AI trailed DEI, immigration in terms of 2025 compliance impact, employers say

The combination of regulatory and economic uncertainty prompted more than one-third of employers in a Littler survey to reduce headcount within the past year.

By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2026

JPMorgan backs clean iron startup Electra with $30M in new capital

The new funding will help the startup accelerate progress toward its first commercial facility and scale its overall business.

By Zoya Mirza • March 13, 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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Blackstone acquires majority stake in thermal management firm

The private equity firm’s energy transition business is betting on Advanced Cooling Technologies’ data center and energy efficiency solutions as AI adoption and power needs increase.

By Lamar Johnson • March 12, 2026

Energy Star is moving to DOE. Industry groups are hopeful.

Both the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, which currently runs the program, had big staff cuts last year. At least one group has questions about DOE’s plans.

By Robert Freedman • March 12, 2026

Nearly 1,000 workers laid off at Georgia EV battery plant

SK Battery America is slashing its Commerce site workforce to 1,600, citing electric vehicle market conditions.

By Sara Samora , Nathan Owens • March 12, 2026

Vaulted Deep bets carbon storage can enable a waste solution

The company is using injection well technology developed in oilfields for long-term disposal of organic waste. With roughly $56 million raised, it’s looking to pitch its services around the country.

By Jacob Wallace • March 11, 2026

Building blocks: The green investments, initiatives that make up Lego’s sustainability strategy

The retailer behind the popular children’s plastic bricks has a goal to reach net-zero status by mid-century and cut absolute carbon emissions by 37% by 2032.

By Zoya Mirza • March 10, 2026

Arizona’s lead utility regulator ends state’s renewable energy standard

“The mandates are no longer needed and the costs are no longer justified,” the Arizona Corporation Commission said.

By Diana DiGangi • March 10, 2026

Washington, California and Québec collaborate on linking carbon markets

The three jurisdictions released a draft agreement this week that would add Washington to the largest carbon emissions trading market in North America.

By Zoya Mirza • March 5, 2026

How Mars, Meta, Patagonia and L’Oréal are tackling scope 3 emissions: GreenBiz26

As companies look to understand their supply chain emissions, a panel at last month’s annual sustainable business conference detailed differing approaches to decarbonizing value chains.

By Lamar Johnson • March 4, 2026

Lego invests around $2.8M in new carbon removal projects

The Denmark-based toy manufacturer has partnered with Climate Impact Partners and ClimeFi to back four projects focused on nature and technology-based carbon removal solutions.

By Zoya Mirza • March 3, 2026

CEOs see AI as the biggest business risk, exceeding geopolitical turmoil

CEOs and CFOs, confronting the rapid spread of AI, face the risk of underperforming by investing either too little or too much in the far-reaching technology.

By Jim Tyson • March 2, 2026

Nike signs agreement to power Japan operations with solar energy

The athletic footwear and apparel brand’s Japan subsidiary has signed a virtual power purchase agreement with Mitsui & Co., which will supply Nike with clean electricity for its operations.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 25, 2026

Corporate clean energy buying fell globally in 2025, reversing trend: BNEF

“The U.S. is still the largest market, hosting a record 29.5 GW of deals, driven by Big Tech’s pivot to nuclear, hydro and geothermal,” BloombergNEF said.

By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 24, 2026

Amazon expands carbon credit offerings to help suppliers cut emissions

The e-commerce giant will now offer companies lower-carbon fuel inset credits and super pollutant refrigerant destruction credits through its Sustainable Exchange resource hub.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 18, 2026

Growing electricity demand will be met mainly by solar: EIA

The Energy Information Administration expects solar generation to jump 17% this year and an additional 23% in 2027.

By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 17, 2026

How sustainable investors should navigate AI’s ESG risks: Nuveen

The report walks sustainable investors through the environmental, social and governance implications of artificial intelligence investments, along with the opportunities.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 10, 2026

First Solar releases poll showing support for solar among GOP voters

When asked if all forms of electricity generation, including utility‑scale solar, should be allowed to compete fairly in the marketplace without political interference, 79% of GOP-aligned voters surveyed agreed.

By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 10, 2026

Google inks PPA for 100 MW from Germany’s largest offshore wind farm

The clean electricity will be provided by Energie Baden-Württemberg over a 15-year period and help decarbonize the tech giant’s operations in Germany.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 6, 2026

CDR company Varaha nabs $20M investment, launches biochar partnership

The India-based carbon dioxide removal company is seeking $45 million in a new funding round and launching a partnership to help industrial facilities generate their own verified carbon credits.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 6, 2026

FedEx deploys SAF at Dallas, New York City airports

The global shipping and logistics company has now deployed sustainable aviation fuel at five major U.S. airports.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 4, 2026

CDP, Ecolab launch index to boost corporate water management

The Water Use Efficiency Index aims to provide business leaders a clear view of their water use across operations and how to improve performance.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 4, 2026

Trump administration is now 0-5 in latest effort to halt offshore wind

Ørsted’s 924-megawatt Sunrise Wind was the fifth and final affected project to win a preliminary injunction. Like others, it said the government refused to share information about alleged national security risks invoked in the blanket ban.

By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 4, 2026

SBTi releases new draft of auto sector net-zero standard

The updated standard gives automakers an option to set goals based on the share of zero emissions vehicles sold or emissions that come from the use of sold products.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 3, 2026

Climate Impact Partners appoints chief growth officer

The carbon market solutions company snagged Ryan King, who previously served as chief commercial officer for carbon removal company Undo Carbon.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 2, 2026