Stories from Roya Sabri
Community Development
During Crisis, Immigrants Keep Supporting the Economy and Society
Research shows that closing borders doesn’t benefit the American workforce or the economy. Immigrants, in fact, drive economic progress and create new jobs.
May 4, 2020
Energy
Achieving Paris Agreement Goals can Pay Off in the Trillions
A recent study suggests achieving the Paris Agreement goals could generate hundreds of trillions of dollars in economic benefits through the year 2100.
April 27, 2020
Finance
Coronabonds Boost, and Risk, EU Solidarity and Prosperity
The EU is considering "coronabonds" to cope with the region's mounting debt, a move that could either cement or fracture this 19-nation currency bloc.
April 20, 2020
Energy
A Glimmer of Hope: We Can Restore Marine Health by 2050
Optimism for the globe's oceans lies in the form of a recent study that contends that marine health can be restored by 2050 - if society takes 5 huge steps.
April 15, 2020
Finance
Big Companies Step Up With Emergency Funding for Small Businesses
Small businesses across the U.S. are on the brink of closing for good, but these companies and organizations are offering grants at a time of dire need.
April 3, 2020
Finance
BlackRock Investors Push for Climate Action During Pandemic
BlackRock has announced it will do more to follow through on climate action even though much of the world is preoccupied with the pandemic crisis.
March 30, 2020
Energy
Agraloop: Using Waste to Transform Wasteful Fashion
Agraloop is a regenerative process that creates natural fiber from food crop waste which in turn, fashion companies can use and scale up across the globe.
March 24, 2020
Corporate Responsibility
Marriott Furloughs Employees, Angers Customers Amidst Pandemic
Marriott is one example of how a response to the COVID-19 crisis can go awry, serving to only anger employees and customers.
March 19, 2020
Energy
Bold Move for Dairy: Horizon Organic Joins the Carbon Positive Movement
Horizon Organic is pushing the envelope for the dairy industry with its goal to become carbon positive in just five years — by 2025.
March 3, 2020
Energy
Great Barrier Reef Bleaching Threats Loom over Australia
Australia's Great Barrier Reef, which supports thousands of jobs and generates billions in local revenues, is under another huge threat of coral bleaching.
February 27, 2020
Sustainable Living
Food Waste is the Secret Ingredient in this Household Cleaner
Food waste collected in New York City that would otherwise go to landfill is the base ingredient in a household cleaner made by the startup Ambrosia.
February 24, 2020
Corporate Responsibility
New Findings on Women’s Sports Reveal Roadmap for Equity
Ahead of the golden anniversary of Title IX, a new report on the state of women’s sports in the United States includes several calls to action.
February 6, 2020
Corporate Responsibility
Lack of Diversity Amongst NFL Head Coaches Draws Attention During Super Bowl LIV
Beyond the celebration of today's Super Bowl in Miami, the NFL has long-term challenges to take on, including the lack of diversity in its coaching ranks.
February 2, 2020
Corporate Responsibility
How Data-Based Methods Can Achieve Racial Equity in the Workplace
A recent study suggests using data-based methods for improving racial equity in a company’s customer-facing frontline workforce.
January 27, 2020
Energy
Recyclable Cardboard Beds One More Sustainable Step for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
To start off the new year, Tokyo 2020 organizers recently gave a sneak peek into the sustainability-minded bedrooms designed for the Olympic Village.
January 24, 2020
Technology
Silicon Valley Giants Sued Over Human Rights Abuses in Cobalt Supply Chain
A lawsuit says tech firms must look out for the wellbeing of Democratic Republic of Congo miners, who comprise much of the world's cobalt supply chain.
January 9, 2020
Sustainable Living
Mattel Commits to 100 Percent Sustainable Plastic
Mattel recently announced a new goal: transitioning its toys and packaging to 100 percent recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic by 2030.
January 6, 2020
Sustainable Living
Organic Label Pete and Gerry's Rolls Out Reusable Egg Cartons
Organic egg producer Pete and Gerry’s is the first in its industry to test reusable egg cartons. The move may prove prescient, as consumers gravitate away from single-use packaging and retailers respond in kind.
December 20, 2019
Energy
Turning Problems Into Profits in the Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup has returned with its first plastic catch from the Pacific Ocean—and it plans to use the haul to create “attractive, sustainable products” that fund future cleanups.
December 17, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
Niman Ranch Wants To Change How Americans Eat, Even After Merging with Perdue
It may come as a surprise that Niman Ranch, a company known for its sustainable and humane practices, is owned by poultry giant Perdue Farms. But the partnership is already proving the naysayers wrong.
December 16, 2019
Energy
Report: The Palm Oil Sector Isn't Living Up To Its Promises
The Zoological Society of London recently published a deep-dive into the world’s most significant palm oil companies, revealing a persistent lack of transparency across the industry.
December 2, 2019
Sustainable Living
Want Consumers to Help Solve the Plastic Crisis? Offer Sustainable, and Fun, Choices
Consumers want to do their part to take on the plastic crisis, but the choices appear overwhelming - so this brand is turning sustainability marketing on its head.
November 25, 2019
Sponsored
The Road to Zero-Carbon Transportation
Lyft Makes All Rides Carbon Neutral, But That’s Only the Beginning
It’s been over a year since Lyft made all rides on its platform carbon neutral. But the ride-sharing giant says this is only the start of a long-term journey to positively influence the way transportation works in cities.
October 28, 2019
Community Development
Stanley Black & Decker Invests in the Future of Manufacturing with Maker Month
This October is Stanley Black & Decker’s second annual Maker Month, a time when the company invites students to explore creativity and design.
October 22, 2019
Sponsored
The Road to Zero-Carbon Transportation
Etsy Makes the Case for C-Suite Buy-In Around Carbon Neutrality
Etsy is the first major online shopping destination to offset all of its emissions from shipping—thanks, in large part, to buy-in and engagement from CEO Josh Silverman.
October 15, 2019
Energy
UN Global Compact Urges Businesses to Take Fast Action on Ocean Health
According to the UN Global Compact, all elements of society must work together for the continued survival of our oceans - especially the private sector.
October 7, 2019
Brands Taking Stands
Fearless Girl: Voting Your Voice for Gender Equity Makes a Difference
The financial firm behind the "Fearless Girl" statue in Manhattan's Financial District has just issued the results of its gender equity initiatives.
September 11, 2019
Brands Taking Stands
Corporate Action Continues as Amazon Fires Grow
As the Amazon fires linger, more companies are speaking out against the Brazilian government; investors are making their voices heard, too.
September 4, 2019
Energy
Stonyfield’s Sustainable Land Management Plan Focuses on Soil Health, Sequestering Carbon
How can sustainable land management succeed when there's also a growing global population to feed? We interviewed Stonyfield Organic co-founder Gary Hirshberg to learn more.
August 22, 2019
Community Development
In Hawaii, TMT Protesters Put Astronomy, and Developers, on Notice
Probing outer space, exploring the universe, searching for life beyond Earth. How could a telescope like Hawaii’s TMT, with all of that potential, go wrong?
August 9, 2019
Energy
To Mine or to Preserve: Aravali Hills in India Pose an Economic Conundrum
In India, mining and quarrying have transformed the Aravali Hills' landscape at the expense of ecosystem services crucial for nearby urban areas.
August 2, 2019
Energy
Timber and Pulp Sectors Must Wake Up to Climate Change Risks
Forestry is in the climate change red zone when it comes to ecological and social practices, says a recent survey covering the timber and pulp sectors.
July 29, 2019
Energy
Can Cargo Ships Use Hydrogen Power to Become Carbon Neutral?
A high-speed passenger ferry running on hydrogen power is coming to San Francisco—and it could serve as a prototype of future ships running on clean energy.
July 24, 2019
Sustainable Living
Can a Redesign Make the Airplane Middle Seat Your Favorite?
The buzz over a new airplane middle seat design is about more than passenger comfort—there is a compelling sustainability story here as well.
July 22, 2019
Finance
Agroforestry Can Combat Climate Change, But Is It Scalable?
Agroforestry, where trees and shrubs grow with crops and livestock, is one tactic to fight climate change—plus, such investments can pay off for farmers.
July 17, 2019
Voices for Change
JetBlue Helps Rebuild Puerto Rico with Habitat Restoration
JetBlue continues its efforts in Puerto Rico by restoring the seagrass and mangrove habitats of a natural reserve along the southern shore of the island.
July 15, 2019
Voices for Change
Unions, Environmental Groups Join Forces on Climate Action
On the heels of the Green New Deal debate, the BlueGreen Alliance released an ambitious climate action plan to boost renewables and workers' incomes.
July 9, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
Investors Are Taking a Stand for Workplace Equity
Companies failing to achieve and sustain workplace equity are riskier investments in the long run, so now more investors are insisting on such change.
July 3, 2019
Voices for Change
Glowing, Going, Gone: Taking a Stand for Coral
“Glowing, Going, Gone" is a campaign to raise awareness about rising ocean temperatures, with a focus on the plight of coral-with a color palette to match.
June 12, 2019
Energy
5 U.S. Cities Are Scoring a Cycling Makeover by 2020
By 2020, five U.S. cities will get support developing cycling projects that will help them meet or exceed their climate goals.
May 30, 2019
Energy
The “Coal Cost Crossover” – Why Most U.S. Regions Would Save Money by Switching to Wind or Solar
A recent study adds to the argument that coal has actually become more expensive to produce than renewable sources such as solar and wind in most regions across the U.S.
April 4, 2019
Community Development
Responding to Crisis: Learning from World Central Kitchen
If your company is interested in helping support humanitarian efforts, one of the best models from which organizations can learn about delivering results is World Central Kitchen.
March 19, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
Want to Engage Hourly Workers? Start with Flexible Scheduling
Though employee engagement is a continuous challenge for the world’s largest companies, hourly workers are often left out of this conversation. Taking a second look at scheduling is an opportunity for companies to engage—and ultimately retain—more people.
March 13, 2019