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Root Sustainability Unveils Fast, Scalable LCA Platform for Complex Product Portfolios
May 27th, 2025 • Root Sustainability has launched an automated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) platform, enabling companies to quickly measure and manage environmental impacts across complex product portfolios. Designed for speed and scale, the SaaS solution helps businesses move beyond compliance and make smarter sustainability decisions in response to evolving global climate regulations.
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Global Solar Leaders Launch Sustainability Initiative
May 27th, 2025 • At the UNGC Global Business Summit in Jakarta, 24 leading solar companies launched the Global Solar Sustainable Alliance (GSSA) to drive ESG progress and sustainability across the solar value chain. The initiative promotes climate action, responsible sourcing, and inclusive growth, aligning with UN goals to accelerate the global energy transition.
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ERA Releases New Version of Sustainability KPI Framework
May 26th, 2025 • The European Rental Association has released Version 3.0 of its Sustainability KPI Framework to help rental companies meet CSRD requirements. The framework includes tailored KPIs for SMEs and large firms, practical tools for implementation, and guidance on materiality, high-risk operations, and sector-specific sustainability priorities.
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Novisto Raises $27M to Expand ESG Platform as EU Regulations Evolve
May 26th, 2025 • Novisto has raised US$27 million in a Series C round led by Inovia Capital, bringing total funding to over $55 million. The sustainability software firm will use the funds to expand in Europe, support CSRD compliance, and scale its ESG platform, which is already trusted by global clients like Sanofi and Emirates.
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DHL-Scania Hybrid Truck Cuts 90% of Emissions in Landmark Test
May 23rd, 2025 • DHL and Scania's hybrid E-truck achieved 90% lower emissions in a 100-day test, operating electrically for 92% of 22,000 km. The Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) uses a generator only for battery charging, saving 16 tons of CO₂. DHL urges policy updates to support such transitional green technologies in logistics.
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Estonia Expands Maritime Decarbonization Efforts with €25 Million Retrofit Grant
May 23rd, 2025 • Estonia has introduced a €25 million grant to support greener shipping technologies. The program covers 15 to 30 percent of retrofit costs, with a maximum of €5 million per vessel. Zero-emission conversions qualify for the highest subsidies. Aligned with EU decarbonization policies, the initiative aims to promote ship retrofitting activities within the country, attract foreign investment, and create maritime sector jobs.
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UCLA Report Finds Growing Climate Transparency Among S&P 500, But Gaps Remain
May 22nd, 2025 • UCLA’s 2025 report on S&P 500 sustainability disclosures shows rising transparency in climate reporting, with most firms disclosing emissions and setting net-zero targets. However, gaps persist in Scope 3 reporting, interim targets, financial transparency, and board oversight. Stronger governance and regulatory alignment are needed to drive meaningful climate progress.
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Johns Hopkins Launches Travel Emissions Dashboard to Support Climate Goals
May 22nd, 2025 • Johns Hopkins University has launched a Travel Emissions Dashboard to track and reduce business travel emissions, supporting its goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. Part of broader sustainability efforts, the dashboard promotes informed travel decisions and aligns with JHU’s verified commitment to transparent, science-based climate action and Scope 3 reductions.
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NGMN Issues New Guidance to Enhance Emissions Reporting and Collaboration in Telecom Industry
May 21st, 2025 • The NGMN Alliance has released new guidance to improve carbon emissions reporting in the mobile industry, focusing on Scope 3 emissions. The report urges the adoption of unit-based metrics and stronger collaboration across the supply chain, aiming to enhance data accuracy and drive meaningful sustainability action across telecom networks.
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State-Led Climate Action Nearly as Cost-Effective as Federal Efforts, Study Finds
May 21st, 2025 • A new study finds that U.S. state-led climate action can reduce emissions nearly as effectively and affordably as a federal plan, though with different technologies. While state efforts rely more on electrification and renewables, coordinated federal policy could unlock cost-effective solutions in reluctant regions like Texas and the Southeast.
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Proposed Legislation Threatens U.S. Solar Industry and Jobs, SEIA Warns
May 20th, 2025 • A proposed House bill could threaten nearly 300 U.S. solar factories, 300,000 jobs, and $220 billion in investment, according to SEIA. The rollback of clean energy incentives may lead to blackouts, higher utility bills, and lost global leadership in AI, prompting urgent calls for Senate revisions.
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Elopak Unveils New Low-Carbon White Paperboard for Chilled Beverage Cartons
May 20th, 2025 • Elopak has launched Natural White Board, a new low-carbon paperboard for chilled beverage cartons, developed with Stora Enso. The innovation reduces emissions by up to 14% and offers a clean white finish without clay coating. Early adopters include Rørosmeieriet and Coop Norway’s Änglamark organic product line.