SEC works to rescind Biden-era climate disclosure rule

The agency’s staff is working on a recommendation to retract its 2024 climate rule at the direction of Chair Paul Atkins, an agency spokesperson said.

By Lamar Johnson • May 7, 2026

California subpoenas Golden State Wind over Trump lease deal

The state's Justice Department is “investigating potential violations of law” associated with offshore wind lease buyouts and anticipates litigation, the California Energy Commission said.

By Diana DiGangi • May 7, 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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Age fades as barrier to winning the CEO seat: NBER research

Yet ageism persists below the C-suite, with most U.S. workers aged 50 or older reporting bias, according to AARP.

By Jim Tyson • May 6, 2026

Climate data firm Risilience elevates former S&P, Moody’s exec to CEO

Angela Brown, formerly the company’s chief product officer, will succeed Andrew Coburn, who will become chair. The new role feels like “natural progression, but also a meaningful shift in perspective,” Brown told ESG Dive.

By Lamar Johnson • May 6, 2026

California publishes long-awaited packaging EPR rules

The milestone gives way to next compliance steps for SB 54, the sweeping extended producer responsibility and source reduction law. Circular Action Alliance also published estimated fees for obligated producers.

By Maria Rachal • May 6, 2026

Arcadia acquires Engie Impact to create unified energy management platform

The combined company is expected to operate on a scale similar to a top-five U.S. utility and will serve around 25% of the Fortune 500.

By Lamar Johnson • May 5, 2026

Mondelēz CEO says Iran war could further erode consumer confidence

Dirk Van de Put said shoppers are already “very concerned” about affordability, the economy and job security.

By Christopher Doering • May 5, 2026

‘Energy security’ drives Schneider Electric growth: CEO

Revenue jumped in part due to the AI boom, while geopolitical uncertainty boosted the outlook for electrified, digitized building systems, executives said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call. 

By Brian Martucci • May 5, 2026

Republican state AGs probe Fitch, Moody’s and S&P over ESG ratings

The attorneys general are questioning whether credit downgrades for fossil fuel companies by these rating agencies were based on ESG factors and the legality of such decisions.

By Lamar Johnson • May 4, 2026

Organizations partner to develop corporate water stewardship guidance

The group plans to develop shared language and metrics for how companies track and measure water impacts and risks across their supply chain.

By Lamar Johnson • May 1, 2026

PepsiCo inks 10-year renewable energy deal to cut emissions across Europe

The food and beverage giant’s virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft is expected to reduce 32,000 metric tons of its carbon dioxide emissions annually.

By Zoya Mirza • May 1, 2026

Climate tech startup Voltpost nabs DC grant to expand public EV charging: Exclusive

A company retrofitting lamp posts and utility poles with electric vehicle chargers was one of three companies awarded a grant to expand public EV charging in the nation’s capital.

By Lamar Johnson • April 30, 2026

General Mills faces setback in supply chain sustainability push

The food maker said total greenhouse gas emissions fell 14% in fiscal 2025 compared to 2020 baseline, less than the 19% drop in 2024.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 30, 2026

Clean energy economy is ‘repricing itself,’ investor says at DC Climate Week

“Decarbonization is not ESG, it's EBITDA,” Climate Innovation Capital Managing Partner Nelson Switzer said at the opening of this year’s DC Climate Week.

By Lamar Johnson • April 29, 2026

Why Hershey is making big changes to its sustainability strategy

While the Reese’s maker has “made tremendous progress,” there is still “a ton of work to do” as consumers pay more attention to what they eat, a top executive said.

By Christopher Doering • April 29, 2026

GHG Protocol taps industry vet to become first CEO

Boston Consulting Group executive Tim Mohin will be the first chief executive for the standard-setting organization. He served as CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative from 2017 until 2020.

By Lamar Johnson • April 28, 2026

ESG, sustainability leadership appointments driving change in 2026

Companies are hiring industry veterans and creating new positions to help meet decarbonization goals and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Updated May 6, 2026

General Motors sourcing 100% renewable energy for US operations

The company claims it is the first U.S. automaker to reach the milestone for U.S. operations and said it matched 70% of its global electricity use with renewables in 2025.

By Zoya Mirza • April 27, 2026

Apple suppliers boost green energy but stagnate on emissions cuts

The iPhone maker has reduced manufacturing emissions each year since 2021.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 27, 2026

Banks fail to address agriculture sector’s rising methane emissions: report

Most banks with greenhouse gas reduction targets failed to account for methane — a powerful driver of climate change — emitted by the meat, dairy, and rice companies they finance, per a new report from Planet Tracker.

By Lauren Schenkman • April 24, 2026

Greif drawing up emissions reduction targets for SBTi approval

The industrial packaging company plans to submit the targets to SBTi this year, including its first ever for scope 3 emissions reduction.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 24, 2026

Mastercard grows revenue, reduces emissions for third straight year

The global payments company also said it achieved its 2025 emission reduction targets for its direct and indirect operations in an Earth Day blog. 

By Lamar Johnson • April 23, 2026

Innovative financing essential to decarbonizing fashion industry: H&M and EY

A recent white paper from the clothing brand and consulting firm asks executives to rethink traditional financing models and boost industry-wide collaboration to scale impact.

By Lauren Schenkman • April 22, 2026

Execs fear job loss over AI adoption failures

C-suite leaders feel pressure to guide their teams through the AI transition as the technology shifts their own job responsibilities, a Writer survey found.

By Paige Gross • April 21, 2026

Mars, Ofi collaborate to cut carbon footprint of cocoa production

The confectionery giant and ingredients supplier’s five-year project aims to employ regenerative agriculture practices and cut emissions across their shared cocoa supply chain in Ecuador.

By Zoya Mirza • April 21, 2026