Zoya Mirza

New York

Editor at ESG Dive

Journalist, Bibliophile, Foodie | Alum: @MedillSchool @SarahLawrence | Work: ESG Editor @IndustryDive

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Federal appeals court temporarily pauses litigation on Biden-era DOL ESG rule

2 weeks ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily paused legal proceedings in a case where more than two dozen states have sought to overturn a Biden-era rule allowing pension funds to consider ESG factors in their investment decisions, according to a Monday court order. The federal appeals court granted a 30-day pause in response to a motion for abeyance filed by the Department of Labor last week.
Federal appeals court temporarily pauses litigation on Biden-era DOL ESG rule

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Zoya Mirza

Zoya Mirza Thu, May 1, 2025, 8:59 AM 2 min read This story was originally published on ESG Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily ESG Dive newsletter. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily paused legal proceedings in a case where more than two dozen states have sought to overturn a Biden-era rule allowing pension funds to consider ESG factors in their investment decisions, according to a Monday court order.
ISSB proposes easing corporate scope 3 reporting requirements

2 weeks ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The International Sustainability Standards Board is proposing amendments to its climate-related disclosure framework that would ease scope 3 emissions reporting requirements for companies, according to a Monday update from its parent organization, the International Finance Reporting Standards. ISSB published an exposure draft suggesting changes to its IFRS S2 reporting framework.
ISSB proposes easing corporate scope 3 reporting requirements

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Zoya Mirza

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Zoya Mirza Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 8:00 AM 3 min read This story was originally published on ESG Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily ESG Dive newsletter.
NYC pension funds to drop asset managers lacking solid net-zero plans: comptroller

3 weeks ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Asset managers lacking credible net-zero plans and found to be out of compliance with New York City’s broader climate goals are at risk of being dropped from the city’s public pension funds, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander warned Tuesday.
New York state pension fund commits $2.4B to climate-focused investments

3 weeks ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The New York State Common Retirement Fund announced Monday it has committed around $2.4 billion to three funds focused on climate and sustainable solutions.
General Motors taps Dell sustainability head to become new CSO

3 weeks ago | automotivedive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. General Motors has hired Dell Technologies’ sustainability head, Cassandra Garber, as its new chief sustainability officer, the automotive giant confirmed to ESG Dive on April 17. Garber starts her new role on April 22, which coincides with Earth Day. She began her time at Dell as its vice president of sustainability in 2021, before graduating to CSO at the tech company in 2024.
Apple surpasses 60% reduction in global emissions, moves closer to 2030 climate goal

3 weeks ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Apple reported Wednesday it has made major strides in reducing its carbon footprint and surpassed a 60% reduction in its global greenhouse gas emissions — scope 1, 2 and 3 — against a 2015 baseline. The company said this advancement did not include carbon offsets. The tech giant also shared updates on other environmental fronts, including an increased use of recycled content in its products.
General Motors taps Dell sustainability head to become new CSO

4 weeks ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. General Motors has hired Dell Technologies’ sustainability head, Cassandra Garber, as its new chief sustainability officer, the automotive giant confirmed to ESG Dive Thursday. Garber will officially start her new role at GM on April 22, which coincides with Earth Day. She began her time at Dell as its vice president of sustainability in 2021, before graduating to CSO at the tech company in 2024.
Occidental subsidiary secures final permit from EPA to sequester CO2 in Texas

1 month ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Environmental Protection Agency issued final permits to Occidental Petroleum subsidiary Oxy Low Carbon Ventures for three injection wells aiming to store captured carbon dioxide deep underground in Ector County, Texas.