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The false security of regulatory retreat: Why US companies can't afford to stand down on sustainability

The false security of regulatory retreat: Why US companies can't afford to stand down on sustainability

Guest article written by Melanie Larkins, Founder and Principal of Holiscentia.

30 March 2026

TotalEnergies gives up US offshore wind and doubles down on fossil fuel projects

TotalEnergies gives up US offshore wind and doubles down on fossil fuel projects

The firm will recover lease fees from wind projects and reinvest the amount in oil and gas.

24 March 2026

Solar remains largest source of new power capacity in the US, despite slowdown

Energy Transition

Solar remains largest source of new power capacity in the US, despite slowdown

“Strong demand growth combined with escalating costs of new gas plants will allow solar to remain competitive, even without tax credits.”

11 March 2026

After eliminating CSO role, Apple removes ESG from executive pay incentives

Sustainability Governance

After eliminating CSO role, Apple removes ESG from executive pay incentives

Apple is following the example of several other US corporations and moving away from overt sustainability action.

24 February 2026

IEA removes climate change from top priorities, yielding to US pressure

Energy Transition

IEA removes climate change from top priorities, yielding to US pressure

European countries like France, Spain and the UK urged the IEA to continue its focus on net zero.

23 February 2026

From fear to lawsuits: Sustainability community reacts to EPA Endangerment Finding repeal

Policy & Standards

From fear to lawsuits: Sustainability community reacts to EPA Endangerment Finding repeal

"Private industry will likely have to continue the push forward, as it has historically, for progress."

13 February 2026

US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

“Deep seabed mining is key to unlocking a domestic source of critical minerals for the United States."

22 January 2026

US car manufacturers are hitting the brakes on EVs – and paying a hefty price

Electric Vehicles

US car manufacturers are hitting the brakes on EVs – and paying a hefty price

"The business case has eroded due to lower-than-expected demand, high costs and regulatory changes.”

12 January 2026

US withdraws from IPCC and other major climate organisations

Policy & Standards

US withdraws from IPCC and other major climate organisations

"A strategic blunder that gives away American advantage for nothing in return."

08 January 2026

European wind firms challenge Trump-led project suspensions in court

European wind firms challenge Trump-led project suspensions in court

Orsted and Equinor's respective offshore wind projects are both close to completion.

05 January 2026

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

CCPI 2026: ‘Clearly visible progress’ in how countries are addressing climate change – except in petrostates

The 10th annual review of countries’ alignment with the Paris Agreement paints an ambivalent picture.

18 November 2025

Nearly all companies in the S&P 500 now report on sustainability

Nearly all companies in the S&P 500 now report on sustainability

"Despite the anti-ESG pushback in some quarters, corporate America continues to push forward with more detailed reporting."

16 October 2025