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

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The evolution of the voluntary carbon credit market

Companies are increasingly relying on carbon credits to cut their emissions and meet climate goals, despite a dynamic regulatory environment and increased ESG scrutiny.

By ESG Dive staff

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

Landfill solar projects still have bright future, but face practical limitations

The United States now has hundreds of installations on closed landfills, though the remaining sites may be limited by shifting federal policy, remediation costs and geography.

By Leslie Nemo • Feb. 2, 2026

Wells Fargo launches internal proxy voting service

The bank’s investment management arm becomes the second major asset manager to ditch third-party proxy advisory firms for a proprietary service.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 30, 2026

New Mexico finalizes rules for clean fuel program, boosting biogas potential

Regulators approved the structure of New Mexico's Clean Transportation Fuel Program on Thursday. It will be the fourth state clean fuel program in the country when it goes into effect on April 1.

By Jacob Wallace • Jan. 30, 2026

With Vineyard Wind ruling, four of five offshore wind projects win relief from Trump freeze

Project developers said despite their outreach, the government “refused to discuss the supposedly new information about national security impacts” cited as the reason for halting construction, or what they might do to mitigate them.

By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 29, 2026

Vycarb inks new deals to scale in 2026: Exclusive

The ocean-based carbon removal startup has expanded its partnerships and funding and is eyeing a path to commercial applications.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 28, 2026

New Jersey governor orders state to accelerate solar, storage and virtual power plants

Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was sworn in Tuesday, also ordered regulators to study how to “modernize” the traditional electric utility business model, including by making utility profits “less dependent on capital spending.”

By Robert Walton • Jan. 27, 2026

Sam Altman-backed Exowatt launches arm to power data centers with clean energy

The company said “ExoRise” will lean on land, power and its proprietary solar and battery technology to provide data centers with reliable power around the clock.

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 26, 2026

US solar manufacturing momentum affected by shifting tax credits

The U.S. can now produce every major component of the solar and storage supply chain, with multiple facilities opening in recent years. Yet conflicting political priorities and federal policies are creating headwinds for the sector.

By Michelle No • Updated Jan. 26, 2026

Charm Industrial inks CO2 removal deal with TD Bank

The deal will expand the startup’s operations to Canada and provide the bank with 44,000 metric tons of biochar and bio-oil removal credits over 10 years.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 23, 2026

Google sees CO2 batteries as large-scale way to store renewable energy

The batteries would do the work of lithium-ion batteries but on a much bigger scale to give its largest data centers backup power, the company says.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 21, 2026

Google inks PPAs to power data centers with carbon-free energy

The power purchase agreements with Clearway Energy Group will provide power to Google’s data centers across three power markets.

By Lamar Johnson • Updated Jan. 23, 2026

CleanCapital nabs $300M in debt financing for portfolio growth

French infrastructure investor Infranity will provide the financing, which CleanCapital CEO Thomas Byrne said will allow the company to build out its portfolio through 2028-29.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 16, 2026

New York Gov. Hochul expands state’s nuclear aspirations to 8-GW fleet

On Tuesday, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul called for adding 5 gigawatts of nuclear capacity to the state’s 3.4-GW fleet. The state’s new energy plan cast nuclear as key to its reliability and decarbonization goals. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 16, 2026

Microsoft signs record soil carbon removal deal to cut emissions

The agreement with Indigo Ag will remove 2.85 million metric tons of carbon dioxide for the tech giant, which is the largest soil carbon removal by tonnage to date, the agricultural tech company said.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 15, 2026

AI, tech expand career options for women in supply chain

Emerging technologies require new processes and operating models, creating a “huge opportunity” for women in the sector, says Berenice Vettore, global chief quality officer at The Estée Lauder Cos.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 15, 2026

Bain signs first direct air capture carbon removal deal with 1PointFive

The consulting firm purchased 9,000 metric tons of carbon removal credits, to be delivered over a three-year period, in a bid to meet its sustainability goals.

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 13, 2026