Sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. The recent IPO of Reformation, a sustainable women's fashion company, is demonstrating that advancing environmental goals does not have to come at the expense of maximizing profits. Reformation has built a loyal base of consumers by relying primarily on a direct-to-consumer model. They are redefining retail norms, and the results are paying off.
The idea of harnessing the power of ocean waves to generate energy for AI data centers has gained traction. Panthalassa, an Oregon-based startup, recently raised $140 million in a Series B funding round to make this a reality at scale. Panthalassa's technology consists of steel vessels that float in the open ocean and that can generate energy to directly power the AI chips they hold.
Rainmaker, a seed clouding technology startup, has generated significant controversy for its ability to control the weather. Seed clouding technology uses planes or ground generators to release chemicals into clouds that result in increased precipitation over certain targeted areas. While the technology can serve a helpful purpose by increasing rain or snowfall for farmers, ranchers, and even ski resorts, the startup has also attracted the attention of a number of conspiracy theorists.
Investors seeking out investment opportunities with a positive environmental impact may be interested in learning more about green bonds. Green bonds are similar to a traditional corporate bond issuance, except the use of proceeds from the offering are used […]
Form SD reports conflict mineral use in compliance with Section 13(p) of the Exchange Act. Learn about due diligence processes, country-of-origin inquiries, and mitigating risks of mineral sourcing from conflict zones
At the beginning of March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new climate disclosure rules that apply to U.S. publicly listed companies. While the new rules impose additional reporting obligations on public companies, they are weaker than […]
In recent years, companies have come under increasing scrutiny for their environmental practices. The heightened focus on corporate ESG and sustainability has cast a spotlight on the impact businesses have on air emissions, water discharges, hazardous waste, and other […]
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Investing in companies based on the environmental and social sustainability of their business practices has gained traction in recent years. ESG, or environmental, social, and governance standards investment objectives, appeal […]
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The SEC proposed new rules mandating climate disclosure by public companies in March 2022. The announcement has drawn mixed reactions from public companies and the investor community.
While many public companies publish sustainability reports, they report […]
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Right to repair bills have been gaining momentum. Consumers and independent third parties increasingly demand the right to self-repair. They want to be able to repair a wide range of products including electronics, farm equipment, […]
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Countries around the world are grappling with how to address climate change and its related risks through legislation. The United Nations has developed many binding international treaties on climate change. Highlighted below are some key […]
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Flying taxis are a step closer to becoming a reality in U.S. cities. Wisk Aero is a startup that Boeing and Kitty Hawk Corporation have backed. They signed a deal with
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Intersect Power, a clean energy technology company that aims to provide low-carbon solutions at scale, hired a new Chief Legal Officer. In January 2022, the company announced that John Cook, a former law firm partner, […]
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Bitcoin mining is the process of creating new digital tokens and adding past transaction records to a public blockchain ledger. This energy-intensive process is a heavy greenhouse gas emitter.
Some startups encourage crypto miners to use clean […]
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A new property development in Austin, Texas plans to become the largest 3D printed housing development in the US. The neighborhood will feature 100 single-story 3D printed homes. Construction is slated to finish in […]
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Greenhouse gas emissions and environmental issues have become significant concerns worldwide. In response to this, there has been an increase in energy companies that supply alternative fuels to natural gas. For example, […]
Last month’s huge winter weather disaster emphasized the delicate availability and volatile cost of electricity in the Houston area and in all of Texas. Only a month after the crisis a Washington, D.C.-based company acquired Houston-based Real Simple Energy. […]
The once all-powerful oil and gas industry is spinning its wheels. It is trying intensely to survive the COVID-19 pandemic that has dramatically decreased the demand for its products.
Many outfits have reduced their drilling operations, laid off workers, and […]
