Why recycled polyester isn’t solving fashion’s climate, waste crisis: report

New analysis from Textile Exchange and SCS Consulting Services found that high transport-related emissions and coal-powered grids and factories are dampening the benefits of recycled polyester.

By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 14, 2026

Lego leans on renewable energy to cut operational emissions

The toy manufacturer said it has taken several steps at its facilities to cut down on scope 1 and 2 emissions.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 13, 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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Video gamers give 110-MW Texas solar project a financing boost

“Fractionalized” virtual power purchase agreements and renewable energy certificate transactions can help underwrite clean energy projects, particularly in volatile energy markets, an executive involved in the transaction said in an interview.

By Brian Martucci • Aug. 13, 2026

Google inks deal to source entire output from RWE’s Oklahoma solar project

Energy produced at the 155 MW Crooked Creek Solar project will help power the tech giant’s operations in the Southwest Power Pool market and provide locally sourced electricity to the regional grid.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 12, 2026

CEOs eye job cuts as AI adoption grows

The trend is underscoring employee concerns about their long-term stability, according to a Businessolver survey.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 12, 2026

Revamping legacy data centers could help meet AI’s energy, load growth: Pado

Pado AI CEO Wannie Park discusses how the data center conversation has evolved and how older systems could help ease the load growth projections.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 10, 2026

Employers may not be training workers well enough for widespread AI disruption

Advanced skills, such as managing AI agents, do not tend to be the focus of employer training, The Conference Board said in a report.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 7, 2026

American Airlines completes first commercial flight with eSAF

The airline said the electro sustainable aviation fuel-powered flight marked “the first delivery of SAF made without biobased feedstocks to a commercial airport in the U.S.”

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 7, 2026

Sustainability data has become essential in evaluating real estate assets. A new deal seeks to boost access.

ESG data management and software company Measurabl has inked a partnership with fintech platform Inveniam to help companies better evaluate commercial real estate assets.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 6, 2026

Dominion offshore wind project cost rises nearly $300M

The increase is due to revised network upgrade costs assigned by the PJM Interconnection, tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in April and updated turbine installation projections, executives said.

By Brian Martucci • Aug. 4, 2026

Most US companies lack mature AI governance frameworks

Companies are spending on governance, but aren't fully prepared as agentic AI spreads, a Schellman report found.

By Paige Gross • July 31, 2026

AI governance growing in importance for investors: Diligent Market Intelligence

“Governance around AI is probably going to be the most important thing in investor relations over the next two years,” Diligent’s editor-in-chief told ESG Dive.

By Lamar Johnson • July 28, 2026

Most corporate boards lack rules for AI use: Deloitte survey

AI "use for board-level purposes seems to be comparatively new, uneven and still maturing,” Deloitte said.

By Jim Tyson • July 28, 2026

92% of CFOs, top finance staff feel pressure to show ROI from AI: survey

Half of survey respondents said their AI agents have yielded only limited measurable ROI, according to Avalara.

By Jim Tyson • July 23, 2026

BlackRock’s GIP, Microsoft-backed AI group buy Aligned Data Centers for $40B

The deal represents the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership’s first investment, as it joins Global Infrastructure Partners and UAE tech investment firm MGX in acquiring the data center developer.

By Lamar Johnson • July 22, 2026

CO2 emissions from US power sector rose 4% last year

The rise in emissions was linked to increased electricity generation and coal use, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said. 

By Meris Lutz • July 22, 2026

Delta, Shell expand SAF partnership with new five-year deal

The agreement will expand sustainable aviation fuel capacity and infrastructure at five international airport hubs. 

By Lamar Johnson • July 21, 2026

Citi commits $25M to drive innovation in housing access, affordability

The funding will be provided through the Citi Impact Fund which backs startups that aim to advance social equity and assist economically vulnerable communities while generating financial returns.

By Zoya Mirza • July 20, 2026

Amazon’s 2025 emissions jump as AI brings ‘momentum and complexity’: report

The tech and e-commerce company’s absolute carbon emissions increased 16% in 2025 from the previous year, as it reported adding more data center capacity than any other company globally.

By Lamar Johnson • July 20, 2026

Best Buy brings rooftop solar to retail

The new solar sites include the retailer’s first store with a rooftop “community solar garden” as it looks to a 2040 net-zero target.

By Lamar Johnson • Updated July 17, 2026

Google inks investment, offtake deal for largest US solar project

The tech and search engine conglomerate said the Arkansas project also represents the largest solar and storage project across its portfolio to date.

By Lamar Johnson • July 15, 2026

Shell sells India-based renewables business for $1.8B

The energy giant will sell its stake in Sprng Energy to Aditya Birla Renewables, which counts the BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners as a minority owner.

By Lamar Johnson • July 14, 2026

Microsoft’s data center expansion drove 25% emissions spike in 2025: report

The tech giant also saw its scope 2 emissions rise sharply, after it sunsetted its use of unbundled renewable energy certificates last year.

By Lamar Johnson • July 13, 2026

Google, McKinsey, Tencent invest in Indonesia carbon removal

Google and McKinsey will purchase 335,000 metric tons of nature-based removals through the Symbiosis Coalition, while Tencent will purchase 300,000 metric tons as its first offtake outside of China.

By Lamar Johnson • July 9, 2026

EV transition challenges auto supply chain resilience, Moody’s says

Legacy automakers have the added complexity of having to run different supply chains, for ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains.

By Paul Myles • July 7, 2026