Northern European countries and Costa Rica are leading on sustainability, survey finds

Governments in Northern European countries and Costa Rica are the most recognized for advancing sustainable development, according to research from GlobeScan and the ERM Sustainability Institute. Read More

Texas lawsuit targets anti-ESG laws

A lawsuit accusing Texas of violating the First and 14th amendments for punishing companies for reducing their reliance on fossil fuels could have implications beyond the Lone Star state. Read More

5 steps to launch your Scope 3 reduction roadmap

Amid new regulations and rising transparency demand, companies can tackle the largest part of their carbon footprint with this Scope 3 roadmap. Read More

This $1.8 billion startup tracks carbon for FedEx, General Mills and Walmart

Co-founder Taylor Francis says mandatory ESG reporting is sealing deals. Read More

Amazon’s plan to restore 1.85 billion gallons of water highlights AI’s soaring demand for water

A vast majority of data centers use water to keep servers and networking gear from overheating. Read More

To confront global crises, we must talk about the purpose of business

The private sector must unlock its massive potential to lead the way on decarbonization, according to Forum for the Future's chief executive. Read More

Harnessing markets to save tropical forests

Reducing deforestation can best be achieved by combining jurisdictional forest conservation with the power of markets. Read More

Sustainable aviation fuel 101: A guide to net-zero carbon by 2050

The Biden administration has called for 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel adoption by 2050. The level today: less than half of 1 percent. Read More

Carbon pawprint: Why pet food giant Purina wants to restore Europe’s kelp, oysters and seaweed forests

Purina's Kerstin Schmeiduch lifts the lid on Nestlé-owned firm's plan to restore 1,500 hectares of critical marine habitats and clean up an often overlooked carbon pawprint. Read More

Survey: Sustainability delivers higher value for reputation than operations, leaders say

Senior professionals place a higher value on sustainability in reputation-focused business areas compared with operational functions, according to GlobeScan research. Read More