As the world turns its eyes toward the Paris 2024 Olympics, it is not just the athletic feats that will be seen, but also the innovative sustainability efforts associated with the Games. With climate change and environmental impact at the forefront of global concerns, organizers have focused on making this event a vision of sustainability and eco-consciousness as well as…
U.S. Announces Over $4 Billion Funding for Projects to Reduce GHG Emissions Across Key Sectors
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $4.3 billion in grants for projects in 30 states aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the transportation, electric power, commercial and residential buildings, industry, agriculture, and waste and materials management sectors. The new awards were made under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which provides grants to states, local governments,…
DHL, Envision Launch Green Logistics Partnership
Logistics giant DHL and green technology provider Envision Group announced today a new partnership aimed at advancing sustainability innovations in logistics and energy, with a particular focus on sustainable aviation fuel. Founded in 2007, Shanghai-based Envision provides renewable energy system solutions for global enterprises, governments and institutions, with a focus on areas including smart wind turbines, energy storage, and green…
Guest Post – Beyond the SEC: Why ESG Reporting is Here to Stay
By: Mark Mellen, Industry Principal – ESG, Workiva The pause on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rule has injected a dose of uncertainty into the world of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. However, this development should not be misconstrued as a sign of a slowdown in the global movement toward standardized ESG transparency. Regardless of…