PG&E agrees: California should go all-electric in new construction

So far, it's the only natural gas utility to formally voice its support on the rising push on statewide mandates for building electrification. Read More

Can the forests of the world’s oceans contribute to alleviating the climate crisis?

Researchers are looking to kelp for help storing carbon dioxide far beneath the surface of the sea. Read More

The manufacturer’s framework for repairability in the age of COVID

By understanding the obstacles, makers of stuff can reinvent the way consumers engage with their products and create a more sustainable, circular economy in the process. Read More

Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand?

It's a small niche, but some projections suggest hydrogen from all sources could account for almost 20 percent of energy consumed by 2050. Companies such as Ways2H, SGH2 Energy and Standard Hydrogen are using trash as feedstocks. Read More

How local US governments are getting renewable energy

Seventy percent of greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to cities so they must be at the forefront of tacking climate change. Read More

Workplace EV charging: Lessons from sustainability trailblazers

Here are some best practices for reducing emissions with electric vehicle charging in the workplace. Read More

Shareholders put pressure on corporate climate action

Despite challenges in going virtual during the 2020 annual general meeting season, shareholder action on climate change is as strong as ever. Read More

GRI and SASB are collaborating. Is that good news for companies?

A new partnership finally offers the tantalizing prospect of harmonization between two competing frameworks. Read More

Chemical footprinting comes of age

Nearly 45 percent of TJX Companies’ shareholders recently voted in favor of a resolution calling on the discount retailer to report on its plans to reduce its chemical footprint. It could be a turning point. Read More

An unexpected breakout year for the social side of ESG

In the long road trip of corporate sustainability, the S for social concerns has mostly ridden in the backseat. Now it has moved to the front, alongside the E for environmental issues. Read More