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.
Crocs is taking its used shoes back in 10 states. Here's why
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How Microsoft and P&G are planning to replenish more water than they use
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How Unilever uses AI to cut petrochemicals out of laundry soap
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Unilever CEO signals radical shift in sustainability agenda
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4 best practices for using AI to reduce carbon emissions
Deploying artificial intelligence applications to cut greenhouse gases requires deep planning and prep work. Read More
Apple, Nike and others push Asian suppliers to buy clean energy
The Clean Energy Procurement Academy will fund training for supply chain partners in Asia Pacific countries where renewable power is tougher to source. Read More
Nucor and Microsoft are counting on nuclear fusion to reduce their emissions
Steelmaker Nucor is investing $35 million in Helion, a nuclear fusion company, as part of a plan to build a power plant for one of its steel mills. Microsoft is also betting on the venture. Read More
Companies are slowly realizing their banks are adding to their carbon emissions
Palo Alto Networks, Burton Snowboards, Lush Cosmetics and Seventh Generation are scrutinizing the impact financial services have on their climate goals. Read More
Why Rivian is funding a $1 billion solar project built on a Kentucky coal mine
The electric vehicle company has a unique selection process that goes beyond cost and capacity for new energy projects. Read More
Public Storage is backing 130 community solar projects. Here’s why
The portfolio will bring renewable electricity to low- and moderate-income communities in Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey. Read More
