EY Partner David Kennedy to become SBTi’s new CEO
An economist and longtime U.K. leader in climate action, Kennedy comes to the flagship organization as it resets from a chaotic past year. Read More
4 big ESG frameworks being overhauled in 2025
Big changes are in store for standards from B Lab Global, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO and the Science Based Targets initiative. Read More
Google, Microsoft, others invest $300 million in crushed rocks as CO2 removal solution
Enhanced rock weathering has gone from an interesting idea to large-scale trials in just a few years Read More
Mars’ leader on sustainability is also the candymaker’s chief climate officer: How that C-suite combo is paying off
Kevin Rabinovitch serves in dual roles at Mars where environmental sustainability and other ESG factors drive much of the $50 billion company's operational compass. Read More
KIND’s regenerative almond project: lessons learned 2 years in
Major food brands are betting on sustainable agriculture. Will it scale? Read More
Exodus by big banks from climate finance alliance chided as ‘disgraceful’ reversal
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is making a sharp turn in its focus, raising fears that big financial services companies will backtrack on climate commitments. Read More
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
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
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
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