TCFD Framework Is a Key Tool for Insurance Climate Risk Management and Disclosure

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 15:15

As society’s risk manager, the insurance industry has a long history of embracing practices that protect people and society from systemic threats, but as climate threats have ramped up dramatically

North America Gains Ground in Global Sustainability Performance, According to EcoVadis Index

Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:30

North America is rapidly gaining ground on Europe to become a region to watch in terms of corporate sustainability leadership. This insight and more are found in the fifth annual edition of the Business Sustainability Risk & Performance Index, published today by business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis.

Nature-Based Solutions: One Remedy for Two Ills

Fri, 10/08/2021 - 11:30

Enbridge and Vanguard Renewables Strike Clean Energy Partnership

Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:40

Series of eight facilities across the U.S. will transform organic waste to carbon-neutral RNG - It’s where waste becomes wealth, where flotsam becomes fuel, where poop becomes power.

Alliant Energy Joins Ameren-Led Coalition to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Across the Midwest

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 15:45

In 2020, Ameren announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration among Midwest energy companies that committed in good faith to building a large, collaborative network of EV charging stations.

FedEx Teams Up With Aurora and PACCAR to Test Autonomous Linehaul Technology

Mon, 10/18/2021 - 14:20

FedEx recently announced it will kick off a collaboration with Aurora and PACCAR to test Aurora’s autonomous driving technology in PACCAR state-of-the-art Autonomous Vehicle Platform (AVP) equipped trucks within FedEx linehaul trucking operations.

Careful Policy Design Could Unlock Massive Rooftop Solar Market Around the World

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 10:50

A new BloombergNEF and Schneider Electric report finds rooftop solar market still largely untapped with potential to exceed 2,000 gigawatts of solar and 1,000 gigawatt-hours of energy storage by 2050.

Introducing the Porter Novelli Focus: Business Action for Climate Crisis

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 10:00

Today, we launch the fourth installment in Porter Novelli’s Focus series that explores American perceptions on business responsibility to solve for the climate crisis – and how individuals are willing to support companies that lead with action.

Zero-Energy Devices - A New Opportunity in 6G

Thu, 09/23/2021 - 17:30

SoCal Trucking Operations Shift Big Rig Electrification Into High Gear

Wed, 10/06/2021 - 09:55

SCE’s Charge Ready Transport program will provide EV charging for 100 electric trucks, eliminating 8,200 metric tons of harmful emissions annually.