Why ESG matters for multifamily developers, investors

Investment companies are increasingly using environmental criteria in evaluating multifamily opportunities, two real estate pros write.

By Brad Siegal and Heather Wright • Oct. 31, 2025

NZAM drops 2050 goals for signatories, aims to relaunch next year

The United Nations-backed Net Zero Asset Managers group previously suspended operations after BlackRock’s exit in January.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 30, 2025

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Top 5 stories from ESG Dive

This year has shaped up to be a formative one for ESG, from the U.S. pulling out of major climate agreements to federal agencies recalibrating their approach to sustainability under the new administration.

By ESG Dive staff

General Motors cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

The automaker cites cooling demand of electric vehicles for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 in the process.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 30, 2025

$1.6B in clean energy investments were rolled back in September: E2

More than $24 billion in clean energy investment has been withdrawn so far this year, according to E2. The group said $11 billion in new projects were announced over the same period.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 29, 2025

Google bets on sustainable investments, deals to slash rising emissions

The search engine and tech conglomerate has committed to a spate of climate-focused initiatives this year in a bid to cut emissions and make progress towards its sustainability goals.

By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Oct. 29, 2025

Wind PPA prices rising faster than solar under Trump administration

New tariffs could add another 10% to 15% to power purchase agreement prices in the months to come, a Trio analyst said.

By Emma Penrod • Oct. 28, 2025

Climate-related financial risk to more than triple by 2050: report

An analysis of eight G20 countries predicted that financial risk due to climate-related disasters will rise from $7.8 trillion in GDP to $28.3 trillion by midcentury.

By Lauren Schenkman • Oct. 21, 2025

States sue EPA over canceled Solar for All grants

In the third lawsuit filed about the grants this month, 22 states and the District of Columbia contend the agency illegally revoked $7 billion in clean energy funds awarded to local governments.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 20, 2025

Federal banking regulators withdraw guidance on climate risk management

The Fed, FDIC and OCC have rescinded guidance intended to help financial institutions with over $100 billion in total assets identify and manage financial risks related to climate change.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 20, 2025

SEC’s updated shareholder proposal rules could exclude E+S submissions: Atkins

SEC Chair Paul Atkins argued that non-binding submissions, like those focused on environmental and social issues, could be excludable under certain state laws.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 16, 2025

California to invest $226M in offshore wind ports amid federal cuts

State and industry leaders argued that the funds are needed to establish California as a hub for floating offshore wind.

By Emma Penrod • Oct. 16, 2025

EV incentives dry up, costs stay high

Analysts say hybrid and plug-in hybrid growth will help offset declining pure-EV sales, giving dealers time to recoup charging and training investments.

By Alysha Webb • Oct. 14, 2025

Amid policy pressures, clean energy investment is diversifying: Crux

Data from the first half of this year shows clean energy investment continuing to increase, but changing in shape, said Crux CEO Alfred Johnson.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 14, 2025

Climate Week NYC 2025: Perspectives on prioritizing sustainability in a politicized environment

As federal climate policy has largely reversed, more than 900 events were held at the annual summit to discuss the latest trends and innovations in climate and corporate sustainability.

By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Oct. 10, 2025

Barclays turns to enhanced rock weathering for first carbon removal deal

The agreement between the bank and climate tech company UNDO aims to remove 6,538 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 9, 2025

EPA sued for terminating $7B Solar for All program

“Instead of distributing the Solar for All funds as Congress directed, Defendants hastily and unlawfully terminated” the program, the plaintiffs allege.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 8, 2025

Climate risk ‘cannot be about politics,’ say sustainable investors seeking bipartisan collaboration

Environmental nonprofit Ceres explored areas of common ground on climate risk and opportunity during New York City’s annual climate event.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 7, 2025

California Gov. Newsom signs EO targeting economic impact of climate change

The executive order seeks to expedite the state’s response to climate-driven disasters and mitigate their economic impact, especially on the insurance market and the energy utility sector.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 6, 2025

States brace for fallout as DOE terminates $7.6B in clean energy project funding

Cuts to 223 projects across 16 states will mean job losses, higher energy costs and weaker grid reliability, experts and state agencies warn.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 6, 2025

NZBA votes to cease all operations, abandon membership model

The Net Zero Banking Alliance becomes the second United Nations climate-aligned industry group to suspend operations in 2025.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 3, 2025

Conferences ESG and sustainability professionals should attend in 2026

After 2025’s regulatory turbulence, sustainability and ESG professionals will convene throughout 2026 to learn how to navigate the changing political and policy landscape.

By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Oct. 1, 2025

Companies still acting on climate change, but ‘afraid to talk about it’ publicly: experts

Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber said companies are still making progress on sustainability goals, but “don’t want a target on [their] back,” given the current political environment.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 1, 2025

CEO pay climbed nearly 6% in 2024

“CEOs are not paid extraordinary amounts because of any special skills or greater productivity, but because they have extraordinary leverage over corporate boards that set their pay,” the Economic Policy Institute said.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 30, 2025

Lawmakers urge PJM to take steps so clean energy projects can meet tax credit deadlines

“Either we have a resource adequacy issue or we don't — and I believe we do — so we need to be getting all of this energy online as quickly as possible,” Maryland Delegate Lorig Charkoudian said.

By Ethan Howland • Sept. 30, 2025

Chances of US passing a carbon border tariff law are ‘non-trivial,’ Dem. senator says

Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., have each introduced bills to implement a carbon border adjustment mechanism for the U.S., mirroring similar initiatives abroad.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 25, 2025