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    Sustainserv, Palau ink tech partnership to boost ESG reporting with AI

    The deal will give users access to an AI-powered platform which offers templates for reporting aligned with multiple reporting and regulatory frameworks.

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    Trump approves emissions exemptions for some chemical, taconite iron ore facilities

    Dow, BASF, U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs are some of the companies that received two-year delays from complying with the Environmental Protection Agency’s air pollutants regulations.

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    CleanCapital acquires 64-project solar portfolio from Greenbacker

    The deal for 51.2 megawatts of operational solar systems will expand CleanCapital’s portfolio to include more than 350 solar and energy storage projects.

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    ISS, Glass Lewis sue Texas AG over state’s newest anti-ESG law

    The nation’s top two proxy advisory firms are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop a Texas law targeting such firms from taking effect in September.

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    EPA aims to revoke ‘endangerment finding’ underpinning power, auto sector climate regs

    The effort to end greenhouse gas-related rules that address climate change will likely face "significant legal pushback,” according to research firm Capstone.

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    SEC declines to confirm whether climate disclosure rule will be upheld if it survives litigation

    The agency told an appeals court it “does not intend to review or reconsider” the rule but did not confirm whether it would enforce it if legal challenges against the rule fail.

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    1 in 5 companies say they’ve slashed DEI since Trump’s election

    Half of the companies that have eliminated DEI say morale is down, and 1 in 5 say they’ve seen an increase in reports of discrimination and bias.

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    Solar continues to dominate new power generation ... for now

    The United States added about 12 GW of generating resources between January and April of this year, mostly from solar, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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    Renewable energy projects facing increased litigation: BHRRC

    The “growing wave” of lawsuits raises alarms that ignoring human rights could slow down the energy transition, according to the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre. 

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    Paramount promises to abstain from DEI programs to secure Skydance merger

    The FCC hinging its approval of the merger on Paramount decommitting from DEI is the latest example of public-sector agendas affecting private-sector talent strategy.

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    Voluntary sustainable packaging goals are on the way out, Gartner says

    Companies are aligning their sustainability strategies with emerging legislation, such as EPR laws, according to the consulting firm. Adapting now can have cost advantages down the line.

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    Trump’s SEC distances itself from Biden-era ESG, climate rulemaking

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has looked to withdraw proposed ESG regulations introduced during the previous administration or stop defending them in court.

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    Data centers seek flexible power solutions for resilience, sustainability

    Flexible battery or generator solutions can help data centers power up faster, reduce grid impacts and keep their owners’ sustainability goals within reach, experts say.

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    Meta leans on $900M Enbridge solar investment to power Texas data centers

    The tech and social media conglomerate will purchase 100% of the power generated by the 600 megawatt Texas solar plant owned by the Canada-based energy developer.

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    Trump’s big bill is ‘tough but constructive’ for renewables: NextEra

    Analysts on the call were skeptical of NextEra’s claims that the company could avoid losing tax credits for its projects.

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    OBBB signing creates ‘compelling event’ for corporate solar initiatives: Redaptive CEO

    Companies should move forward with solar plans now or it will "be very hard for them to commence implementation in time” for the law's altered tax credits, Arvin Vohra said.

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    DOL rescinds Biden-era letter on Citi racial equity proposal

    The program, which Citi said was never implemented, was slated to provide “diverse managers” with a competitive advantage, an agency official wrote.

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    Trump wants to use AI to prevent wildfires. Utilities are trying. Will it work?

    The president wants to remake wildfire policy with an increased emphasis on technology and a new, consolidated federal wildland fire service. Experts have mixed reactions.

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    SBTi unveils final net-zero standard for financial institutions

    The Science Based Targets initiative’s FINZ framework is the first to guide the sector through the net-zero journey, including setting both near- and long-term portfolio targets.

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    Mastercard reports declining emissions and rising revenue for second straight year

    The global payments company also surpassed and remains “on track” to hit interim 2025 emissions reductions targets.

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    Circularity in fashion is ‘mainstream’ but progress slowing: report

    The 2025 Circular Fashion Index from Kearney found that a lack of a clear business case for circularity is holding up efforts.

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    How Microsoft is leaning on carbon removal solutions to cut its climate footprint

    The tech giant has invested in a plethora of CDR solutions this year to cut its emissions and meet net-zero goals, ranging from biochar to marine carbon dioxide removal deals.

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    Berlin Packaging details progress toward SBTi-validated targets

    The global packaging supplier cited innovation in biomaterials and refill systems among the efforts driving growth and sustainability.

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    Utilities may speed renewable projects under new tax credit timeline: Jefferies

    Utilities “with renewables-heavy plans” may accelerate wind and solar projects by several years in order to qualify for the new one-year safe harbor period, according to Jefferies.

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    Schneider Electric launches platform to boost supply chain decarbonization

    The new Zeigo Hub will allow companies to engage suppliers of all sizes, track and manage emissions and help accelerate progress toward their net-zero goals.