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Unilever CEO signals radical shift in sustainability agenda
Under new Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher, sustainability will become part of a composite score by which brand managers will evaluate performance. Read More
How to Center Racial Justice in Your Climate Action Planning
Climate change and inequality operate in a vicious cycle. Thanks to years of institutionalized racism and systemic inequality, communities of color and low-income populations – those least responsible for climate change – bear the greatest burden. To make sure your climate initiatives don’t perpetuate the cycle and cause unintended harm to vulnerable communities, you’ll need to thoughtfully weave racial justice considerations into every step of your climate action planning. Read More
The awesome opportunity of auditing retail waste
Sponsored: Conducting a waste audit doesn’t come without its challenges; but the opportunities are just as high. Read More
Companies are slowly realizing their banks are adding to their carbon emissions
Palo Alto Networks, Burton Snowboards, Lush Cosmetics and Seventh Generation are scrutinizing the impact financial services have on their climate goals. Read More
CDP secures environmental disclosures from a record 23,000 companies
Companies disclosing environmental impacts through CDP now account for more than two-thirds of global market capitalization. Read More
ESG for the New Sustainability or ESG Manager
In recent years, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has moved from the margins of business management to the center. Stakeholders, including boards of directors, investors, and value chain partners, are increasingly using ESG as a lens to judge how well an organization is addressing risks and opportunities. These include risks and opportunities related to climate change, energy management, and choices of chemical products. Additionally, rulemaking bodies are issuing regulatory requirements for ESG disclosures that will impact many companies around the world. Read More
After a wave of criticism, what's on the horizon for ESG strategy?
Against a backdrop of political polarization, the expanding scope of ESG issues is transforming corporate strategy. Read More
TCFD: 97 of the world's 100 largest corporations back climate disclosure guidelines
A final progress report from the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures reveals the vast majority are failing to embrace reporting best practices. Read More
Why Verizon is betting on these four climate tech startups
Sponsored: Each company’s innovative solution leverages advanced technology to mitigate the impact of climate change on underrepresented communities. Read More
5 clean energy trends businesses shouldn’t ignore
Sponsored: As you tackle decarbonization and measure your climate risk, these are five clean energy trends to account for in your future strategy. Read More