Breakthrough report clarifies how company cash held in large banks and investments works against corporate climate goals and highlights opportunity to catalyze transformation in the financial system. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 17, 2022ContactAnnette Raveneau, carbonbankroll@spitfirestrategies.com WASHINGTON – As companies increasingly focus on combating climate change, a new reportreveals that for many of the world’s largest companies,…
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Major U.S. Companies and Investors Urge Congress to LEAD on Climate
I am glad to see companies stepping up and demanding climate action because good climate policy is necessary for systemic change. In my opinion, we need to stop all new oil & gas development, stop subsidizing fossil fuels and transition our electric grid to be powered by renewable energy and electrify our transportation. This article…
The World’s 1st Carbon Neutral Sport Fishing Boat
We know that plastic pollution in our oceans is a major problem because we can actually see the problem, but what’s happening below the surface has many scientists worried: deoxygenation. According to a recent report, “rising nutrient loads coupled with climate change – each resulting from human activities – are changing the ocean biochemistry and…
SEC Proposes Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors
Is your company ready to for climate-related disclosures? You may have already heard about the recent news about climate-related disclosures being regulated by the SEC, but I believe this is only the beginning of climate regulation. Measuring a company’s Scope 1, 2 & 3 greenhouse gas emissions will soon be as standardized as financial accounting….
AFFTA Takes Steps to a Carbon Neutral IFTD by Measuring the Show’s Carbon Footprint
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Fly Fishing Trade Association March 22, 2022. The American Fly Fishing Trade Association takes a significant first step in understanding its climate impact by measuring the carbon footprint of its trade show, the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) trade show which takes place in Salt Lake City, UT on March 30-April…
In the News: Rick Crawford on Small Talks, Big Ideas Podcast with Steve
Small Talks, Big Ideas with Steve is a podcast by Lowcountry Local First and I had the pleasure of being on the show. About the podcast: “Get to know the Lowcountry’s local-independent business community, one changemaker at a time. Lowcountry Local First is the Lowcountry of South Carolina’s local business advocacy nonprofit, and this podcast…