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People are as important as technology for reliable ESG data collection
Driven by various regulatory frameworks, companies of all sizes may need to retool their approaches to data collection to meet compliance timelines in the most effective ways possible.
Matthew Gardner • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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The EV transition is taking time. That’s expected.
If all new car sales right now were EVs — a target for more than a dozen states by 2035 — it would still take at least a decade and likely far longer to fully transition to electric vehicles.
Trey M. Gowdy • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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What 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.
Mandi McReynolds • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Increasing 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.
Narmin Jarchalova • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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In 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.
Sona Khosla • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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4 ways tech can help CFOs navigate a tricky ESG landscape
This year has marked the beginning of a groundswell of enhanced, regulated reporting on sustainability and climate data, writes Persefoni’s Emily Pierce.
Emily Pierce • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Results show carbon capture’s alleged promises are full of hot air
The happy-talk DOE press information says nothing about the difficulties associated with building a first-of-its kind technology and hooking it up to a large-scale electric generator.
Dennis Wamsted • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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The US lacks enough skilled clean energy workers, but solutions are close at hand
To build successful clean energy manufacturing businesses in the U.S. while revitalizing our domestic industrial base, companies need to take responsibility for developing the workforce their growth depends on.
Chris Dougher • July 30, 2024 -
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3 ESG lessons CFOs can learn from SOX compliance
ESG reporting may be a relatively new challenge but there is nothing new about C-suite leaders facing “perfect storm” reporting requirements, Wolters Kluwer's Alessio Lolli writes.
Alessio Lolli • May 28, 2024 -
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Investing in green companies: Why private equity should lead the charge
Investing in green companies not only addresses pressing environmental concerns but offers compelling financial returns as well.
Hajar Jouglaf • May 23, 2024 -
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There are 3 fundamental problems with scope 2 emissions accounting. Here’s how to fix them.
Society cannot afford actions and expenditures to support claims of progress while not accomplishing real-world emission reductions.
Neil Fisher, Roger Ballentine and Armond Cohen • May 8, 2024 -
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The time is ripe for utilities to play a larger role in the energy transition
Utilities should provide upfront support to low- and moderate-income customers customers for residential electrification and decarbonization measures to prevent them from being stuck on the existing fossil fuel systems.
Dan Bakal • April 18, 2024 -
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Grid reliability’s core challenge is governance, not a changing resource mix
An outdated and parochial oversight system is the biggest threat to U.S. grid reliability.
Alexandra Klass, Josh Macey, Shelley Welton and Hannah Wiseman • April 5, 2024 -
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The SEC makes the call: Climate risk equals financial risk
When the SEC’s climate disclosure rule is paired with other climate reporting directives, the shift within the financial landscape will be monumental.
Bob Hinkle • March 27, 2024 -
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A roadmap for corporate ESG reporting: eBay Chief Sustainability Officer
The e-commerce platform’s chief sustainability officer, Renee Morin, explains how company executives can navigate the changing landscape of sustainability and governance.
Renee Morin • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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EU ESG due diligence directive set to take effect
Final approval of the regulatory action is expected to happen soon. When it does, U.S. companies doing $300M in EU business must show they're meeting environmental and social goals.
Neil D’Souza • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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The US could still get to net-zero
The U.S. could reduce nearly 90% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 without any Hail Mary innovations.
Michael Jung and Adam Agalloco • Dec. 1, 2023
