US, global cities tout emissions reductions

Local U.S. officials say they’re driving emissions goals from the ground up since the Trump administration’s withdrawal from key international climate events and agreements.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 24, 2025

SBTi calls on companies to pilot new net-zero standard

The two-phase pilot will begin with a broad company survey, as the Science Based Targets initiative looks to further refine “v2” of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard.

By Lamar Johnson • June 23, 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.

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US senators call on EPA to study reuse, refill

Recycling policy advocates Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., are teaming up again, this time on the REUSE Act, to assess opportunities in consumer packaging, food service and more.

By Maria Rachal • June 23, 2025

US electric vehicle sales are slowing amid policy shifts: BNEF

BloombergNEF cut its expectation for cumulative U.S. electric vehicle sales through 2030 by 14 million units.

By Robert Walton • June 23, 2025

Datamaran launches product for ESG risk, compliance management

The company's Core product will use AI-powered workflows to help corporate sustainability, legal and risk management teams comply with global climate and ESG disclosure regulations.

By Lamar Johnson • June 20, 2025

Trump signs resolutions killing California’s zero-emissions rules

President Donald Trump called for ending electric vehicle mandates, signing off on a trio of congressional joint resolutions.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 20, 2025

Banks reverse course, increase fossil fuel investments in 2024: report

The top four U.S. banks — JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citi and Wells Fargo — represented 21% of the global financing in the latest Banking on Climate Chaos report.

By Lamar Johnson • June 18, 2025

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 appointments of 2025 so far

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

By Zoya Mirza • June 18, 2025

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

Is climate-responsive paint a future reality?

An inventor used thermochromic pigment to create paint that darkens in cold weather and lightens in warm weather, resulting in interior temperature changes that could curb building energy costs, CNN reports.

By Robert Freedman • 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

Local leaders warn U.S. Senate not to pull the plug on clean energy credits

Bipartisan coalition says proposed cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would threaten jobs and local investments, raise energy costs and create economic uncertainty.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 10, 2025