Category: ESG United States
Albany expands farm conservation finance New York is channeling $25 million into farm-based water quality projects, the largest single round of funding in the history of its Agricultural Nonpoint Source...
A Strategic Carve-Out in Solar TotalEnergies has sold a 50% stake in a 1.4 gigawatt (GW) solar portfolio across the United States to insurance vehicles and funds managed by KKR,...
Baton Rouge bets on carbon removal ExxonMobil has been selected to transport and permanently store carbon dioxide captured at AtmosClear’s planned biomass energy facility at the Port of Greater Baton...
Madrid strategy sets course for next decade Iberdrola, Europe’s largest utility, unveiled a sweeping €110 billion ($120 billion) investment plan through 2031, cementing its shift away from risk-heavy renewable generation...
Denver chosen as North American hub European sustainability data platform Sweep has opened its first U.S. office in Denver, Colorado, marking a significant expansion of its North American operations. The...
The Trump administration has canceled $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects, a move that effectively derails several cornerstone initiatives launched under the Biden administration’s clean energy...
The European Union and the United States have finalized a landmark trade agreement that will see Europe import $750 billion worth of American energy by 2028, while European firms channel...
Allectrify has launched FASTPACE.com, a tech-enabled platform designed to simplify and accelerate access to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing nationwide. The platform is the first of its kind...
Occidental is preparing to launch operations at its Stratos direct air capture (DAC) hub in Ector County, Texas, by the end of 2025. CEO Vicky Hollub confirmed during the company’s...
CRH has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 billion, reinforcing its leadership in North America’s cementitious materials sector. The business will continue to operate as...
Ares Management Corporation and Savion Equity, LLC—a subsidiary of Shell plc—have established a joint venture, Tango Holdings, LLC, to advance solar energy development and management in the United States. Tango...
Most Companies Still Investing in Sustainability—Just Not Talking About It A new report from EcoVadis reveals that U.S. companies are doubling down on sustainability investments—even as public discourse around ESG...
Meta is deepening its renewable energy strategy through two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with The AES Corporation, totaling 650 megawatts of solar capacity. The clean power will support Meta’s...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced LEED v5, a major overhaul of its globally recognized green building certification system, aimed at delivering higher-performance, lower-carbon buildings while increasing investor...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the Green Impact Exchange (GIX), paving the way for the country’s first national stock exchange dedicated to sustainability. GIX will offer...
Occidental Petroleum’s carbon capture unit, 1PointFive, secured critical EPA permits to sequester CO₂ underground from its direct air capture (DAC) facility, Stratos, located in Ector County, Texas. The permits were...
The SEC announced a six-month delay for funds to comply with the recently amended Investment Company Act “Names Rule,” which ensures fund investments match their advertised ESG or sustainability strategies....
The United States has officially withdrawn from the board of the United Nations’ “loss and damage” fund, designed to support nations devastated by climate-driven disasters. This decision was disclosed in...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $15 billion loan guarantee to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for its Project Polaris, focusing on hydropower generation, battery storage, and grid...
Hybrid vehicles gain momentum Consumer interest in hybrid powertrains is growing as a cost-effective solution to rising fuel prices. According to Deloitte’s 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study, 26% of U.S....
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