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.
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
Why DHL, FedEx and UPS are central to eBay’s climate transition plan
Roughly 84 percent of the secondhand marketplace’s carbon footprint comes from transporting and distributing products for its sellers. Read More
Microsoft’s plan to counter community backlash over AI data centers
The technology company will pay the tab for electric and water utility upgrades required for massive AI data centers, so communities don’t have to shoulder the burden. Read More
UnitedHealth chief sustainability officer retires
Patricia Lewis, previously the healthcare company’s top human resources executive, has started her own executive advisory firm. Read More
How Alaska Air’s sustainability lead became Hawaiian Airlines’ CEO
Diana Birkett Rakow’s experience leading the parent company's ESG and public affairs efforts map closely to the subsidiary's focus on local sourcing and operational efficiency. Read More
Dow’s sustainability chief adds responsibility for R&D
CSO Andre Argenton added chief technology officer to his title, effective Jan. 1. Read More
Why MilliporeSigma’s sustainability lead sits in on sales pitches
Jeffrey Whitford, the company’s vice president of sustainability and social business innovation, uses customer feedback to prioritize projects and guide product development. Read More
