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JPMorgan unveils green financing ratio following shareholder proposal
The bank said it spent $1.29 on green solutions for every dollar spent on high-carbon activities in the disclosure prompted by a proposal submitted by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander.
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Trump picks oil services CEO Chris Wright to lead Energy Department, alarming climate groups
Wright is the CEO of Liberty Energy, which is engaged in lawsuits over the Labor Department's ESG rule and the Securities and Exchange Commission's climate-risk disclosure rule.
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New tool aims to bridge gap between organizations’ sustainability targets and outcomes
The U.S. Green Building Council's digital platform intends to help organizations meet reporting requirements and sustainability goals related to emissions, energy, water and waste.
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American Petroleum Institute gives Trump a deregulatory policy wishlist
The organization seeks to have a number of Biden era regulations that focus on increasing electric vehicle adoption and slowing natural gas exports rescinded.
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New York City Employees’ Retirement System joins NZAOA
NYCERS joins the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance’s other 88 members that collectively represent $9.5 trillion in assets under management.
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COP29 negotiators approve Article 6.4, establish standards for global carbon market
The approval of the standards was called a “critical step” toward future climate negotiations at COP29 by the summit’s lead negotiator, Yalchin Rafiyev.
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Only 16% of global companies on track for 2050 net-zero goals: Accenture
“The fact that so few of the G2000 companies are on track to reach net-zero emissions is alarming,” the director of shareholder advocacy at Trillium Asset Management told ESG Dive.
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Clorox prioritizes supplier decarbonization efforts
The cleaning product manufacturer is partnering with carbon tracking service Manufacture 2030 to gain visibility into its vendors’ emission reduction plans.
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2024 ElectionsTrump win is ‘setback’ for climate protection, but clean energy advocates say progress will continue
Trump’s victory means a Republican will be selected to lead FERC, which will likely work to rein in transmission incentives, said Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen's Energy Program.
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OpinionWhat COP29 entails for the global energy transition, business priorities
COP29 will be a “critical moment” in the global climate transition, further shaping the ESG landscape and motivating companies to ramp up sustainability initiatives, says Workiva’s chief sustainability officer.
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ExxonMobil urges Trump not to withdraw from Paris Agreement again
“A second U.S. exit from the Paris Climate Agreement will have profound implications for the United States’ efforts to reduce its own emissions,” an Exxon spokesperson told ESG Dive.
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California biofuel restrictions limit farms’ role in renewable energy transition
New changes to the state's low carbon fuel standard cap incentives for soybean oil in renewable diesel and give a timeline to phase out subsidies for dairy methane digesters.
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California’s climate disclosure laws survive first legal challenge
A federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which alleged the state’s climate bills — SB 253 and SB 261 — violated the First Amendment.
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Trump taps former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead EPA
The Trump administration will likely roll back EPA regulations affecting fossil-fuel power plants, including a carbon emissions rule, according to Michelle Bloodworth, president and CEO of America’s Power.
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Women’s health care benefits use linked to retention, productivity at workplace: analysis
Mental health benefits, followed by reproductive health services and maternity care, all helped reduce absences for women at work.
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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.
