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.
Mastercard, IKEA and consumer carbon ‘budgets’
Software startup Doconomy has raised $19 million for software that helps consumers understand the impact of stuff they buy. Read More
Why climate tech needs circular design
Climate tech designers should take a cue from consumer electronics companies such as Dell and Sonos. Read More
Circularity factors big in Goodyear’s ‘sustainable’ tires
One of the world’s largest tire companies is talking up airless tires, new products for EVs and progress on sustainable materials. Read More
Solar shingles, redux, a la GAF and Google
Can North America’s largest roofing company nail it when it comes to integrating solar energy with shingles? And what are the implications for commercial buildings? Read More
What SMEs can learn from Xero’s ‘positively deviant’ sustainability strategy
The midsized cloud accounting software company is putting a twist on familiar sustainability practices. Read More
3 New Year’s resolutions for climate tech
It was another breakthrough year for climate tech. Here are three principles for keeping up the momentum. Read More
2021, the year of carbon software
Record-breaking funding for enterprise startup Sweep, more Stripe carbon removal commitments are important signals for the year ahead. Read More
E-bikes, the uncelebrated hero of last-mile delivery?
While e-bike proponents generally talk up the benefits for individuals and commuters, the format also holds substantial promise when it comes to last-mile delivery. Read More
5G wireless is essential for scaling climate tech
Another analysis by Ericsson suggests 5G technologies could have a big impact in reducing emissions for four of the biggest-emitting sectors: power; transport; buildings; and manufacturing. Read More
United lifts off with more corporate buyers for sustainable aviation fuel
In September, the airline pledged to buy 1.5 billion gallons of SAF over the next 20 years from Chicago-based company Alder Fuels. Read More
