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ExxonMobil taps Air Liquide for low-carbon hydrogen project
The industrial gasses company will invest up to $850 million to build and operate four air separation units to boost the oil giant’s Texas hydrogen project.
By Zoya Mirza • June 26, 2024 -
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Unilever, Ikea, others push governments to accelerate climate action plans
The “Mission 25” group — which represents some of the world’s biggest companies, financial institutions and cities — is urging governments worldwide to align climate goals with the Paris Agreement.
By Zoya Mirza • June 25, 2024 -
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TrendlineMerging of ESG standards and frameworks eases reporting struggles for companies
Corporations navigating the ESG landscape have reported a lack of clarity on what data to report and to whom. An acceleration in the amalgamation of frameworks and standards seeks to solve this problem.
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Microsoft partners with agricultural tech company for carbon removal
The tech giant will purchase 40,000 soil-based carbon credits from Indigo Ag, a transaction the sustainable agriculture company called a “major milestone.”
By Zoya Mirza • June 24, 2024 -
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PepsiCo anticipates missing certain 2025 packaging sustainability goals
The same day the company released its ESG report acknowledging it’s unlikely to hit a 2025 packaging circular design target, the city of Baltimore sued PepsiCo and others for their “significant roles in creating a plastic pollution crisis.”
By Katie Pyzyk • June 24, 2024 -
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Anti-ESG laws challenge fiduciary obligations, add significant reporting burden: PRI
The impact of anti-ESG legislative efforts is uncertain and could affect capital availability for businesses and investment vehicles that have a sustainability or social focus, experts say.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 21, 2024 -
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Salesforce announces spate of climate investments
The three new investments include joining a decarbonization initiative, a PPA for a 27-megawatt solar project and committing almost $4 million to climate-focused philanthropy.
By Zoya Mirza • June 18, 2024 -
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Federal court dismisses ExxonMobil lawsuit against activist shareholder
Judge Mark Pittman said “second time’s the charm” for Arjuna Capital, and ruled the case to be moot following the investor’s pledge to not submit climate proposals to the energy giant.
By Lamar Johnson • June 18, 2024 -
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Gap, H&M, others join initiative to decarbonize fashion supply chain
The Future Supply Initiative will provide brands with financing models and technical support to help their suppliers transition to low carbon technologies and solutions.
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DEI success ultimately stems from strong CEO leadership, survey indicates
While acknowledging the increased pushback regarding DEI programs, Black executives noted the importance of sustaining their initiatives.
By Carolyn Crist • June 17, 2024 -
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Hershey ramps up renewable energy sourcing to slash emissions
The chocolate manufacturer increased its procurement of electricity from green sources to 80% in 2023, up from 77% in 2022 — a rise it attributed to PPAs and clean energy credits.
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Microsoft leans on forest management for carbon removal credits
The tech giant will purchase over 970,000 nature-based carbon removal credits derived from Anew Climate’s expansive portfolio of afforestation projects across the U.S.
By Zoya Mirza • June 13, 2024 -
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Witnesses combat House panel report of ‘collusion’ on decarbonization
A day after the Judiciary Committee’s report, witnesses from Ceres, Arjuna Capital and CalPERS disputed claims alleging their work constitutes antitrust violations.
By Lamar Johnson • June 13, 2024 -
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House Judiciary: Climate groups and activists ‘colluding’ on decarbonization
The interim report from the years-long probe accuses groups in the financial system of forming a “climate cartel” that “has declared war on the American way of life.”
By Lamar Johnson • June 12, 2024 -
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DEI backlash won’t halt workplace initiatives, most leaders say
Nearly all leaders said they believe DEI is important for its positive impact on recruiting, hiring and retention, a survey finds.
By Carolyn Crist • June 12, 2024 -
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Vanguard says ExxonMobil made a ‘compelling case’ for its shareholder lawsuit
The nation’s second-largest asset manager supported Exxon CEO Darren Woods and its board of directors at the energy giant’s May 29 board meeting after concluding it displayed appropriate oversight.
By Lamar Johnson • June 11, 2024 -
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House Oversight Committee probes IRS over ESG policies
Committee Chair James Comer asked IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel to explain how the agency ensures state retirement plans invest for the “exclusive benefit” of enrollees.
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SEC asks organizations to complete diversity self-assessment
The agency said it will use the voluntary disclosures from its regulated firms to identify any trends and progress on diversity-related activities.
By Lamar Johnson • June 10, 2024 -
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SEC views more shareholder proposals as micromanagement efforts
After a 2021 change in no-action reviews caused a backlash among institutional investors, Securities and Exchange Commission staff appear to side more with companies against activist shareholders.
By Robert Freedman • June 10, 2024 -
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The fashion industry’s ‘urgent need’ for sustainable practices
It is “incumbent” on the industry to “bring new solutions forward,” said experts and stakeholders at the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network annual meeting.
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Citi boosts paid parental leave to match industry peers
The bank is giving birth mothers an additional eight weeks of recovery time, bringing total leave to 24 weeks, in line with policies by Morgan Stanley and Barclays.
By Dan Ennis • June 5, 2024 -
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Sierra Club, NRDC drop legal challenges to SEC climate rule
The two environmental groups have decided to focus resources elsewhere to improve climate-related financial disclosures.
By Lamar Johnson • June 5, 2024 -
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Most M&A buyers would pay 3% extra for a company with a good ESG profile
ESG is playing a bigger role in dealmaking than ever before, Deloitte said.
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IFRS, GRI seek full interoperability as global jurisdictions align with ISSB
The organization behind the International Sustainability Standards Board also said jurisdictions accounting for 55% of global GDP are aligning with its frameworks.
By Lamar Johnson • June 3, 2024 -
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Bank of America tweaks its restriction on firearms, energy lending
New language indicates lending decisions go to senior risk officials for case-by-case evaluation, rather than being a non-negotiable “no.”
By Dan Ennis • June 3, 2024 -
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ExxonMobil’s ongoing war on ESG
The oil major is forging ahead with legal action against shareholders who pushed for climate action, despite resistance from state funds and finance officials who have rallied against its suit.
By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Updated June 18, 2024
