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

New direct air capture filters pull emissions from building HVAC

Researchers have developed direct air capture filters that can absorb carbon emissions from building ventilation systems while improving energy efficiency.

By Joe Burns • 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More than $24 billion in clean energy investment has been withdrawn so far this year, according to E2.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

Google, NextEra Energy to revive nuclear plant to boost clean energy generation

The companies plan to revive the Duane Arnold Energy Center by 2029 to support Google’s growing cloud and AI infrastructure in Iowa.

By Zoya Mirza • Updated Oct. 28, 2025

Microsoft, UNDO ink third carbon removal deal — their biggest yet

The tech giant has purchased 28,900 metric tons of permanent carbon removal from the climate tech company, which uses enhanced rock weathering for carbon sequestration.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 27, 2025

Wholesale food distributor UNFI completes largest solar rooftop project to date

Spanning nearly 1,000 yards, the project atop a California distribution center is expected to generate approximately 80% of the facility's electricity needs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 27, 2025

Easy environmental wins with mobile compaction

Open-top dumpsters play a key role in operations but often get overlooked in sustainability plans.

By Kirk Butts, Director of Communications • Oct. 27, 2025

Levi’s updates strategy to cut freshwater use across supply chain, reduce climate impact

The denim manufacturer has a new goal to reduce its freshwater use by 15% across its garment manufacturing supply chain and processing facilities by 2030.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 24, 2025

Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs

New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.

By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 24, 2025

GM CFO expects EV demand to stabilize despite ‘choppy’ market

The automaker has already seen a “significant pullback” in EV demand in October, CFO Paul Jacobson said — but GM expects the market to stabilize in 2026. 

By Grace Noto • Oct. 23, 2025

Sustainability across supply chains still a priority for companies: MIT

Despite recent regulatory volatility, 73% of businesses remained steady with their sustainability commitments, according to a new report from the university.

By Lauren Schenkman • Oct. 23, 2025

Torch Clean Energy taps Fluence for 640 MWh battery at Arizona solar plant

Torch’s “Winchester” project will have 160 MW of solar and is expected to be online in 2027 to support regional grid balancing and forecast load growth, the company said.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 22, 2025

Nestlé leaves climate alliance focused on reducing dairy methane emissions

The Nesquik maker, which cut greenhouse gas emissions by 21% between 2018 and 2024, said it remains committed to improving its environmental footprint.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 22, 2025

Sustainable startup Electra inks deals with Meta, others to scale low-carbon iron

Electra’s new demo site will produce up to 500 tons of low-carbon iron annually and its first environmental attribute credits will be purchased by the social media and tech giant.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 21, 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

State AGs probe Big Tech’s use of renewable energy certificates

Republican attorneys general from 16 states sent letters to Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft last month questioning claims the companies had made about their energy consumption and emissions reductions.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 17, 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

California delays rulemaking timeline for climate regulations to 2026

The California Air Resources Board announced the delay shortly after it published a draft reporting template for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions for entities under SB 253.

By Zoya Mirza • Updated Oct. 15, 2025

How companies can rely on smart packaging to cut food waste, emissions: Elopak CEO

Advancements in packaging infrastructure can help reduce food loss and waste, which make up around 10% of global GHG emissions, says Elopak’s Thomas Körmendi.

By Thomas Körmendi • Oct. 15, 2025

Amazon to use mass timber-built delivery facility as sustainability lab

The e-commerce and tech giant aims to use the Elkhart, Indiana delivery facility as a lab for construction and facilities practices that generate a lower carbon footprint.

By Lamar Johnson • Updated Oct. 16, 2025