AT&T drops DEI, gets $1B acquisition of UScellular greenlit

The telecommunications company committed to scrapping policies and programs focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in a bid to get a deal approved by the FCC.

By Zoya Mirza • Updated 11 hours ago

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

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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

Trump proposes ‘reset’ of fuel economy standards, gutting Biden-era climate policy

The White House claims that the current standards have imposed “unrealistic fuel economy targets” on automakers.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 5, 2025

U.S. data center power demand could reach 106 GW by 2035: BloombergNEF

The forecast is 36% higher than BNEF’s April estimate. Other experts warn that an AI bubble or speculative data center proposals could be fueling excessive load growth projections.

By Brian Martucci • Dec. 4, 2025

Amazon taps clean energy, greentech investments to reduce carbon footprint

The e-commerce giant, which has a goal to reach net-zero status across its operations by 2040, has backed a number of sustainable initiatives this year.

By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Dec. 4, 2025

Food giant Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions

The deal with Varaha will transition 12,500 acres of corn farms in the food manufacturer’s supply chain to sustainable practices to reduce around 100,000 tons of CO2.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 3, 2025

Smart permitting, phase-out of diesel generators could curb data center environmental impacts

A look at what’s happening in California shows that even in an environmentally progressive state, unhealthy emissions and resource depletion is a problem needing a solution, an academic report says.

By Robert Freedman • Dec. 2, 2025

How Meta is ramping up cleantech investments amid the AI boom

The social media and tech company is investing in an array of low-carbon energy and tech solutions as its data center emissions rise.

By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Dec. 1, 2025

US workers report a ‘major AI trust gap’ that affects their view of companies

Half of workers said they prefer humans to review job applications, evaluate work performance and make decisions that affect careers, SHL survey results said.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 1, 2025

States must advance technology-neutral permitting to support clean energy

A competitive environment is necessary for rapid innovation and cost reduction as federal support evaporates, say Leila Banijamali and Zachary Millimet of permitting software company Symbium.

By Leila Banijamali and Zachary Millimet • Dec. 1, 2025

Storage, hybrid projects emerging as renewable energy post-OBBBA winners: LevelTen Energy

Hybrid development could exceed standalone wind and solar by 2030, a developer survey finds.

By Emma Penrod • Nov. 26, 2025

Microsoft ditches publishing ‘traditional’ diversity and inclusion report this year

The tech giant will instead help demonstrate its D&I progress through “more dynamic and accessible” formats, its chief communications officer told ESG Dive.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 25, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bipartisan bill would require employers to report AI-related layoffs

Over the past year, legislators of all political leanings have proposed ideas to mitigate the potential harms of AI to workers.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 13, 2025

Brookfield sees opportunities for nuclear, hydropower

Strong corporate procurements and U.S. government interest support the company’s “clean firm” investments as renewables remain strong, executives said this week.

By Brian Martucci • Nov. 10, 2025

GM, Stellantis pivot from EVs to build more gas vehicles

As electric vehicle adoption slows in the U.S. and federal grants dry up, automakers and suppliers are shifting their focus.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 7, 2025

Shell, Mitsubishi invest $17M in hybrid direct air capture startup

DAC developer Avnos will use the funding to build its first commercial-scale facility for its technology that pulls CO2 and water from the atmosphere.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 6, 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