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.
CEO Doug McMillon: Walmart’s supply chain cut 1 billion tons of emissions 6 years ahead of schedule
The world’s largest retailer persuaded 5,900 suppliers to improve their energy efficiency and redesign their packaging, among other measures. Read More
Kroger, Whole Foods adopt buying policies that protect bees
Big grocery chains are embracing procurement guidelines that prohibit the use of nitroguanidine neonicotinoids, which are toxic to bees. Read More
What Comcast learned from issuing its $1 billion green bond
The market for sustainability bonds reached almost $940 billion in 2023, with more growth expected in 2024. Read More
Delta, Prologis and PepsiCo: The art of winning corporate buy-in for sustainability
Preaching the benefits for customers is the best way to get support for environmental initiatives, they say. Read More
How Pandora, the world's largest jewelry maker, switched to recycled silver and gold
The changes affected more than 40 suppliers, which help it produce more than 100 million pieces annually. Read More
Here’s what to know about the new B Corp standards
Under the proposed new guidelines, companies wanting to become a Certified B Corp will need to meet specific new requirements. Read More
Science Based Targets initiative scales up, heightens focus on Scope 3 emissions
More than 4,200 companies have approved science-based targets, with thousands more applying. Read More
AstraZeneca, Atlassian and Philips: How to convince suppliers to lower greenhouse gas emissions
Companies are committing to help suppliers set science-based targets and lower emissions. Here’s how pharma company AstraZeneca, software firm Atlassian and healthcare tech maker Philips approach it. Read More
Intel is using hot water to cut natural gas use in its factories
Industrial heat recovery is an untapped opportunity that could save an estimated $152.5 billion in annual energy costs globally. Read More
Insurers hope new policies covering carbon credits will restore trust in a battered market
Cloverly is offering insured carbon credits that will compensate buyers in the event of fraud or invalidation. Read More
