Jim Giles
Jim Giles is Vice President, Editor-at-Large at Trellis Group. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Atlantic, Economist, Guardian, Nature and other publications. He was the co-founder of Matter, an award-winning investigative publication that was acquired by Medium in 2013. In 2017, he was a graduate of the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program at Columbia University. He’s also worked as a strategic consultant for several high-impact organizations, including the European Climate Foundation and the Wellcome Trust.
Amazon’s bold carbon credit plan to reshape forest economies
The company is betting that its new approach will avoid problems that have troubled previous protection projects. Read More
Corporate demand prompts request for proposals for 1 million carbon credits
Demand for carbon credits has slumped in recent years, but Watershed said it needs 1m credits to meet customer demand this year and next Read More
For Google’s sustainability reporting, AI is a ‘game changer’
The company's lead for sustainability reporting shares insights — and tips — from his team's first time using AI tools. Read More
United Airlines bets on direct air capture to help decarbonize aviation
The carrier’s venture fund has the option to use carbon captured from the atmosphere to offset emissions or as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel. Read More
How to write a great sustainability report — without losing your mind
Seasoned sustainability experts recommend preparation, honesty, and borrowing from the best. Read More
How ski resorts are preparing for a future with much less snow
Vail Resorts and others are pushing ambitious net-zero targets, lobbying politicians and leaning into tech that can lengthen seasons. Read More
U.S. abandonment of Paris Agreement sparks big fall in global net zero coverage
Move may prompt other nations to weaken or revoke their targets Read More
ADM’s new chief sustainability officer joins amid turbulent times for ag giant
Grains trader is enacting job cuts and has seen its emissions commitment removed by the Science Based Targets Initiative Read More
The consequences of missing emissions targets? For many companies, none
Lack of attention to failed emission goals leads to missed learning opportunities, researchers said. Read More
Unlocking the Scope 3 accounting puzzle
Guidelines for claiming credit for value-chain investing — also known as insetting — are being tested by Amazon, Dow and others. Read More
