NRDC’s senior policy advocate, Josh Axelrod, publicly criticized the appointment of Tyler Hassen at the Interior Department, highlighting concerns surrounding his conflict-of-interest ties to the fossil fuel industry and deregulation efforts that could undermine environmental protections. NRDC’s position underscores its continued commitment to ethical governance and environmental advocacy in the face of corporate influence within governmental decision-making.

NRDC, represented by managing director Kit Kennedy, condemned the Trump administration's rollback of energy and water efficiency standards, arguing that the move violates federal anti-backsliding provisions and undermines environmental and consumer protections.

NRDC, along with other environmental advocacy groups, has publicly endorsed a shareholder recommendation targeting Procter & Gamble. The recommendation calls on shareholders to vote against current board members due to the company's alleged failures in curbing deforestation, climate change, and human rights abuses linked to its supply chain practices.

NRDC, along with other environmental advocacy organizations, urged P&G shareholders to vote against board members due to the company’s failure to address unsustainable sourcing practices linked to forest destruction, human rights abuses, and climate risks. The group has also filed a complaint with the SEC over misleading disclosures on wood pulp sourcing, highlighting a commitment to hold corporations accountable.

NRDC, the environmental advocacy group, filed a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against Procter & Gamble for misleading claims regarding its policies on forest degradation. This action underscores NRDC’s commitment to holding corporations accountable for environmental and human rights impacts.

House Republicans have sought documents from the NRDC regarding its relationships with Chinese officials and alleged self-censorship on environmental issues in China. In response, NRDC defended its global advocacy, emphasizing its commitment to protecting American environmental interests and promoting sustainable clean energy initiatives.

On November 30, 2022, NRDC lodged an SEC complaint challenging P&G’s assertions that its forest-sourcing practices effectively prevent forest degradation. The complaint argues that P&G’s statements are materially misleading to investors and calls for regulatory scrutiny to ensure scientific and market integrity.

NRDC, alongside other environmental and human rights advocates, has called on P&G shareholders to vote against the re-election of key board members amid concerns over the company’s continued inaction on deforestation, unethical sourcing, and human rights abuses in its global supply chain.

On June 5, 2018, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee opened an investigation into the NRDC’s relationship with the Chinese government. The inquiry raises concerns that NRDC may have engaged in self-censorship and a double standard by avoiding criticism of Chinese policies, potentially aligning its advocacy with authoritarian interests.