The Impact Newsfeed

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

U.S. power plants may start to cap emissions. Here's why (and how)

The EPA is promoting carbon capture and storage tech to cap emissions from fossil fuel-powered utilities.

The fight to define clean hydrogen

What counts as green hydrogen is a $100 billion dollar question.

Need sustainability strategy training? Look here

If you’ve been tasked with developing or managing your company’s sustainability strategy, but don’t yet have the expertise, this article is for you

Enterprise software heavyweight SAP embeds ‘green ledger’ into core apps

The German software company wants to make its products synonymous with carbon accounting, with a big emphasis on addressing the Scope 3 data challenge.

Teetering on the traceability tipping point

Everything you need to know to be prepared for the traceability revolution that is sweeping across the European Union and United States.

Accountable and transparent aren’t synonymous

A misguided narrative in sustainable finance that conflates accountability and transparency. One requires the other, but the link (or lack thereof) between them presents a key barrier to a sustainable, and sustainably financed, economy.

Climate tech needs a lesson in circularity

An equitable path to the clean economy will require far more attention to where we "dig up" lithium, cobalt and other critically important minerals.

Small business is a big deal for climate action

While much of the focus is on big companies for climate action, small and family-owned businesses have a pivotal part to play.

Startup Corner: April Roundup

April's editions of Climate Tech Rundown featured Viridos, Ocean Oasis, ChargerHelp!, and Orora Technologies.

Why CDP introduced plastic reporting

CDP expands disclosure platform to include plastic reporting, setting up the plastic credit market for more legitimacy.

The heavy-duty fleet transition is underway

Heavy-duty vehicle electrification has entered a new era, but challenges still exist in engaging utilities and deploying depot charging.

Will California’s New Zoning Promote Racial and Economic Equity in Los Angeles?

There’s a great need for more housing and homeownership in Los Angeles. Increasing the supply of low-density infill housing through zoning reform is an important step, but the city requires additional policies to ensure racial and economic inequities don’t widen.

To Prevent Pedestrian Fatalities, We Need Better Data

Without accurate data, interventions to protect pedestrians may be ineffective.

To Ensure the Homeowner Assistance Fund Offers Relief to Struggling Native Homeowners, Center Their Needs and Voices

Federal assistance is critical but is not a one-shot solution for Native homeowners.

Three Obstacles Federally Assisted Housing Programs Need to Overcome to Better Serve Residents with Disabilities

Advancing disability equity in federally assisted housing requires adequate resources and an inclusive approach.