General Mills, PepsiCo Target Suppliers’ Water Efficiency
Seven food and beverage giants have announced commitments to work with thousands of growers in their global supply chains to reduce water use and pollution impacts.
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What Role Should Climate Risk Play in Insurers’ Business Strategies?
Insurers are in the business of managing risk. But does this include risks associated with climate change? A growing number of insurance companies say yes, according to a new report by sustainability advocacy organization Ceres. But most insurers still give climate change risk minimal attention. Two years ago insurance regulators ... Read more »
SEC’s Exxon Probe: the ‘Tipping Point’ for Oil & Gas Climate Change Accounting?
ExxonMobil’s climate change accounting is under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission — and this could have major implications for the oil and gas industry.
Why Businesses Should Partner With the Public Sector to Advance Carbon Goals
Businesses can work with state officials to drive support for renewable energy policies that not only lower emissions but also save money, according to a new report by Ceres and the National Association of State Energy Officials.
Will RGGI Double Down on Carbon Cuts?
Carbon pricing, the bogeyman of climate-change mitigation, still inspires terror in some US corporate executives and politicians, despite support from global businesses and governments. Opponents argue carbon pricing will cause electricity prices to skyrocket and make businesses less competitive. But when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, it works ... Read more »
Feds Praise Automakers’ GHG Emissions, Fuel Efficiency Progress
Yesterday federal agencies launched a mid-term review of the Obama administration’s emissions and fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars and light trucks — standards that aim to double these vehicles’ fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon and cut GHG emissions in half by 2025. The Obama administration says this ... Read more »
US Power Sector CO2 Emissions ‘Almost Down to 1990 Levels,’ Report Says
The largest electric producers in the US continue to reduce emissions of key air pollutants, according to an annual analysis of power plant emissions.
Transportation Is No. 1 Source of Carbon Emissions. What Can Corporate Fleets Do?
The transportation sector is now the biggest contributor to US carbon dioxide emissions, beating the power sector, which has long-held that dubious distinction since 1979, according to the US Energy Information Agency (EIA). While the difference is small — 32.1 for transportation versus 31.7 percent for power plants — it ... Read more »
Food, Beverage Execs to GOP: Climate Change Is Hurting Our Supply Chains
Climate change poses “inherent risk to the food supply system,” according to food and beverage industry execs who took this message to Capitol Hill, meeting with US House lawmakers and urging federal action on climate change.
Some Insurance Companies Invested Too Heavily in Fossil Fuels, says Ceres
Some insurance companies may be investing to heavily in the fossil fuel sector. That's according to Ceres, which looked closely at the oil and gas holdings of the top 40 US insurance groups and that collectively hold $459 billion in assets.
Insurance Companies’ Fossil Fuel Investments a ‘Potential $459 Billion Liability’
The insurance industry’s massive investments in fossil fuel companies — to the tune of $459 billion — represents a risky bet as demand for coal, oil and gas drops and renewable energy gains momentum, according to a Ceres report released yesterday. Insurance groups Ameriprise (12.4 percent), Lincoln National (11.8 percent) ... Read more »
How to Future-Proof Corporate Water Supplies
Water crises present one of the top global risks for companies over the next decade. So how can corporations future-proof their water supply?