Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader
A daily briefing on the day’s most pressing sustainability and energy‑management headlines.
Hosted by the editors of Environment + Energy Leader, Sustainability Soundbites delivers concise, expert-driven updates each business day. In 3–7 minutes per episode, listeners get:
- 👉 The latest corporate sustainability initiatives—like Kenvue’s Sustainable Innovation Profiler targeting 75 % of new products with improved environmental performance by 2030
🔧 Innovative renewable energy solutions—from maritime hydrogen fuel cells to new hydropower capacity
🌍 Policy shifts and environmental developments affecting global energy access, compliance, and resilience
Tune in daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, your preferred podcast platform—or via the show’s RSS feed on https://sustainability-soundbites-e-e-leader.buzzsprout.com.
Whether you’re an energy executive, sustainability professional, or policy leader, these quick‑hit episodes equip you with timely, actionable insights to stay informed and ahead.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 3 minutes
- Episodes
- 1033
- Years Active
- 2025
Net-Zero Standard Released for Financial Institutions
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/st…
Brands Like Walmart, BASF Linked to Uyghur Region Minerals
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-lik…
Interior Department Expands Fossil Fuel Leasing Powers
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/inte…
Alberta Invests $49M in Circular Economy Projects
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-49…
Adopting Circularity in Electrical Manufacturing
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 e…
Howard Energy Partners Expands Impact With 2024 Positive Energy Report
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.…
Wave Energy Installation Set for Port of Los Angeles
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/wa…
PFAS Detected in Reusable Feminine Products at Much Higher Rates Than Disposables
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…
Membrane Tech Powers Biomethane Growth Amid Global Energy Transition
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 applicati…
Cutting U.S. Military Spending Reduces Energy Use
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/cutti…
AI Is Changing Everything, Is Your Grid Ready?
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 …
Eaton Acquires Resilient Power to Boost Grid Tech
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…
EPA Cuts Research Jobs in Major Reorganization
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-res…
New Coating Makes Polymer-Based Windows Viable for Energy Efficiency
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/…
Wisconsin Proposes No-Interest Loans for Dairy Upgrades
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-pr…
Chevron Finalizes Hess Deal, Expands Oil Portfolio
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/chev…
3,160 Flash Flood Warnings Issued by July 2025
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-fl…
KONE Develops DC Elevator to Boost Building Efficiency
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.
How Valvoline Builds a Diverse Workforce From Within
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-valvoli…
Fusion Energy Group Urges U.S. to Match China’s Investment
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.