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.
SBTi seeks more input on net-zero electricity rules
The standards organization will collect feedback until Dec. 5 on proposed clarifications including its definition of deliverability regions and how it will grandfather long-term power purchase contracts. Read More
How Lenovo uses product carbon footprints to sell refurbished tech
The data helps the notebook and personal computer market share leader win deals with corporate buyers that have emissions reduction goals. Read More
Inside Workday’s second round of science-based targets
The new goals include the enterprise software company’s first absolute emissions reduction commitments for operations. Read More
Trellis 30 under 30: Meet the rising stars in climate in 2026
These 30 young business leaders are transforming climate action at companies like Cisco, Delta Air Lines, Scholastic, Stanley Black & Decker, and Turner Construction. Read More
Disney’s environmental sustainability co-lead leaves company
Yalmaz Siddiqui, a 20-year veteran of the profession, joined Disney in June 2022 after previous roles with MGM International and Office Depot, among others. Read More
Behind the push to harmonize nature frameworks
Why the Science Based Targets Network, Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures and Nature Positive Initiatives aligned their latest framework revisions. Read More
Patagonia blurs the line between secondhand and new clothing
The outdoor apparel company sold almost 160,000 used items in fiscal 2026, generating about $13 million in sales. Read More
‘Stay optimistic’: Career advice from the outgoing CSO of IKEA’s largest retailer
Karen Pflug will exit Ingka Group at the end of December after five years in her role and 12 years with the company. Read More
Pharma companies team up to reduce heat-related emissions
The Clean Heat Program was originally created by AstraZeneca, but Sanofi, Opella and UCB have joined as founders. Read More
Long-time Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber to step down in 2027
Between now and next fall, her schedule will be filled with meetings about the massive U.S. data center buildout. Read More
