Marks & Spencer, Schneider Electric launch supply chain decarbonization program

The British retail giant said RE:Spark will help it accelerate progress towards its sustainability goals, which include a target to achieve net-zero emissions across its supply chain by 2040.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 24, 2025

US Plastics Pact assesses pluses and minuses of chemical recycling

The group calls for chemical recyclers to consider environmental justice impacts and offer more data and transparency around operations, but says the technologies offer key circular economy opportunities for plastic.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 24, 2025

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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.

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Varaha CEO talks carbon removal projects, climate tech and sustainable agriculture

The CEO of Asia’s largest carbon project developer discusses the company’s rise, getting involved in one of the largest biochar deals to date and the broader carbon removal market.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 21, 2025

Carbon project developer Varaha nabs $30M to scale regenerative agriculture

The funding, provided by sustainable investment firm Mirova, will go toward expanding Varaha’s regenerative farming and soil organic carbon practices across India.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 21, 2025

Tyson to stop selling ‘climate-smart’ beef as part of lawsuit settlement

The meat giant will also no longer say it can reach net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the agreement, which comes as environmental groups pressure companies to back up sustainability claims. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 21, 2025

Philanthropies commit $300M to boost climate, health solutions at COP30

The Gates Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies and others said the investment will help tackle health risks that arise from extreme heat, air pollution and infectious diseases.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 20, 2025

Verallia, Penn State envision low-carbon future for glass

In addition to being lower carbon than conventional soda lime silicate glass, the LionGlass material invented at Penn State is more resistant to cracks. The early-stage partnership with Verallia could result in a prototype in about a year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2025

JPMorgan Chase enhancing due diligence for clients in the Amazon region

The bank will use a geospatial definition of the region preferred by Indigenous leaders and activists, but the change does not bring any inherent restrictions.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 19, 2025

Bentley abandons plans to build only EVs by 2035

The luxury brand is responding to consumer demand for gas-powered vehicles and hybrid powertrains.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 19, 2025

Federal appeals court halts implementation of California’s climate law SB 261

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily stopped enforcement of a law that requires large businesses operating in California to publicly disclose their climate-related financial risks.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 18, 2025

Convenience store chain Arko exploring solar energy

At least 300 Arko stores are on track to add solar equipment to stores through a nearly finalized pact between the company and Apollo Power.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2025

Progress on corporate water sustainability ‘not happening quickly enough’: Ceres

While most companies have improved their water stewardship practices in some capacity since 2023, the sustainability nonprofit warns that change isn’t happening fast enough.

By Lauren Schenkman • Nov. 17, 2025

Solar project delays decreased in Q3 2025: EIA

Third-quarter solar projects that represented about 20% of planned capacity for the period reported a delay, down from 25% for the same period last year, said the Energy Information Administration.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 17, 2025

EU Parliament votes to weaken corporate sustainability laws

Under the changes, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive would only apply to large and very large businesses, respectively.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 14, 2025

California’s Newsom blasts Trump, US climate policy at COP30

The Democratic governor called the Trump administration's absence at the annual climate summit a “disgrace” and sought to distinguish California from White House leadership.

By Zoya Mirza • Updated Nov. 18, 2025

Enviri’s potential sale of Clean Earth moves forward

The environmental services company is seeing strong interest in its hazardous waste business as it looks to unlock value from the high-performing segment.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 13, 2025

HSBC waters down interim targets in updated net-zero transition plan

The bank scaled back a range of goals it was pursuing for its sector-specific 2030 targets, citing a global transition that “has progressed at an inconsistent pace.”

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 12, 2025

SBTi’s latest draft standard proposes flexible, scope-specific target setting

The second draft of the updated standard introduces scope-specific emissions approaches, including three options for reducing scope 1 emissions.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 10, 2025

Unilever CSO steps down amid company’s corporate restructuring

Rebecca Marmot is exiting her role as chief sustainability officer and leaving Unilever after serving at the company for nearly two decades.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 7, 2025

Heineken leans on renewable energy-powered heat batteries to decarbonize brewery

The beermaker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut down emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 5, 2025

Michigan bets on mass timber to build economy, cut carbon footprint

The state will offer money, guidance and technical assistance as demand increases for the alternative building material.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 5, 2025

JBS invests $1.1M to boost climate-smart agriculture, settle lawsuit with New York

The American subsidiary of the leading global beef and poultry producer will financially back sustainable agriculture programs for farmers in the state under the settlement.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 4, 2025

Science-based climate targets boost corporate reputation, decarbonization pace: report

“Companies now have a clear business case” for setting science-based climate targets, according to Science Based Targets initiative CEO David Kennedy.

By Lamar Johnson • Updated Nov. 10, 2025

US has onshored full solar supply chain: SEIA

With Corning’s Michigan silicon ingot and wafer factory online, the U.S. can now produce all major components.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 3, 2025

Why trees are an integral part of corporate water stewardship

Discover how tree planting can help strengthen corporate water stewardship goals.

By Arbor Day Foundation • Nov. 3, 2025