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Amy Brown

Based in Florida, Amy has covered sustainability for over 25 years, including for TriplePundit, Reuters Sustainable Business and Ethical Corporation Magazine. She also writes sustainability reports and thought leadership for companies. She is the ghostwriter for Sustainability Leadership: A Swedish Approach to Transforming Your Company, Industry and the World. Connect with Amy on LinkedIn and her Substack newsletter focused on gray divorce, caregiving and other cultural topics.

The sun shining on beachgoers — Global Heat Reduction Initiative

Tackling Potent Super Pollutants is the Bridge to a Cooler Future

By Amy Brown

A student raising their hand in a classroom — DonorsChoose

Helping Teachers Support America’s Newest Students

By Amy Brown

The mural depicting Salamatu Katta in an orange circle surrounded by a cacao tree on the wall of Leevers Locavore in Denver, Colorado — Fairtrade farmers

Ethical Sourcing Campaign Sows the Seeds of Change for Fairtrade Farmers

By Amy Brown

Billie Eilish singing into a mic.

Billie Eilish Fans Take a Bite out of Climate Change with Plant-Based Pledge

By Amy Brown

aerial view of young people working in a modern office - how professionals can prepare for harmonized sustainability reporting requirements

With Harmonized Sustainability Reporting Requirements On the Horizon, Companies Must Prepare Now or Be Left Scrambling

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By Amy Brown

A caregiver working with an elderly person.

Solving the Caregiving Crisis is a Collective Endeavor

By Amy Brown

supplier diversity - Estée Lauder team poses with diverse suppliers

How Estée Lauder Blew Past Its Supplier Diversity Goals

By Amy Brown

Sorry we are closed sign — entrepreneurs of color are less likely to profit from their businesses and more likely to close

Entrepreneurs of Color Are Less Likely to Turn a Profit. Understanding Why Could Boost the Economy.

By Amy Brown

young people repair clothes at a sideline event during climate week 2023 - storytelling for climate justice

Storytelling Empowers Young and Underrepresented Voices in the Climate Movement

By Amy Brown

Eaton employee members of an ERG volunteer in their communities - creating intentional space for DEI

Want a Better Company Culture? Make More Space for DEI

By Amy Brown

Javits Center rooftop farm

A Hurricane’s Wrath Sparks the Vision for a Net-Zero Convention Center

By Amy Brown

HP Metal Jet S100 Operator 3D printing metal parts in a lab

HP Puts a Big Bet On Sustainable Impact As a Competitive Edge

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By Amy Brown

protest for reprodutive rights in washington dc - protester holds sign that reads keep legal abortion

As Abortion Restrictions Mount, Companies Work Behind the Scenes to Ensure Reproductive Rights for Their Employees

By Amy Brown

solar technology climate action net-zero

Simplifying the Path to Net-Zero With Technology

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By Amy Brown

Person holding Plantega plant-based sandwich in front of corner store

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

By Amy Brown

people putting their hands together

Workplace Weight Discrimination is an Overlooked, Critical Aspect of DEI

By Amy Brown

Trees photographed from below.

This Company Wants to Rebuild Trust in Carbon Offsets

By Amy Brown

orsted offshore wind turbines

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

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By Amy Brown

limate protester holding sign that says act now or swim later - net-zero emissions

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

By Amy Brown

An office building with trees growing next to it.

These Venture Capitalists Are on a Mission to Put Companies on Path to Net Zero From Day One

By Amy Brown

Two women sitting by a window talking.

This Consultancy Connects Diverse Startups with Legacy Companies to Drive Innovation

By Amy Brown

A few of Cheekbone Beauty's cruelty-free, low-environmental-impact products.

With Indigenous Roots, Cheekbone Beauty Celebrates Sustainability and Representation

By Amy Brown

Aerial view of farms with wind turbines and a country road - engaging with suppliers on Scope 3

Engaging with SMEs Can Unlock Critical Scope 3 Emissions Data

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By Amy Brown

social enterprise shop Altrntv in Bucharest Romania

Social Enterprises Help Ukrainian Refugees Secure Dignified, Long-Term Employment

By Amy Brown

A photo of a protest including a sign that reads "There is no Planet B".

Few Companies Are Ready for the New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules, But Experts Say It’s Not Too Late

By Amy Brown

Aloha the Kona bar - protein bar made with oil from pongamia tree

Take a Bite Out of Climate Change With Aloha’s New Climate-Resilient Ingredient

By Amy Brown

A photo looking up at skyscrapers.

Contradicting Skeptics, New Research Links ESG Performance to the Bottom Line

By Amy Brown

Jane Fonda speaks at UN press conference in favor of UN Ocean Treaty

Jane Fonda Lends Star Power to Last-Ditch Effort for U.N. Ocean Treaty

By Amy Brown

man working on laptop in shared office space - employee engagement

‘World’s Broken Workplaces’ Need to Prioritize Engagement

By Amy Brown

Airplane wing in the clouds

More Investment is Needed for For Sustainable Aviation To Take Off

By Amy Brown

young woman using data for farming - justice for black farmers

Congressional Leaders Revive Legislation Aimed at Justice for Black Farmers

By Amy Brown

Office Workers in a Meeting - Neurodiversity in the Workplace

For These Neurodiverse Business Leaders, Their Differences Are Their Superpowers

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By Amy Brown

COVID-19 Sanitization Health and Safety

With Employees Anxious About Returning to the Office, New Tool Can Help Boost Confidence in Buildings’ Health and Safety

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By Amy Brown

Digital Accessibility - Deafness - Hearing Aid and Video Call

From Compliance to Opportunity: Digital Accessibility for People with Disabilities is Rising on the Business Agenda

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By Amy Brown

Energy Storage

Long-Duration Energy Storage Could Solve the Dilemma of Harnessing the Sun

By Amy Brown

sustainable food systems - woman holding her baby while farming

At First Ever U.N. Food Systems Summit, Many Left the Table Hungry for More Substantive Change

By Amy Brown

EVs

In the Race to Scale EVs, New Entrants Push the Pedal on Ultra-Fast Charging Technology

By Amy Brown

International Well Building Institute IWBI Well Health-Safety Standard well-being standard

With Return To Work Amid the Ongoing Pandemic, New Well-Being Standard for People in Buildings Aims to Provide a Sense of Security

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By Amy Brown

digital access distance learning

For Low-Income Communities, Digital Access Opened Unexpected Doors in a Pandemic

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By Amy Brown

CDFIs

For Farmers Surviving the Pandemic, Timely Federal Grants and CDFIs Made All the Difference

By Amy Brown

Driving system change around the world

System Change is Key to Driving Social Impact Work That Matters

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By Amy Brown

Agriculture

Is Agriculture the Missed Opportunity in Climate Investment?

By Amy Brown

Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative Agriculture Gains Traction in Southeast Asia

By Amy Brown

Wellness Products

A Wellness Products Company Built on the Heels of Personal Tragedy

By Amy Brown

Financial Inclusion

How to Make Financial Well-Being a Priority in Uncertain Times

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By Amy Brown

Davos

Sober Mood at Davos as Business Leaders Ill-Prepared to Pivot and Adapt in A Post-COVID World

By Amy Brown

Pandemic

The Inequality Virus Rages Alongside the Pandemic, and Demands Business Takes Notice

By Amy Brown

Agriculture

This Brand Is Out to Tackle Hunger and Racial Disparities in U.S. Agriculture

By Amy Brown

Philanthropy

Putting Consumer Digital Banking at the Heart of Philanthropy

By Amy Brown

World Soil Day

The Shifting Ground Beneath Our Feet Gets Overdue Attention

By Amy Brown