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Behind the coming ESG disclosure explosion
As a general matter, U.S. companies would be wise to take note of ESG developments in Europe. Read More
Unilever, Starbucks are founding members in venture to turn food waste into energy
Vanguard Renewables makes renewable natural gas financially and logistically possible for farms and global brands. Read More
Can Europe’s community-owned renewables compete with Big Energy?
Local wind and solar cooperatives have been instrumental in fostering Europe’s renewable energy growth. Now, as multinational corporations play an ever-larger role in efforts to decarbonize Europe’s economy, the EU is looking to bolster these grassroots clean-energy initiatives. Read More
Amazon aims to clean up aviation
With more supply deals and investments in new players, we'll see if the logistics world leader can green up one of the hardest-to-abate sectors. Read More
The future of corporate water action
Ceres calls on companies to create net-positive water impacts, ensure the human right to water and to strengthen water governance and policies, with the goal of fulfilling these actions by 2030. Read More
New CSOs for UPS, Chanel; Los Angeles names climate crisis director
Plus, the world's first big-city Climate Emergency Mobilization Office gets a director, and boards are bringing on more diversity. Read More
SteelZero commitments represent a new era in heavy manufacturing production
Steel is an unavoidable material in modern building, so builders and designers are signally it is time for manufacturers to start investing in net zero emissions steel. Read More
Can banks reverse course to become a solution to global deforestation?
Criticism of banks' financing of environmentally destructive industries continues to grow, but a new report argues they could play a critical role in protecting forests and driving climate action. Read More
Why forest-based carbon trading is poised to go mainstream
These examples show tried-and-tested alternatives that are ready to scale up with the support of climate finance. Read More
Why younger generations are more willing to change in the name of sustainability
The next generation is looking for brands to lead the way and want brands to create change with them, not just for them. Read More