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September 21, 2022  |  JUST Capital

Corporate Climate Commitments Are on The Rise, Largely in Less Ambitious Categories and Low Intensive Industries

Our latest analysis finds an increase in the number of climate commitments from Russell 1000 companies alongside a dichotomy between emissions and ambition levels within industries.

July 26, 2022  |  JUST Capital

The 2022 Top 100 U.S. Companies Supporting Healthy Families and Communities

Amid new and compounding challenges to Americans’ health and well-being, we’re highlighting the top 100 companies that are stepping up for workers and their families, and communities across the U.S.

April 22, 2022  |  JUST Capital

America’s Top 10 Companies for Environmental Performance in 2022

These companies are showing what’s possible when it comes to reducing a business’ climate impact.

April 20, 2022  |  JUST Capital

America’s 32 Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in 2022

Ahead of Earth Day, we’re taking a look at the companies going beyond the status quo for environmental disclosures and actions.

April 13, 2022  |  JUST Capital

Companies Preparing for New SEC Climate Reporting Standards Should Look at Those Already Leading the Way

These corporations are showing how the most effective and useful climate commitments are understandable, comprehensive, innovative, and achievable.

March 21, 2022  |  JUST Capital

The SEC Is Close to Requiring Emissions Disclosure – Here’s Where Companies Stand

Requirements for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting are on the way. Companies have some catching up to do.

December 1, 2021  |  JUST Capital

Companies Need to Consider These Four Factors When Setting a Climate Target

After analyzing the climate commitments of America’s largest companies, we’ve determined the common traits of the most effective ones.

November 4, 2021  |  JUST Capital

Why Corporate America Needs Common Language for Climate Commitments

Climate action is a growing priority for corporate leadership, but the lack of consistency in language used to describe commitments is a growing problem.

September 21, 2021  |  JUST Capital

More Corporate Climate Commitments Are Essential to Limiting the Effects of Global Warming

Looking at the companies we ranked in 2021, we find that just 42.8% have disclosed a commitment to reducing emissions.

May 20, 2021  |  JUST Capital

The State of Disclosure on Trade Association Memberships in Corporate America

When looking at the 928 publicly traded companies from our 2021 Rankings, we find that 58.3% do not disclose any of their trade association memberships.

April 22, 2021  |  JUST Capital

These 10 Companies Are Leading on Environmental Impact – Here’s Why:

As the U.S. announces a new climate target, these 10 companies are leading the way on their managing environmental impact.

September 25, 2020  |  JUST Capital

Companies Making Racial Equity Commitments Must Consider Their Environmental Impact on Marginalized Communities

We take a closer look at a key point from the CEO Blueprint for Achieving Racial Equity, which we developed with FSG and PolicyLink.

July 21, 2020  |  JUST Capital

Companies Taking Their Environmental Commitments Seriously Can Significantly Cut Back Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Limiting Air Travel

As we prepare our annual rankings, we are considering a new way that companies might reduce their environmental impact – the reduction of air travel.

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