EU Commission Proposes 90% Emissions Reduction for Heavy Duty Trucks by 2040
The European Commission announced today a series of new proposed carbon emissions reduction targets for new heavy duty vehicles, such as trucks, buses and...
EU Lawmakers Back Deal Requiring All New Cars to be Zero Emission by 2035
All new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles registered in the EU will be required to be zero emissions by 2035, according to proposed...
ERM Acquires Climate and Renewables Advisory Firm Coho
Pure play sustainability advisory firm ERM announced today the acquisition of climate, clean energy, and water resiliency-focused advisory firm Coho. Founded in 2010 by...
DeSantis Outlaws ESG in Florida Investments, Procurement
Fund managers for state and local entities in Florida will be prohibited from considering ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of...
Corporate Net Zero Pledges only Add Up to 36% Emissions Reduction: Report
The climate plans of most major corporations fall well short of their “net zero” claims, according to the 2023 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM),...
Verizon Pledges to Cover 100% of Electricity Usage with Renewable Energy by 2030
Telecom giant Verizon revealed today that it is on track to exceed its goal to source or generate renewable energy equivalent to 50% of...
EU Sets Rules Defining what Counts as “Renewable Hydrogen”
The European Commission announced today the release of proposed detailed rules outlining the definition for what constitutes renewable hydrogen in the EU, with significant...
INEOS Raises €3.5 Billion to Build Chemical Plant with Capability for Zero Carbon Footprint
Chemical company INEOS announced today that it has secured €3.5 billion in financing for the construction and operation of “Project ONE,” referred to as...
Regulator Pushes for Tougher EU Sustainable Investment Rules
Providers of sustainable and ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use...
Regulator Unveils New Rules For Advertising “Carbon Neutral” and “Net Zero” Claims
UK ad regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced the release of new guidance for advertisers making environmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs...