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ESG Today: Week In Review, Sunday, March 31
This week in ESG news: Biden admin invests $6 billion in industrial decarbonization projects; Microsoft signs one of largest-ever biochar carbon removal deals; Mississippi orders BlackRock to ‘cease and desist’ from ESG investing and more.
Heat Pump Tech Startup Evari Raises $7.5 Million
Heat pump tech startup Evari announced that it has raised $7.5 million in seed financing, with proceeds to be used commercialize the company’s technology for the electrification of consumer and industrial heating and cooling systems.
Microsoft Signs 400 MW Renewable Energy Purchase Deals From New Texas Solar Projects
Leeward Renewable Energy, announced two new Power Purchase Agreements with Microsoft, for a total of 400 MW of renewable energy to be delivered from two solar facilities currently under development in Texas.
Shell Sets 2030 Goal To Reduce Emissions From Customers’ Use Of Gasoline And Diesel
Shell announced today the release of “Energy Transition Strategy 2024,” the first update to its “Powering Progress” strategy, launched in 2021, outlining the company’s climate transition roadmap and goals.
AT&T Signs Carbon Removal Agreement With 1PointFive
According to the companies, the new agreement forms part of AT&T’s commitment to reduce become carbon neutral in its global operations by 2035.
Biden Administration Launches Zero Emissions Infrastructure Deployment Strategy To Decarbonize Freight Sector
The Biden administration announced the launch of the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, aimed at guiding the deployment of zero-emission medium - and heavy - duty vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure through 2040.
Primergy Raises $588 Million To Build Texas Solar Project For Microsoft
Solar and storage project developer and operator Primergy announced today that it has raised $588 million in debt financing commitments aimed at funding its 408 MW Texas-based Ash Creek solar project.
S&P Forecasts $1 Trillion Sustainable Bond Issuance In 2024
Issuance volumes of green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds (GSSSB) are expected to grow modestly to around $1 trillion.
HSBC, Google Partner To Finance And Grow Climate Tech Companies
HSBC and Google Cloud announced the launch of a new partnership aimed at financing and supporting companies providing climate mitigation and resilience solutions
Barclays Ends Direct Financing For New Oil And Gas Projects
Barclays will no longer directly finance new oil and gas projects, and will require its energy sector clients to produce transition plans or decarbonization strategies by the beginning of next year.
US Postal Service Sets New Climate, Circular Economy Goals
The U.S. Postal Service announced today a series a set of new 2023 sustainability targets, encompassing goals to reduce emissions across the value chain and circular economy commitments to reduce waste and increase recyclability.
Microsoft Signs Carbon Removal Deal With Nature-Based Startup Grassroots Carbon
In addition to carbon removal, improved soil health benefits include enhanced water storage, erosion prevention, and improved grasslands ecology, according to Grassroots Carbon.
EU Banking Regulator Releases Proposed Requirements For Banks To Manage ESG, Climate Transition Risks
EU banking supervisor, The European Banking Authority, announced the launch of a consultation on new proposed guidelines, setting out requirements for banks.
Amazon Installs Its First Low Carbon Hydrogen Electrolyzer At Colorado Fulfilment Center
Hydrogen and fuel cell solutions company Plug Power announced it has completed the installation and commissioning of an electrolyzer system at an Amazon fulfillment center in Aurora, Colorado
Robeco To Target Sustainable Fashion, Ocean & Climate Sustainability, ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Corporate Engagements
International asset manager Robeco announced the introduction of ocean sustainability and phasing out hazardous chemicals as two new focus themes that it will be discussing with companies in its 2024 engagements.
Starbucks Enables Use Of Reusable Cups For Drive-Thru And Mobile Orders
Starbucks to become the first U.S. national coffee retailer to accept reusable cups for mobile and drive-thru orders. This supports the company’s goal, set in 2020, to reduce waste to landfills by 50% by 2030.
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