BlackRock goes green? Investment giant joins Climate Action 100+ amid controversy

The move comes just a month after the firm was accused of being 'full of greenwash' by former US Vice President Al Gore. Read More

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The 2020 State of Green Business Report

Download a free copy of the 13th annual edition of the State of Green Business to access the key data and trends to watch in the world of sustainable business. The first half of the report shares the 10 trends sustainable business professionals should be tracking in 2020 — the emerging arenas and technologies that GreenBiz editors and analysts believe will be impactful as companies address environmental and social challenges and opportunities. Read More

2030 goals: Mattel aims for 100% recycled and recyclable toys

Firm behind Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price plans to launch first toy made from and packaged in green materials in early 2020. Read More

The shift to a low-carbon economy highlights overlap between ESG and finance

Supermajors are acknowledging write-downs, which pose threats to investors — but new standards could help them get on the same page. Read More

Why and how companies should stand up for human rights when they do business

Every business has a sphere of influence. A BSR report shows why it's important for them to use it to stand up for human rights policies, institutions and frameworks around the world. Read More

How blockchain could help put the Paris Agreement on course, from the bottom up

Digital technologies can make climate accounting faster, more transparent and more accessible to a wide set of stakeholders Read More

Why supermarkets are key to a cooler climate

Refrigeration management is an urgent need, and a potent opportunity. Read More

US businesses stand by the Paris Agreement at COP25

While the United States government has kept a low profile at this year’s COP25, the country's businesses have played a more enthusiastic role. Read More

How Dow seeks to turn plastic waste into a circular resource

The company's global sustainability director addresses her passion for social innovation, her philosophy for investments and what makes for successful collaboration. Read More

Puerto Rico’s electricity system is at a crossroads

The territory's new energy policy became law earlier this year — and regulators are deciding what mix of renewables it has. Read More