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

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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.

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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

Trade, policy ‘headwinds’ push First Solar to boost US production

The Arizona-based solar module manufacturer commissioned its newest facility in August and plans to add 3.7 GW in annual finishing capacity by next December.

By Brian Martucci • Nov. 5, 2025

Michigan bets on mass timber to build economy, cut carbon footprint

The state will offer money, guidance and technical assistance as demand increases for the alternative building material.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 5, 2025

US has onshored full solar supply chain: SEIA

With Corning’s Michigan silicon ingot and wafer factory online, the U.S. can now produce all major components.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 3, 2025

Microsoft inks deal to remove atmospheric CO2 using mine waste

Canada-based carbon removal company Arca will remove 300,000 metric tons of CO2 for the tech company through a process called industrial mineralization.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 31, 2025

General Motors cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

The automaker cites cooling demand of electric vehicles for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 in the process.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 30, 2025

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