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Ceres urges EPA to preserve critical Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program to keep U.S. competitive

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres Senior Director of Federal Policy Zach Friedman testified today before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in support of preserving the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, arguing that maintaining robust, facility-level reporting is a fiduciary and taxpayer obligation, an economic safeguard, and a competitive imperative.   The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program is the only standardized, facility-level greenhouse gas dataset in the U.S. It covers thousands of facilities across all major sectors and provides critical market infrastructure that investors, companies, and policymakers depend on to invest in American infrastructure, manufacturing, and exports. …

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Water impacts from data centers may expose companies to more risk than acknowledged, a new analysis shows

Stuart Mitchell

Case study of Phoenix, Arizona provides a comprehensive picture of potential water risks from direct water use and energy consumption tied to data centers    A new Ceres analysis released today covers the full range of potential water risks facing data center companies, high-tech businesses, and investors due to compounding water demands from data centers, especially in areas where water is already scarce.  Drained by Data: The Cumulative Impact of Data Centers on Regional Water Stress, uses Phoenix, Ariz., a booming data center hub, as an example of data center water…

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Center-right industry advocates and former GOP lawmakers call for protecting responsible investing at Climate Week

Stuart Mitchell

At a main stage event at Climate Week NYC, prominent thought leaders from center-right organizations and former Republican members of Congress made the case for championing efforts to protect the long-standing rights of investors and companies to consider all financial risks in decision-making. They are part of a growing chorus of bipartisan voices working to safeguard the freedom to invest responsibly.   “If investors are denied the ability to invest in what they think is best, that will significantly reduce the opportunities to make profits, to have a market that…

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New report maps out key paths for building more resilient agricultural supply chains

Stuart Mitchell

A new Ceres report reveals four important takeaways for companies and financial institutions on the current opportunities and barriers to scaling sustainable and resilient agricultural practices in corporate supply chains.   Notably, the new report, Cultivating Resilience: A Primer on Corporate Investment in Agricultural Supply Chains, shows many of the largest companies are already acting – working with farmers and ranchers to adopt more resilient practices. However, Ceres finds that more participation at greater scale is needed to transition the sector and reap the most benefits from action.  Ceres’ analysis…

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Businesses applaud multistate action plan to cut energy costs and expand clean home heating options

Stuart Mitchell

Businesses welcome the release of a new roadmap designed to help states accelerate the transition to energy-efficient, zero-emission home heating equipment amid rising energy costs and growing efforts to secure energy affordability, improve indoor air quality, and strengthen local economies.   The roadmap, titled “Multistate Action Plan: Accelerating the Transition to Zero-Emission Residential Buildings,” was developed by a coalition of states under a February 2024 agreement setting a shared goal for heat pumps to meet at least 65% of residential-scale heating, air conditioning and water heating sales by 2030 and 90%…

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