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Carbon market governing body tightens standards for renewable energy credits
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market said carbon credits issued under existing renewable energy methodologies won’t qualify for its Core Carbon Principles label.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 8, 2024 -
SunPower files for bankruptcy, plans to sell or wind down remaining operations
Facing a “severe liquidity crisis,” the leading residential solar installer must sell its assets to pay down more than $2 billion in debts, officials said.
By Emma Penrod • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Mario Tama via Getty ImagesTrendlineSustainability initiatives gain traction against backdrop of climate disclosure rules
Several companies have already committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and many have also set near-term targets to curb their carbon footprint by the end of the decade.
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Biden administration appealing injunction against LNG pause
A district court judge dismissed 11 of 16 charges against the administration but restricted it from further halting or pausing approvals for new liquefied natural gas export terminals.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 7, 2024 -
New initiative aims to solidify carbon removal standards
The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative seeks to provide policymakers and regulators with “financially unconflicted advice” to monitor and develop standards for the industry.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 7, 2024 -
AI could halt energy use growth in US buildings: LBNL study
Combined with policy measures and low-carbon generation, building carbon emissions can decline over 90% by 2050 compared with business-as-usual scenarios, according to national lab researchers.
By Joe Burns • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Bill Gates-backed energy investment firm pulls in $839M for new climate fund
Breakthrough Energy Ventures’ third fund will have an investment focus similar to that of its predecessors and target five key areas in climate innovation, including energy and transportation.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 6, 2024 -
JetBlue inks SAF deal for JFK flights
The airline signed a 12-month deal to procure sustainable aviation fuel from a Valero Energy Corporation subsidiary to reduce its emissions at the New York airport.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 5, 2024 -
House Republicans issue final ESG Working Group report
The Republican group housed within the House Financial Services Committee said the current proxy system is “an environment ripe for abuse.”
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Ingredients in peril due to climate change
As global temperatures shift and weather events devastate agricultural land, some ingredients and crops are in jeopardy. One expert shares advice.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Window to repeal SEC climate disclosure rule closes
While congressional Republicans failed to repeal the rule through the Congressional Review Act, the rule is still being targeted by policy riders in the appropriations process.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 2, 2024 -
United Airlines to lean on SAF for Chicago O’Hare flights
United inked a deal with sustainable fuels company Neste, which will provide the airline up to 1 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel through the year.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 2, 2024 -
Mars doubts it can achieve 2025 sustainable packaging targets
Almost half of Mars’ packaging portfolio is being redesigned or eliminated to align with current or future recycling infrastructure. But infrastructure advancement is taking longer than expected, per its latest sustainability report.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 2, 2024 -
House Judiciary probes Climate Action 100+ members as ESG investigation continues
The Republican heads of the Judiciary Committee and one subcommittee sent letters to over 130 U.S.-based companies, systems and funds associated associated with CA100+.
By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Dems back CFTC’s proposed guidance for voluntary carbon markets
Nine Democratic lawmakers expressed support for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s proposed guidance for companies looking to list and trade carbon credits.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 1, 2024 -
GSA to source carbon-free power for federal facilities in Illinois
In a multiyear deal between the U.S. General Services Administration and Homefield Energy, 80% of buildings' energy will come from wind power.
By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Approval rates for environmental, social proposals continue to crater despite record submissions
Average support for environmental and social shareholder proposals was at just 16.2% through the first half of the year, Diligent Marketplace Intelligence reported.
By Lamar Johnson • July 31, 2024 -
Weaving tech company scores $32M to decarbonize fashion supply chains
Unspun plans to expand the use of its 3D machinery which boosts circular production by localizing manufacturing capabilities.
By Lara Ewen • July 31, 2024 -
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Aesthetics vs. environment: How Estée Lauder balances luxury and sustainability
Efforts include sourcing postconsumer resin and leveraging chemical recycling. Making sustainability leaps more apparent to consumers is also a concern at the cosmetics and skincare giant.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 31, 2024 -
ExxonMobil climate liability case to proceed in Connecticut
The ruling marks the latest development in a lawsuit initiated by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong in 2020 seeking to hold the oil major accountable.
By Zoya Mirza • July 30, 2024 -
SBTi: ‘Clear risks’ to using carbon credits to offset emissions
Recent research from the climate target validation organization found that “various types of carbon credits are ineffective in delivering their intended mitigation outcome.”
By Lamar Johnson • July 30, 2024 -
Opinion
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.
By Chris Dougher • July 30, 2024 -
Olympics aim to boost UN’s sustainable development goals
The Olympics’ governing body and France held a pre-opening summit to discuss how to use sports to drive the United Nations’ 2030 sustainability targets.
By Lamar Johnson • July 29, 2024 -
Data platform Paces nabs $11M to scale clean energy development
The new funding will help the company improve its platform, enhance its data intelligence and make certain data tools more available throughout the United States.
By Zoya Mirza • July 29, 2024 -
DHL inks sustainability partnerships with Google, Envision
The logistics company signed two deals focused on reducing emissions generated by its global shipping network and increasing its investments in sustainable aviation fuel.
By Zoya Mirza • July 26, 2024 -
Labor Dept. defends ESG rule in a post-Chevron landscape
An ongoing challenge to a rule allowing pension fund managers to consider ESG factors stands as a litmus test under a recent Supreme Court ruling.
By Lamar Johnson • July 26, 2024