A decade of change in what drives corporate sustainability

New GlobeScan research shows regulatory requirements now surpass reputation as the leading driver of sustainability action, reflecting growing compliance pressures and stakeholder expectations. Read More

Diversity of corporate climate action revealed by new scoring framework

The Climate Contribution Framework goes beyond emissions to include supplier engagement, low-carbon products and other forms of climate efforts. Read More

Microsoft adjusts climate agenda as emissions leap

The company’s carbon footprint expanded 25 percent in its 2025 fiscal year, surpassing double-digit increases at Amazon and Google. Read More

McDonald’s reassigns its chief sustainability officer to beef strategy

The fast food purveyor has transitioned sustainability and social impact initiatives to its lead executive for diversity, equity and inclusion, Suheily Natal Davis. Read More

How Coach and Amazon put an internal value on reuse and recycling

Sustainability strategists at both companies emphasize cost savings and new revenue opportunities. Read More

How raising freezer temperatures by 3 degrees could avoid millions of tons of emissions 

Maersk and IKEA are among the members of a growing coalition of companies building industry confidence for the shift. Read More

How the beleaguered ski industry is moving grid policy forward

Federal legislation to increase transmission capacity and ensure grid reliability is critical to the industry's future. Read More

Long-time 3M chief sustainability officer retires

Gayle Schueller’s replacement is Amanda Yates, an insider who began her career as an environmental specialist at SeaWorld Orlando. Read More

Earning Leadership status with SBTi could cost companies billions 

The new Corporate Net-Zero Standard rewards companies for taking action on ongoing emissions, but achieving recognition might be too pricey for some. Read More