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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
How companies can partner with social enterprises in their value chains
By using a social enterprise as a supplier, a distributor or a B2B service provider, companies can direct spending to a partner that will also create social or environmental value. Read More
What happens when a climate activist, Shell exec and an investor share the same stage?
As seen at TED Countdown, a climate conference held in the runup to COP26, it was tension-fueled. Read More
4 sustainability strategy questions food companies should be asking
Food companies need to start asking themselves the hard questions about their supply chains like who is it helping and hurting and how can it change. Read More
