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.
After their net-zero pledges expired, these companies set a course without SBTi
JBS, United Airlines and Johnson & Johnson are among the more than 200 companies that have not subsequently had net-zero targets validated by the organization. Read More
A cheat sheet on the GOP budget law and Trump’s latest shot at solar and wind
Geothermal, clean hydrogen, nuclear and fuel cells still qualify for tax breaks, but anyone wanting to use commercial EV credits must act fast. Read More
Google holds to ambitious 2030 net-zero goal despite another big emissions hike
The tech giant’s carbon footprint has swelled 51 percent since the 2019 baseline year for its 2030 commitment. Read More
New GRI standards require deeper disclosure on social impact and climate transition plans
The revisions are closely aligned with other voluntary and mandatory disclosure frameworks, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and International Sustainability Standards Board. Read More
Report: Climate goals at Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft have ‘lost their meaning’
Analysis by NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch asks 'how do we improve the rules of the game?' Read More
How sustainability professionals can thrive in a tough job market
Whether you’re hunting for a new position or trying to keep the one you have, there's a lot you can do to achieve your goals. Industry experts weigh in. Read More
Meta geothermal deal highlights growing interest in renewable alternatives
Facebook’s parent company is supporting a 150-megawatt project in New Mexico to support a data center expansion there. Read More
SBTi got more than 850 comments on its new net-zero standard. Now what?
A corporate pilot test of the next iteration of its target-setting methodology is slated for the third quarter of 2025. Read More
10 career tips for early-stage sustainability pros from Trellis 30 Under 30 alumni
Get curious. Don’t wait for permission. Be brave and loud. Past honorees weigh in with advice for the next generation of leaders. Read More
7 companies helping Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft go nuclear
Nuclear energy could meet up to 10 percent of data center electricity demand by 2035, a Deloitte analysis predicts. Read More
