Zoya Mirza

New York

Editor at ESG Dive

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

Articles

General Motors taps Dell sustainability head to become new CSO

2 days 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 days 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

1 week 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 week 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.
Deutsche Bank’s DWS gets $27M greenwashing fine

2 weeks ago | bankingdive.com | Zoya Mirza

Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm, DWS, was charged €25 million ($27 million) for greenwashing and “negligent infringement” related to its ESG-related marketing statements, documentation and control processes. The Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s office issued the fine Wednesday, marking the conclusion of a three-year investigation into the group’s alleged failure to incorporate ESG factors in its investments.
German prosecutors slap $27M greenwashing fine on Deutsche Bank’s DWS

2 weeks ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm DWS Group was charged 25 million euros ($27 million) for greenwashing and “negligent infringement” related to its ESG-related marketing statements, documentation and control processes. The Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s office issued the fine Wednesday, marking the conclusion of a three-year investigation into the group’s alleged failure to incorporate ESG factors in its investments.
Microsoft, Carbon Direct unveil criteria for marine carbon dioxide removal

3 weeks ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Microsoft and carbon management firm Carbon Direct unveiled standards Tuesday to boost the development of marine carbon dioxide removal projects and the purchase of related carbon credits.
OCC ends climate risk guidance for large banks

3 weeks ago | bankingdive.com | Zoya Mirza

The Office of the Comptroller of Currency will no longer provide large financial institutions guidance on climate-related financial risk, the regulator announced Monday. “The principles providing guidance to banks for climate-related financial risk are overly burdensome and duplicative,” Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood said in a statement.
OCC ends climate risk guidance for large banks

3 weeks ago | esgdive.com | Zoya Mirza

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of Currency will no longer provide large financial institutions guidance on climate-related financial risk, the regulator announced Monday. “The principles providing guidance to banks for climate-related financial risk are overly burdensome and duplicative,” Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood said in a statement.
House Republicans probe EPA climate grant recipients

3 weeks ago | utilitydive.com | Zoya Mirza

Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have called on eight environmental organizations that received grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to submit documents, communications and other internal records related to the funding they received.