Sustainability

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    UN says current climate policies and pledges ‘nowhere near’ meeting 1.5°C goal

    The United Nations said as it stands now, the 2015 Paris Agreement goal “will be dead within a few years.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    SEC panel urged to back shareholder rights, proposal process

    Shareholders’ rights advocates urged the agency's Investor Advisory Committee to defend the current proposal process as a “vital right of shareholders” against attempts to dilute them.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    The state of the clean energy transition in 2024

    This year saw a large volume of initiatives and investments from corporations focused on the clean energy transition — alongside a handful of reversions on carbon reduction goals.

    By ESG Dive staff
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    Microsoft clinches ocean-based carbon removal deal with Ebb Carbon

    The tech giant will contract an initial 1,333 tons of carbon dioxide removal with options to purchase up to 350,000 tonnes of removal over 10 years.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    ExxonMobil’s $816M verdict latest in series of rulings seeking environmental justice

    No easing is in sight as companies face backlash for the impact their products have on the environment and public safety, a ruling shows. 

    By Jennifer Paley • Oct. 28, 2024
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    California’s first carbon capture and storage facility gets local approval

    The decision follows heated debate among community members about the project’s economic and health impacts.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Morgan Stanley inks carbon removal deal with Climeworks

    The deal is the financial institution’s first foray into direct air capture credit purchasing and expands Climeworks’ U.S. footprint.

    By • Oct. 25, 2024
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    5 questions for Sabert’s new chief sustainability officer

    Richa Desai discusses what it’s like to lead sustainability strategy at a private food packaging company in a changing landscape.

    By Maria Rachal • Oct. 25, 2024
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    Denim meets decarbonization: Levi’s unveils first climate transition plan

    The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.

    By • Oct. 25, 2024
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    SEC slaps $4M fine on WisdomTree over greenwashing

    The Securities and Exchange Commission is fining the New York-based asset manager for falsely advertising the investment strategy of three funds to have considered ESG factors.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    BlackRock targeted for greenwashing in ClientEarth complaint

    The environmental nonprofit sent a complaint to French regulators alleging the firm is mislabeling funds as “sustainable,” despite holding $1 billion in fossil fuel investments.

    By • Updated Oct. 25, 2024
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    Most finance leaders believe sustainability targets out of reach: EY

    CFOs leading companies active in the U.S. and Europe face a “fluid picture” when attempting to meet regulations for sustainability reporting, EY said.

    By Jim Tyson • Oct. 24, 2024
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    NYC comptroller proposes stopping pensions’ private market investments in fossil fuels

    The funds would be the first U.S. public pension plans to have exclusions on investing in fossil fuel infrastructure like pipelines and liquefied natural gas terminals.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Aerospace company Natilus unveils low emissions commercial aircraft

    The “Horizon” aircraft will be able to transport 200 passengers across two flight routes and is expected to hit the market in the early 2030s.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Renewable PPA prices continue to rise — and may do so through 2030, say LevelTen, Ascend analysts

    Project delays, tariffs and a new round of supply shortages pushed renewable energy prices higher in the third quarter of 2024.

    By Emma Penrod • Oct. 23, 2024
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    COP29 president reveals final text of nine climate-focused pledges, declarations

    Azerbaijan’s Mukhtar Babayev said the documents serve as “vital tools to drive progress on climate action” and will complement the official negotiation process at the annual UN summit.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    JPMorgan hires NOAA climate scientist to lead climate advisory practice

    Sarah Kapnick rejoins the bank after a stint as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s presidentially-appointed top scientist.

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Many middle market firms in ESG ‘wait and see’ mode, RSM says

    While 75% of mid-sized companies have begun preparing for new climate-related regulations, 84% of respondents said they are monitoring developments before taking further action.

    By Chris Gaetano • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Supreme Court rejects calls to put a hold on EPA power plant carbon rule

    Utilities asking the court to stay the rule included American Electric Power, Duke Energy, MidAmerican Energy, PacifiCorp and Southern Co.

    By Ethan Howland • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Climate Week NYC 2024: a retrospective on major announcements, deals

    This year’s iteration of the event spanned across 600 events in the city, congregating business leaders, key decision makers and heads of government from all over the world.

    By , • Oct. 21, 2024
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    NFL stadiums face $11 billion climate risk price tag by 2050: report

    The risk would extend past Sunday kickoffs, as stadium venues are local economic hubs and often receive taxpayer funding for development.

    By • Oct. 18, 2024
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    CalSTRS taps Ninety One to manage $150M sustainability mandate

    The California State Teachers’ Retirement System is appointing the investment firm’s decarbonization-focused Global Environment Strategy to oversee the mandate.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    IBM acquires Prescinto to bolster renewable energy asset management capabilities

    The acquisition is not just a tactical one, but plays into the company’s broader plan to expand its energy and utilities expertise, IBM’s VP of ESG and asset management product leader said.

    By • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Sustainable materials firm Modern Meadow names new CEO

    David Williamson will take on the top spot after previously serving as president and COO.

    By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Meta joins DOE initiative, pledges $35M for carbon removal projects

    The tech conglomerate said the funding is a “direct response” to the Department of Energy’s carbon removal purchase program launched earlier this year.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    JPMorgan Chase, Capital One commit $260M to Arizona solar project

    The tax equity financing deal for BrightNight’s Box Canyon project is structured to give the banks access to production tax credits.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024