Day: 27 June 2026

Ceres Denounces Proposal to Rescind Corporate Climate Disclosure Rule

Stuart Mitchell

A proposal announced recently to rescind the federal corporate climate disclosure rule will “take us back, not forward, in our efforts to bring more accountability and transparency to the marketplace,” said Steven M. Rothstein, Chief Program Officer at Ceres.   Rothstein added,  “The SEC rule was put in place to support American investors, but this proposal to rescind it will leave them in the dark. For two decades, investors have called for clear, consistent, and decision-useful information on companies’ exposure to risks and opportunities, including climate-related data. These physical risks are…

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New podcast episode explores how energy crisis is shaping investment trends

Stuart Mitchell

The latest episode of the IEA’s Everything Energy podcast looks at how the current international energy crisis – the second in five years – is reshaping and reinforcing key energy investment trends around the world. In the episode, which is available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, IEA experts Kirsten Smith and Cecilia Tam dive into key findings from the recent World Energy Investment 2026 report. As energy security concerns intensify – and with many countries increasingly looking to meet demand with domestic energy sources – they discuss the implications across different sectors, including oil,…

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Cargill supports farmer-led learning and soil health practices across key states

Stuart Mitchell

As farmers manage tight margins, volatile markets and unpredictable weather, practical, locally relevant support can make a real difference.  Through the Success From the Ground Up program, farmers are learning from local peers and accessing hands-on support to adopt soil health practices that fit their farms. Now in its fourth year, the Cargill program supports established local organizations across key agricultural states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Ohio, that are already working closely with farmers. By building on the work of these state-based partners, the program helps…

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EcoVadis and leading industry organizations launch the ‘Retail Impact Initiative’

Stuart Mitchell

Five leading retail organizations – ALDI SOUTH Group, Lidl International, Gebr. Heinemann, ALDI Nord Group and REWE Group in conjunction with EcoVadis, are proud to announce their collaboration via the Retail Impact Initiative (RII), a bold step forward in strengthening ESG-aligned procurement practices across the retail industry supply chain. The sector-wide initiative embodies a shared vision of embedding transparency, accountability and continuous improvement at the heart of global retail operations. Supporting sustainable practice across the industry Retailers today navigate a complex and rapidly evolving landscape, balancing the need for responsible…

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National Grid launches a new market mechanism to boost nature recovery across new infrastructure projects

Stuart Mitchell

Delivering new transmission projects presents an opportunity not only to upgrade infrastructure but to restore habitats, enhance biodiversity and support local communities.  National Grid will be looking for qualified suppliers to help us deliver environmental commitments, including achieving a minimum of 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) on all new projects requiring planning permission. Marine restoration and enhancement will also be supported, while delivering offshore subsea cable projects. The QUDM will also enable further investment into projects offering climate contributions and wider benefits. The market will enable the delivery of off-site…

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