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

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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

The race is on to net zero

Who will win? Who will lose? It could be all of us. Read More