Boxed vs. bottled: Not all sustainability claims hold water, nonprofit says

The brand Boxed Water is Better agreed to change certain environmental statements on its packaging in response to a nonprofit’s review, which was requested by the International Bottled Water Association.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2025

Top ESG and sustainability leadership moves of 2025

Banks, automotive giants, athleticwear retailers, furniture companies and more announced sustainability role appointments and changes this year.

By Zoya Mirza • Updated Dec. 11, 2025

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The landscape for ESG continues to shift, as U.S. exits from major climate agreements and organizations are juxtaposed with states forging ahead with their own climate disclosure laws.

By ESG Dive staff

Amazon, Talen Energy ink nuclear PPA to power data centers with carbon-free energy

Under the agreement, Talen will provide the tech giant 1,920 megawatts of nuclear power until 2042 on an accelerated delivery schedule to support its Pennsylvania data centers.

By Zoya Mirza • June 17, 2025

New guide to help fashion supply chains comply with global ESG regulations

TrusTrace’s fourth playbook introduces tools to help the fashion industry navigate existing and upcoming data legislation requirements.

By Lauren Schenkman • June 17, 2025

SEC withdraws proposed rules on ESG disclosures, shareholder submissions

The rules were among 14 proposed Biden-era regulations the Securities and Exchange Commission said it would cease the rulemaking process for.

By Lamar Johnson • June 16, 2025

How much do consumers really care about sustainable packaging?

Consumers consider packaging sustainability when making purchases, but weigh other characteristics more heavily, according to a study from McKinsey & Co. The consulting firm presents five takeaways based on a consumer survey.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 16, 2025

Lululemon grows circular sourcing ambitions, expands partnership for recycled fibers

The athleticwear giant said the agreement with Samsara Eco will help reach its goal of sourcing more “preferred materials” by 2030.

By Laurel Deppen • June 16, 2025

Meta signs geothermal power deal for New Mexico data centers

The tech and social media giant entered an agreement with XGS Energy to help develop 150 MW of geothermal power generation.

By Lamar Johnson • June 13, 2025

EPA proposes slashing power plant carbon, mercury emission limits

However, the Environmental Protection Agency’s rationale behind the move may be legally flawed, according to environmental and other groups.

By Ethan Howland • June 13, 2025

Companies are ‘very struck’ by SBTi’s net-zero standard draft changes: Sustainability Roundtable Inc.

James Boyle, CEO of the strategic sustainability advisory firm, said his clients are “definitely concerned” by the “high integrity, challenging standard” SBTi has put forward in its draft.

By Lamar Johnson • June 13, 2025

Nestlé’s coffee brand surpasses its regenerative agriculture goal for 2025

Nescafé procured 32% of its coffee from farmers that adopted regenerative agriculture practices last year, surpassing a 2025 goal of sourcing 20% of coffee from such methods.

By Zoya Mirza • June 12, 2025

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind asks to terminate project’s renewable energy credits

The New Jersey OREC termination is “the closing of a chapter, but not the end for Atlantic Shores,” CEO Joris Veldhoven said.

By Diana DiGangi • June 12, 2025

Amazon expands recycled water use at US data centers

The company will use recycled water to cool data centers at 120 of its locations by 2030, as it grapples with the environmental demands of energy intensive operations.

By Lamar Johnson • June 11, 2025

How packaging giant Sonoco reduced emissions during a year of change

Transportation revamps and process improvements were among Sonoco's impactful, but less-discussed, sustainability work in 2024, said Vice President of Global Sustainability Scott Byrne during a conversation with Packaging Dive.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 11, 2025

Schneider Electric has a new CSO for the second time in 2025

New CSO Esther Finidori takes over from former sustainability chief Chris Leong, who only stepped into the job at the beginning of the year.

By Zoya Mirza • June 10, 2025

Transferability is transforming clean energy project finance, say dealmakers

The ability to transfer tax credits has allowed for new investors, new structures and faster deals, experts say, but is threatened by congressional budget proposals.

By Diana DiGangi • June 10, 2025

GOP lawmakers reiterate asks for clean energy credit tweaks in reconciliation bill

Rep. Jen Kiggans, a Virginia Republican, said “there remains significant room for improvement in preserving the clean energy tax credits” in the Senate’s version of the budget bill.

By Lamar Johnson • June 9, 2025

Climate change will cost your healthcare plan. Analysts want to know how much.

Extreme weather, rising temperatures and increased air pollution all threaten employee health — but executives and finance teams may not be paying attention.

By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2025

New York bets big on green economy with Brooklyn climate innovation hub

NYC and LA nonprofits expect BATWorks to nurture 150 cleantech startups, generate $2.6B in economic impact and create more than 600 green jobs.

By Danielle McLean • June 6, 2025

H&M, Eileen Fisher top fashion environmental scorecard as other brands’ sustainability progress staggers

Climate group Stand.earth graded 42 fashion brands on a scale of “A+” to “F” based on progress they made to decarbonize their supply chains between 2021 and 2023.

By Zoya Mirza • June 6, 2025

Honeywell, Samsung subsidiary, others create SAF Technology Alliance

The SAF Technology Alliance will create an end-to-end integrated solution to turn waste from a feedstock into sustainable aviation fuel to help scale the industry.

By Lamar Johnson • June 6, 2025

Meta, Constellation ink 20-year nuclear power deal to support AI goals

The power purchase agreement will also extend operations at Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois for two decades and replace an expiring state tax credit.

By Lamar Johnson • June 5, 2025

Amazon, Google prioritizing net-zero goals, exploring options for rising power needs

“I think we have to be careful that we don't over-generalize the solution to the growth question,” said Will Conkling, Google’s head of data center energy, Americas.

By Diana DiGangi • June 5, 2025

BlackRock removed from Texas divestment list after climate alliance exits

Texas’ comptroller said BlackRock is no longer considered to be “boycotting” fossil fuels and its change in climate alliance participation was “directly related” to the state’s divestment list.

By Lamar Johnson • June 4, 2025

Citi drops firearms restriction in a bow to GOP pressure

The bank updated a 7-year-old policy, enacted after the Parkland school shooting, over concerns about “fair access” months after Republicans accused some institutions of political de-banking.

By Dan Ennis • June 4, 2025