| December 21, 2024
How the incoming administration could affect US federal funding for clean energy projects
While President-elect Trump has signaled his intent to roll back clean energy or climate-related programs, it is still too soon to tell which actions the new administration might take or what it may accomplish. Given this uncertainty, it remains important for clean energy business leaders to understand how these programs function and how the new administration could seek to modify them.
| December 18, 2024
Kickstarting Oslo’s regenerative journey
With many future focused and sustainability savvy clients in Norway, the time seemed right to unite and inspire collective action to secure a more regenerative future for Oslo.
| December 18, 2024
Community engagement: A cornerstone of environmental justice
Increasingly, meaningful community engagement is becoming a requirement for environmental permitting processes. In this article, our experts discuss the differences between outreach and engagement and how to overcome obstacles to meaningful community involvement in project-planning and decision-making processes.
| December 17, 2024
Got land for a data center?
Land and power are at the heart of a growing digital gold rush. What will it take to make your land a prime contender?
| December 17, 2024
Data centers challenge communities: revising noise ordinances for balance
Rising concerns across the US over noise emissions from existing and proposed data centers are prompting a review of local noise ordinances and state statutes. In many cases, communities and lawmakers question whether existing regulations adequately address these issues. In this article, we explore the regulatory challenges and potential revisions needed to balance community needs and industry interests.
| December 8, 2024
How to halve the carbon footprint of new builds
Concrete production is responsible for 7% of global emissions and is the most widely used construction material in the world. A new study by the Danish concrete association, Dansk Beton, has concluded that too much concrete is used in buildings and smarter design methods combined with lower emission types of concrete can almost halve a new building’s carbon footprint and significantly reduce material consumption.
| December 4, 2024
Making sense of recent climate legislation: The SEC climate rule, CA climate disclosure bills and CSRD
Climate-related legislation is emerging rapidly, making it challenging for US companies to keep up, particularly for those subject to multiple regulations. In this article, our experts break down three major pieces of recent legislation and provide guidance on how companies can get started with compliance.
| November 28, 2024
How to reduce supply chain emissions through policy
Companies know that the key to reducing Scope 3 emissions is supply chain engagement and management. But how effectively are businesses working with their supply chain to lower emissions? This article outlines five types of policies companies can leverage to support supply chain decarbonization.
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