Polly Ghazi

Polly Ghazi is a freelance sustainability writer, editor and communications strategist in Washington, DC. A former Environment Correspondent of the UK Observer, and senior writer-editor at the World Resources Institute, Polly has authored two books on sustainability and worked in the field for 25 years.

Stories from Polly Ghazi

Sustainability Reporting by the Largest U.S. Companies Hits New Highs

What’s driving the surge in sustainability reporting in less than a decade? The first and likely most important factor for U.S. companies is investors.

Lush Closing Operations and Mobilizing Employees to Strike for the Climate

September 20 won't be business-as-usual at Lush, as the cosmetics and personal care company will shut down its operations so employees can join the Global Climate Strike.

September 17, 2019

Bill Gates, Ban Ki-Moon Launch $1.8 Trillion Climate Resilience Roadmap

As Climate Week draws near, Bill Gates and former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have mapped out a $1.8 trillion blueprint to bolster climate resilience worldwide.

September 16, 2019

Groundbreaking Rhino Bonds Seek to Save Endangered Species

To save these magnificent animals from extinction, conservationists are launching a radical new approach to fundraising: rhino bonds.

Fossil Fuel Companies Shunned by London Stock Exchange

In another sign fossil fuels are becoming persona non grata for investors, the London Stock Exchange reclassified oil and gas companies as “non-renewables.”

What do Extinction Rebellion

Central Bankers Join the Ranks of Climate Activists

What do Extinction Rebellion, Greta Thunberg and the Bank of England have in common? They are all climate activists in their own unique way.

Ahead of Thursday’s summit in Sibiu

Corporate Responsibility

Big Business Calls for EU Climate Neutral Strategy

Ahead of Thursday’s summit in Sibiu, Romania, CEOs from 50 leading global and European brands are urging the EU’s heads of government to prioritize a decarbonization strategy.