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United Rentals scales an AI-powered maintenance platform with AWS to speed repairs, improve fleet utilization, and support safer equipment servicing.

Seatrium and a Maersk affiliate resolved arbitration tied to a wind turbine installation vessel, securing delivery by February 2026 and stabilizing an offshore wind project.

GEF approved $52.8 million for UNEP-led projects on wetlands, electric mobility, blue economy governance, and climate transparency following UNEA-7.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed an STB merger application to create the first U.S. transcontinental railroad, citing competition, efficiency, and emissions benefits.

Agilent has opened an India refurbishment center delivering certified pre-owned lab instruments, supporting circular economy goals, affordability, and sustainable science.

A year-end look at how the planet fared in 2025, examining major climate events, policy shifts, environmental tipping points, and the signals shaping risk, resilience, and action heading into 2026.

UNCW has fully eliminated plastic from residential dining takeout. A new stainless steel system is cutting waste, saving costs, and boosting student engagement.

Battery storage surged past 5 GW in Q3 2025, outpacing last year's total. With demand rising, storage is now key to keeping the U.S. grid stable and flexible.

A new report shows Kentucky could cut $2.6B in energy costs by shifting from coal to clean energy. Delaying the transition may lock in higher utility bills.

Leon Software has introduced a new integration with 4AIR, an aviation-focused sustainability platform, enabling operators to automate emissions tracking, SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) accounting, and regulatory reporting directly from their Leon environment. What the integration does With the 4AIR integration, flight and aircraft data from Leon can be sent automatically to 4AIR, where it is used to: ● Calculate flight emissions based on actual operational data ● Track and document SAF usage ● Support compliance with schemes such as EU ETS, CORSIA, and upcoming sustainability regulations ● Generate reports for internal ESG needs and customer communication This means no more manual exports, spreadsheets, or double data entry to keep sustainability data up to date. Benefits for Leon users For operators using Leon, the integration with 4AIR helps to: ● Reduce admin load by automating data flows for sustainability and compliance ● Improve accuracy of emissions calculations with consistent, high-quality operational data ● Embed sustainability into daily operations, instead of treating it as a separate side process Owners, charter clients and passengers benefit from clearer, more transparent information about the environmental impact of their flights and any mitigation or SAF efforts. About 4AIR 4AIR is a dedicated aviation sustainability platform that supports operators and flight providers across: ● Carbon and emissions accounting ● Verified offset and reduction programs ● SAF tracking and certification ● Long-term sustainability roadmaps for aviation Read more about the integration on the Leon Software site.

Wicomico County selects Waga Energy to develop an RNG facility at Newland Park Landfill, capturing methane emissions and delivering renewable gas to Maryland's pipeline network.

Green-certified buildings aren't living up to the promise. As performance gaps widen, investors are demanding proof of real energy and cost savings.

Claros and Daikin have completed a large-scale PFAS destruction run. The system treated over 170,000 gallons of process water in an active plant setting.

Plastic particles are showing up in human blood and organs. As scrutiny grows, bottled water brands face rising questions about long-term health impacts.

Explore how companies unlock value from critical minerals by recovering waste and by-products to strengthen supply, reduce costs, and support circular economy strategies.

Clean hydrogen is emerging as essential U.S. infrastructure, shaping trade competitiveness, manufacturing resilience, and emissions performance in carbon-constrained markets.

Investors are reassessing energy and environmental deals as sustainability risk shifts from valuation premium to financial liability, impacting returns and deal closures.