Mangrove trees provide clear environmental and community outcomes, so restoration efforts in coastal areas offer opportunities to establish corporate tree planting pledges that have truly beneficial results by partnering with grassroots organizations and established conservation programs.

Mines produce an enormous amount of waste, some of which is highly toxic. But researchers and mine waste management companies say zero waste mining could become a reality, and it would be in the best economic interests of mining companies.

Rivian's new vehicle loan program, The Good Project, helps nonprofits get heavy lifting and transporting done without the cost of owning or renting a vehicle. Brooklyn's Billion Oyster Project was the first recipient, using the electric vehicle on its mission to restore New York Harbor's oyster reefs.

The only outcome of what should have been the final discussion on a global plastic treaty was an agreement to meet again next year. Three major issues led countries to fail to come to an agreement, but there are still ways to make progress.

Nature-related disclosures are becoming more common among companies in a variety of sectors around the world, but a new report shows there is still room — and need — for companies to better assess, disclose, and address their impacts on nature. Experts say continuing to increase transparency and reporting can drive necessary behavior change.

Alaska has set the bar for sustainable fisheries management, but much of its fish is shipped elsewhere. With a mission to accelerate the country’s transition to sustainable food systems, the Wild Alaskan Company is delivering more of Alaska’s fish to U.S. consumers.

For decades, North Carolina's Outer Banks aimed to attract as many tourists as possible to its picturesque shores. As the chain of islands experiences an incredible influx of visitors, and the environmental and social impacts that come with it, locals are looking to a new approach to tourism.

Healthy soil is a limited resource, and new soil forms incredibly slowly. Some farmers are planting cover crops to protect their fields from erosion and reap the bounty of benefits they provide the soil.

Even with a global treaty stalled for another year, individual countries and localities are moving to limit plastic waste and pollution within their own borders, with a host of new plastics laws set to go into force in the coming months. Here's a preview of what's to come in 2025. 

When it comes to how flying impacts the fight against climate change, the aviation sector is largely banking on sustainable aviation fuels to reach net zero by 2050. One advocacy group is painting a gloomy picture about uptake, but the emerging e-fuels industry could help push airlines in the right direction.

Phin is reinventing corporate donations, putting the decision making in the hands of employees and integrating philanthropy into the core of the business. As more people look to work for companies that align with their values, more thoughtful philanthropy has the added benefits of attracting talent and boosting retention.

The COVID-19 pandemic turned traditional business conventions on their head, and research shows sticking to equitable, employee-centered strategies as the workplace returns to normalcy strengthens companies' bottom lines. Businesses can learn from that experience as they look to integrate AI into daily work.