SBTi issues draft power sector net-zero standard

The Science Based Targets initiative said the power sector standards are interoperable with its revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard and is seeking feedback.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 8, 2025

3 takeaways on monitoring for greenwashing

Risks around sustainability messaging are real, with greenwashing-related legal settlements regularly reaching “the millions to tens of millions of dollars,” said a Ropes & Gray attorney during a recent webinar.

By Maria Rachal • Sept. 8, 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.

By ESG Dive staff

Americans want businesses to lead the way towards a greener future

A new national survey from the Arbor Day Foundation shows consumers are ready to reward companies that drive positive environmental change.

Sept. 8, 2025

Sustainability success: How the circularity index can help you reach your goals

Explore the Circularity Index, a tool enabling businesses to evaluate sustainability performance.

Sept. 8, 2025

Deutsche Bank doubles down on net-zero commitment in updated transition plan

The German bank said it will uphold its climate targets as they are “part of a prudent risk management practice as well as a business opportunity.”

By Zoya Mirza • Sept. 5, 2025

How soil accounting software can help improve carbon offsetting’s credibility: Perennial CEO

The company’s new mapping software quantifies how much carbon is captured by regenerative agricultural projects, with fewer soil samples and lower costs, said CEO Jack Roswell.

By Lauren Schenkman • Updated Sept. 11, 2025

Vanguard supports no environmental, social proposals for second straight year

The world’s second-largest asset manager also reported witnessing declines in environmental and social submissions, and shareholder proposals more broadly, while anti-ESG filings increased.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 4, 2025

BlackRock calls out state officials for ‘politicization’ of public pensions

After Republican and Democrat state and local finance officials offered dueling views on fiduciary duty, the asset manager said such “politicization of pension fund management” costs retirees.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 3, 2025

Over 30 organizations urge EU to keep banks in sight for future CSDDD compliance

A joint letter asked policymakers to protect the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive’s “review clause,” which keeps the door open to applying it to the financial sector.

By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 3, 2025

Trump administration axes $679M in offshore wind infrastructure funding

“Where possible, funding from these projects will be recompeted to address critical port upgrades and other core infrastructure needs of the United States,” said the Department of Transportation.

By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 3, 2025

Renewables make up 91% of the 15 GW of generation the US added in first 5 months of 2025: FERC

“Solar continues to deliver new power to the grid faster and cheaper than any other source of electricity,” said Stephanie Bosh, senior vice president of communications for the Solar Energy Industries Association.

By Meris Lutz • Sept. 2, 2025

‘Carbon neutral’ Apple Watch not actually carbon neutral, says German court

The court’s decision rested on the short-term nature of the reforestation projects Apple said it used to offset the product’s emissions.

By Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 2, 2025

Mexico’s avocado industry pledges deforestation-free exports by 2026

The move comes after investigations found illegal deforestation and water sourcing, along with violent coercion, in Mexico’s avocado region.

By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 28, 2025

The ‘EPR era’ brings new opportunities for packaging sustainability

Sustainability leaders from Amcor, Stonyfield and MegaFood shared some of their experiences and outlooks for redesigns during a virtual event Tuesday.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 28, 2025

The language of carbon — why words are now the frontline of climate credibility

As political scrutiny of climate commitments intensifies, how businesses communicate their decarbonization strategy and goals has emerged as central to how they are assessed.

By Ben Carr • Aug. 28, 2025

NZBA will vote to abandon membership model after industry exodus

After waves of exits by U.S., Canadian and European banks, the Net-Zero Banking Alliance said it would vote on forgoing a membership-based model and focus on establishing industry guidance.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 27, 2025

FTA seeks to eliminate environmental criteria from capital investment grant guidelines

The Federal Transit Administration requests public comment on updated guidelines that would remove the “social cost of carbon” calculation and make broader changes to the multibillion-dollar program.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 27, 2025

Packaging manufacturer PCA launches carbon capture and storage study

A ‘promising’ pilot that Packaging Corporation of America began last year ended this summer. Now, the company works toward building a full-scale facility by 2028 and expanding the technology to other sites.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2025

EU promises to ‘reduce administrative burden’ of sustainability laws on US companies

A joint statement on the new trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union also promised “flexibility” regarding import fees tied to carbon emissions.

By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 26, 2025

Trump administration halts work on 700-MW Revolution Wind

Developer Ørsted said the project, located in federal waters about 15 miles off the coast of Rhode Island, is about 80% complete. The company’s shares tumbled to an all-time low following the news.

By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 26, 2025

Daimler, Greenlane announce second EV charging corridor

The joint venture between BlackRock, Daimler Truck and NextEra Energy will enable long-haul electric trucking from Southern California.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 26, 2025

CARB to propose California’s long-awaited climate-risk disclosure regulations this fall

The California Air Resources Board, tasked with implementing the rules, said at its latest public workshop that it would issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for the laws on Oct. 14.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 25, 2025

Ann Arbor’s all-electric community offers a new model for net-zero living

Veridian at County Farm stands out for its rooftop solar, heat pumps and potential community battery network. Will the local utility’s hesitation and loss of federal tax credits prevent other developers from following its lead?

By Brian Martucci • Aug. 25, 2025

Democrat finance officials push asset managers to reaffirm commitment to manage climate risks

A letter from 17 finance officials to BlackRock, Vanguard and 16 other firms seeks to counter a Republican-led letter urging firms to eschew viewing climate change as a long-term risk.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 22, 2025

Nestlé’s ‘groundbreaking’ process boosts cocoa output as climate change cuts yields

The discovery would increase the supply of the popular commodity by using 30% more of the cocoa fruit, reducing waste.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 22, 2025