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
- 1009
- Years Active
- 2025
ASHRAE Calls for Action on Legionella Risk in Buildings
After recent Legionnaires’ outbreaks, ASHRAE is urging stronger building water safety plans to reduce risk and liability across commercial facilities.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/a…
Costco Goes Off-Grid with Trinity Energy Microgrid
Costco's Norwalk warehouse runs its tire center off-grid using solar and battery tech. The move reflects how big retail is rethinking energy resilience.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories…
Building a Data-Driven Energy Strategy for Regulatory Change
Experts share how centralized, trustworthy energy data can future-proof compliance strategies—watch the full session for actionable steps.
Article: https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/buil…
Sunrun Expands Home-to-Grid Power Leadership
Sunrun boosts storage to 70% of installs, activates 130K+ home batteries, and delivers 650 MW of dispatchable power to strengthen U.S. grid reliability.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories…
WEC Energy Group Scales Clean Energy & Storage
WEC Energy Group’s 2024 report links $28B in clean power investments to recent federal funding, storage projects, and hydrogen innovation.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/wec-energy-gr…
INDUSTRY NEWS: A LinkedIn Newsletter, August Edition
August’s Environment+Energy Leader update covers major shifts in sustainability, energy, and compliance, including $22B in U.S. clean energy projects stalled by federal policy changes, Oregon’s PFAS …
Industrial UV Tech Achieves 99.99% PFAS Destruction
A new UV-based pilot system destroyed over 99.99% of PFAS in wastewater. The successful trial signals a real path to large-scale, cost-effective cleanup.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/storie…
Court Orders Chemours to Halt PFAS Permit Violations
Federal court orders Chemours to stop Ohio River PFAS discharges exceeding permit limits, citing public health and Clean Water Act violations.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/court-ord…
Defense Sector Advances Alternative Aircraft Fuels
Defense contractors are accelerating adoption of synthetic and sustainable aviation fuels to enhance energy resilience, operational reach, and global interoperability.
https://www.environmentenergylea…
ISA LAC Meeting Drives Regional Solar Action Plans
Latin America and Caribbean leaders commit to joint solar projects, financing, and innovation to fast-track the region’s clean energy transition.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/isa-la…
EnviroLeaders Program Accepting Applications
Sonoma Valley teens can now apply for the paid EnviroLeaders program, offering hands-on training in sustainable agriculture and restoration.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/enviroleade…
Study Ties Earlier Fire Season to Climate Warming
Study finds human-driven warming has shifted California’s wildfire season up to 46 days earlier in some regions, increasing risks and planning challenges.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stori…
Verizon Launches AI Flood Sensors in Chicago
Verizon is rolling out AI-powered flood sensors across Chicago. The system delivers early warnings and data to help communities respond to severe weather faster.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.co…
India, Australia Target Rare Earth Supply Diversification
India and Australia are advancing a minerals alliance to reduce reliance on China’s rare earth supply, focusing on joint mining and processing ventures.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories…
Ethanol for America Act Targets E15 Barriers
The bipartisan Ethanol for America Act seeks to expand E15 access by streamlining labeling rules and easing infrastructure restrictions.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ethanol-for-ame…
NPHarvest Launches Waste-to-Fertilizer Tech in Turkey
NPHarvest debuts its nutrient recovery system in Ankara, turning waste into fertilizer. The tech aims to cut Europe's reliance on imported agricultural inputs.
NPHarvest debuts its nutrient recovery s…
GrubMarket’s Green Strategy Marks Two Years in California
GrubMarket's two-year initiative blends AI, reforestation, and farm aid. Progress is real—but long-term success hinges on adoption and resilience.
Graymont and Fortera Launch Scalable Low-Carbon Cement
Graymont and Fortera join forces to cut cement emissions at scale. Their tech works with existing plants, avoiding costly upgrades and downtime.
Bavaria Fiction Earns EMAS and ISO 14001 Certification
Bavaria Fiction becomes the first major production house certified under EMAS and ISO 14001, advancing CO₂ cuts and sustainable film production.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/bavaria…
Trump Policies Stall $22B in U.S. Clean Energy
Trump’s new permitting rules and land-use restrictions have stalled $22B in U.S. wind and solar projects, leading to 16,500 job losses in 2025.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/trump-po…