Decarbonization
The crisis of faith in democracy puts sustainability goals at risk
According to GlobeScan research, citizens in the Global North increasingly believe that their governments do not act in their interest. This trend is a critical symptom of democracy under siege and is at odds with U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 16. Read More
The voluntary carbon market is oversupplied — but high-quality removals remain scarce, report finds
Demand for carbon removal lags far behind the levels needed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Read More
5 pressing climate questions for a 2nd Trump term
Climate policy in the U.S. is in for a major shakeup under another Trump presidency. Here's what you should be asking right now, with some possible outcomes. Read More
A post-election rallying cry for corporate sustainability professionals
Remember: Many sweeping emissions reduction strategies, including those of Microsoft and Walmart, were launched during the first Trump administration. Read More
Levi’s lesson for fashion is a net-zero strategy that’s all in the details
The jeans giant is an early mover with an explicit climate transition plan. Executives say it's not 'foolproof" — and that's a good thing. Read More
The Meta dilemma: Invest billions in AI but find ways to cut emissions too
The social networking giant sees AI as important, but also wants to use it for energy and water management, materials design. Read More
Maersk buys more low-emissions shipping fuel
The world’s second-biggest maritime shipping company sees bio-methanol as the most promising option at this time for cutting emissions. Read More
Should you insure your carbon credits? Lessons from the UK
Here's a comprehensive guide to what you need to know when considering carbon credit insurance, as policy offerings are set to expand in the U.S. Read More
3 ways Google is sourcing carbon-free power for data center growth
Google employs a team dedicated to finding and deploying enough “carbon-free” energy by 2030 to power its fast-expanding data center portfolio. Read More
How the voluntary carbon market accelerates global decarbonization
Several independent studies conducted in the last two years show that companies that buy and retire carbon credits toward their climate goals also decarbonize their own supply chains and operations more quickly than companies not participating. Read More