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We Need 'Solutionist' Entrepreneurship: Problem-Solvers Focused on Purpose and Long-Term Impact

A Solutionist entrepreneur is exclusively focused on solving society's most pressing problems through their work. And their prioritization of purpose and long-term impact sets them up to make a real difference. Solitaire Townsend of Futerra explains more.

Rasha Rehman

July 21, 2023

Technology

EV Battery Swapping Startup Sees a Path Forward Where Others Have Failed

Why spend 20 minutes charging an electric vehicle — and often much longer — when you can get fully charged batteries installed in just five minutes? It's a question worth asking, yet building a successful business around battery swapping has proven elusive. The team at Silicon Valley startup Ample thinks it’s time for another look.

Phil Covington

July 20, 2023

Sponsored

What the World Can Learn From New Zealand About Sustainable Agriculture

Our Land, Our Farms, Our Future: Healthy Land Means Healthy People

New Zealand is proud of its M?ori heritage and its commitment to the concept of 'Te Taiao.' This belief calls for a deep responsibility for the natural world, including the health of the climate, land, water and all living systems. Michael Wan of the farmer-owned industry organization Beef + Lamb New Zealand explains more.

Slack and CodeYourFuture Open-Source a Tech Curriculum for Refugees

Refugees and migrants are more likely to be unemployed and live in poverty, even if they hold professional degrees. But a newly expanded partnership between Slack and the U.K. nonprofit CodeYourFuture could help refugees and displaced people build new careers in the tech sector.

Mary Mazzoni

July 19, 2023

A rally outside the White House in Washington

Corporate Responsibility

Brands Taking Stands

Companies That Stay in Russia Ignore Warning Signs at Their Own Risk

Hundreds of global businesses quickly cut ties with Russia after it invaded Ukraine last year. Now, some of those that stayed are beginning to risk the consequences of inaction. Their experience underscores the importance of consistent corporate values in the face of threats to global stability.

Tina Casey

July 19, 2023

Sponsored

The Future of Fueling: Sustainability, Mobility and Flexibility

This Model Reimagines Fueling for Efficiency

Mobile fueling can lower a fleet's carbon emissions by up to 14 percent per vehicle by avoiding trips to the gas station, while giving time back to drivers who typically need to refuel every day. The model can also ease the transition to even more sustainable choices like electric vehicles and alternative fuels.

Maggie Kohn

July 18, 2023

Energy

Honey Bees May Soon Take Probiotics to Improve Their Health

In the largest field trial of its kind, Seed Health's probiotic blend for honey bees improved the insects' immune resilience against environmental stressors like infectious diseases and pesticides.

Gary E. Frank

July 18, 2023

Hot Bread Kitchen is a New York City-based nonprofit organization that creates economic opportunity for immigrant women and people of color with training and job placement in the food industry. (Image courtesy of Hot Bread Kitchen)

Community Development

Agency Begets Equity: A Holistic Approach to Help All Workers Succeed

Agency, or the opportunity to make decisions, take purposeful action and pursue goals safely, is closely linked to a person's ability to fully participate and excel in the workplace. From major employers to community groups and individuals, we all have a role to play in improving agency at work.

Leslie Abbey and Miriam Warren

July 18, 2023

Corporate Responsibility

How Supporting Gender Equality in the Workplace Supports Us All

Women and people who identify beyond the gender binary are systematically denied agency in the workplace — as in, the opportunity to make decisions, take purposeful action and pursue goals. Understanding this challenge better can help employers take action.

Leslie Abbey and Miriam Warren

July 17, 2023

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Carbon and Beyond: The ESG and Sustainability Trends Shaping Business Today

Simplifying the Path to Net-Zero With Technology

As companies wrestle with how best to meet their net-zero targets, technology presents an important and powerful tool to determine which approaches will make the greatest impact.

Amy Brown

July 17, 2023

A Vietnamese rice farmer weeds her field by hand. (Image: Bryon Lippincott/Flickr)

Food + Farming

It’s Time to Invest in Sustainable Rice

Proven methods can cut the climate and water footprint of rice farming substantially. But more private-sector finance is needed to scale these practices around the world. It’s time for CEOs to take the leap — not only to save their businesses, but also to prevent climate and hunger disasters.

Carlos Manuel Rodriguez

July 14, 2023

Bhumijo's public facilities are monitored by on-site maintenance staff to ensure they are clean and safe.

Community Development

This Social Enterprise is Improving Public Toilet Infrastructure in Bangladesh's Urban Centers

The Dhaka metro area is home to more than 23 million people. Yet residents have less than 100 public toilets available to them, and most are dirty or unusable. Founded by a Dhaka native and urban planner, the social enterprise Bhumijo is looking to change that by bringing new public toilets to Bangladesh’s urban centers.

This Model Makes Energy Storage Accessible for People of All Incomes

Rooftop solar and battery energy storage can help households deal with rising power prices and increasingly frequent outages tied to natural disasters, but solar+storage systems are economically out of reach for many people. Silicon Valley startup Electriq Power is looking to close the gap.

Target Gets a Second Chance on LGBTQ Rights

Leading U.S. retailer Target disappointed human rights organizations earlier this year when it failed to push back against a wave of aggressive anti-LGBTQ behavior related to its Pride Month merchandise. Now Target has another chance to get it right, and the stakes are high.

Tina Casey

July 12, 2023

Corporate Responsibility

This Free Audi Program Gives Auto Technicians the Skills to Work on Electric Vehicles

To meet the growing demand for automotive technicians who can work on electric vehicles, the Audi Education Partnership uses virtual and in-person training to quickly provide students with the necessary skills. Not only is the program free, but students actually get paid while they learn.

Phil Covington

July 11, 2023

CNH Industrial worked with Monarch Tractor to create the New Holland T4 Electric Power

Sponsored

A Clean Energy Revolution in Agriculture and Construction is Here

Electrifying Agriculture and Construction, One Machine at a Time

With their reliance on massive combines and other large pieces of diesel-powered equipment, the agriculture and construction industries present a major challenge for electrification. As suppliers begin to offer electric options, the global firm CNH Industrial illustrates how careful strategizing can yield rapid results.

Tina Casey

July 11, 2023

Sustainable Living

Community-Powered Food System Brings Plant-Based Fare to New York’s Bodegas

Plantega makes it easy for small New York City bodegas to add plant-based foods to their quick-serve menus, while offering more sustainable options to busy customers. Plantega items account for 20 percent to 60 percent of deli counter sales at participating bodegas — and the service is catching on fast, says CEO Nil Zacharias.

Amy Brown

July 10, 2023

Community Development

Dick’s Sporting Goods Champions Youth Athletics With $5.6 Million in Grants

NBA star Carmelo Anthony is one of 10 top athletes working with the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation to champion youth sports through the 75for75 grant program. The foundation will distribute more than $5.6 million in 2023 to youth sports cubs and schools, including organizations selected by the athletes.

Megan Amrich

July 7, 2023

Finance

Red and Blue States Are Hit Equally By Climate, Labor Woes, Says Investment Banker

Amid climate change denial and cries of “go woke, go broke” from the extreme right, at least one large U.S. investment bank has identified bipartisan support for sustainability investments that are likely to yield big returns without political drama.

Dave Armon

July 7, 2023

Energy

Xylem Looks to Raise Awareness of America's Rural Water Crisis

Rural communities in the United States face a worsening water crisis due to limited access and poor quality. A new analysis from the global water technology company Xylem spotlights these challenges and offers recommendations to address them.

Gary E. Frank

July 7, 2023

Sustainable Living

This Technology Helps Limit Peak Energy Use and Cut Carbon Emissions

Cutting energy use at high-demand times can reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-heavy "peaker" power plants and drastically cut carbon emissions. This set of digital tools for residents and building managers seek to reduce peak electricity use by making energy consumption data easy to access and understand.

Riya Anne Polcastro

July 6, 2023

Sponsored

What the World Can Learn From New Zealand About Sustainable Agriculture

Learning from New Zealand's Animal Welfare System: How a Farmer-Led Approach Pushes Industry Commitments Forward

Dr. Will Halliday, senior advisor for biosecurity and animal welfare at the farmer-owned industry organization Beef + Lamb New Zealand, talks about the importance of prioritizing animal welfare and the factors that drive New Zealand's world-leading system.

Corporate Clean Energy Buyers Are Saving the Grid

Evidence is emerging that wind and solar power can buffer the electricity grid from heat waves and other extreme weather events. That provides more support for corporations to continue lobbying for more clean energy, both as a means of climate action and a simple bottom-line matter of keeping the lights on.

Tina Casey

July 5, 2023

Corporate Responsibility

Workplace Weight Discrimination is an Overlooked, Critical Aspect of DEI

Weight discrimination is a common but under-identified aspect of workplace inequity that is finally getting some attention as organizations look to embrace a more holistic definition of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Addressing the problem isn’t just the right thing to do, experts say — it is a fundamental aspect of social justice.

Amy Brown

July 3, 2023

Technology

Saving the World’s Coral Reefs with Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Coral Maker and Autodesk build and deploy artificial coral skeletons seeded with coral fragments to speed up the growing process and restoration of coral reefs. Using artificial intelligence and robotics, they can manufacture 10,000 skeletons a day.

Mary Riddle

June 30, 2023

Sponsored

A Clean Energy Revolution in Agriculture and Construction is Here

Onsite Solar Isn’t as Easy as It Looks: How Manufacturers Can Get It Done

Onsite solar can help companies cut carbon emissions at their manufacturing plants and other facilities, but the process of getting installations online isn't always straightforward. CNH Industrial's journey offers a lesson for other businesses looking to navigate the nuances.

Gary E. Frank

June 30, 2023

Sustainable Living

Secondhand is on Track to Take First Place in Retail

Growth in the resale industry is expected to dwarf the growth of fast fashion in the next few years, which could improve sustainability in an industry notorious for being anything but planet-friendly. So, what’s driving this accelerating positive trajectory?

Terry E. Cohen

June 29, 2023

Technology

Can Artificial Intelligence Reduce Carbon Emissions From Air Travel?

Reducing unnecessary taxi time can put a significant dent in the aviation industry's carbon dioxide emissions. EMMA Systems does so using artificial intelligence.

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 29, 2023

Corporate Responsibility

Brands Taking Stands

How Companies Can Break Down Barriers and Empower LGBTQ+ Employees

The workplace isn't always the most welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ employees, but companies have the power to do something about it. We spoke with two out and proud leaders about their insights and advice for organizations looking to make their cultures and workplaces more inclusive.

Mary Mazzoni

June 28, 2023

Corporate Responsibility

Brands Taking Stands

Renewable Energy Investing Gathers Steam as Anti-ESG Movement Falters

Renewable energy crossed partisan boundaries decades ago when red and blue states shared in the hydropower boom of the mid-20th century. More recently, some state officials have tried to push the clean power genie back in the bottle, but investors just can’t resist the opportunities.

Tina Casey

June 28, 2023

Energy

A Flitter of Hope: How Companies Can Protect Monarch Butterflies

Along with many other insects, monarch butterflies are disappearing. But it's not too late to save this beloved bug from extinction, experts say. Here's how companies can get involved, from planting pollinator gardens to reducing pesticides in agriculture.

Ruscena Wiederholt

June 27, 2023

Voices for Change

Uptick in Police Violence Offers a Chance for Brands to Address the Root of the Problem

In 2020, companies donated billions of dollars to under-served and over-policed communities hoping to correct the deep-rooted systemic injustice that breeds police brutality. It didn’t work. Diane Primo, CEO of the Purpose Brand agency, shares her thoughts on how brands investing in police reform might create positive change.

Patrick McCarthy

June 27, 2023

Energy

Limitless Supply of Seawater to Help Accelerate the Transition to Green Hydrogen

Much of the activity in the green hydrogen field is centered around electrolysis systems that jolt hydrogen gas from water with an electrical current, sourced from renewables like wind or solar. Most current electrolysis technologies require purified water, but innovations involving seawater open up new possibilities.

Tina Casey

June 26, 2023

Voices for Change

Brands Are Silent on Surging Police Violence. Were They Ever Loud?

Last year marked the highest number of police killings on record, with a disproportionate number involving Black Americans. So, what prompted brands to go quiet on police reform? Are consumers not applying the same pressure? In this two-part article series, we take a closer look at what's going on.

Patrick McCarthy

June 26, 2023

The team at North Carolina-based 374Water show off their prized invention. The container behind them may not look like much

Technology

This New Spin on Decades-Old Technology Can Eliminate PFAS from Wastewater

PFAS are often called "forever chemicals" because they break down very slowly, if at all, in nature. Their accumulation in the environment has many concerned, but this North Carolina-based company found a way to eliminate PFAS, somewhat by accident, in its effort to modernize wastewater treatment.

Phil Covington

June 23, 2023

Finance

This Company Wants to Rebuild Trust in Carbon Offsets

Despite skepticism, Aspiration argues carbon offsets are a necessary part of the path to net-zero and trust in the carbon credit market can be rebuilt with patience, global standards and learning from the past.

Amy Brown

June 22, 2023

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Reinventing the Linear Economy Into the Regenerative Circular Economy

How Consumer Goods Companies Can Turn the Tide on Plastic Waste

How can consumer goods companies contribute to global goals around reducing plastic waste and pollution? A new report from Accenture and SAP gives brands the tools to build momentum for packaging circularity and achieve long-term success, escaping what researchers call “pilot purgatory.” 

The Body Shop's Pride Month Campaign Engages Drag Performers in Support of the Equality Act

The Body Shop's 2023 Pride Month campaign celebrates drag performers and calls on customers to get involved in supporting the U.S. Equality Act — which, if passed by Congress, would extend anti-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ+ community across employment, housing, credit and more.

The Public is Behind U.S. Corporations That Stand Up for Abortion Rights, Survey Finds

A growing body of polling indicates that the average American consumer is solidly in favor of abortion rights. That provides business leaders with a supportive environment in which to advocate for the ability of women, girls and other pregnancy-capable people to manage their pregnancies under the guidance of medical science, not extremism.

Tina Casey

June 21, 2023

Sponsored

A Clean Energy Revolution in Agriculture and Construction is Here

Shipping Heavy Equipment Is No Easy Task: Can It Be More Sustainable?

Due to physical constraints, the choice of options is often limited when moving heavy equipment to its final destination. As tough as this job can be, CNH Industrial strives to be mindful about doing things in as environmentally beneficial a way as possible, the company says.

Phil Covington

June 21, 2023

An orange hue tints New York City on June 7 as smoke from more than 100 wildfires across Quebec

Corporate Responsibility

Why Are Corporate Climate Disclosures Important, and How Can Investors Put the Pressure On?

The annual Non-Disclosure Campaign engages investors to request climate disclosures from top companies. We sat down with Sebastian O’Connor, an associate director at CDP whose team runs the Non-Disclosure Campaign, to learn more about why corporate disclosures matter and what stakeholders can do.

Mary Riddle

June 20, 2023

Sponsored

What the World Can Learn From New Zealand About Sustainable Agriculture

Setting the Standard for More Sustainable Agriculture in New Zealand

Livestock farming is not typically at the top of the environmental balance sheet. But farmers and policymakers in New Zealand are doing their best to change that. We spoke with leaders in the country’s agricultural sector to find out more about its sustainable agriculture standards and what can the rest of the world learn from them.

Kate Robertson

June 20, 2023

Author and corporate DEI consultant Zee Clarke shares breathing and mindfulness exercises that can help Black workers transcend the microaggressions and outright racism they often face in the workplace.

Voices for Change

Breathing Through Microaggressions to Avoid Burnout

This Juneteenth, Harvard alum and corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultant Zee Clarke launched a new online course, Breathing Through Microaggressions and Racism, to give Black workers the tools to transcend these extra layers of stress in the workplace.

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 19, 2023

Voices for Change

LGBTQ+ Voices in Energy Are Essential for Environmental Justice

Edison Energy and its LGBTQ employee resource group hosted an all-LGBTQ panel at the historic Stonewall Inn last week that focused on how to promote queer representation in the energy sector and, by extension, improve outcomes related to climate change and environmental justice.

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 16, 2023

One of Ørsted's offshore wind installations. (Image credit: Ørsted)

Sponsored

Board Ready: Governance for Responsible Leadership in ESG

A Net-Zero Value Chain is the Next Frontier in Ørsted’s ESG Journey

Ørsted moved from fossil fuels to renewable energy in 2010 and has since gone from being one of the most coal-dependent companies in Europe to transitioning its portfolio almost entirely to renewables. The story of how that happened is curious and informative.

Amy Brown

June 15, 2023

Northwestern Mutual invests locally in its home city of Milwaukee and across the U.S. through a $100 million impact investing fund.

Sponsored

Building a Better Tomorrow, Today

Americans Are Facing a Gap in Racial and Generational Wealth. Northwestern Mutual is Working to Help Close It.

From investing in communities of color and ensuring programs and processes are equitable for clients and employees alike, companies like leading financial services company Northwestern Mutual are working to drive sustainable change on the racial wealth gap.

A Corporate Strategy for Supporting LGBTQ Rights in the Age of Boycotts

Brands that focus on core values that support all stakeholders — corporate, customer and employee — will be less vulnerable to reputational damage from boycotts and more likely to continue thriving in an increasingly diverse society.

What Are Anti-ESG Funds, and Should Sustainable Investors Be Worried?

We've read plenty about the burgeoning "anti-ESG" movement, led primarily by a small set of right-wing politicians and pundits. But have you heard of "anti-ESG" investment funds? Yes, such an animal exists, and a Morningstar analysis published last week offers a closer look.

Mary Mazzoni

June 14, 2023

Energy

How Wave Energy Can Help Transform America’s Ports

U.S. shipping ports are stubborn epicenters of greenhouse gas pollution, but that's about to change as new electrification technologies like wave energy converters come online. So, what is wave energy, and how can it cleanly power U.S. ports?

Tina Casey

June 13, 2023

Energy

Inside Australia's Plan to Save the Great Barrier Reef

Last week Australia agreed to establish new policies to protect the Great Barrier Reef, after over a decade of campaigning from UNESCO’s World Heritage Marine Program. So what's the plan, and will it be enough? We spoke with Dr. Fanny Douvere, who leads UNESCO's ocean conservation efforts around the world, to find out.

Mary Riddle

June 12, 2023

Demonstrators at the 2020 March for Science in New York City. (Image: Chris Boese/Unsplash)

Corporate Responsibility

Why It Makes Sense for Companies to Scale Back Unrealistic Net-Zero Targets

With growing evidence that nearly all companies will miss their net-zero targets unless they double emissions-reduction rates, some companies are biting the bullet and revising their targets. But is that necessarily a bad thing?

Amy Brown

June 9, 2023

Sponsored

Building More Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains, Today and Into the Future

Sustainable Agriculture Comes Full Circle With Data Science

“Ancient wisdom meets futuristic technology” sounds like the concept for a new Hollywood blockbuster. But it’s the here-and-now direction of sustainable agriculture.

Terry E. Cohen

June 8, 2023

A "little spinner" photographed at a mill in Newberry

Brands Taking Stands

Child Labor in the USA: What Employers Need to Know

Earning money with an after-school or summer job is a critical rite of passage for many children in the U.S., but illegal child labor in dangerous jobs is on the rise — and many states are loosening restrictions around employing kids under 18. Before hiring a child, businesses should take a close look at both the ethical and legal landscapes.

How Brands Can Step Up to Better Support LGBTQ Employees

This year's Pride celebrations are dampened by a disturbing rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation and rhetoric across the United States. Considering a third of our lives are spent at work, employers have a significant role to play in creating safe and inclusive spaces for people in the community who feel increasingly under attack.

Mary Mazzoni

June 7, 2023

Energy

More Clean Energy on Less Land? This Report Reveals It's More Than Possible

For the United States to achieve 100 percent clean electricity by 2035 and a net-zero carbon economy by 2050, renewable energy sources like solar and wind energy need to take up way less space. A recent report from the Nature Conservancy offers strategies to maximize clean energy advantages while minimizing land use.

Gary E. Frank

June 6, 2023

Sustainable Living

How to Keep Thrift Store Donations from Becoming Trash

Unfortunately, many of us are under the mistaken impression that we’re doing enough to reduce waste as long as we recycle and donate our unwanted items. But placing our trash in recycling bins — or “wish-cycling” — and donating our used stuff to thrift shops doesn’t necessarily mean it is being saved from the landfill.

Riya Anne Polcastro

June 5, 2023

Energy

Global Plastics Treaty Talks Wrap: What Happened and What's Ahead

Negotiators worked around the clock last week to align on a new Global Plastics Treaty. We spoke with Erin Simon of WWF, who worked to advise and coordinate various stakeholder groups in Paris, about her top takeaways as the talks wrap.

Mary Riddle

June 2, 2023

Energy

7 Standout Sustainability Innovations We Covered This Spring

From planetary warming to plastic waste, it's easy to get bogged down in all the bad news out there. To bring a little cheer to your week, today we're highlighting innovators from around the world who are working to scale solutions with the potential to address these challenges head on.

Americans Are Ready to Change Their Behavior for the Sake of Sustainability: Are Brands Willing to Help?

We hear it time and time again: People aren't ready, willing or interested in changing their lifestyles for the sake of sustainability. But recent polling from TriplePundit and our parent company, 3BL Media, shows this prevailing narrative isn't representative of how people really feel.

Repressive State Policies Present New Risks: How Business Can Address Them

Attracting and retaining top talent has become more challenging as U.S. states enact new laws that restrict civil liberties such as LGBTQ rights and abortion access. But business leaders have an opportunity to connect with young voters and restore compatibility between public sentiment and public policy.

Tina Casey

May 31, 2023

Tidal flooding creeps above the door line in Venice

Technology

This App Makes Flood Data Visual With Augmented Reality

The FloodVue app uses augmented reality to place the viewer's perspective directly in a four-dimensional, digital representation of predicted flood conditions. We spoke with Tyer Jones of WSP to learn more about how the company's visualization app works and why it matters for infrastructure planning.

Michelle Erdenesanaa

May 30, 2023

A child walks through a plastic waste dump in Nicaragua. (Image: Hermes Rivera/Unsplash)

Voices for Change

As Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Resume, Will Innovators be at the Table?

Governments, advocacy groups, businesses, and nonprofits gathered in Paris this week for a second round of negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty. But one group of stakeholders is noticeably absent from the talks: the entrepreneurs and innovators working to solve the plastic waste crisis.

Mary Riddle

May 29, 2023

Energy

1.5 Percent of Corporate Profits Can Transform the Fight Against Climate Change

If every company in the Fortune Global 500 invested 1.5 percent of their annual profits in climate finance, we'd avoid a stunning 2.6 billion tons of carbon emissions, according to Climate Impact Partners. That's even more than what scientists say is necessary to cap global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius.

Abha Malpani Naismith

May 26, 2023

Finance

The Carrot or the Stick: Which Inspires Business to Be More Sustainable?

TriplePundit spoke with Dr. Steven Cohen, a professor of public affairs at Columbia University and author of the new book "Environmentally Sustainable Growth," about how the profit motive can catalyze forward motion on sustainability where shame and guilt have failed.

Sustainability Matters: What Consumers Are Saying, and How Business Should Respond

Two-thirds of Americans say they read news about sustainability and social well-being on a regular basis — and most feel business isn't doing enough, according to new research from TriplePundit and our parent company, 3BL Media.

The Inflation Reduction Act Sparks a Clean Energy Revival for Rural Businesses

From the hydropower dams of the Great Depression to the present day, clean energy has been a running theme in federal efforts to support rural economic development. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's new $11 billion investment takes it to the next level by scaling up zero- and low-carbon technologies.

Tina Casey

May 24, 2023

Ensuring more food waste is composted can make a major impact on methane pollution

Energy

Composting Offers a Simple But Effective Solution to Our Methane Problem

Landfills are a big climate culprit. Garbage dumps generate a third of all methane emissions in the U.S., in part because the most common item in them is food. Composting food scraps rather than tossing them in landfills results in up to 84 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions, researchers say.

Max Graham

May 23, 2023

PFAS are used as a coating on food packaging and are prevalent in other everyday items like personal care products and textiles.

Technology

Nixing PFAS is a Real Possibility: Here’s One Company That’s Doing It

Classified as “forever chemicals,” PFAS have been found in food, water, soil, animals and even our blood. Impermea Materials has developed a set of water-based solutions that it says can replace of PFAS in products including packaging, apparel, upholstery, and technical textiles such as those worn by firefighters and military.

Riya Anne Polcastro

May 22, 2023

Technology

This Blockchain-Powered System Tracks Ingredients from Field to Fork

Merge Impact bills itself as the first and only blockchain-powered agricultural data solution to help farmers, food manufacturers, and brands better understand the impact of their practices and purchases down to the field level. We spoke with the agri-tech company's founders to learn more.

L Blaine Fulmer

May 19, 2023

Corporate Responsibility

The State of the American Workforce: Layoffs, Job-Switching and a Search for Balance

American workers are worried about a potential recession, even as many continue to seek higher pay or are dissatisfied with their current roles or work environment, according to Morning Consult's annual State of Workers report.

By the Community, For the Community: New Startup Accelerator Backs Locally-Led Climate Solutions

This new startup accelerator squares in on the crucial issue of climate justice, with a call for innovators on the front lines of climate change to submit locally-driven solutions for backing from Village Capital.

Beyond Trees: Using Blue-Green Algae for Natural Carbon Capture and Sequestration

Forestation is an important climate action strategy, but more sophisticated — and potentially more efficient — nature-based alternatives are emerging. One of them involves an environmental two-for-one: capturing carbon by preventing destructive blue-green algae blooms.

Tina Casey

May 17, 2023

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We Need 'Solutionist' Entrepreneurship: Problem-Solvers Focused on Purpose and Long-Term Impact

EV Battery Swapping Startup Sees a Path Forward Where Others Have Failed

Our Land, Our Farms, Our Future: Healthy Land Means Healthy People

Slack and CodeYourFuture Open-Source a Tech Curriculum for Refugees

Companies That Stay in Russia Ignore Warning Signs at Their Own Risk

This Model Reimagines Fueling for Efficiency

Honey Bees May Soon Take Probiotics to Improve Their Health

Agency Begets Equity: A Holistic Approach to Help All Workers Succeed

How Supporting Gender Equality in the Workplace Supports Us All

Simplifying the Path to Net-Zero With Technology

It’s Time to Invest in Sustainable Rice

This Social Enterprise is Improving Public Toilet Infrastructure in Bangladesh's Urban Centers

This Model Makes Energy Storage Accessible for People of All Incomes

Target Gets a Second Chance on LGBTQ Rights

This Free Audi Program Gives Auto Technicians the Skills to Work on Electric Vehicles

Electrifying Agriculture and Construction, One Machine at a Time

Community-Powered Food System Brings Plant-Based Fare to New York’s Bodegas

Dick’s Sporting Goods Champions Youth Athletics With $5.6 Million in Grants

Red and Blue States Are Hit Equally By Climate, Labor Woes, Says Investment Banker

Xylem Looks to Raise Awareness of America's Rural Water Crisis

This Technology Helps Limit Peak Energy Use and Cut Carbon Emissions

Learning from New Zealand's Animal Welfare System: How a Farmer-Led Approach Pushes Industry Commitments Forward

Corporate Clean Energy Buyers Are Saving the Grid

Workplace Weight Discrimination is an Overlooked, Critical Aspect of DEI

Saving the World’s Coral Reefs with Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Onsite Solar Isn’t as Easy as It Looks: How Manufacturers Can Get It Done

Secondhand is on Track to Take First Place in Retail

Can Artificial Intelligence Reduce Carbon Emissions From Air Travel?

How Companies Can Break Down Barriers and Empower LGBTQ+ Employees

Renewable Energy Investing Gathers Steam as Anti-ESG Movement Falters

A Flitter of Hope: How Companies Can Protect Monarch Butterflies

Uptick in Police Violence Offers a Chance for Brands to Address the Root of the Problem

Limitless Supply of Seawater to Help Accelerate the Transition to Green Hydrogen

Brands Are Silent on Surging Police Violence. Were They Ever Loud?

This New Spin on Decades-Old Technology Can Eliminate PFAS from Wastewater

This Company Wants to Rebuild Trust in Carbon Offsets

How Consumer Goods Companies Can Turn the Tide on Plastic Waste

The Body Shop's Pride Month Campaign Engages Drag Performers in Support of the Equality Act

The Public is Behind U.S. Corporations That Stand Up for Abortion Rights, Survey Finds

Shipping Heavy Equipment Is No Easy Task: Can It Be More Sustainable?

Why Are Corporate Climate Disclosures Important, and How Can Investors Put the Pressure On?

Setting the Standard for More Sustainable Agriculture in New Zealand

Breathing Through Microaggressions to Avoid Burnout

LGBTQ+ Voices in Energy Are Essential for Environmental Justice

A Net-Zero Value Chain is the Next Frontier in Ørsted’s ESG Journey

Americans Are Facing a Gap in Racial and Generational Wealth. Northwestern Mutual is Working to Help Close It.

A Corporate Strategy for Supporting LGBTQ Rights in the Age of Boycotts

What Are Anti-ESG Funds, and Should Sustainable Investors Be Worried?

How Wave Energy Can Help Transform America’s Ports

Inside Australia's Plan to Save the Great Barrier Reef

Why It Makes Sense for Companies to Scale Back Unrealistic Net-Zero Targets

Sustainable Agriculture Comes Full Circle With Data Science

Child Labor in the USA: What Employers Need to Know

How Brands Can Step Up to Better Support LGBTQ Employees

More Clean Energy on Less Land? This Report Reveals It's More Than Possible

How to Keep Thrift Store Donations from Becoming Trash

Global Plastics Treaty Talks Wrap: What Happened and What's Ahead

7 Standout Sustainability Innovations We Covered This Spring

Americans Are Ready to Change Their Behavior for the Sake of Sustainability: Are Brands Willing to Help?

Repressive State Policies Present New Risks: How Business Can Address Them

This App Makes Flood Data Visual With Augmented Reality

As Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations Resume, Will Innovators be at the Table?

1.5 Percent of Corporate Profits Can Transform the Fight Against Climate Change

The Carrot or the Stick: Which Inspires Business to Be More Sustainable?

Sustainability Matters: What Consumers Are Saying, and How Business Should Respond

The Inflation Reduction Act Sparks a Clean Energy Revival for Rural Businesses

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