Sustainability
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Bill Gates-backed startup launches sustainable butter made from carbon
Savor says the commercial launch of its dairy-and-plant-free alternative can replace animal fats and palm oil. It plans to work with food companies to advance ingredient innovation.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 1, 2025 -
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White paper points to carbon capture as possible data center solution
Pairing carbon capture with natural gas-fired generation could prove cost-competitive with other baseload options, like nuclear and battery storage, according to a Carbon Direct white paper.
By Emma Penrod • April 1, 2025 -
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European Council adopts proposal to delay sustainability reporting
The European Parliament has set an April 1 vote for the “stop the clock” measure, which would officially delay reporting deadlines for the bloc’s corporate sustainability laws.
By Lamar Johnson • March 31, 2025 -
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Trump repeals Biden-era clean energy manufacturing orders
The move cuts funding for electric heat pump manufacturing, as well as solar production and biomanufacturing research and development.
By Sara Samora • March 31, 2025 -
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GM Energy joins PG&E bidirectional EV charging pilot in California
Certain electric vehicle owners are now eligible for discounts on charging equipment that can be used to power homes during blackouts.
By Kalena Thomhave • March 31, 2025 -
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SEC withdraws defense of climate-risk disclosure rule
The agency will no longer defend its rule requiring companies to disclose certain climate-related risks, a move one commissioner called an attempt to “unlawfully” dismantle the rule.
By Lamar Johnson • March 28, 2025 -
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House Republicans probe EPA climate grant recipients
The House Oversight Committee chair is spearheading an investigation into the eight environmental groups that received funding through the Biden-era Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
By Zoya Mirza • March 28, 2025 -
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Lululemon partners with sustainable materials firm to expand bio-based nylon
The deal with ZymoChem is meant to scale production and commercialize its technology.
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ING becomes first global bank with SBTi-validated targets
The bank set targets to reduce its scope 1 and scope 2 emissions for 2030, as well as portfolio targets related to its fossil fuel financing.
By Lamar Johnson • March 27, 2025 -
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Google announces four sustainability partnerships aimed at water stewardship, farming
The projects build on Google’s target to restore the volume of freshwater consumed across its offices and data centers, on average, by 120% by 2030.
By Zoya Mirza • March 27, 2025 -
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California Gov. Newsom uses judicial streamlining provision to advance 600 MW of solar, storage
A BayWa r.e. solar and battery farm is the 24th project to benefit from the California Environmental Quality Act’s judicial streamlining provision.
By Diana DiGangi • March 27, 2025 -
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JLL acquires renewable energy banking firm Javelin Capital
The global commercial real estate firm said the acquisition will “significantly enhance” the company’s capabilities in the U.S. energy and infrastructure markets.
By Lamar Johnson • March 26, 2025 -
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EPA to review ‘waters of the U.S.’ rule
The rule defines which wetlands or bodies of water fall under the Clean Water Act. The three previous presidential administrations have adjusted its scope.
By Mary Salmonsen • March 26, 2025 -
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Amazon launches carbon credit service through sustainability hub
The credits will be available to its U.S. supply chain partners, enterprise customers and Climate Pledge signatories with certain emissions reporting, net-zero targets and decarbonization strategies.
By Lamar Johnson • March 25, 2025 -
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CalSTRS, Microsoft anchor $175M funding round for Al Gore-backed Just Climate
Just Climate’s Natural Climate Solutions strategy will focus on avoiding emissions from agriculture, forestry and other land use while also delivering “attractive returns.”
By Zoya Mirza • March 25, 2025 -
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How fashion leaders are thinking about tariffs, textile sustainability
Companies should focus on smart sourcing and responsible manufacturing in response to fluctuating tariffs, per Stephen Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association.
By Laurel Deppen • March 25, 2025 -
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JPMorgan rebrands DEI, leaves Net-Zero Asset Managers initiative
The bank said it will swap “equity” for “opportunity” in its DEI policy and that it left NZAM due to the net-zero group’s operational pause.
By Lamar Johnson • March 24, 2025 -
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Federal judge blocks EPA’s $14B GGRF funding freeze
The EPA “proffered no evidence to support their basis for the sudden terminations, or that they followed the proper procedures,” said U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan.
By Diana DiGangi • March 24, 2025 -
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EPA yanks air quality permit for 1.5-GW Atlantic Shores offshore wind project
EPA Region 2 requested the permit remand as part of President Trump’s mandated review of offshore wind projects, the agency said.
By Diana DiGangi • March 21, 2025 -
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SBTi releases draft of updated corporate net-zero standard
The Science Based Targets initiative said this “Version 2” of the standard focuses on companies going “from ambition to progress.”
By Lamar Johnson • March 20, 2025 -
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30 businesses launch initiative to scale carbon markets, harmonize carbon credit data
The Carbon Data Open Protocol is backed by a group of corporations, nonprofits and public sector organizations and aims to “dramatically scale” the markets.
By Zoya Mirza • March 19, 2025 -
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Amid shifting views on ESG, investors retain climate focus: Berkeley Climate Summit
Anti-ESG backlash, reporting hurdles and regulatory uncertainty have put sustainability at a crossroads, panelists said.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 19, 2025 -
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Amazon to expand its use of in-house AI tools to conserve water, reduce energy use
The tools have helped identify underground water leaks, faulty energy meters and malfunctioning refrigeration equipment at its facilities, the company says.
By Brian Martucci • March 19, 2025 -
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OpinionSustainability as strategy: Why smart companies keep ESG policies despite political headwinds
ESG integration delivers operational benefits that transcend political viewpoints, says Aquent Sustainable Solutions Vice President Jody Mousseau.
By Jody Mousseau • March 18, 2025 -
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IRA credits and energy demand continue to drive renewables investments
Despite the Trump administration’s focus on fossil fuels and opposition to the IRA, analysts anticipate the renewables market will continue benefiting from high energy demand.
By Diana DiGangi • March 18, 2025
