KKR announces $3B takeover of European renewable energy producer Encavis

The independent power producer said it will also up its 2027 operating capacity target to 7 gigawatts.

By Lamar Johnson • March 18, 2024

How a new wave of clean fuels bills could spur a biogas boom

New Mexico just became the fourth state to enact a program, which has the potential to give biogas projects from landfills and on-farm digesters a boost. Could more states soon follow?

By Jacob Wallace • March 18, 2024

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The state of the clean energy transition in 2024

This year saw a large volume of initiatives and investments from corporations focused on the clean energy transition — alongside a handful of reversions on carbon reduction goals.

By ESG Dive staff

Renewable energy M&A is entering a new paradigm, LevelTen Energy says

The latter half of 2023 saw a significant slowdown in M&A transactions, which LevelTen Energy believes signals a shift in strategy among renewable energy developers.

By Emma Penrod • March 12, 2024

Slowing wind installations threaten emissions progress under the IRA: report

More action on transmission may be needed for the Inflation Reduction Act to reach its full potential on climate, but the success of solar and batteries in particular could also hold policy lessons, an Energy Innovation report said.

By Emma Penrod • March 1, 2024

Mercedes-Benz delays EV goal amid slowing demand

Low-cost EV sales are growing faster than more expensive luxury models, a company executive said.

By Michael Brady • Feb. 28, 2024

Microsoft closes on 6-year carbon removal deal with Catona Climate

The tech giant will purchase carbon removal credits generated through an agroforestry project based in Kenya, working toward its 2030 goal to become carbon negative.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 23, 2024

Businesses face significant data collection hurdles while meeting ESG reporting requirements, KPMG says

In a survey across industries, KPMG found that nearly half of respondents were using spreadsheets to manage ESG data.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Feb. 23, 2024

Exclusive: Carbon management platform Gravity Climate joins ESG Data Convergence Initiative

“The world of private equity has a massive opportunity to influence so many different companies that don't necessarily receive direct pressure,” Gravity Climate’s CEO told ESG Dive.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 20, 2024

US clean energy sector is breaking records but presidential election, other challenges loom: WRI

“Policymakers, regulators, developers and manufacturers must double down on their efforts to address key challenges,” said the World Resources Institute in a report.

By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 15, 2024

International Finance Corporation unveils AI-powered tool for ESG analysis

MALENA can analyze unstructured text from annual reports, sustainability reports, news and impact assessments, according to the IFC.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 14, 2024

GM hires former Tesla exec to lead EV battery strategy

Kurt Kelty was heavily involved in creating Tesla’s first Gigafactory and has been working on lithium-ion batteries since he worked at Panasonic in 1993.

By Michael Brady • Feb. 14, 2024

HSBC partners with Google, works toward $1B climate tech investments goal

Under the new deal, companies part of the GCR-sustainability program will be able to explore venture debt financing options offered by HSBC’s specialist climate tech finance team.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 12, 2024

Democrats join push to stop climate funding from going to farm biogas projects

The growing movement to capture methane from livestock waste only further encourages mass-scale industrial agriculture, a group of lawmakers said in a letter to the USDA. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 9, 2024

Shell rebrands climate tech company Studio X as Onward, eyes net-zero economy

The updated energy venture falls in line with the oil major’s goal to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 8, 2024

EU passes domestic clean energy act, trailing US supply chain and climate bills

The European Commission agreed to the Net-Zero Industry Act to increase domestic manufacturing, following similar domestic production acts passed by the U.S.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 8, 2024

Ford created a secret team to build an affordable EV

The automaker plans to launch multiple EVs based on the platform as part of its revamped electrification strategy, CEO Jim Farley said.

By Eric Walz , Michael Brady • Feb. 8, 2024

Neighborhood-scale building decarbonization: 2 approaches

Relying on the replacement of one appliance at a time isn’t enough to meet federal and state climate goals, said the Building Decarbonization Coalition’s executive director. 

By Ysabelle Kempe • Feb. 7, 2024

Recurrent Energy raises $160M, secures Microsoft as client for solar project

The tech giant will be the sole purchaser of all the energy and renewable energy credits produced by the Louisiana-based Bayou Galion Solar project.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 7, 2024

Allianz launches platform tracking pathways, investments needed for net-zero

The free, open source tool will combine sector and geographic information on the emissions reductions and investments required to limit global temperature rise.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 2, 2024

Climate software startup Watershed clinches $100M in funding

The funding will allow the company to continue developing climate programs for clients — helping them measure, report and reduce emissions — and increase its investments in Europe.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 2, 2024

Bio-fueling the future: How farms are shaping the renewable energy transition in 2024

As more incentives become available, the agriculture sector is set to play a key role in expanding solar, biogas and other alternative energy sources.

By Nathan Owens • Feb. 1, 2024

BP invests in climate tech startup CHOOOSE to help decarbonize aviation industry

The oil giant’s financial backing will allow airlines to centrally manage their decarbonization initiatives, ranging from emissions calculations and reporting to carbon removals.

By Zoya Mirza • Feb. 1, 2024

The ESG industry outlook on 2024: Climate disclosure rules, proxy voting and more

The upcoming year will determine how national and international regulation, shareholder rights and proposal approvals, and scope 3 reporting influence the ESG landscape.

By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Jan. 30, 2024

Developers rebid offshore wind contracts in New York’s fourth solicitation as Equinor and BP split

Sunrise Wind developer Ørsted also plans to split from project partner Eversource and acquire its 50% stake in the project, if the state approves its proposal.

By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 30, 2024

Ocean carbon capture startup Captura raises $21M

The company plans to begin operating its technology at a commercial scale following a fall pilot plant deployment, currently in development with energy company Equinor.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 24, 2024