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

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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

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

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

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 • Updated Oct. 21, 2024

Ag chemical company CF pilots sustainable fertilizer for low-carbon ethanol

Lowering fertilizer emissions will be key for farmers to access new tax credits within in the emerging biofuels market.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2024

White House unveils guidance on slashing super pollutant emissions

Solutions proposed included enhanced monitoring through commercial aircrafts and satellites, installation of thermal reduction units and methane sensing technologies.

By Zoya Mirza • July 25, 2024

JPMorgan appoints new global head of sustainable solutions

Chuka Umunna, a former British MP, will lead the bank's ESG and sustainable solutions arm alongside his role overseeing Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

By Lamar Johnson • July 25, 2024

UN launches program to align regional climate action with the Paris Agreement

The “NDCs 3.0 Regional Fora” will help countries revise and update their emissions reductions plans to keep the 1.5°C goal within reach.

By Zoya Mirza • July 24, 2024