Several compliance deadlines, energy contract cycles, and ESG governance obligations converge this summer. Boards that wait for clarity may find the decisions have already been made for them.
U.S. electricity demand is rising fast, driven by AI and electrification trends. A new EPSA campaign is pushing to keep competitive markets central.
New Jersey is adding large-scale battery storage to ease grid strain. A 150 MW project aims to stabilize prices and support peak demand.
Washington is carving out a new recycling route for petroleum and automotive packaging. Regulators say some materials need systems beyond curbside bins.
Banks have retreated from industrial infrastructure lending. Private credit filled the gap — but CFOs need to understand the terms before their next capital decision
AI data centers are scaling fast, and power is becoming the constraint. GridAI and Amp Z are planning a 5-gigawatt pipeline built around coordinated energy systems.
PFAS, CERCLA, contaminated sites, and tightening insurance are reshaping how deals get priced, structured, and closed — and what happens when they're not done right.
A 40-year US study links moderate caffeinated coffee intake to lower dementia risk. The findings add weight to long-term health discussions.
Eastman and Kolmar Korea join forces to scale biodegradable beauty ingredients. The collaboration blends materials science with K-beauty manufacturing expertise.
What begins as supplier sustainability reporting is increasingly becoming contractually binding, with implications for procurement risk and supplier governance.
As 2026 strategies encounter physical and operational limits, execution capacity is becoming the deciding factor between ambition and outcomes.
January signals are already exposing misaligned assumptions around policy, infrastructure, and sustainability—creating strategic risk for companies entering 2026.
AI adoption is driving new energy and sustainability pressures for SMBs. Why operational alignment matters more than ESG messaging in 2026.
A new report shows Kentucky could cut $2.6B in energy costs by shifting from coal to clean energy. Delaying the transition may lock in higher utility bills.
Environmental insurance is gaining attention as companies face rising operational risks and shifting regulations. Here’s how it strengthens risk strategy.
Updated Key Bridge rebuild estimates show costs rising to $4.3–$5.2B as new safety standards, inflation, and design changes reshape the project’s scope and timeline.
Sustainability reports are multiplying, but emissions aren’t falling. DitchCarbon’s Marc Munier explains why real Net Zero progress demands action, not paperwork.
UC Riverside engineers built a smarter battery system that forecasts task success, factoring in terrain, weather, and load—not just charge percentage.
Cities are shifting from reactive climate spending to strategic investment. The portfolio approach helps align public and private capital to fund measurable resilience.
The Net Zero Banking Alliance dissolved under political pressure and voluntary logic. This article traces its downfall and its implications for climate finance regulation.