Policy
3 smart ways Seattle is at the forefront of reuse
The city and Washington state’s support of closed loop economic models through public-private partnerships and grant programs is inspiring entrepreneurs throughout the region. Read More
Cities and states suing Big Oil just got a boost from the Supreme Court
Complaints from Minnesota to Massachusetts, and from Honolulu to New York City, have a better shot at prevailing. Read More
How companies become allies for environmental justice
It is not a big stretch for corporate policy teams already dealing with community relations to keep track of environmental justice battles in the surrounding frontline communities and speak up as an ally. Read More
U.S. power plants may start to cap emissions. Here's why (and how)
The EPA is promoting carbon capture and storage tech to cap emissions from fossil fuel-powered utilities. Read More
California and New York set new standards to cut emissions
Two of the largest economies in the U.S. set new emissions standards for the transportation and building sectors. Read More
Ripple Effects: What Recent ESG Policy Developments in the EU Mean for the Rest of the World
The European Union is taking ambitious and expansive action toward a sustainable future. But what happens in the EU doesn’t always stay in the EU. Due to the global nature of organizations and their supply chains, any policy developments within the world’s third-largest economy have far-reaching effects across regions and countries. And with its reputation as a global sustainability leader, developments in the EU often provide an indication of what’s to come in other markets around the world. Read More
The House votes to reverse the IRA’s tax incentives
In a bid to manage the U.S.’s massive debt ceiling, House republicans vote to cut clean energy spending secured in the IRA. Read More
Who solves super wicked water problems?
The recent UN water conference convened almost 10,000 people focused on addressing critical scarcity, quality and inequity issues, but whether they can turn intentional into action remains an open question. Read More
Climeworks expands to the US while the EU taxes carbon imports
Legislation is driving international companies to set up camp within the U.S., and the EU won’t let that happen free of charge. Read More
Are companies ghosting the planet on climate policy?
It’s past time for businesses to buckle up, lean in, and loudly and vigorously support bold equitable climate policy. This is the moment to show up. Read More