Microsoft Signs Large Carbon Removal Deal with Heirloom
The deal also represents one of the first “bankable” CO2 removal projects, according to the company, enabling Heirloom to finance future direct air capture facilities.
Compliance
The latest news and best practices about environmental compliance, standards and enforcement for commercial and industrial companies, as well as government enforcement and proposals.
GIST Impact, IBAT Alliance Expand Access to Biodiversity Data
GIST Impact will now incorporate biodiversity and nature data from IBAT’s data on protected areas, threatened species, and other locations important for biodiversity, helping address rising interest in nature positive investing.
EIB Survey: Latin Americans Call for Stricter Climate Policies
Most in the region see climate change as a threat to their livelihoods, many even expecting to have to move from the area, and they also reported widespread support for government action and renewable energy development.
ESG Book, SFIA Address ESG Data Requirements in Southeast Asian Markets
The initiative aims to provide credible, transparent ESG data reporting for ASEAN, responding to current industry concerns over ESG data access.
ExxonMobil Report Outlines Emissions Reduction Strategies for Rising Energy Demand
It projects significant energy demand increases from developing countries and expects sustained dependence on oil and gas into 2050 despite increased wind and solar energy production.
$350M in Grants up for Grabs to Cut Methane Emissions from Oil, Gas Industry
“Methane is a much more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, so it’s crucial that we work closely with states and industry to develop solutions that will cut emissions at their source,” says U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm.
Lenovo Launches Reduced Carbon Transport Service
The platform allows customers to purchase SAF credits and attribute the given emissions reduction to IT purchases.
Worley, Princeton Propose New Approach to Renewable Hydrogen Sector
The paper fexamines the infrastructure delivery challenges of the hydrogen market and of reaching net-zero emissions by mid-century.
Magna Sets Net-Zero Targets for 2050
The mobility technology company also plans to transition to 100% renewable electricity use in their European operations by 2025 and has set interim emissions targets for 2030.
Schneider Electric to Launch AI Tool Focused on Sustainability Data
“Building a sustainable, digital future means developing innovative, responsible tools to address today’s evolving decarbonization challenges head on,” says Steve Wilhite, president of Schneider Electric Sustainability Business.
California Secures Settlement Against SoCalGas for Misleading Marketing
The company faces penalties for marketing natural gas as a "renewable" resource, following a rising trend of corporate accountability for sustainability claims.
Bloomberg Survey Shows Increased Demand for ESG Data, Continued Data Management Issues
Despite executive interest in increasing ESG spending firms report difficulties in meeting constantly evolving ESG data content and managing multiple data feeds.