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Building a thriving net zero future for people and the planet is the defining challenge of our time. Solving the climate crisis requires immediate action from all corners of the global economy, but carbon-intensive sectors play a particularly important role in the transition to a net zero carbon future. Many investors in these areas —

Companies are looking to bolster their net zero plans, with new research highlighting both the significant opportunities and challenges in scaling markets.

Statement of EDF Director of Climate Risk Strategies Michael Panfil – October 13, 2021

By Michael Colvin and Lauren Navarro Gov. Newsom signed a new law today that will help accelerate the much-needed transition to electric trucks and buses. In addition to transforming the California market and cleaning up the state’s air, this law can serve as a national model for other states interested in accelerating the adoption of …

This report gives companies the information needed on how to assess the potential impacts of cell-cultured meat and seafood.

Companies must ensure cell-cultured meat and seafood products coming to the market are safe for the planet and human health and that growth happens responsibly and transparently.

An economist’s guide to filling in the research gaps. Natural gas currently accounts for more than a third of U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions, but efforts to decarbonize the economy – in particular by replacing gas with electricity in a wide variety of critical applications – imply decreasing future gas demand and CO2 emissions from the …

By Julia Rose and Christopher Cusack The generation of goods and services on or for the oceans has been growing exponentially in recent years. Industries such as shipping, marine tourism, aquaculture and renewable energy contribute to a “Blue Economy” that employed 2.3 million Americans and generated $373 billion for the U.S. economy in 2018. By …

Voluntary carbon credits let companies increase their climate ambition beyond their own operations by turning their net zero pledges into action.

This first-of-its-kind reporting framework is designed to improve the clarity and credibility of oil and gas industry methane emissions data.

EDF report finds that 90% of Iowa farmers believe soil health practices improve long-term profitability and tests ways to support the transition.

A revamped ‘cost curve’ from Evolved Energy Research and EDF points to low-cost action to clean power and transport for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Though Wall Street has directed unprecedented attention to climate over the past year, it can and must do more to remain competitive in a business landscape oriented towards net zero emissions by 2050.

Carbon credits are just one tool in a portfolio of financial solutions that farmers and lenders should explore. The post What agricultural lenders need to know about emerging carbon market opportunities first appeared on Growing Returns.

Updated rulemaking is urgently needed given the immense risks climate change poses to companies, investors, and the American financial system.

By Christopher Cusack, Edwina Garchitorena and Rod Fujita Globally, fisheries are of great importance. Yet small-scale fishers and their communities in the tropics are among the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Rebuilding and managing the fish stocks that these communities rely on is critical to ensuring the food security and climate resilience …

EDF and Legal & General Investment Management America have announced a partnership to raise the bar for climate leadership.

Today's announcement of a new collaboration is the first of its kind between an environmental nonprofit and a global asset management firm.

Transitioning to zero-emission trucks and buses is necessary for both climate stability and to protect communities from air pollution. With nearly 23 million diesel-fueled medium and heavy duty trucks and buses operating on roads today in the U.S., moving to zero-emission technology will result in significant investments in manufacturing, infrastructure, operations and maintenance training, research …

Offering financial products that bring consumers’ climate concerns to the board room represents a crucial next step in sustainable finance.

This post was co-authored by David G. Victor of the Brookings Institution and EDF’s Stephanie H. Jones and Michael Panfil. It is also posted here.   The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering making important changes in disclosure requirements to reflect the growing recognition that climate change poses significant risks to the U.S. financial system.

The results of the latest Western Climate Initiative cap-and-trade auction were released today and all current and future allowances sold. This generates substantial revenue for California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund but could also indicate that greenhouse gas emissions are rebounding as the economy recovers from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. Auction quick takes: All …

There is a clear solution to address both climate and air pollution for companies whose business depends on trucks: fleet electrification.

EDF and Brookings reviewed SEC filings of Texas companies and found that the Texas power crisis was foreseeable.

It’s time for agricultural business and financial leaders to respond quickly to meet the needs of farming for the future. The post What does the executive order on climate-related risk mean for agricultural finance? first appeared on Growing Returns.