ENVIRONMENT

Energy

Look to the U.S. Air Force for Best Practices in Energy Efficiency

Businesses seeking to shrink their carbon footprint can take a cue from the U.S. Air Force, which is embracing more energy efficiency strategies.

Tina Casey

January 19, 2021

Technology

Putting Consumer Digital Banking at the Heart of Philanthropy

This new new fintech platform is designed to scale up donor-advised funds by making philanthropy about as easy as online banking.<br /> <br />

Amy Brown

January 19, 2021

Energy

The WWF Predicts Top Issues, Trends and Tools for 2021

The World Wildlife Fund’s Markets Institute has issued its list of global issues and trends that will most affect food and other commodities during 2021.

Jason Clay

January 18, 2021

Energy

PepsiCo Latest Beverage Giant to Launch Net Zero Goals

PepsiCo is the latest global company to chart its course toward a net zero future, starting with a plan to reduce emissions 40 percent by 2030.

Leon Kaye

January 18, 2021

Energy

Activists Target Lenders for Action on Plastic Pollution

This coalition is applying pressure on leading financial institutions to stop financing plastic pollution - and make plastic the new coal.

Tina Casey

January 12, 2021

Energy

Land Subsidence Threatens Communities — and the Global Real Estate Sector

Researchers have concluded 19 percent of the world’s population, and 21 percent of global GDP, will be affected by land subsidence by 2040.

Kate Robertson

January 11, 2021

Energy

Legacy Fuel Company Embraces Sustainable Aviation Biofuel

A subsidiary of one of the largest U.S. companies has teamed up with this biofuel producer to expand sustainable aviation biofuel production.

Tina Casey

January 11, 2021

Energy

Too Little, Too Late? ExxonMobil Publishes Indirect Fuel Emissions Data for the First Time

ExxonMobil recently divulged its Scope 3 emissions, claiming it issued that disclosure due to ongoing stakeholder pressure.

Roya Sabri

January 8, 2021

Energy

Fast Fashion Giant Moves Away from Plastic Packaging

In a push to eliminate more plastic packaging from its products, H&M said it will replace more and more of it with a paper substitute.

Ellen Delisio

January 5, 2021

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Social Investment for an Inclusive Future: Creating the World We Want to See

How Technology Can Empower Communities to Counter COVID-19 Misinformation

Misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic seems to spread almost as quickly as the virus itself. Technology is often the conduit of this misinformation, but it can also play a role in tracking and preventing it.

Alexa Schmidt

January 4, 2021

Energy

Plastic Bag Bans and Mandatory Face Masks: Another Battleground for U.S. Retailers

Plastic bag bans could be the next target for conspiracy theories that lead to verbal and physical attacks on essential workers if retailers don't step up.

Tina Casey

January 4, 2021

Energy

How the EU Plastic Waste Ban Could Turn the U.S. into a Next-Generation Recycling Destination

The European Union has just announced a new plastic waste export ban, one that could have a long-term impact on U.S. recycling markets.

Tina Casey

January 4, 2021

Energy

The U.N. Decade on Ecosystem Restoration: A Necessary Minefield for U.S. Businesses

2021 kicks off the U.N. Decade of Ecosystem Restoration. Backing such a cause should be a no-brainer, but as distrust in multilateralism runs high, will U.S. businesses show their support or cave to the pressure?

Tina Casey

December 30, 2020

Energy

The Global Food System Risks Crushing Natural Habitats Worldwide

A team of researchers says the way in which the global food system now operates could result in millions of square miles of natural habitat gone by 2050.<br />

Leon Kaye

December 23, 2020

Energy

Where Biden and Trump Can Agree — a Thriving Domestic Energy Storage Sector

Although the 2020 presidential campaign opponents had many fierce disagreements, the U.S. energy storage sector is one that they both have supported.

Ryan Brown

December 23, 2020

Energy

Trillion Trees Act is One More Step Toward Bolder Climate Action

The bipartisan Trillion Trees and Natural Carbon Storage Act seeks to advance the U.S. climate action agenda while preserving the nation's forests.

Roya Sabri

December 21, 2020

Energy

Biden-Harris Cabinet Picks Show Shift to Low-Carbon Economy

The latest Biden-Harris team's latest cabinet picks, for both the energy and transportation departments, show an eye on climate change and climate justice.

Kate Robertson

December 18, 2020

Energy

The Top 5 Clean Water Stories on 3p in 2020

While our lives were upended during the global pandemic, clean water stories made more headlines worldwide - here are the top ones from 2020 on 3p.

Kate Robertson

December 17, 2020

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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry

Tire Particles: Looking at The Big Picture Through (Very Small) Particles

Tire particles released through wear and tear are gaining attention as a source of microplastics in the environment. But just how serious is this problem, and what can be done about it?

Tina Casey

December 16, 2020

Energy

From Zero to Hero: McDonald’s Turns to REBA for Huge Renewable Energy Deals

McDonald’s has been steering more of its overseas operations into renewable energy; now, the Golden Arches are turning attention to its U.S. business.

Tina Casey

December 15, 2020

Energy

The Top 7 Environmental Stories on 3p in 2020

This year’s top environmental stories on TriplePundit reflect some of the greatest highs and the lowest of lows within the global sustainability movement.

Roya Sabri

December 14, 2020

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The Road to 2030: Aligning Corporate Ambitions with What the World Needs

Companies Can Address the Impact of Single-Use Plastics in the Era of COVID-19

Though evidence suggests a spike in disposable plastic use due to the coronavirus pandemic, companies continue to move forward with long-term commitments to reduce their impact.

Roya Sabri

December 10, 2020

Energy

In the Face of the Climate Crisis, Countries Are Increasing Fossil Fuel Production, Report Warns

Countries around the world are ramping up fossil fuel production, despite an urgent need to meet climate goals and the increasingly uneconomic future of the fossil fuel sector, according to a new report.

Kate Robertson

December 10, 2020

Energy

Tomorrow, Dec. 8 at 1:00 ET: The 'Scope 3' Secret to Global Emissions Reduction

Join tomorrow’s webcast, “A New Era of Climate Action: The 'Scope 3' Secret to Global Emissions Reduction," Dec 8, 1pm ET, with EcoVadis and Andrew Winston.

3p Editors

December 7, 2020

Technology

Third Derivative Accelerator Launches, Expedites Clean Technology Innovation and Carbon Reduction

Rocky Mountain Institute and New Energy Nexus have joined forces to launch this clean technology accelerator as one strategy to take on climate change.

Roya Sabri

December 7, 2020

Energy

The Shifting Ground Beneath Our Feet Gets Overdue Attention

World Soil Day reminds us of the unsustainable weight we are putting on the ground beneath us - and how we can better manage this undervalued resource.

Amy Brown

December 4, 2020

Energy

Why Business Should Back a Biden Climate Plan

The president-elect is stacking his economic team with climate hawks, and the U.S. business community would be wise to back an upcoming Biden climate plan.

Kate Robertson

December 2, 2020

Energy

Pebble Mine Decision Hints at New Ally for Corporate Environmental Activism

The Pebble Mine project in Alaska is the latest high-impact proposal that failed to overcome bureaucratic hurdles and grassroots opposition.

Tina Casey

December 1, 2020

Energy

Why a Migration Plan is a Must for the Biden Administration

The statistics alone make it clear that the Biden administration's climate change strategy must focus on both migration and resilience.

Joyce Coffee

November 25, 2020

Energy

The Biden Administration Can Make the 2020s the Resilience Decade

The Biden administration must honor our responsibility to minimize the impact of the climate crisis on Americans and people everywhere - here's how.

Joyce Coffee

November 24, 2020

Energy

A Routemap for Water Companies to Boost Efficiency Worldwide

A newly released plan in the U.K. to achieve net-zero emissions in the water sector by 2030 could become a role model for water stewardship worldwide.

Kate Robertson

November 23, 2020

Energy

What Would a Biden Administration Mean For Transportation Electrification? Advocates Weigh In

To what extent can a new administration shift transportation policy further toward electrification? Experts from Plug-In America and the Electrification Coalition weighed in during a virtual panel discussion last week.

Phil Covington

November 23, 2020

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Founded by Young Entrepreneurs, Oorja Brings Affordable Clean Energy to Smallholder Farmers

This India-based startup provides solar-powered water pumps that allow smallholder farmers to transition away from using diesel for irrigation at no upfront cost.

Amy Brown

November 19, 2020

Energy

The Agriculture Climate Partnership: Developing Evidence-Based Action

A new vision for agriculture will require a strong evidence base for solutions that will work effectively and with economic viability for everyone involved.

Amy Brown

November 19, 2020

Energy

Planting the Seeds for a More Resilient, Climate-Smart Agriculture System

Have the challenges to global agriculture during the pandemic planted the seeds for a future with sustainable, resilient climate-smart agriculture?

Amy Brown

November 17, 2020

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The Road to 2030: Aligning Corporate Ambitions with What the World Needs

Measure, Manage, Mitigate: A Three-Step Solution for Corporate Climate Action

To make a real impact on mitigating climate change, companies must look beyond their operations and purchased electricity and begin to analyze their supply chain emissions, experts say.

Kate Robertson

November 17, 2020

Energy

The Global Animal Protein Industry Is Far Behind on ESG Performance

Many of the world’s largest animal protein producers have no targets in place to reduce emissions - and that's only one way this sector is falling short.

3p Editors

November 17, 2020

Energy

Louisville Among New Entrants on CDP's Annual 'A-List' Cities Ranking

Few imagine Louisville, Kentucky, as a sustainability leader, but the city's ambitious climate plans represent a critical step to mitigate the effects of climate change already being felt in the city.

Kate Robertson

November 16, 2020

Energy

New Hope for the Climate in a Biden-Harris Win

The presumptive victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris opens the door for the U.S. to resume a leadership role in the global fight against climate change.

Roya Sabri

November 13, 2020

Energy

Individual Responsibility vs. Corporate Accountability: Shell's Botched Climate Poll Rekindles the Debate

Shell's awkward poll reinvigorated the debate over whether individual action can make a dent in the climate crisis without corporate accountability.

Tina Casey

November 10, 2020

Technology

Autonomous Cars: A Smart Cities Answer to COVID-Proof Transit?

Anxieties over disease transmission might just be the fuel that propels us toward a future in which autonomous cars are the norm in U.S. cities.

Bennat Berger

November 10, 2020

Energy

Report: World’s Largest Banks Funding Biodiversity Loss

The world’s largest banks invested more than $2.6 trillion in sectors that drove biodiversity loss and wildlife destruction in 2019, says a new report.

Rasha Rehman

November 6, 2020

Energy

Microsoft Commits to Sustainable Jet Fuel to Power Future Employee Air Travel

Microsoft announced a partnership with Alaska Airlines to purchase sustainable aviation fuel as part of the tech giant's long-term plan to go carbon negative.

James Byrne

November 6, 2020

Energy

This New Plan Charts the Path to a Zero-Carbon U.S. Economy by 2050

The plan was developed by over 100 researchers at dozens of universities and institutions and details policy solutions for the power, transportation, industry, buildings, food and land-use, and materials sectors.

Kate Robertson

November 5, 2020

Energy

U.S. Businesses Support Clean Power (Again) with Ambitious Plan for Wholesale Energy Markets

The Renewable Energy Buyers’ Alliance, a coalition of corporate clean power purchasers, is calling for a transformation of U.S. energy policy that mirrors the rapid progress of new technology.

Tina Casey

November 3, 2020

Energy

The Great Rewiring Of Harley-Davidson, Now With Sustainability And E-Bikes

Last week, Harley-Davidson teased out a burst of media fireworks over its stylish new Serial 1 pedal-assisted electric bicycle concept, as a precursor to unveiling the production version of the e-bike on Nov. 16.

Tina Casey

November 3, 2020

Energy

The Ocean Cleanup Flashes Sunglasses Made from Ocean Plastic

The Ocean Cleanup, which has long collected and repurposed plastic floating in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, has created sunglasses from its first catch.

Roya Sabri

October 30, 2020

Energy

Burger King Dips Its Toe Into the Circular Economy

Burger King is wading into the circular economy with its announcement the fast food chain will offer reusable packaging, starting next year.

Roya Sabri

October 27, 2020

Energy

The World’s Single Largest User of Oil is Going Carbon Negative

The U.S. military is determined to shed fossil fuels in a shift toward a carbon negative future, and its efforts offer a roadmap for business to follow.

Tina Casey

October 27, 2020

Energy

How AI Helps Amazon Improve Sustainable Packaging

Artificial intelligence has helped Amazon boost sustainable packaging options while slashing waste, but there's still room for improvement on this front.

James Byrne

October 27, 2020

Energy

Bacardi Says ‘Cheers’ to Compostable Bottles

Bacardi recently announced a new part of its plan to take on plastic pollution with the rollout of compostable bottles for several of its products by 2023.

Leon Kaye

October 26, 2020

Energy

Renewables Proven to Be a Smarter, More Efficient Investment Worldwide

New data on renewables confirm that in five years, it will be more expensive to run existing coal or natural gas plants than to deploy solar or wind farms.

Kate Robertson

October 22, 2020

Energy

U.S. Air Force Envisions a Carbon-Negative DoD Taking on New Energy Challenges

The U.S. Air Force has launched a directive with the ultimate goal of becoming carbon negative - and to transform how the entire DoD approaches energy use.

Tina Casey

October 22, 2020

Energy

The Gloves Come Off: Global Businesses Recruit U.N. for Plastic Pollution Solution

A group of multinationals has joined together to support a coordinated, treaty-based plastic pollution strategy through the United Nations.

Tina Casey

October 21, 2020

Energy

World Bank Called Out for Continued Investments in Fossil Fuels

The World Bank is under fire by critics for issuing billions of dollars in loans and grants for the continued extraction of fossil fuels.

James Byrne

October 20, 2020

Energy

100 Percent Recyclable Sneakers? Adidas Is on It

Adidas recently announced that it’s making progress toward a 100 percent recyclable sneakers - thanks to the material TPU.

Leon Kaye

October 19, 2020

Energy

Methane Leaks Are Surging, a Global Body Blow for Climate Action

Leaks of methane gas worldwide are up one-third compared to a year ago - and that puts climate action plans across the globe at risk.

Leon Kaye

October 16, 2020

Energy

2020 Climate Disasters Send an Ominous Message to Companies

Climate disasters in 2020 have cost the U.S. nearly $50 billion, but it's still not too late to make the right investments - though time is running out.

Kate Robertson

October 15, 2020

Energy

Climate-Friendly Food Labels Are Here

Panera Bread says it's the first U.S. restaurant chain to roll out climate-friendly food labels on its meals - and announced half of them meet this standard.

Leon Kaye

October 14, 2020

Energy

One Enduring Legacy of the Clean Power Plan: Lung Health

The pandemic is a reminder of how the Clean Power Plan could have inspired more innovation in the cleantech sector - and a boost for lung health.

Tina Casey

October 13, 2020

Energy

Emissions from Farming Could Overwhelm Global Climate Goals

As the world’s farmers scramble to raise enough food to feed a growing global population, it turns out one source of emissions imposes its own huge threat.

Leon Kaye

October 12, 2020

Energy

Efforts to Plant Trees After the Wildfires Must Include Corporations

There are tangible steps toward restoration after this year's devastating wildfires - including the financial support and other assistance from businesses.

Roya Sabri

October 9, 2020

Energy

The Link Between Climate Finance and Building Resilience after COVID-19

The people most vulnerable to COVID-19 are the same citizens that are most vulnerable to the climate crisis; the financial sector should pivot accordingly.

Joyce Coffee

October 9, 2020

Energy

In Bogotá and Beyond, Cycling Offers a Lane Into the Future of Sustainable Tourism in Colombia

Colombia has emerged as a leading destination for cycling; and eventually, visiting via two wheels will be a key part of the nation's shift to sustainable tourism.

Leon Kaye

October 8, 2020

Energy

Food Waste and the Global Hunger Crisis: Momentum Builds for a More Holistic Solution

The business community may have finally connected the dots between food waste and the global hunger crisis, and is in position to take concrete action.

Tina Casey

October 6, 2020

Energy

Investors’ Promises to Stop Deforestation in the Amazon Have Fallen Short, Report Finds

Few of the investor groups that signed a 2019 call to action to stop the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest have themselves issued deforestation policies.

Leon Kaye

October 5, 2020

Energy

Citizens Want Climate Action — And How They Want to Pay for It May Surprise You

In survey after survey, citizens indicate time and again that they want bold climate action. The disconnect, however, is how to pay for it.

Leon Kaye

September 29, 2020

Energy

Banning Gas-Fueled Cars by 2035, California Opens Door for Electric Vehicles

California is the perfect testbed for electric vehicles, claiming half of the United States’ sales for 2018. Now the state seeks an all-EV future by 2035.

Roya Sabri

September 29, 2020

Energy

Cities Announce Massive Fossil Fuel Divestments

With plans to divest from fossil fuels, both U.S. cities seek more investments in renewable energy as the demand for clean power continues.

Kate Robertson

September 29, 2020

Energy

All the Big News From Climate Week In One Place

As we mark another Climate Week come and gone, catch up on the biggest, boldest announcements from businesses, investors and policymakers worldwide. 

Mary Mazzoni

September 28, 2020

Technology

Indoor Farms Are Reimagining America’s Food Supply

Indoor farms are literally on their way up as a viable form of food production, and this New Jersey company is banking on these new farms' future.

Ellen Delisio

September 25, 2020

Energy

Companies Say They Support the Circular Economy, But Their Actions Speak Otherwise

A new study claims that the same companies touting circular economy goals also contribute to the delay and derailment of efforts to halt plastic reduction.

Rasha Rehman

September 23, 2020