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Sector Based Decarbonization:

Proptech and Decarbonization in Commercial Real Estate | Bennett Jones LLP - JDSupra
JD Supra
Decarbonization in the commercial real estate sector is top of mind for ... frequency and fidelity" by the Boston-based Digital Twin Consortium).

Auto industry is buckling down to decarbonize everything - Automotive News
Automotive News
Those commitments — part of the Science Based Targets initiative, a partnership that helps companies set reduction goals in line with climate science ...

EU Countries Agree on ReFuelEU Decarbonization Plan | Air Transport News
Aviation International News
“The increased climate ambition of the aviation sector will be crucial for the EU to reach its climate objectives under the Paris Agreement and make ...

Global Reporting Initiative:

Fosun International Issued its 2022 ESG Report and the First TCFD Report - PR Newswire
PR Newswire
The ESG Report complied with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards (GRI Standards) and the Environmental, ...

Environmental, social and governance report - Bombardier
Bombardier
This report is aligned with the Global Reporting. Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) where applicable.

Bloomberg Publishes 2022 Impact Report - CSRwire
CSRwire
Bloomberg LP published its 2022 Impact Report, which outlines how the company ... as well as the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) and SASB ...

Renewable Energy Investments:

Linde sees clean energy investments of over $50 bln - Reuters
Reuters
... said on Thursday it sees potential to invest more than $50 billion worldwide in the next 10 years as governments turn to green energy.

The Impact of Carbon Credits on Renewable Energy Development
CarbonCredits.com
Carbon credits have a significant impact on renewable energy project development and how investors view the sector, which is rapidly growing.

The Nuances of Energy Transition Investments | SIPA
Center on Global Energy Policy - Columbia University
And how can they balance the need for investing in today's energy system along with tomorrow's clean energy economy?

CDP Sustainability:

CDP Announces Plastics to Be Added to Reporting Platform for First Time - Lexology
Lexology
... as CDP's global environmental disclosure platform opens for 2023 reporting. CDP is adding plastic-related reporting to its online platform in ...

Workiva Strengthens its Business Reporting Platform by Integrating with CDP to Advance ...
Business Wire
“This is a significant and timely addition to Workiva's ESG reporting solution, and I believe it will be a game-changer—not only for sustainability ...

CDP, Vodafone partner to boost supplier sustainability | VanillaPlus - The global voice of Telecoms IT
VanillaPlus
CDP, a global not-for-profit organisation that runs the global environmental disclosure system helping financial institutions, companies, cities, ...

California's Leadership in Climate Change:

State leadership required to bolster the actions of CA cities and tackle pollution from buildings
NRDC
In 2019, local policymakers in California cities were fed up. ... attack on climate policy, even as the devastating consequences of climate change ...

California passed a wildly ambitious climate agenda. It wants to go ev - Fast Company
Fast Company
California's Democratic supermajority wants to be a leader on climate ... “We need to address the urgency of climate change,” said Democratic ...

California passes 1st-in-nation emissions rules for trains | Maryland Daily Record
Maryland Daily Record
... cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state's latest move to establish itself as a global leader in the fight against climate change.

Impact Investing:

The Time For Impact Investing Is Now - Forbes
Forbes
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) and, by association, impact investing are in the hot seat. The current economic sentiment and ...

Jean Case On Impact Investing, ESG And Women Can Be The 'Secret Sauce' - Forbes
Forbes
“Impact investing and the impact investing we focus on, and try to bring tools and resources together for, really represents areas of investing ...

Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) - The Rockefeller Foundation
Rockefeller Foundation
Impact investing refers to investments that are “socially conscious” or “socially responsible,” but go beyond these commonplace terms.

Energy Storage

How to fix clean energy's storage problem - YouTube
YouTube
We can't truly switch to renewable energy without a breakthrough.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: ...

Powin agrees 3GWh supply deal with Tier 2 battery supplier Rept - Energy Storage News
Energy Storage News
Image: Powin Energy. Battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator Powin has announced a 3GWh purchase agreement with China-based lithium-ion ...

Renewable energy is here. But how do we store it for the future? - NPR
NPR
Today on the show, next-generation energy innovators Bill David and Serena Cussen challenged us to think about the future of clean energy storage.

Science Based Carbon Performance Targets:

Science-based validation: L'Occitane's net-zero 2050 policy backed in line with Paris ...
Cosmetics Design Europe
Targets are considered 'science-based' if they are in line with what the ... Since its initial carbon assessment in 2008, the firm has collected ...

GHD and Stantec update on climate commitments | Global - Environment Analyst
Environment Analyst
GHD is working towards science-based targets, while Stantec celebrates operational carbon neutral status.

Corporate ESG: Move from corporate responsibility to impact | World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum
A company's performance on climate has become material to its investors. ... have set a science-based carbon target including more than 700 of the ...

Climate Change Winners and Losers:

Many Bird Species Are Having Fewer Chicks as the World Warms - Scientific American
Scientific American
... possible pattern when it comes to the winners and losers of climate change. It's just one of the many ways that global warming is changing the ...

EU pharma reform: Winners and losers - POLITICO
POLITICO
There are big changes for the European Medicines Agency (EMA). They include more scientific advice to drugmakers, and faster assessments of the data.

Why Do Smart People Deny Serious Risks In A Post-Pandemic World (and What To Do About It)
Forbes
He even brought up the recent changes in the company's climate change risk ... its underwriting as various forces created new winners and losers.

Microgrids:

3 business reasons for a mind shift on microgrids | Greenbiz
Greenbiz
Sponsored: Microgrids can provide the solution to the sustainability dilemma and offer other business benefits, learn why now is the time for ...

California regulators approve PG&E, Energy Vault green hydrogen and battery microgrid
Utility Dive
However, “I know every microgrid project is custom to that location and the need. So I think that is going to be the challenge of the day — how do we ...

California utility microgrid pairing batteries and green hydrogen approved by regulators
Energy Storage News
Microgrid will use a combination of lithium-ion batteries and green hydrogen to provide 48 hours of back up.   

Socially Responsible Investing:

What is ESG investing? A beginner's guide to choosing a sustainable fund
CNBC
So-called ESG investing is a big deal. The acronym applies to investment strategies that take environmental, social and governance factors into ...

What Are ESG Funds? - Nasdaq
Nasdaq
ESG investing has grown in popularity in recent years as investors have become increasingly aware of sustainability's importance in the long-term ...

How ESG Investing Became a Political Football | The Motley Fool
The Motley Fool
Socially responsible investing has become much more popular in recent years. New rules from the Labor Department would allow ESG funds more ...

Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage:

NETL Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Research Explained at Major National Event
National Energy Technology Laboratory - Department of Energy
A team of NETL researchers led by environmental sustainability expert Mark McKoy participated in the Carbon, Capture, Utilization, and Storage ...

Coming EPA power plant rules will put carbon capture to the test, but better oversight is ...
Utility Dive
Federal funding gives U.S. carbon capture, utilization and storage policy parity to show it can compete with other clean energies, advocates and ...

Carbon capture technology draws the attention of lawmakers, environmental advocates
Illinois Newsroom
With over 100 planned carbon capture, transport or storage projects ... for transporting carbon dioxide for eventual storage or utilization that ...

Coronavirus and Sustainability:

Gilead commits to COVID, the environment and inclusion in 2023 - Fierce Pharma
Fierce Pharma
Its report showcases Gilead's work on three primary areas: environmental sustainability, diversity in human resources and public health equality.

Earth Talk: A new generation of inspiring environmental documentaries - The Lawton Constitution
The Lawton Constitution
Any environmental documentaries you'd recommend? ... restrictions: Certain ecosystems thrived during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environmental, Social & Governance Newsletter | Publications | Insights & Events
Squire Patton Boggs
The environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape is currently progressing at a tremendous pace. Each year, more elements are brought to ....

Data Driven Decision Making Covid Community Climate Behavior:

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Sustainability Investing: 

Navigating The New Era Of Sustainable Investing: How Family Offices Can Adapt To ... - Forbes
Forbes
The world of sustainable investing is transforming, driven by the convergence of generational values and a growing regulatory landscape.

System change investing is the next evolution of ESG | Greenbiz
Greenbiz
It's my opinion that a new kind of ESG investment strategy is emerging that addresses social and environmental challenges by shifting the focus to ...

What Are ESG Funds? - Nasdaq
Nasdaq
ESG investing has grown in popularity in recent years as investors have become increasingly aware of sustainability's importance in the long-term ...

Geoengineering:

A Vintage Warplane Is Scouting for Clues That Geoengineering Could Actually Work
Gizmodo
NOAA is using a retrofitted 1950s bomber to collect stratospheric data, as part of research into controversial solar geoengineering.

Fact check: No, the media did not 'admit' governments are utilizing geoengineering technologies
USA Today
Geoengineering refers to a number of emerging climate intervention technologies that could manipulate the atmosphere to mitigate the effects of ...

See how a quick-fix climate solution could also trigger war - The Washington Post
The Washington Post
One such technology is solar geoengineering, which uses aerosols to block the sun's heat. Compared to other methods, it's likely to be cheaper and ...

Green Bond Funds:

ACSI2023: Jones announces sovereign green bond fund - Investment Magazine
Investment Magazine
Australia will launch a benchmark sovereign green bond in the middle of 2024 to fund public projects as part of the government's drive to attract ...

Green Bond Trends and Headwinds - FactSet Insight
FactSet Insight
Green bonds are a relatively new financial instrument used to fund environmentally friendly projects. We attended a recent expert CFA seminar, ...

Invesco unveils active government bond green transition ETF
ETF Stream
It will also allocate a minimum of 20% to green bonds subject to ... the green bond market will continue to develop, providing not only funding ...

Low Carbon Funds:

What is ESG investing? A beginner's guide to choosing a sustainable fund
CNBC
Basic needs; Human development. While an ESG fund might reward firms with low carbon footprints, for instance, a climate impact fund might invest in ...

Investing in Times of Climate Change 2023 | Morningstar
Morningstar
There are transition risks associated with the shift to a low-carbon ... This universe of climate funds comprises a wide and growing range of ...