Coming soon: The first sustainability certification for professional services firms

A pilot for the ANSI/NSF 391.1 certification process is underway, with full-fledged participation expected after three to four months. Read More

How green organizations can hire more people of color

Here is what green organizations can do to accelerate diversity, equity, inclusion and justice efforts. Read More

Engineer pitches cloud brightening to stem Arctic melting

By adding sea water to clouds, scientists hope to they can form whiter clouds that will reflect more of the sun's rays. Read More

Sustainable post-COVID business travel requires corporate action

Employee travel is one of the greatest contributors to corporate emissions, yet most firms aren’t taking real action to make such programs any greener. Read More

How open source software could revamp the aging electrical grid

The energy sector should follow telecommunications with software-defined infrastructure rather than hardware-centric updates. Read More

Half of nitrogen applied to crops is lost

Food production is becoming less efficient at using nitrogen fertilizer and excess nitrogen damages the environment and the climate. Read More

Climate tech accelerator Elemental starts early-stage Earthshot venture fund

High-profile backers for Earthshot Ventures include legendary VC John Doerr, philanthropist Tom Steyer and Facebook Chief Product Officer Chris Cox. Read More

To eradicate child labor in the palm oil industry, collaboration is critical

In June 2021, the ILO and UNICEF reported that the number of children in child labor had increased from 152 to 160 million globally.  Read More

Why family businesses are positioned to lead on ESG

Many family businesses have yet to make an explicit stand on environmental, social and governance goals, but their long-term view on value creation is changing the equation. Read More

How small businesses can help tackle the e-commerce packaging crisis from the ground up

Sponsored: Addressing the e-commerce packaging crisis with greener alternative materials. Read More