The construction industry provides a good example of the potential for U.S. businesses to continue making significant progress on climate action. Key stakeholders are working with innovators to tackle one of the most notorious global greenhouse gas emitters, the production of concrete.

Cities are major contributors to climate change, but they can be a part of the solution, too. The Smart City Expo World Congress brings together innovators from around the world focused on transforming cities into more sustainable and livable spaces.

The World Bank recently released its long-awaited Approach to Responsible Exit policy. It's designed to ensure risks to communities are managed responsibly when it exits a project investment. Will it be effective?

Armed with marginal emissions data covering almost 100 percent of global electricity consumption, WattTime estimates up to 9 gigatons of carbon emissions can be avoided each year by optimizing where and when electricity is used and where renewable energy projects are.

Reducing the amount of super pollutants, like methane, that end up in the atmosphere can quickly reduce global temperatures. The Global Heat Reduction Initiative aims to incentivize companies to do just that.

An Oxfam International audit of the World Bank's climate financing found that the money the bank claims it disbursed could be off by as much as $41.3 billion. Experts say more detailed bookeeping could make all the difference.

Food insecurity effects every member of a family, including pets. Meals on Wheels America and PetSmart Charities are teaming up to provide seniors with pet food alongside their typical meal deliveries.

Teachers spent an average of $610 of their own money on classroom supplies last school year. The nonprofit DonorsChoose helps teachers in the United States create funding campaigns for classroom supplies and experiences. Its new campaign directly supports students who are new to America.

Farmers participating in the Brazilian company FarFarm's agroforestry project are growing organic cotton alongside trees, food and cash crops to restore the health of a slice of the Amazon rainforest. They sell the cotton to the French footwear company Veja, which turns it into sustainable sneakers.

Perch Energy is aiming to expand the limits and application of renewable systems with its growing community solar network, including a program launched this year to reach New York City residents living in affordable housing.

Lithium-ion batteries are the current standard, but there's room for improvement. In the newest installment of our responsible mining series, Andrew Kaminsky explores the benefits of alternative batteries and the environmental and social implications of extracting minerals to scale their production.

Private companies in the European Union might be tempted to put off sustainability reporting as an unnecessary burden for now, as it's not mandatory until 2026. But there are business benefits to starting early beyond effective compliance.