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Deep DiveMost companies are staying the course on ESG — just talking about it less
While companies have increasingly downplayed or avoided announcing their sustainability efforts, experts say they “remain on the same trajectory.”
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 22, 2026 -
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1 year into Trump 2.0, HR professionals are ‘caught in the middle’ of the DEI debate
As the White House and EEOC solidify their anti-DEI stances, here are a few things HR can keep in mind.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 22, 2026 -
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PepsiCo CEO says sustainability debate needs a ‘reframe’ at Davos
Corporate strategy debates shouldn’t pit sustainability against profitability, but see it as a short-term versus long-term risk issue, Ramon Laguarta said during a World Economic Forum event.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 21, 2026 -
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Google sees CO2 batteries as large-scale way to store renewable energy
The batteries would do the work of lithium-ion batteries but on a much bigger scale to give its largest data centers backup power, the company says.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 21, 2026 -
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Google inks PPAs to power data centers with carbon-free energy
The power purchase agreements with Clearway Energy Group will provide power to Google’s data centers in Missouri, Texas and West Virginia.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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Gender pay gap in healthcare still exists, analysis shows
Despite being overrepresented in the field, women in healthcare are still paid less than their male peers, according to Premier Law Group data analysis.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 20, 2026 -
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CleanCapital nabs $300M in debt financing for portfolio growth
French infrastructure investor Infranity will provide the financing, which CleanCapital CEO Thomas Byrne said will allow the company to build out its portfolio through 2028-29.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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Microsoft signs record soil carbon removal deal to cut emissions
The agreement with Indigo Ag will remove 2.85 million metric tons of carbon dioxide for the tech giant, which is the largest soil carbon removal by tonnage to date, the agricultural tech company said.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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AI, tech expand career options for women in supply chain
Emerging technologies require new processes and operating models, creating a “huge opportunity” for women in the sector, says Berenice Vettore, global chief quality officer at The Estée Lauder Cos.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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eBay unveils climate transition plan to reach 2045 net-zero target
The transition plan comes almost a year after the e-commerce giant had its net-zero and emissions reduction goals validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 14, 2026 -
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Bain signs first direct air capture carbon removal deal with 1PointFive
The consulting firm purchased 9,000 metric tons of carbon removal credits, to be delivered over a three-year period, in a bid to meet its sustainability goals.
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 13, 2026 -
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GM expects a total charge of $7.1B in Q4 as it shifts from EVs
The automaker cited slowing demand and the termination of consumer tax incentives for its North America strategy realignment.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 13, 2026 -
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SEC director backs investment advisers using AI for proxy voting
The agency’s Investment Management Division Director Brian Daly called a scenario where agentic artificial intelligence is utilized to give proxy voting advice “a near-term reality.”
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 12, 2026 -
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Abandoning packaging sustainability a ‘serious strategic miscalculation’: Bain
Companies are still pursuing sustainable packaging strategies even though they’ve toned down public messaging about it, according to a newly released report from Bain & Co.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 12, 2026 -
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Meta inks trio of nuclear deals to support AI ambitions
The tech giant announced deals with nuclear power providers TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra that are expected to yield 6.6 gigawatts of capacity by 2035.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 9, 2026 -
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Deep Dive4 trends that will shape ESG in 2026
After an eventful 2025, the next year holds further regulatory changes and a growing disclosure landscape, as companies quiet on sustainability talks.
By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Jan. 8, 2026 -
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JPMorgan eschews proxy advisers for internal AI tool
After CEO Jamie Dimon railed against the advisers for years, the bank’s asset management unit cut firms like ISS and Glass Lewis out of U.S. voting decisions.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 7, 2026 -
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Honda buying LG Energy Solution’s stake in Ohio EV battery plant building for $2.85B
The transaction includes the building and infrastructure assets related to the battery joint venture, but excludes the land and equipment.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 7, 2026 -
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Alphabet acquires clean energy developer Intersect for $4.75B
The acquisition follows a prior partnership between Google and Intersect and represents a new tactic being adopted by the tech giant’s parent company in its decarbonization journey.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 5, 2026 -
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HSBC taps BNP Paribas exec to lead sustainable finance, transition in Asia
The London-based bank said Chaoni Huang would help its clients in the region “decarbonize and invest in new growth.”
By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 5, 2026 -
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Mercedes settles emissions-cheating lawsuits for nearly $150M
The total value of the multi-state settlement could reach $347 million, according to one state attorney general.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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Ford cancels $6.5B battery supply contract with LG Energy Solution
Last week, the automaker also dissolved its BlueOval SK battery joint venture with SK On as it shifts away from EVs.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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Trump administration halts all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in US
The action affects five major offshore wind farms under development in federal waters, including the 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. The administration cited classified “national security risks” for the move.
By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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NYC pension delays vote to drop BlackRock, Fidelity
Outgoing Comptroller Brad Lander has urged the New York City Employees Retirement System’s trustees to replace BlackRock and Fidelity over climate policy deficiencies.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Anti-DEI legal group asks EEOC to investigate Penguin Random House
While it is not clear that any previous appeal to EEOC has resulted in action from the agency, shifting priorities under the Trump administration may result in a different outcome.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 22, 2025
