fuel economy targets” on automakers.

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    U.S. data center power demand could reach 106 GW by 2035: BloombergNEF

    The forecast is 36% higher than BNEF’s April estimate. Other experts warn that an AI bubble or speculative data center proposals could be fueling excessive load growth projections.

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    Amazon taps clean energy, greentech investments to reduce carbon footprint

    The e-commerce giant, which has a goal to reach net-zero status across its operations by 2040, has backed a number of sustainable initiatives this year.

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    Food giant Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions

    The deal with Varaha will transition 12,500 acres of corn farms in the food manufacturer’s supply chain to sustainable practices to reduce around 100,000 tons of CO2.

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    CARB issues enforcement advisory on SB 261 following appeals court decision

    The California Air Resources Board issued guidance on a law seeking climate-related financial risk disclosures after its implementation was halted by the Ninth Circuit last month.

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    Starbucks to pay $39M in New York City labor settlement

    New York City alleged the company violated its Fair Workweek rules upwards of 500,000 times between 2021 and 2024.

    Updated Dec. 4, 2025
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    Smart permitting, phase-out of diesel generators could curb data center environmental impacts

    A look at what’s happening in California shows that even in an environmentally progressive state, unhealthy emissions and resource depletion is a problem needing a solution, an academic report says.

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    How Meta is ramping up cleantech investments amid the AI boom

    The social media and tech company is investing in an array of low-carbon energy and tech solutions as its data center emissions rise.

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    US workers report a ‘major AI trust gap’ that affects their view of companies

    Half of workers said they prefer humans to review job applications, evaluate work performance and make decisions that affect careers, SHL survey results said.

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    NYC comptroller urges city pensions to drop BlackRock, other managers over climate concerns

    New York City outgoing Comptroller Brad Lander recommended the city’s pension plans drop BlackRock, Fidelity and PanAgora as asset managers.

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    Microsoft ditches publishing ‘traditional’ diversity and inclusion report this year

    The tech giant will instead help demonstrate its D&I progress through “more dynamic and accessible” formats, its chief communications officer told ESG Dive.

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    Opinion

    States must advance technology-neutral permitting to support clean energy

    A competitive environment is necessary for rapid innovation and cost reduction as federal support evaporates, say Leila Banijamali and Zachary Millimet of permitting software company Symbium.

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    Marks & Spencer, Schneider Electric launch supply chain decarbonization program

    The British retail giant said RE:Spark will help it accelerate progress towards its sustainability goals, which include a target to achieve net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2040.

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    Storage, hybrid projects emerging as renewable energy post-OBBBA winners: LevelTen Energy

    Hybrid development could exceed standalone wind and solar by 2030, a developer survey finds.

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    Employers, workers to face healthcare ‘affordability crunch,’ report warns

    A “sharp growth” in prescription drug spending, including pricey GLP-1 weight-loss medications, helped fuel the increase, according to HR consulting firm Mercer.

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    US Plastics Pact assesses pluses and minuses of chemical recycling

    The group calls for chemical recyclers to consider environmental justice impacts and offer more data and transparency around operations, but says the technologies offer key circular economy opportunities for plastic.

  • A farmer removes weeds from a paddy field on July 08, 2025 in Hebbalaguppe village, near Heggadadevankote, Karnataka state, India.
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    Carbon project developer Varaha nabs $30M to scale regenerative agriculture

    The funding, provided by sustainable investment firm Mirova, will go toward expanding Varaha’s regenerative farming and soil organic carbon practices across India.

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    Varaha CEO talks carbon removal projects, climate tech and sustainable agriculture

    The CEO of Asia’s largest carbon project developer discusses the company’s rise, getting involved in one of the largest biochar deals to date and the broader carbon removal market.