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.
Aquaculture becomes a net-positive
As more food companies, investors and entrepreneurs cast their ideas into the ocean of innovation, the greater the chances for a bountiful, sustainable catch. Read More
How ESG scores can affect the cost of credit
Companies are exploiting a new type of financial arrangement linked to strong ESG performance: better interest rates on business loans. Read More
This wallet can tell you about its carbon impact
More consumer brands are dreaming about that sort of connection and looking to digital technology such as blockchain for the answer. Read More
Why policy should be part of your net-zero climate strategy
Climate-centric companies are typically “outgunned” by the fossil fuels industry. NGOs suggest they won’t be able to reach their net-zero goals without changing that habit. Read More
The potential for carbon-capture tech is captivating
Experts believe direct air capture investments are necessary to “decarbonize in parallel” with renewable energy deployment. A number of developments make 2021 look promising for progress. Read More
PepsiCo CSO on embedding sustainability into 'day-to-day business'
Jim Andrew, named to the role in August, pledges transparency about its climate progress and discusses why motivating employees and business partners is crucial. Read More
Salesforce, Accenture and a tipping point for carbon accounting
With the heightened visibility of ESG issues comes questions about accountability and sustainability reporting. Read More
The long-and-winding road toward more circular tires
The industry is pushing for more ‘sustainable’ materials and pushing collection efforts, but recycled rubber is still more likely to find a home outside of new tires. Read More
Fighting deforestation should be a top priority for 2021, and here’s how it can be
Collective action and engagement are key to one of the toughest supply chain problems around. Read More
What we can learn from Aveda’s blockchain vanilla traceability project
Success will take buy-in from every link in the chain. Read More
