Decarbonization
Buyers show waning appetite for premiums needed to decarbonize shipping
A BCG survey of cargo owners finds slow growth in premiums, with almost one in five declining to pay any surcharge for low-carbon shipments. Read More
In the wake of devastating fires, California architects and developers turn to natural materials
Adobe, rammed earth and hempcrete are more fire-resistant and less damaging to the climate than conventional materials. Read More
Apple lawsuit highlights the perils of making carbon neutral claims
Consumers allege that Apple’s marketing of its smartwatches is deceptive. Read More
United Airlines bets on direct air capture to help decarbonize aviation
The carrier’s venture fund has the option to use carbon captured from the atmosphere to offset emissions or as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel. Read More
How ski resorts are preparing for a future with much less snow
Vail Resorts and others are pushing ambitious net-zero targets, lobbying politicians and leaning into tech that can lengthen seasons. Read More
Carbon credit buyers need options — including avoidance and reductions
Why carbon removals aren’t always better. Read More
How real estate giant CBRE is deploying this Microsoft alum as its first chief sustainability officer
Microsoft’s first environmental strategist, Rob Bernard, brings a customer’s point of view to CBRE’s emissions reduction strategy in the newly created C-suite role. Read More
Allbirds goes wide with ‘net-zero’ shoe hoping other footwear companies copy it
The 10-year-old footwear company is selling 500 pairs of Moonshot in Dubai, London, New York, Seoul and Tokyo. Read More
Surprise! Where to find common ground in the carbon markets debate
When viewed closely, only four points of divergence stand between carbon markets proponents and opponents. Read More
Grow your business while cutting emissions. Why some industries can and others fall short
Consumer demand and interest rates are among the factors that may account for the variation. Read More
