Google commits to replenish more water than it uses by 2030

The tech giant’s new goal puts it on par with competitors and fellow hyperscalers Amazon, Meta and Microsoft.

By Lamar Johnson • June 4, 2026

Circular technology: Where ESG goals and commercial performance come together

The secondary technology market is on course to hit $262 billion by 2032. The businesses gaining ground are proving that ESG goals and profitability can advance together.

By John Doughty • June 4, 2026

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The evolution of the voluntary carbon credit market

Companies are increasingly relying on carbon credits to cut their emissions and meet climate goals, despite a dynamic regulatory environment and increased ESG scrutiny.

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7 states sue Trump administration over TotalEnergies offshore wind lease buyout

The lawsuit calls the deal a “sham settlement agreement to unlawfully cancel an offshore wind lease and redirect the money paid for the lease to a separate, unauthorized use favored by the President.”

By Diana DiGangi • June 4, 2026

Deloitte upgrades UK, EU sustainability chief to CSO for new EMEA business

Company veteran Smruti Naik-Jones — most recently CSO for Deloitte UK and North and South Europe — will lead sustainability strategy for the firm’s Europe, Middle East and Africa business.

By Zoya Mirza • June 3, 2026

Accounting and finance pros value making their mark on ESG issues

The opportunity to play a role in social and environmental matters is a key aspect of a potential employer’s appeal.

By David McCann • June 3, 2026

Governance surpasses environment as top ESG reputational risk in 2026

A new report from GlobeScan that surveyed nearly 300 business leaders found that the reordering of perceived risk “highlights rising concern over corporate ethics and accountability.”

By Zoya Mirza • June 2, 2026

Cities push Congress to avert water infrastructure funding cliff

With enhanced funding from the Biden-era infrastructure law set to expire and proposed federal cuts on the table, local government and water groups are urging lawmakers to reauthorize key drinking water and wastewater programs.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 2, 2026

SEC proposes rule rescinding Biden-era climate risk disclosures

The agency’s proposal calls the 2024 climate disclosure rules “a dramatic overreach of the Commission’s statutory authority and, independently, unsound as a matter of policy.”

By Lamar Johnson • May 29, 2026

Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft initiative looks to boost sustainable data center tech

The initiative is backed by nonprofit investor Elemental Impact and also includes the Bill Gates-backed Breakthrough Energy Discovery, Salesforce and a philanthropic office founded by a Walmart heir.

By Lamar Johnson • May 29, 2026

How data center demand can accelerate climate tech deployment

As AI and data center build out continues to scale, there are three principles worth getting right, according to the executive director of the Carbon Business Council.

By Ben Rubin • May 29, 2026

Proxy adviser ISS sued by 4 Republican AGs over ESG

The state court lawsuits from Texas, Iowa, Nebraska and West Virginia allege the world’s largest proxy adviser violated state consumer protection laws. An ISS spokeswoman told ESG Dive “the allegations lack merit.”

By Lamar Johnson • May 26, 2026

Nearly 70 fashion and textile orgs ask governments to support resale and repair

While circular business models are better for the environment, voluntary business action won’t be enough to drive the industry in this direction, said nonprofit the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which spearheaded the initiative.

By Lauren Schenkman • May 26, 2026

It’s official: Shein will acquire Everlane

The deal promises to salvage the sustainability-oriented direct-to-consumer brand’s finances, but its tie-up with the Chinese fast-fashion giant comes at a cost.

By Daphne Howland • May 26, 2026

SBTi lays out strategy pivot to expand role as climate action ‘transformation partner’

The global standard-setting organization said “the world has changed significantly since its founding” and that its strategy for the rest of the decade “marks a clear shift.”

By Lamar Johnson • May 22, 2026

Meta, Enbridge to build solar, storage for Wyoming data centers

Enbridge expects to invest $1.2 billion into the project's construction, with 365 megawatts of solar and 200 MW of battery capacity it anticipates will enter service by the end of 2027.

By Diana DiGangi • May 22, 2026

Microsoft buys first carbon credits since reportedly pausing purchases

The tech giant will purchase 650,000 metric tons of removals over seven years from biogas producer BioCirc, after reports last month that it had paused carbon removal purchasing.

By Lamar Johnson • May 21, 2026

FASB finalizes new environmental credit rules

Previously generally accepted accounting principles provided no specific guidance to help companies account for carbon offsets and emissions allowances related to cap-and-trade programs.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated May 22, 2026

Hawaiian Airlines electrifies Honolulu ground fleet to cut emissions

The airline will replace 116 diesel and propane-powered ground support vehicles with lithium battery-powered baggage tractors, belt loaders and aircraft pushback tractors.

By Lamar Johnson • May 20, 2026

DOJ may intervene in NAACP lawsuit over xAI’s data center gas turbines

It is “the policy of the United States to sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance,” a deputy assistant attorney general at the Department of Justice wrote in a court notice suggesting it might intervene.

By Diana DiGangi • May 19, 2026

Environmental performance a ‘core pillar’ of business strategy: report

Most companies say environmental planning delivers competitive advantage, increased investment, and cost savings, according to a survey conducted by sustainable solutions provider Onterris.

By Lauren Schenkman • May 18, 2026

Q1 saw net loss of 5,900 renewable energy manufacturing jobs: EDF report

The Environmental Defense Fund cited $1.4 billion in canceled renewable energy investments stemming from federal policy shifts around EVs, renewable energy and tailpipe emissions. 

By Jeffrey Kinney • May 18, 2026

ADM partners with pet food brand to scale regenerative agriculture

The program with Hill’s Pet Nutrition targets 16,000 acres of U.S. corn and soybean fields for regenerative practices to expand the practice into the pet food supply chain.

By Lamar Johnson • May 15, 2026

Crux gets $500M debt facility for clean energy investments

The company said it plans to use the funding to finance “tax-driven investments,” including “hybrid tax equity, accelerating the deployment of clean energy.”

By Diana DiGangi • May 15, 2026

Smurfit Westrock introduces 2030 sustainability goals

In its first sustainability report covering the integrated company, Smurfit Westrock laid out targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste. It also teased that more goals could be coming.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 15, 2026

NY’s 2027 budget includes climate, emissions reduction rollbacks: Gov. Hochul

The state plans to scrap a 2030 goal that sought a 40% reduction in emissions and replace it with a 2040 goal that aims for a 60% reduction.

By Zoya Mirza • Updated May 14, 2026