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

How ESG programs can combat the great resignation

It's not too late for a company to double down on well-being initiatives and community outreach as one way to keep the people they have. Read More

Mars targets net zero for value chain by 2050

Its CEO calls for corporate net-zero goals that are 'fit for purpose' as the company ramps up science-based targets to cover its entire value chain. Read More

Getting zero-carbon hot water into homes and industry

Heat pump water heaters use thermodynamics that is a more energy efficient way to heat houses, in industrial applications and many other uses. Read More

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Pairing Up Renewable Technologies Can Lead to a Higher Green Score

Since 2015, more than 35GWs of renewable energy projects have been installed in the United States to meet the sustainability needs of corporate and industrial customers. The growing need has driven an entire new method of commercialization of renewable projects and created a new revenue stream. As corporate customers forge ahead with their renewable energy and sustainability goals, renewable energy technologies, such as battery and solar energy, are seeing great advancement. Read More

Companies won't reach their science-based targets without suppliers on board

There is a close correlation between the companies managing their supply chains and setting science-based targets. In order to meet net-zero targets, companies must include their supply chains in their environmental strategies. Read More

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ESG in 20 Questions: A Practical Guide that Goes Beyond the Letters

As the pressure increases to address the most critical challenges of our time – climate change, water scarcity, social injustice, corporate responsibility – it is easy for organizations to feel overwhelmed when trying to make a real impact. When done well, better Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management can reduce an organization’s ecological footprint, improve efficiency, and unearth new market opportunities, all while reducing risk and building resiliency. Read More

What it really means to integrate ESG across the business

ESG has become the new black of corporate business. But many executives and boards are grappling with how to anchor strategic thinking on climate change and sustainable business into existing governance. Read More

8 Climate Week developments that can help 'get it done'

Of the dozens of declarations and commitments that landed in our inbox last week, some stood out. Read More