Meta backs low-carbon cement with new Fortera deal

The deal will give the social media conglomerate access to 200,000 environmental attribute credits and provide low-carbon cement for building its projects.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 30, 2026

CEOs say they’re not yet seeing transformational change from AI

But more than 6 in 10 U.S. leaders said they were confident their firms were moving at the right pace or ahead of the curve in terms of AI development, per a KPMG report.

By Lara Ewen • Oct. 30, 2026

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The ESG landscape in the U.S. continues to shift, as federal agencies' efforts to recalibrate their approach to sustainability are juxtaposed with states forging ahead with their own climate disclosure laws.

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Salesforce’s new carbon credit deal gives sustainable rice farming a boost

The cloud-based software company will purchase 500,000 methane reduction credits from climate startup Mitti Labs while also helping scale sustainable rice farming practices.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 29, 2026

AI regulation push gains steam ahead of midterms

Reports of AI agents accessing bank accounts mark the latest in a string of developments putting pressure on lawmakers to act.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 28, 2026

For the majority of companies, risk management still resides in siloes

A new Grant Thornton study makes the case for more integration of risk functions, especially cybersecurity.

By David McCann • Oct. 27, 2026

Data center sustainability presents an opportunity, USGBC official says

Community pushback against data centers might be alleviated by sustainable construction and operations, a U.S. Green Building Council executive says at the 2026 Greenbuild conference.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 26, 2026

Danone partners on $40M facility turning yogurt waste to renewable energy

The project, commissioned by PurposeEnergy, comes as the dairy giant boosts production to meet accelerating demand for high-protein yogurt.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 22, 2026

Amazon signs 960-MW Indiana nuclear pact with AEP, X-energy

If the project is developed, Amazon would purchase the power under a long-term contract that covers the cost of the facility and its operations, the companies said.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 20, 2026

Frontier Climate buyers ink deal to store CO2 as solid rock

Carbon removal company 44.01 will remove over 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide through a process called in-situ mineralization for the collection of carbon removal buyers.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 16, 2026

Is industrial AI the key to resilient and sustainable electronics manufacturing?

As AI proliferates, the electronics industry has a unique role to ensure resilience and sustainability aren’t competing priorities, says the CEO of the Global Electronics Association.

By John W. Mitchell • Oct. 16, 2026

Best Buy pilots battery-powered vehicles at California distribution sites

The retailer deployed electric yard switchers as part of its efforts to curb emissions and will gauge future deployment potential across its supply chain.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 15, 2026

Scaling the hydrogen economy: Why precious metals still matter—and how to use them effectively

As industries accelerate toward net-zero emissions, hydrogen has become a cornerstone of the global energy transition - with precious metals enabling them.

By Dr. Torsten W. Buennagel, Fuel Cell Manager, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd • Oct. 12, 2026

What the C-suite needs to know about AI governance

As AI adoption surges, executives are learning tough lessons about security, oversight and accountability.

By David Jones • Oct. 9, 2026

Google, Constellation ink deal to expand, extend nuclear generation capacity

The 20-year PPA will lead to 890 megawatts of new nuclear capacity, while Google will help the energy company establish an “AI for energy” framework.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 7, 2026

Rising interest rates challenge utility financing plans, US Bank managing director says

For utilities, rapidly rising interest rates will make keeping capital expenditures well-balanced “a little more challenging,” said Tim Keller, managing director of U.S. Bank’s power and utilities group.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 7, 2026

Banks prioritize responsible AI, governance as use soars

JPMorgan Chase and Capital One ranked highest in AI maturity considering talent, leadership and transparency, according to Evident's annual AI index.

By Paige Gross • Oct. 6, 2026

Schneider Electric taps company exec to lead sustainability advisory practice

The energy tech company has appointed Lena Henry to oversee SE Advisory Services and help its clients navigate an “increasingly complex energy and sustainability landscape.”

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 5, 2026

Amazon, Constellation sign 20-year PPA to expand Maryland nuclear plant

The tech giant and energy producer are backing improvements and renovations at the 1,790-megawatt Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, the state’s largest source of clean energy.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 1, 2026

AI skill levels drive workforce divide: PwC

More than half of workers surveyed said they are falling behind their AI-savvy colleagues, PwC said, noting that AI proficiency bolsters a sense of job security.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 1, 2026

Automaker-backed EV fast-charging network has more than doubled in 2026

Ionna also claims that it’s now the largest 400 kilowatt EV charging network operator in U.S.

By Eric Walz • Sept. 30, 2026

Firms’ AI leaders lack confidence in governance frameworks

They’re concerned about insufficient internal expertise, out-of-date risk protocols and the potential to run afoul of new regulations, finds a new EY report.

By David McCann • Sept. 29, 2026

States sue Trump administration, developers over offshore wind lease buyouts

Attorneys general from California and a coalition of Northeastern states accused the federal government of violating several laws and the developers of colluding with the administration.

By Diana DiGangi , Meris Lutz • Sept. 28, 2026

26 state attorneys general call on Congress to rein in AI, flagging risks

Legislation introduced in the Senate on Wednesday would pause AI research until the creation of a federal department that would regulate the technology.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 25, 2026

How manufacturers can improve factory sustainability through AI

Experts at Climate Week NYC 2026 discussed how to leverage technologies to drive energy efficiencies, including predictive maintenance and machine-learning models for critical minerals recovery.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 24, 2026

Utility giant Exelon’s climate arm backs grid-planning firm Continuum

“Technologies that help the utility be more efficient in terms of building infrastructure … is a space that we're looking at,” Exelon’s Climate Change Investment Initiative lead told ESG Dive.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 23, 2026