Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader

SBTi launches a science-based Net-Zero Standard for financial institutions, guiding banks, investors, and insurers to align capital with 1.5°C climate goals. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/net-zero-standard-released-for-financial-institutions,85052 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmente...

Major brands are tied to midstream suppliers sourcing from Xinjiang, raising due diligence concerns under UFLPA and global forced labor laws. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/brands-like-walmart-basf-linked-to-uyghur-region-minerals,85077 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader....

Interior begins H.R. 1 implementation with new leasing rules, reduced royalties, and fast-tracked fossil fuel development across U.S. public lands. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/interior-dept-expands-fossil-fuel-leasing-powers,85158 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com...

Alberta funds 18 projects through the TIER program to grow the circular economy, cut emissions, and create nearly 1,600 jobs by 2027. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/alberta-invests-49m-in-circular-economy-projects,85174 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . Follow us o...

As the UK targets a circular economy by 2040, electrical manufacturing leaders are rethinking product design, recycling systems, and supply chains. CWIEME Berlin Advisory board member Fernando Nuño explores the opportunities and challenges of circularity in the sector. Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environm...

Howard Energy Partners' 2024 report details $1.1B in acquisitions, reduced emissions, and new low-carbon projects under its "More Energy. Carbon Better." strategy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/howard-energy-partners-expands-impact-with-2024-positive-energy-report,85042 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs,...

Eco Wave Power partners with C&S Welding to launch its first U.S. wave energy system at the Port of LA, marking a key milestone in marine renewables. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/wave-energy-installation-set-for-port-of-los-angeles,85041 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

A new study finds high levels of PFAS in reusable menstrual products, raising concerns about consumer safety and environmental impacts from polymer degradation. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/pfas-found-in-reusable-menstrual-products-study-shows,85040 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environme...

As biomethane gains momentum, membrane-based separation is emerging as the preferred solution for biogas upgrading. Learn how these systems support RNG scaling, reduce costs, and enable new applications in hydrogen and carbon capture. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/membrane-tech-drives-biomethane-and-clean-energy-growth,84632 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to al...

A new study shows that reducing U.S. military spending has a greater impact on lowering energy use than increasing it does on raising consumption. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/cutting-us-military-spending-reduces-energy-use,85039 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com ....

AI could add 68 GW of new power demand in the U.S. by 2027. This article explores why resilient energy systems are essential to support AI growth—and what comes next. Nicole Bulgarino is President of Federal Solutions and Utility Infrastructure at Ameresco, with 25 years of experience delivering innovative and resilient energy solutions. She has led the development and execution of over $3 billion...

Eaton acquires Resilient Power, gaining solid-state transformer tech for EV charging, data centers, and energy storage as electrification demands surge. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/eaton-acquires-resilient-power-to-boost-grid-tech,84911 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergylead...

The EPA is eliminating its research office and 3,700 staff in a move critics say undermines science, innovation, and environmental justice. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/epa-cuts-research-jobs-in-major-reorganization,84834 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . Follow...

NxLite's L80 is the first low-E coating for plastic that works in open air. It enables lightweight, high-efficiency glazing without sealed glass units. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nxlite-unveils-air-stable-low-e-coating-for-plastics,84627 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentene...

Wisconsin AB 363 would offer no-interest loans to mid-size dairy farms to improve milk quality, animal care, and environmental performance. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/wisconsin-proposes-no-interest-loans-for-dairy-upgrades,84910 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com...

Chevron acquires Hess, gaining key assets in Guyana and Bakken. Deal boosts long-term cash flow and positions Chevron for global energy leadership. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/chevron-finalizes-hess-deal-expands-oil-portfolio,84833 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.co...

The U.S. issued over 3,160 flash flood warnings by mid-2025, setting a record and highlighting escalating climate-driven flood risks nationwide. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/3160-flash-flood-warnings-issued-by-july-2025,84832 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com . Fol...

KONE and Current/OS are piloting a DC-powered elevator to reduce energy waste and improve grid compatibility. It's a smarter lift for a changing energy world. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/kone-develops-dc-elevator-to-boost-building-efficiency,84630 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.envir...

Valvoline promotes from within, with 57% female execs, award-winning training, and ERGs shaping culture across its 11,000+ employee network. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/how-valvoline-builds-a-diverse-workforce-from-within,84544 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com ....

A new U.S. group wants fusion energy treated as a national priority. They warn China’s lead in the tech could reshape global power and energy dominance. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/fusion-energy-group-urges-us-to-match-chinas-investment,84629 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentener...

AeroVironment, Inc's new Maryland facility adds 200 high-tech jobs and reinforces its ESG commitments to innovation, sustainability, and national security. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/av-expands-defense-rd-with-germantown-opening,84546 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergy...

TVA drops its Lockertsville Road gas plant plan after public input and explores new Tennessee sites amid growing demand and regulatory shifts. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/tva-reconsiders-cheatham-gas-plant-site-amid-pushback,84545 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com...

Allonnia’s SAFF®10 is a compact, mobile PFAS treatment unit designed for small sites. It delivers proven removal rates even in locations lacking infrastructure. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/mobile-pfas-system-brings-treatment-to-small-contaminated-sites,84628 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www...

White hydrogen—naturally occurring and zero-carbon—could reshape clean energy. Explore its advantages, global projects, and commercialization outlook. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/how-white-hydrogen-could-power-the-next-phase-of-clean-energy-transition,84734 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www....

The Army’s $3B contract with NORESCO upgrades global facilities without upfront costs. The plan cuts waste, modernizes bases, and boosts mission readiness. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/army-awards-noresco-3b-contract-for-global-energy-upgrades,84404 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environme...