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Circular Economy Innovation Supply Chain Technology

H&M, Levi’s, Puma among early backers of next-gen clothing materials

The future of clothing depends upon new materials. Innovators and brands are working on these potential replacements. Read More

By Elsa Wenzel
Materials scientists, brands and fiber makers are teaming up on alternatives to leather, fur, cotton, nylon and polyester.
Technology Year In Review/Year Ahead

The data center boom threatens climate goals. How to fight back

Amazon, Google and Microsoft aren’t the only companies that should worry about the massive increase in electricity required for artificial intelligence. Read More

By Heather Clancy
Data center hardware image showing various metrics.
Executive Moves

Unilever’s chief sustainability officer adds public affairs to responsibilities

The move harkens back to the earlier days of the chief sustainability officer role, when it was often part of public relations and marketing.  Read More

By Heather Clancy
Rebecca Marmot, chief sustainability of Unilever
Case Studies Nature

Jack Daniel’s producer Brown-Forman takes a long-term view of nature

Among its efforts on biodiversity, the Kentucky-based liquor giant works to preserve nearly a dozen species of trees that are essential to its distilling. Read More

By Saul Hansell
Careers Executive Moves

HVAC vendor Trane hires aerospace engineer to lead tech and sustainability

Mauro Atalla, previously with Collins Aerospace Systems, joins the HVAC company on Jan. 5. Read More

By Heather Clancy
Technician inspecting rooftop equipment.
Communications Leadership Strategy

Hearts, heads and grains of truth: Making the business case for sustainability stick

To fight common critiques of sustainability, leaders can acknowledge stumbles, and appeal to both hearts and minds. Read More

By Sally Uren
Decarbonization

Walmart missed its latest emissions reduction goal: 3 reasons why

Old refrigerators, a higher transportation footprint and a slowdown in renewable energy expansion drive 3.9 percent increase. Read More

By Heather Clancy
Walmart van parked in front of a store.
Communications Decarbonization

Coca-Cola’s confusing emissions claims draw fire

Inconsistent and confusing public disclosures muddle attempts to assess corporate ambitions on climate. Read More

By Jim Giles
Decarbonization Food & Agriculture

How Aldi plans to grow its store footprint 30% and still halve emissions

Sticking to climate goals and pushing for growth is tricky, but Aldi has a plan — with natural refrigerants at its core. Read More

By Jim Giles
An Aldi store in Nixa, Missouri.
Sponsored

The path to sustainability: The power of data and technology

Escape “Sustainability Data Hell” by adopting clear, automated and actionable systems that go beyond compliance to thriving impact. Read More

By Japen Hollist