Energy giant bp and global agriculture technology company Corteva announced the launch of Etlas, a new 50:50 joint venture aimed at producing seed-based feedstock for biofuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD). According to the companies, the new platform aims to provide a reliable and scalable feedstock source as demand for biofuels is expected to grow…
JPMorgan’s asset management business will no longer use third party proxy advisory firms for managing voting for U.S. companies, with the firm turning instead to a newly launched AI-powered platform according to a company memo seen by ESG Today. According to the memo, the move makes JPMorgan the first major investment firm to end the use of external advisors for…
Microsoft and U.S. Midwest electric power provider Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) announced the launch of a new grid modernization collaboration, using AI and cloud technology to help meet increasing energy needs driven by factors including data center growth and electrification. Among the key benefits highlighted by the companies from the collaboration is enhanced capabilities for MISO to make faster, more…
By: Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls In 2026, resilience and sustainability will be foundational for business success. Companies that embrace these imperatives will thrive and outpace the competition, while those that don’t risk falling behind. The evidence is in the data: extreme weather events cost businesses in the U.S. more than…
Alternative investment manager Blackstone’s energy-focused private equity business, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, announced the acquisition of environmental testing, monitoring and compliance services provider Alliance Technical Group (ATG) from Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Alabama, ATG provides environmental management and compliance solutions for companies and brands in North America. The company’s suite of solutions include source…