Heather Clancy
Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz)
Heather Clancy is an award-winning journalist specializing in transformative technology and innovation. She started her reporting career on the business news desk of United Press International, and her articles have appeared in Entrepreneur, Fortune, The International Herald Tribune and The New York Times.
Clancy was the launch editor for the Fortune Data Sheet, a newsletter dedicated to the business of technology. She co-authored the Amazon best-seller for entrepreneurs, Niche Down, How to Become Legendary By Being Different.
In her role at Trellis, Heather chronicles the role of business model innovation and technology in transitioning to a clean, inclusive and regenerative economy. She serves on the boards of the WSLA Alumnae Group, a mentorship organization that nurtures feminine leadership in the corporate sustainability movement, and EcoAthletes, a collective of collegiate, professional and amateur athletes that advocate for solutions to climate change.
Mars regenerative agriculture specialist joins Rainforest Alliance
Harper McConnell, the NGO’s new chief impact and growth officer, spent the last decade leading sustainable sourcing for Mars and Starbucks. Read More
Why IKEA’s biggest retailer paused reporting for most emissions
Ingka Group’s biggest supplier, Inter IKEA, is withholding its data as it makes updates to comply with European disclosure regulations. Read More
Chilean diplomat named to revive plastics treaty talks
Julio Cordano was chief negotiator during Chile’s presidency of the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25). Read More
The nonprofit exec who makes corporate philanthropy credible
Kate Williams is the longtime CEO of 1% for the Planet, which verifies donations for 5,000 businesses, including Patagonia, Tumi and New Belgium Brewing. Read More
How Starbucks and WM made it easier to recycle plastic to-go cups
Polypropylene, widely used to serve cold drinks and beverages, can now be handled by curbside pickups at 60 percent of U.S. households. Read More
How Oatly takes the steam out of its industrial emissions
The Swedish alternative dairy company is retrofitting factories and evaluating electrification where possible. Read More
What’s next for new rules on power supply emissions
Greenhouse Gas Protocol will close consultations for a proposed overhaul for Scope 2, which covers renewable energy claims, on Jan. 31. Read More
Former Novo Nordisk exec to chair GRI standards board
Susanne Stormer, currently with the Copenhagen Business School, will serve a three-year term starting April 1. Read More
L’Oreal invests in 13 startups to speed materials innovation
The cosmetics and personal care giant seeks to accelerate commercialization of renewable and biodegradable ingredients, sustainable packaging and materials reuse models. Read More
What Meta’s big nuclear deals say about corporate clean energy strategy
The social media giant's commitment underscores broader corporate interest in clean power that's available at night. Read More
