Hines creates the first chief carbon officer; Pollination, Google, Cargill make hiring moves

At the end of 2021, the food sector and automotive sector made important moves on sustainability hires. Read More

From joke to hoax, a short history of ESG

A few thoughts as 2021 roars to a close. Read More

BlackRock's $1.2 billion in Adani tars Larry Fink's climate vision

BlackRock's climate finance vision is at extreme odds with its financing of Adani coal and gas projects. 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

A lack of holistic supply chain reporting casts doubt on ESG stocks

ESG investing has a blind spot that puts the $35 trillion industry’s sustainability promises in doubt — supply chains. Read More

Interested in a circular economy job? There's a Ph.D. for that

A new program at the University of Pittsburgh, funded by Covestro, will focus on design with an emphasis on decreasing global waste through the reuse of materials. Read More

What battery swapping could mean for corporate fleets

Co-founder and CEO Khaled Hassounha believes startup Ample will succeed where others have failed thanks to the modularity of its car batteries. Read More

Bird and Scootaround partner to make e-scooters available for people with disabilities

Bird is putting adaptive e-scooters and e-wheelchairs on San Francisco streets. Read More

Leapfrogging water infrastructure into the 21st century

New off-grid technologies such as ‘zero-source water’ and micro-desalination could help create sustainable water supplies for remote communities. Read More

The UN’s Global Biodiversity Framework could be ‘Paris Agreement for nature’

Set to be finalized in early 2022, the GBF’s draft sets out targets for protecting marine and land habitats, reducing pesticides and plastic waste, and increasing investments. Read More