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    Caught in the Crosswinds: Holding Florida’s Corporate Climate Promises Accountable

    November 8, 2024By Mauro Reyes

    Florida is at the epicenter of the climate crisis. Rising sea levels, intensifying hurricanes, and frequent flooding have made the state’s vulnerability to climate change undeniable. In response, many Florida-based corporations have made bold climate pledges, committing themselves to ambitious goals. For instance, NextEra Energy—the parent company of Florida Power & Light—has promised to eliminate […]

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    Will Companies Be Liable for Failing to Meet Their Own Emissions Targets?

    October 21, 2022By Daniel Borges

    Corporations have been promising to address the world’s climate needs for years. At least 417 of the world’s 2000 largest companies have committed to some form of “net-zero” carbon emissions target to help tackle the negative effects of climate change.[i] Yet, household names such as Amazon, Ikea, Nestlé, and Unilever, along with many others, fail […]

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