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Low Carbon Transition Plans: What You Need to Know

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 by Kay Harrison

The negative impacts of climate change have been growing year after year. The frequency and severity of these climate-related impacts are also increasing. Historically, financial institutions have been able to diversify their portfolios to reduce their risk of exposure to climate change.

Should Your Organization Declare A Climate Emergency?

May 13, 2021August 27, 2021 by Guest Author

Among the latest moves by industry, B Corporations, or B Corps have now declared a climate emergency. Patagonia and Danone are among the thousands of firms that have joined the B Corp movement and become certified. B Corps are businesses that meet the highest standards of...

Twitter is Setting New, Science-Based Carbon Emission Targets

April 26, 2021May 4, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

Twitter announced Thursday in a tweet, a pledge to join the Science Based Targets Initiative and adopt a clearly defined pathway for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement’s net-zero goal.

Science Based Targets Initiative Releases First Ever Progress Assessment

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

For the first time since launching in 2015, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published an assessment of its progress. The new report released this week shows that nearly 300 companies have set emissions reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement goals.

Verizon Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2035

April 25, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Verizon is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2023 for their Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The telecom’s plan for achieving this target involves a combination of cutting emissions directly, purchasing carbon offsets, and procuring more renewable energy.

Tesco Misses Food Waste Elimination Target, But There’s an Upshot

May 11, 2018May 14, 2018 by Alyssa Danigelis

Tesco, the biggest retailer in the United Kingdom, missed its two-year goal of eliminating all food waste from its operation in the country by 2018. But there’s an important upshot.

Corporate Sustainability Efforts Yield Millions in Increased Sales, Cost Savings

March 7, 2017April 4, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

More than 80 percent of companies expect a sustainability budget increase from 2016 to 2017 with a third anticipating double-digit growth, according to Pure Strategies’ latest survey.

Shareholders to Amazon, McDonald’s, Target, Walmart: Phase Out Polystyrene Foam

February 6, 2017October 18, 2019 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The resolutions come as dozens of leading global brands endorsed a plan to ensure 70 percent of plastic packaging is reused and recycled globally, up from today’s recycling rate of 14 percent.

Target Posts Chemical Policy. Will Other Retailers Follow Suit?

January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Target’s new chemical strategy will apply across its operations and to every product it sells. The retailer also set a goal to invest up to $5 million in “green chemistry” by 2022 and challenged the industry to follow its example.

Target Expands Sustainable Sourcing Goals

November 17, 2016November 30, 2016 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Target is expanding its sustainable supply chain efforts with new commitments to sustainable sourcing, according to a blog post by Kelly Caruso, president of Target sourcing services.

Recently Enacted TSCA Reform Will Fundamentally Change US Chemical Regulation

October 7, 2016December 5, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

Astonishingly, in an election year and at a time of unprecedented partisanship, this past June, Congress adopted significant reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) with sweeping support from both sides of the aisle. In the words of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical ... Read more »

Lessons Between the Lines in Fed’s Final Guidance for Evaluating Climate Change Impacts in NEPA Documents

August 30, 2016December 5, 2016 by Ken Silverstein

By Bryan LeRoy and David McGrath, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips On August 1, 2016, after nearly six years and two drafts, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a final version of its guidance for considering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the effects of climate change under the ... Read more »

Low Carbon Transition Plans: What You Need to Know

Should Your Organization Declare A Climate Emergency?

Twitter is Setting New, Science-Based Carbon Emission Targets

Science Based Targets Initiative Releases First Ever Progress Assessment

Verizon Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2035

Tesco Misses Food Waste Elimination Target, But There’s an Upshot

Corporate Sustainability Efforts Yield Millions in Increased Sales, Cost Savings

Shareholders to Amazon, McDonald’s, Target, Walmart: Phase Out Polystyrene Foam

Target Posts Chemical Policy. Will Other Retailers Follow Suit?

Target Expands Sustainable Sourcing Goals

Recently Enacted TSCA Reform Will Fundamentally Change US Chemical Regulation

Lessons Between the Lines in Fed’s Final Guidance for Evaluating Climate Change Impacts in NEPA Documents

Taking the first step: why verify and what to expect?

Environmental Justice: What it Means for Your Company and How to Prepare

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EHS & ESG: Connecting the Dots Between People and Business Performance

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Successful US Water Management Strategies 2020

Implementing an Advanced Corporate Climate Strategy

Monitoring and Reporting on Air Emissions for Regulators and the Real World

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Understanding PFAS Sources and Current Regulatory Advances

The Future of Supply Chain: Why the End of the Pandemic Isn’t the End of Risk

A Guide to Identifying, Financializing and Implementing Facility Optimization Projects

Top of Mind for EHS and ESG: Past, Present and Future

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