Clean Energy Buyers Institute

Clean Energy Buyers Institute is an organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean energy. It brings together corporate buyers, industry experts, and other stakeholders to share knowledge, develop effective procurement strategies, and foster collaboration in the clean energy sector.

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-26.61

0.02% April 18

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CEBA Statement Endorses Collaboration with Trump Administration

CEBA CEO Rich Powell's statement following the 2024 U.S. elections endorses working with the Trump administration, raising concerns about the organization's political engagement and potential complicity in authoritarian practices which may undermine democratic accountability.

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These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

NOV

07

2024

CEBA Statement Endorses Collaboration with Trump Administration
-57.40

CEBA CEO Rich Powell's statement following the 2024 U.S. elections endorses working with the Trump administration, raising concerns about the organization's political engagement and potential complicity in authoritarian practices which may undermine democratic accountability.
-60

Public and Political Behavior

March 27

The statement by CEBA’s CEO expresses clear support for working with the Trump administration, an endorsement that aligns the organization with an authoritarian agenda. This kind of executive political engagement heightens the risk of compromising democratic processes, and from an anti-fascist perspective, such collaboration is considered complicit in furthering authoritarian policies.

CEBA Statement on U.S. Election Results
SEP

17

2024

Ethical Concerns Over Forced Labor in Clean Energy Supply Chains
-61.31

A Department of Labor report has raised significant concerns regarding forced and child labor in the extraction of minerals used in green energy technologies. This raises ethical questions for organizations in the clean energy sector, including procurement practices that may inadvertently support exploitative supply chains.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The report highlights the extensive use of forced and child labor in mineral extraction, directly implicating supply chains that support clean energy technologies. This raises serious concerns about labor relations and the protection of human rights, which are central to ethical business practices.

Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
-70

Supply Chain Ethics

March 27

The unethical practices in supply chains, including the use of forced and child labor in mineral extraction, indicate severe lapses in ethical sourcing and supplier oversight. For an organization involved in accelerating the clean energy transition, such vulnerabilities in the supply chain present a critical risk and demand robust oversight.

Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
JAN

26

2024

Forced Labour Risks in Clean Energy Supply Chains
-53.06

New research highlights forced labour risks within the renewable energy sector, raising concerns about supplier due diligence. Organizations like Clean Energy Buyers Institute, which plays a pivotal role in advancing clean energy procurement, could be indirectly implicated if they fail to enforce stringent checks on their suppliers.
-60

Supply Chain Ethics

March 27

The article reveals forced labour practices within the clean energy supply chain—a critical issue under Supply Chain Ethics. Given that the Clean Energy Buyers Institute facilitates procurement in this sector, there is a potential ethical lapse if due diligence measures are not rigorously applied to avoid human rights abuses.

New research sheds light on the use of forced labour in clean energy
APR

10

2023

Clean Energy Buyers Institute Advances Social Equity in Clean Energy Procurement
65.34

The Clean Energy Buyers Institute has taken a proactive step in embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across its clean energy procurement strategy by partnering with community-centered organizations like Groundswell. This initiative seeks to foster inclusive engagement, enhance equitable economic benefits, and create high-road jobs, countering exclusionary practices associated with authoritarian structures.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 27

The article highlights the institute's proactive approach to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in clean energy procurement. Such initiatives promote community engagement and support inclusive political practices, opposing exclusionary behaviors often linked to authoritarian regimes.

Why Integrating Social Equity In Your Clean Energy Procurement Is A Feasible Imperative
+85

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 27

By partnering with community organizations and integrating DEIJ principles into its programming, the institute demonstrates strong ethical business practices. This commitment supports fair labor, transparent procurement, and sustainable partnerships that counter exploitative business models.

Why Integrating Social Equity In Your Clean Energy Procurement Is A Feasible Imperative
+75

Technology and Services Impact

March 27

The initiative mentions the use of data tools such as the White House Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool to identify communities in need, contributing to greater transparency and accountability. However, the primary focus remains on social equity, meaning the technological impact is positive but not central.

Why Integrating Social Equity In Your Clean Energy Procurement Is A Feasible Imperative
+80

Economic and Structural Influence

March 27

The institute's actions not only promote fair business practices but also influence economic incentives and policies, such as leveraging benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act. This proactive influence in economic structures supports sustainable practices that resist authoritarian economic control.

Why Integrating Social Equity In Your Clean Energy Procurement Is A Feasible Imperative