What US companies need to know about the EU’s CSRD
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Sponsored: As ESG reporting requirements evolve globally, here's what US companies need to know about the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
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SEC to consider climate disclosure rules for US companies
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2022
The SEC’s forthcoming climate risk disclosure rule will not be the final effort to use information to shape the private sector’s response to climate change.
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Chinese companies supplied half of US PV modules in 2023
PV Tech
MARCH 20, 2024
Chinese companies supplied half of US PV modules in 2023, but Indian imports are growing as restrictions on Chinese products tighten.
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3 companies tell us their failures on sustainability
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MAY 23, 2022
Levis, L’Oreal and Humanscale explain where they went wrong and how they are moving forward.
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SK Group companies enter energy storage joint venture with US developer Apex Clean Energy
Energy Storage News
JANUARY 18, 2024
SK Gas and SK D&D, two companies in the South Korean SK Group conglomerate, have entered a joint venture (JV) for the ownership of energy storage facilities in the US with Apex Clean Energy.
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Australian battery materials company wins $100m US government grant
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
ASX-listed battery materials upstart finalises a $US100 million US government grant, just weeks after securing funds from the Canadian government. The post Australian battery materials company wins $100m US government grant appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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For US companies, the race for the new EV battery is on
GreenBiz
JANUARY 11, 2023
The holy grail is a battery that is safer, costs less, provides longer driving range and doesn’t use imported "conflict" minerals.
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Companies must act to stop child labor in the US
GreenBiz
JUNE 12, 2023
companies must grapple with what went wrong by taking a hard look at their supplier due diligence and management processes. To address the growing child labor challenge in the U.S.,
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US oil company ExxonMobil sues to block investors’ climate proposals
The Guardian: Energy
JANUARY 22, 2024
Motion by Follow This called on energy firm to accelerate attempts to cut greenhouse gas emissions The US oil company ExxonMobil has filed a lawsuit to block a vote on a climate resolution brought by a green activist, in move that will be watched closely by fossil fuel companies worldwide.
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Paving the Way to CSRD & SEC Compliance: A ‘How-to-Get-Started’ Guide for US Companies
GreenBiz
JULY 17, 2023
companies must prepare for both the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the proposed U.S. As environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting continues to gain prominence worldwide, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate-related disclosure rule.
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US DOE picks three solar companies to install rooftop solar and batteries in Puerto Rico
PV Tech
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
US residential solar companies Sunrun, Sunnova and power product supplier Generac have been selected by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to install rooftop solar and battery storage systems for vulnerable households in Puerto Rico.
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US solar manufacturing: What companies are doing to make the industry thrive?
PV Tech
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Adequate training and employing people with different skills are some areas US solar companies are working on, as these are crucial to driving the solar industry to succeed.
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Europe’s largest solar module plant faces shutdown as company shifts focus to US
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Meyer Burger says it will up panel production in Germany, citing “grave market distortion” and better investment conditions in the US. The post Europe’s largest solar module plant faces shutdown as company shifts focus to US appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Ballard Power Systems Fuel Cell Company Announces $160M US Gigafactory
Energy Central
MARCH 27, 2024
Ballard Power Systems Fuel Cell Company Announces $160M US Gigafactory [link] Hydrogen America As already shared with the Energycentral community over ten days ago trade press catching up!
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Solar real estate company SolaREIT to invest US$250 million in solar and battery storage projects
PV Tech
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Solar real estate company SolaREIT and alternative investment manager AB CarVal have closed an investment of up to US$250 million to grow its renewable land, lease and loan financing solutions.
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Quinbrook bags huge profit on sale of US wind, solar and battery company
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Australia's Quinbrook has locked in big profits from the sale of a US wind, solar and storage company it bought as a start-up five years ago. The post Quinbrook bags huge profit on sale of US wind, solar and battery company appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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US wind company fined millions after admitting 150 eagle deaths
Renew Economy
APRIL 10, 2022
US renewables giant fined millions over deaths of more than 150 eagles in the past decade. The post US wind company fined millions after admitting 150 eagle deaths appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Largest energy company in the US is monopolizing solar power
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 22, 2021
An investigation carried out by Floodlight and the Miami Herald has found that the leading energy company in the U.S. The investigation says Florida Power & Light, the largest energy company in the country, is pushing policies that will overturn the current rooftop solar power reward program.
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How some US companies are preparing for mandatory impact reporting (Q&A)
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The post How some US companies are preparing for mandatory impact reporting (Q&A) appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Sept. 11 – Markets around the globe are likely to require corporations to report on their social and environmental impact before the end.
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Channel19 raises $2.7 million to digitize small trucking companies in the US
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 21, 2023
ImpactAlpha, August 21 – The US supply chain depends on small businesses: the more than 95% of trucking companies in the US operate. million to digitize small trucking companies in the US appeared first on ImpactAlpha. The post Channel19 raises $2.7
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Australia’s biggest listed solar company to be wound up after selling US portfolio
Renew Economy
AUGUST 21, 2022
The post Australia’s biggest listed solar company to be wound up after selling US portfolio appeared first on RenewEconomy. The planned delisting and winding up of Australia's biggest solar farm owner removes one of the last opportunities for small investors to buy into the green energy transition.
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5 truths companies should consider when using US forests as a natural climate solution
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
It will take concerted action on the part of both public and private actors.
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German companies flock to US with record pledges of capital investment
Financial Times: Energy
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Strong American economy and tax incentives lure investors as Berlin frets over deindustrialisation
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US landowners sue to force oil company clean-up of abandoned wells
Financial Times: Energy
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Colorado case claims assets once owned by Chevron escaped decommissioning after new owner filed for bankruptcy
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The Brief: Global reporting for US companies, infrastructure bond in Michigan, banking migrant workers in the Gulf, climate protesters raise the stakes
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The post The Brief: Global reporting for US companies, infrastructure bond in Michigan, banking migrant workers in the Gulf, climate protesters raise the stakes appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Meet up at the GIIN Impact Forum. Kick off the networking in Copenhagen with drinks with ImpactAlpha, Oxford’s.
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Amnesty International: Dow’s failure to offer remedy for Bhopal disaster has created a “sacrifice zone”
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 8, 2024
Amnesty International is calling on companies and states to consider withholding business from Dow unless it recognizes its human rights responsibilities and takes meaningful and rapid action to redress these harms. Responses from the companies are available in the annex of the report.
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Ørsted shares tumble after company ditches two US wind projects
Financial Times: Energy
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Danish developer’s deepening difficulties come as top BP executive says US market is ‘broken’
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Maxeon investigates ‘several companies’ for US TOPCon cell patent infringements
PV Tech
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Solar manufacturer Maxeon Solar Technologies has said that it is issuing a number of patent infringement investigations in the US pertaining to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology.
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The Landscape of Corporate Climate Claims
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 8, 2023
Companies are taking action on climate, but how do they make credible claims that showcase their action and add value to the business? This white paper from Climate Impact Partners lays out the landscape and some common guiding principles that can help companies navigate the options and follow best practice.
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Fossil fuel companies among winners of $7bn in US green funding
Financial Times: Energy
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Investments include $1.2bn for Texas hydrogen hub that counts oil supermajors ExxonMobil and Chevron as partners
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Elia completes acquisition of stake in US clean energy company energyRe Giga
Smart Energy International
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The deal, which sees the Group expand its geographical scope, forms part of its growth strategy focussed on that country as well as Europe as it seeks to become an international energy company. The proceeds are to be fully committed to fund project developments in electricity transmission and renewable energy generation.
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The Guardian: Energy
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Diamondback Energy to buy Endeavor Energy Resources, after IEA warning against new fossil fuel developments Business live – latest updates Two American oil and gas companies have said they will merge in a $26bn (£21bn) deal, the latest in a wave of acquisitions designed to buy up the best land for drilling. Continue reading.
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‘Brought to you by big oil’: US billboards call out companies for record heatwaves
The Guardian: Energy
AUGUST 29, 2023
The non-profit media organization Fossil Free Media has unveiled a series of billboards calling out oil and gas companies for their role in fueling climate disasters. Installed in cities hit hard by recent heatwaves, the ads feature a map of temperature records broken across the country this summer, and read: “Brought to you by Big Oil.”
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Financial Times: Energy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Activist investor took 13% stake as it attacked energy group’s deal for Vivint Smart Home
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Vanadium redox flow battery firm Invinity raising US$70 million, eyes direct investment in UK LDES projects
Energy Storage News
MAY 2, 2024
Vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) company Invinity Energy Systems is raising up to £56 million (US$70 million), in large part to take direct stakes in downstream projects in the UK, as the company's chief commercial officer explained to Energy-Storage.news.
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US adds 100,000 clean energy manufacturing jobs since IRA, over one quarter solar
PV Tech
MAY 7, 2024
US companies have announced more than 100,000 jobs in clean energy manufacturing since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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With COP26 is behind us, how should food and agricultural companies tailor their climate strategies?
EDF + Business
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Right now, agriculture and land use change account for around one-quarter of global climate pollution, the majority of which sit in the global supply chains of food and agriculture companies. This means food companies have an outsized responsibility and opportunity to lead the charge on climate action. In the U.S., In the U.S.,
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Largest energy company in the US is monopolizing solar power
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 22, 2021
An investigation carried out by Floodlight and the Miami Herald has found that the leading energy company in the U.S. The investigation says Florida Power & Light, the largest energy company in the country, is pushing policies that will overturn the current rooftop solar power reward program.
As Fracking Companies Face Bankruptcy, US Regulators Enable Firms to Duck Cleanup Costs
DeSmogBlog
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Expect these companies to try reducing their debt through the process of bankruptcy and, like the coal industry , attempting to get out of environmental and employee-related financial obligations. . This trend of failing finances has the potential for the U.S.
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Methane emissions from gas flaring being hidden from satellite monitors
The Guardian: Energy
MAY 1, 2024
Use of enclosed combustors leaves regulators heavily reliant on oil and gas companies’ own flaring data Oil and gas equipment intended to cut methane emissions is preventing scientists from accurately detecting greenhouse gases and pollutants, a satellite image investigation has revealed.
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American Battery Technology Company Achieves Construction Milestone for US Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Plant
altenergymag
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Receives Approval of Core and Shell Building Permit Paving Way for Construction Start of Production Building
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US vehicle-to-grid specialist Nuvve partners with Chinese battery manufacturer Great Power
Energy Storage News
MAY 1, 2024
US vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology company Nuvve has entered a strategic partnership with Chinese battery and energy storage solutions manufacturer Guangzhou Great Power.
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Erthos secures 180MW community solar portfolio in Texas
PV Tech
APRIL 4, 2024
Arizona-based solar technology company Erthos has signed a master agreement with developer Sky Community Solar (SCS) on a 180MW community solar portfolio in Texas, US.
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Southern Power acquires 200MW Millers Branch solar project in Texas
PV Tech
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
US energy company Southern Power has acquired the 200MW Millers Branch solar farm in the US state of Texas from EDF Renewables.
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