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.
Trend: Shipping sails toward decarbonization
After decades of steering clear of specific climate commitments, the international maritime industry — responsible for 3 percent (and growing) of annual global greenhouse gas emissions — is navigating a new course. Read More
Microsoft’s quest to go ‘carbon negative’ inspires $1B fund
Bold new commitment will see the tech giant charge an internal carbon fee not just on emissions from its direct operations, but on those of its supply chain. Read More
Climate action infiltrates CES clamor, but electronics industry must do more
Lots of big tech companies talk about emissions reductions programs, but the truth is the industry as a whole still isn't doing that much. Read More
Welcome to the roaring 2020s, the artificial intelligence decade
The applications being made possible by breakthroughs in machine learning, image recognition, analytics and sensors are profoundly practical. Read More
No more heavy metals? New IBM battery chemistry research could address mineral sourcing concerns
The design is free of cobalt, an increasingly controversial material. Plus, Mercedes-Benz is involved in the next phase of testing. Read More
What happened with Samsung's smartphone upcycling program
It’s exploring useful second life for older gadgets collected through its e-waste programs. Read More
Investor interest fuels SASB adoption, inspires new GRI tax disclosure standard
The argument for discussing financial metrics alongside environmental, social and governance data gains new supporters. Read More
Episode 199: Home Depot's circular blueprint, IBM CEO lines up behind carbon 'dividend'
Plus, an update on corporate adoption for the ESG reporting framework developed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board. Read More
Episode 198: About those SDGs, Kashi chats up Dow's packaging design studio
Plus, how technology can be a tool for sustainability innovation. Read More
Engie's renewables chief on scaling corporate contracts, hydrogen hopes and offshore wind
How do you add 9 gigawatts of solar and wind in the next three years? You turn to corporate buyers, universities, hospitals and cities to commit to at least half that capacity. Read More
