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The latest business news related to air, emissions, GhGs and pollution controls.

Miami Appoints Chief Heat Officer To Address Climate Impacts

June 11, 2021June 18, 2021 by Harun Asad

With climate impacts – heat arguably being the number one – worsening as I wrote earlier this week, public and private enterprises are realizing the need to step up their governance efforts. Earlier this year Miami-Dade County appointed Jane Gilbert as its first Chief Heat Officer, and other cities around ... Read more »

Ford and Origin Partner to Improve Auto Supply Chain with PET Plastic Made from Wood

June 11, 2021June 18, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

Ford Motor Company is working on a supply-chain initiative focused on finding drop-in applications for carbon-negative PET plastic produced from sustainable wood residues. PET plastic helps make cars lighter and more fuel efficient, and often comprise a large percentage of a vehicle’s mass.

‘Oil & Gas Execs Could Lose Their Jobs,’ and Other Dire Warnings from S&P Global Ratings

June 10, 2021June 18, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

Executives in the oil and gas industry could stand to lose their jobs if they ignore climate change or don’t drive their companies to move quickly enough, according to a new report. Oil and gas companies could even be held legally responsible for their role in climate change.

An In-Depth Look at How DS Smith Will Reach Net Zero by 2050

June 9, 2021June 18, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Sustainable packaging company DS Smith announced today a series of ambitious climate targets, including a science-based target to achieve a 40% reduction of CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2030, compared to 2019 levels, and a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Maine $17B Pension Fund Directed To Divest From Fossil Fuels

June 9, 2021June 18, 2021 by Harun Asad

In a U.S. first, the state of Maine has passed legislation – bill LD99 – directing the $17 billion Maine Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) to divest $1.3 billion from fossil fuels within 5 years and directs the Treasury to do the same with other state funds. The move makes ... Read more »

$8.8 Trillion Asian Investor Group Targets Asia Utilities On Climate Action

June 7, 2021June 10, 2021 by Harun Asad

The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), backed by 13 institutional investors responsible for $8.8 trillion in assets under management (AUM), has launched to engage with key Asian electric utilities on cutting emissions, strengthening disclosures and improving governance of climate-related risks. The new program complements the current engagement efforts ... Read more »

Regenerative Farming Leads to Improved Outcomes for Farmers, Ranchers, Says Cargill CEO

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

The farming industry stands to benefit financially from regenerative agriculture practices, Cargill chairman and CEO David MacLennan told members of the National Feed and Grain Association. In a study of 100 farmers across nine states conducted by The Soil Health Institute, researchers found that soil health management systems increased incomes for 85% of farmers growing corn and 88% of farmers

4-Day Work Week Could Cut Emissions 20%

June 4, 2021June 10, 2021 by Harun Asad

As businesses grapple with return-to-work strategies – office, fully remote, hybrid? – a new UK study finds that a 32-hour work week could help fight climate change by reducing emissions more than 20%. Using data from numerous government and academic sources, the report illustrates that shifting to a four-day working ... Read more »

New Tool Offers Investors Ability to Directly Compare Emissions from 300 US Oil & Gas Companies

June 3, 2021June 10, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

A new analysis from Ceres and the Clean Air Task Force allows investors to directly compare emissions intensity and total reported emissions for US oil and gas producers. The analysis used publicly available data to develop comparable metrics that highlight the GHG performance of nearly 300 onshore oil and gas producers in the US.

Enabling Climate Resiliency: Top U.S. Parks

May 28, 2021 by Harun Asad

According to The Trust For Public Land, an authority on parks and green infrastructure, parks are essential for public health, climate resilience, and strongly connected communities. Climate change affects everyone, but in cities, low-income communities often face the starkest threats. On average, low-income neighborhoods have fewer parks and green spaces ... Read more »

Argonne Study Shows Corn Ethanol Reduces Carbon Footprint, Greenhouse Gases

May 27, 2021June 4, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

A study conducted by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory reveals that the use of corn ethanol is reducing the carbon footprint and diminishing greenhouse gases.

Can New Apps Like ‘Too Good To Go’ Help Solve The Food Waste Crisis?

May 27, 2021June 4, 2021 by Harun Asad

As I previously wrote, food waste continues to be a huge challenge. Globally, we waste about 1.4 billion tons of food annually, contributing to 11 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to this 2021 Guide. The United States discards more food than any other country in the world ... Read more »

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