Ørsted, Equinor challenge Trump administration’s offshore wind stop work order

The December stop work order is estimated to be costing the 700-MW Revolution Wind project at least $1.44 million per day, project attorneys alleged.

By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 6, 2026

Alphabet acquires clean energy developer Intersect for $4.75B

The acquisition follows a prior partnership between Google and Intersect and represents a new tactic being adopted by the tech giant’s parent company in its decarbonization journey.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 5, 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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HSBC taps BNP Paribas exec to lead sustainable finance, transition in Asia

The London-based bank said Chaoni Huang would help its clients in the region “decarbonize and invest in new growth.”

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 5, 2026

Transportation company Trimac begins Hyundai hydrogen truck pilot

The data collected will aid carriers in building knowledge of hydrogen systems.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 5, 2026

Mercedes settles emissions-cheating lawsuits for nearly $150M

The total value of the multi-state settlement could reach $347 million, according to one state attorney general.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 23, 2025

Trump administration halts all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in US

The action affects five major offshore wind farms under development in federal waters, including the 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind. The administration cited classified “national security risks” for the move.

By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 23, 2025

NYC pension delays vote to drop BlackRock, Fidelity

Outgoing Comptroller Brad Lander has urged the New York City Employees Retirement System’s trustees to replace BlackRock and Fidelity over climate policy deficiencies.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 22, 2025

Frontier inks $44.2M deal with biowaste carbon removal company

Biomass carbon removal and storage platform Nulife GreenTech will remove 122,000 tons of CO2 for Frontier’s buyers, including Google, Stripe and Shopify.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 19, 2025

Whole Foods to launch in-store food waste infrastructure

The Amazon-owned specialty grocer will be the first to deploy Mill Industries’ automated, on-site food recycling technology.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 19, 2025

Hybrid heating: A bridge to decarbonization or a road to obsolescence for gas utilities?

Combining heat pumps with gas furnaces can help manage winter peaks, lower energy costs and cut carbon emissions. But this approach requires well-structured regulatory frameworks and cost-recovery mechanisms, West Monroe experts write.

By Andrew Biondi, Margaret Oloriz and Estelle Mangeney • Dec. 19, 2025

US sustainable investing hangs on against strong headwinds: report

Sustainable assets rose slightly in 2025 — though its market share shrank — and most asset managers expect to increase sustainable investments next year.

By Lauren Schenkman • Dec. 18, 2025

Ford scraps EV plans, shifts to stationary energy storage

The automaker will focus its North American EV development on a new family of smaller, highly efficient and less expensive models.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2025

EU Parliament approves pact to alter sustainability reporting laws

The bloc now awaits final approval from the European Council to substantially simplify the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 17, 2025

Despite political backtracking, net-zero commitments rose in 2025: Accenture

The number of the world’s largest companies setting net-zero targets has increased for the fourth year in a row.

By Lauren Schenkman • Dec. 17, 2025

SBTi opens pilot for power sector net-zero standard

The Science Based Targets initiative is looking for companies in the energy industry to test the practicality and usefulness of the draft framework.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 16, 2025

Trump issues EO targeting proxy advisers, including ISS, Glass Lewis

The order is directed at the SEC, FTC and DOL with the aim of stymieing the reach of the two proxy advisers, particularly on ESG and DEI-related issues.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 15, 2025

Google, CalSTRS, others back $462M funding round for geothermal plant

The funding will support Fervo’s 500-megawatt geothermal power plant in Utah, expected to be the “world’s largest next-generation geothermal development.”

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 12, 2025

Apple’s environmental, social chief to retire next month

Lisa Jackson, the tech company’s vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, will depart in late January 2026 without a direct replacement.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 11, 2025

New York targets power sector carbon allowances in proposed climate regulations

The amendments would reduce the annual budget of CO2 allowances through 2037, including the number of voluntary renewable energy purchases. 

By Diana DiGangi • Dec. 11, 2025

CARB releases draft text for California’s climate disclosure regulations

The proposed text of the rules comes before the holiday season, and the agency expects a hearing on final adoption of SB 253 and 261 in late February.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 10, 2025

EU legislators reach agreement to simplify sustainability reporting

The revised agreement would remove around 90% of companies from the CSRD’s scope, and 70% of companies from the CSDDD’s remit.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 9, 2025

Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers

The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot deployment of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 9, 2025

Stellantis CEO backs ‘achievable’ CO2 targets for EU vehicles

The carmaker's head, Antonio Filosa, is urging European regulators to follow the lead of the U.S. in reacting to consumer demand for “technological neutrality” of passenger vehicles.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 9, 2025

New York requires emissions reporting from large emitters like waste, power

The rule would apply to waste facilities like landfills, incinerators and anaerobic digesters, as well as electricity generation facilities and fueling infrastructure. It comes as the federal government scales back its own reporting program.

By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 8, 2025

Green economy now worth over $5 trillion annually: report

The market has been the second-fastest growing sector in the past decade and is expected to reach $7 trillion annually by 2030, according to Boston Consulting Group and the World Economic Forum.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 5, 2025