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
- 1027
- Years Active
- 2025
Legionella Cases Rise in NYC and Ohio
NYC reports a fatal cluster; Ohio activity is up. See what’s driving U.S. Legionnaires’ disease now, who’s at risk, and the key building system factors.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories…
Bowman to Map Southeast Post-Hurricane with USGS Contract
Bowman will lead lidar mapping across GA, TN, AL, and SC after Helene. The project supports federal efforts to boost climate response and infrastructure planning.
Oregon Funds PFAS Biosolids Study in Agriculture
Oregon State University will study PFAS in biosolids applied to non-food crops, aiming to measure contamination risks and guide environmental policy.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/or…
Sustainability-Linked Finance Backs Brazil Aluminum Exports
BNP Paribas and Citibank financed CBA with a dual-currency sustainability-linked facility, tied to carbon KPIs and backed by SACE’s Push Strategy.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/susta…
How Technology and Insurance Are Transforming Wildfire Resilience
Wildfires are now a year-round crisis, burning hotter and faster across the U.S. Discover how insurers, AI technology, and community action are shifting from payouts to prevention to protect lives, h…
2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards – Call for Entries Now Open
Enter the 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards. Recognizing sustainability, environmental, ESG, and corporate responsibility excellence across all industries.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/…
Free Tool Connects Trade Training to Field-Ready Bending
A free digital bending calculator helps apprentices transition from classroom math to real-world jobsites. No login, no app—just accurate results on any device.
Global Plastics Treaty Tackles Health and Industry Risks
Plastics are driving disease and inequality. A UN treaty, backed by The Lancet, could force businesses to cut use, redesign products, and report impacts.
Repurposed EV Batteries Power New Texas Grid Storage
B2U is scaling up in Texas with a new energy storage site using retired EV batteries. The project taps into growing demand for grid flexibility and reuse tech.
Illinois to Ban Polystyrene Containers by 2030
Illinois will ban polystyrene foam food containers statewide by 2030, joining a growing number of U.S. states tackling plastic waste and pollution.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/illi…
FRV Closes 250 MW Storage Project in Victoria
FRV Australia has reached financial close on its 250 MW/500 MWh Gnarwarre BESS, advancing grid stability and clean energy goals in Victoria.
Canada Invests $8.2M in New Brunswick Critical Minerals Project
Canada invests $8.2M in Northcliff’s Sisson Project to secure tungsten and molybdenum supply, strengthen critical mineral chains, and support a net-zero economy.
How Sustainability and Energy Leaders Are Responding to Regulatory Rollbacks in 2025
Discover how award-winning sustainability leaders are navigating 2025’s regulatory rollbacks and economic uncertainty—plus, explore new Spotlight Award categories now open in the 2026 Environment+Ene…
Texas Power Grid Strains Under Data and Demand Surge
Texas may face a 40 GW power gap by 2035 as energy demand spikes. Data centers, EVs, and water shortages are testing the grid’s ability to keep up.
IFRS Finalizes VRF Merger to Unify Sustainability Reporting
The IFRS Foundation's consolidation with the VRF advances a unified global baseline for ESG disclosures, with SASB and Integrated Reporting tools at its core.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/s…
Community EV Charging Network Launches in U.S.
DeCharge launches in the U.S. with a decentralized EV charging model that empowers hosts and fleets to earn revenue by installing smart chargers.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/commun…
Krill Industry Faces Crisis Amid Record Catch and Oversight Gaps
Record krill catches and failed conservation talks have exposed major flaws in fishery management. Industry faces mounting pressure to adopt new safeguards.
Standard Nuclear Chosen for U.S. Fuel Pilot Program
Standard Nuclear will build a TRISO fuel facility under DOE’s pilot program to reduce reliance on foreign uranium and support next-gen nuclear reactors.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories…
Retentis Boosts Soil Health and Water Savings
Retentis by AgroBiogel is a wood-based hydrogel that cuts irrigation needs by 40%, improves soil health, and helps farmers adapt to drought and fertilizer loss.
https://www.environmentenergyleader.com…
Weather Shocks Challenge Europe’s Renewable Power Ambitions
Low-wind, low-solar periods are straining Europe’s power grid. A new study reveals how weather-driven energy gaps are reshaping electricity markets and policy.