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These big corporations are pledging to accelerate purchases of climate tech
The First Movers Coalition launched at COP26 seeks to create demand for low-carbon approaches to steel, cement, aluminum, chemicals, shipping, aviation and trucking. Read More
ESG Program Liftoff: How to Start Strong, Build Momentum, and Sustain Your Gains
Organizations around the world are feeling increasing pressure to deliver on ESG commitments. The challenge for corporate leaders charged with standing up an ESG reporting program, and fully operationalizing ESG over time, is knowing where to begin and how to make the program sustainable and successful. Determining which aspects of ESG are material to their enterprise, what to measure, and how to report ESG data—it’s a complex puzzle that requires proper planning and processes to ensure ESG disclosures meet investors’ and other stakeholders’ stringent demands. Read More
Intuit creates marketplace to help SMBs take climate action
A growing number of small and midsize enterprises are seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint, but many find their options for doing so overly complicated or expensive. Read More
How building materials company Cemex prioritizes ESG decisions
Chief communications officer Lucy Rodriguez discusses critical issues for the construction industry, materiality assessments and science-based targets. Read More
Microgrids and the Energy Transition
Centralized electricity production spurred huge progress in the early 20th century — enabling significant economies of scale and improved power plant efficiency. But times are changing. Today, we are facing new energy challenges, including an aging electrical grid, an increase in severe weather, and rising energy costs. Power decentralization may help us tackle these 21st-century energy hurdles by creating accessible, reliable, green, and resilient energy. Read More
How a new global sustainability board aims to cut through disclosure confusion
The confusing world of sustainability reporting frameworks and standards on ESG disclosure could soon get a little simpler. Read More
Be a champion for sustainability impact, not optics
Shopify's Sustainability Fund director outlines how to start making carbon removals part of your corporate strategy. Read More
Apollo, Lendlease, McDonald’s bring on new CSOs
Plus, former EPA chief Lisa Jackson will chair the board of a new climate action nonprofit. Read More
Panera bakes a plan to go climate positive
By switching to circular packaging, increasing renewable energy and adding climate-friendly items to the menu, the fast-casual chain aims to remove more carbon than it emits by 2050. Read More
How sustainable fiber procurement will affect future forests
Sponsored: As more companies shift to fiber-based or paper packaging, strong forest management practices will be essential for the sustainability of a company’s operations. Read More
