The Impact Newsfeed

Daily news digest from the world of affordable housing and impact investing

What's your nature strategy? General Mills, Microsoft and PG&E go to the source

Companies in three sectors take a similar tack in addressing the nature crisis.

The secret ingredient to plant-based meat? Real meat

Two startups, Paul’s Table and Better Meat Co., are spearheading the hybrid meat industry.

Nucor and Microsoft are counting on nuclear fusion to reduce their emissions

Steelmaker Nucor is investing $35 million in Helion, a nuclear fusion company, as part of a plan to build a power plant for one of its steel mills. Microsoft is also betting on the venture.

Helping companies navigate today’s evolving global ESG regulatory landscape

Sponsored: In recent years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting for companies has moved from a ‘nice-to-have’ to an integral part of corporate strategy.

The future of sustainable aviation fuel depends on the 2023 Farm Bill

Sustainable aviation fuel is emerging as the most viable path forward for a decarbonized aviation industry, if the 2023 Farm Bill provides adequate funding.

Companies are slowly realizing their banks are adding to their carbon emissions

Palo Alto Networks, Burton Snowboards, Lush Cosmetics and Seventh Generation are scrutinizing the impact financial services have on their climate goals.

Is this Chicago-area startup the 'Tesla of heavy-duty' trucking?

ClearFlame Engine Technologies' engine tech allows trucks and generators to run on low-emission fuels like ethanol, methanol or liquid ammonia.

Fossil fuel electricity has passed its peak in half the world

'On the cusp of a new era': A new report confirms the momentum of the clean energy revolution.

EV charging is on the move

FreeWire and SparkCharge are among the companies driving mobile EV charging solutions, which can be easier and quicker to deploy.

How life cycle assessments can unlock value and lead to more sustainable products

Sponsored: Shifting customer expectations and net zero goals mean companies need to tap into new data to unlock value from more sustainable products and services.

White House: American Climate Corps jobs will ‘reach every community’

A new federal work program aims to train 20,000 young Americans in technical skills for the climate tech marketplace.

What is COP? Here’s a practical explainer

Everything you need to know about attending COP (this year, or any other): What it is, how to get access, what actually happens, and more.

New coalition sets course for Transatlantic Clean Hydrogen Corridor

The Mission Possible Partnership's new initiative aims to deliver the first shipment of clean hydrogen from the US to Europe by 2026.

CDP secures environmental disclosures from a record 23,000 companies

Companies disclosing environmental impacts through CDP now account for more than two-thirds of global market capitalization.

What’s inside this sleeping bag’s ‘Endless Promise’?

Nemo Equipment’s gear for camping and conquering mountains aims to prevent mountains of waste.