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

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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.

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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

Coal-based steelmaking outpaces the industry’s low-emissions transition

Electric arc furnaces grew by 1% over the past year to comprise 34% of global capacity, as steelmakers invest in existing blast furnaces, the Global Energy Monitor found.

By Nathan Owens • May 14, 2026

Corporate clean energy demand remains ‘extremely strong’: CEBA CEO

Despite tax incentive rollbacks in 2025, the pace of new clean energy procurement is “accelerating,” the Corporate Energy Buyers Association’s CEO told ESG Dive.

By Lamar Johnson • May 12, 2026

SBTi promotes deputy director to lead climate target validation subsidiary

McKenna Smith will become managing director for SBTi Services. She was formerly a deputy director for the subsidiary and a target validation manager for SBTi.

By Zoya Mirza • May 11, 2026

Pandora to add carbon footprint labeling for lab-grown diamonds

The jewelry brand’s CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier said the new labeling is a response to increased consumer demand for sustainability.

By Zoya Mirza • May 8, 2026

Meta, EDP Renewables ink PPA for 250-MW solar project

This is the third such deal between EDP Renewables and Meta, bringing the total procured energy between the two companies to 545 MW.

By Diana DiGangi • May 8, 2026

SEC works to rescind Biden-era climate disclosure rule

The agency’s staff is working on a recommendation to retract its 2024 climate rule at the direction of Chair Paul Atkins, an agency spokesperson said.

By Lamar Johnson • Updated May 11, 2026

California subpoenas Golden State Wind over Trump lease deal

The state's Justice Department is “investigating potential violations of law” associated with offshore wind lease buyouts and anticipates litigation, the California Energy Commission said.

By Diana DiGangi • May 7, 2026