Energy
In the final part of our series on Scotland’s green finance transformation, we focus on a key element of the green transition: the leaders driving it forward.
Environment
As 13 named storms mark the 2024 hurricane season so far, NOAA's outlook predicts more to come. The 2024 hurricane season continues a two-decade trend of increasing hurricane intensity and frequency.
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Industry Voices
How can registered apprenticeship programs (RAPs) transform the U.S. clean energy workforce? Dr. Deborah Williamson shares her expert insights.
The Presidential debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump underscored an already clear reality: climate change and energy policy are key differentiators between the candidates. …
Business
A new study has revealed that earthworms are likely the primary source of high PFAS levels found in eggs from backyard chickens near a chemical plant in the Netherlands. The findings, which have prompted a nationwide investigation, challenge previous assumptions about the source of PFAS contamination in local food production.
Tesla aims to create a fully automated network where the robotaxis operate independently, eliminating the need for human drivers.
Thought Leadership from NAEM's FORUM24

Resources

Show the Way: The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning

The Field Guide to Decarbonization Planning offers a roadmap for organizations to reduce their facilities’ carbon footprint. The built environment is responsible for 40% of energy-related …

ESG Materiality Assessments: Practical Guidance and Best Practices

Whether your organization is just getting started with ESG or you already have several initiatives in place, identifying and prioritizing the topics that matter to your company and its stakeholders is the first step to developing and implementing a focused and successful ESG strategy. Learn how in our eBook.
Industries

NYPA Unveils Draft Strategic Plan for New Renewable Energy Generation

NYPA is now focused on assessing each project's economic viability, community impact, and real-estate requirements to determine its inclusion in the final renewable portfolio.

Infrastructure

Port of Los Angeles Achieves Major Emissions Reductions in 2023

Fireboat No. 2 Warner Lawrence puts on a show.

Since 2005, NOx emissions efficiency (measured in tons per 10,000 TEUs) improved by 77%.

Technology

Scientists Engineer Plants to Deliver Nutrients Typically Found in Meat

Scientists have successfully engineered plants to produce essential nutrients typically found only in animal-based foods using synthetic biology techniques.

Emissions + Pollution

Yum! Brands’ 2023 Sustainability Report: Ambitious Goals, Real Progress, and Opportunities for Leadership

In 2023, nearly 7,750 employees participated in leadership programs like Heartstyles and Coach Academy.

EPA Allocates $30 Million to Help Rural Communities Improve Water Quality

The EPA’s program targets small public water systems, which often struggle to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) due to these financial and managerial constraints.
Supply Chain

U.S. Pushes AI for Sustainable Chip Manufacturing to Regain Global Leadership

The market, valued at $600 billion in 2022 and projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, has seen the U.S. share drop from 37% in 1990 to 12% today, increasing reliance on Asia, which produces 75% of the world’s semiconductors.
Starbucks partners participate in Origin Experience wave 3 in Costa Rica on 12/14/23. (Photo by Joshua Trujillo, Starbucks)

Starbucks Expands Coffee Innovation Network to Strengthen Coffee Sustainability

Company invests in new farms in Guatemala and Costa Rica with future plans in Africa and Asia to boost coffee productivity, profitability, and climate resilience.
Webinars + Podcast Episodes
On Demand Events

Demand Response: An Easy Win for Your Decarbonization Strategy

Rising energy demand, regulatory changes, and a push for cleaner energy are reshaping the grid. Learn how demand response can be your quick win for decarbonization. Join experts from Enel North America in this webinar to discover how integrating demand response into your strategy can deliver both economic and environmental benefits without heavy investments.

Data-led optimization and control of your facility within electricity markets

Manufacturing processes typically consume significant amounts of energy, impacting operational costs and the environmental footprint. Technology enables you to participate in grid-balancing programs …

What to Do Differently for Environment + Sustainability Success

With the announcement of new disclosure obligations and ongoing interest in ESG issues, it’s more important than ever for companies to adopt modern ESG management systems that are purpose-built …
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Welcome to Sustainability Unveiled, a podcast that explores the critical intersections of Sustainability, Environmental and Energy Management, Compliance, Global Supply Chains, and beyond. Here, we dive beneath the surface to bring you conversations that inform and inspire, guided by our unique human approach to expert analysis. Join us as we uncover the stories and strategies that drive corporate initiatives and environmental stewardship, revealing fresh perspectives and actionable solutions to today’s pressing sustainability challenges. If you're ready to embark on a transformative journey with us, where we demystify the complexities of creating a sustainable future, this is the podcast for you.
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