The Latest
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Carbon Direct releases low-carbon fuels criteria to help voluntary buyers
The new criteria seeks to help corporate and organizational buyers understand what makes a “high-quality” low-carbon fuel and build on past standards from the climate solutions company.
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AI adoption correlates with cyber incident frequency, underscoring need for governance
Even organizations that haven’t been breached expect an AI-related incident in the near future, a new survey found.
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Microsoft, Alaska Air-backed SAF plant opens in Washington
E-fuel developer Twelve’s Moses Lake facility in central Washington state will produce sustainable aviation fuel from captured carbon dioxide, water and renewable energy at a commercial scale.
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Judge overturns DOE’s cancellation of $82.1M in clean energy grants
The plaintiffs argued the 11 projects were targeted because they were located in states that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
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NYC comptroller launches search for new pension fund asset managers
The hunt for new public equity index services providers comes after the city’s former comptroller recommended dropping BlackRock and Fidelity over their lack of climate policies.
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JFK airport’s new Terminal 1 touts ESG performance
Reduced emissions in both construction and operations are key benefits, but the project had additional health, sustainability and diversity achievements, project participants say.
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SBTi finalizes long-awaited update to its Corporate Net-Zero Standard
Version 2 of the standard represents a “major revision” and will be available for companies to set net-zero and emissions reductions targets in 2027.
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CDP splits into two entities, nabs private equity funding
The environmental nonprofit’s new structure — following a major investment from Permira — will consist of a commercial entity known as “CDP” and a charitable arm known as the “CDP Foundation.”
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Google, American Airlines sign long-term corporate SAF deal
The deal will enable Google to claim environmental benefits for employee travel and provide financial backing for American Airlines to sign a new long-term offtake deal for sustainable aviation fuel.
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20 attorneys general sue Trump administration over federal contractor DEI order
The plaintiffs argue Trump’s executive order impedes each state’s efforts and is unclear in what it prohibits.
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Meta expands US solar portfolio, inks PPA with Zelestra
The new power purchase agreement builds on the existing partnership between the tech giant and renewable energy company, which are backing several solar projects across the U.S.
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TD Bank inks 10-year carbon removal deal with Deep Sky
The bank will purchase over 18,000 verified direct air capture carbon dioxide removal credits from the Canadian CDR project developer.
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Customers take more money out of Citizens over ICE ties
The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization is withdrawing an additional $2 million from its Citizens accounts. Two Massachusetts state representatives pledged to do so as well, with one planning to remove $100,000.