ENVIRONMENT

Energy

People Are Taking Climate Change Seriously. More Companies Must Take That Sense of Urgency to Heart.

The evidence suggests more citizens worldwide are taking climate change threats seriously - yet many companies still don't acknowledge the immediate threat.

Leon Kaye

September 22, 2020

Energy

Climate Action 100+ Urges Dozens of Companies to Move Fast on Climate Targets

Climate Action 100+ is harnessing opportunities to double down on its ongoing efforts to get leading companies to enact bolder climate goals.

Andrew Rurik

September 22, 2020

Energy

Fiber Toolkit Helps Fashion Industry Meet Sustainability Goals

With so many moving parts, the fashion industry struggles to manage sustainability standards across the production process, but this new tool could help.

Ellen Delisio

September 22, 2020

Energy

It’s Time the U.S. Insurance Industry Drops Fossil Fuels

The insurance industry may not seem like an obvious place to fight climate change, but the fossil fuels sector can't work without insurers.

Christopher Miller

September 21, 2020

Energy

How We Can Rethink Agriculture So It’s More Local

It's time to pivot towards more cost-effective agriculture that is closer to home, more sustainable than factory farming and less land intensive.

Ingo Mueller

September 21, 2020

Energy

Wrangler Pushes for a More Circular Cotton Supply Chain

Wrangler launched a global call to action for cotton farmers who can verify soil health improvements to partner with the brand on the launch of a new jean.

Andrew Rurik

September 17, 2020

Energy

U.S. Net Zero Goal in Sight, Thanks Partly to Corporate Climate Action

Corporate climate action helped to counter setbacks in U.S. climate policy, leading to improved prospects for reducing catastrophic climate change risks.

Tina Casey

September 16, 2020

Energy

Science Based Targets Initiative Sets Foundation for Corporate Net-Zero GHG Targets

A new Science Based Targets initiative paper outlines standards so corporate targets can align with the global push to achieve net-zero global emissions.

Rasha Rehman

September 15, 2020

Energy

Our Climate Week Webcast on Sept. 22: How Business Can Meet the Moment with Urgency

This Climate Week, join Hannon Armstrong CEO Jeffrey Eckel on September 22, 1pm ET, for a conversation on how business must mobilize for climate action.

3p Editors

September 14, 2020

Energy

Why Collapsing Wildlife Populations Are a Huge Business Risk

The material risks of losing wildlife, and the material benefits of conserving it worldwide, go beyond the issues related to climate change.

Sheila Bonini

September 11, 2020

Energy

Even without Green Hydrogen, Energy Storage Could Help Accelerate Wind and Solar Development

Green hydrogen has begun to score more attention as a storage medium for wind and solar energy, leading to a possible “hydrogen economy” of the future.

Tina Casey

September 10, 2020

Energy

Whisky Brand Mobilizes Bartenders to Build Buzz Over Bees

A growing movement of bartenders is pushing for sustainability in the ingredients they use in order to raise awareness of the decline of bees worldwide.

Andrew Rurik

September 10, 2020

Energy

With Peak Plastic Looming, Petrochemicals Are at a Crossroads

The energy sector has been pinning its hopes on growth for plastics and other petrochemicals, but a new report raises doubts about such a strategy.

Tina Casey

September 9, 2020

Energy

Investments in Water Infrastructure Are Crucial for Long-Term Resilience

U.S. water infrastructure is old and crumbling, and booming cities, coupled with increased treatment requirements, are both adding to the strain.

Kate Robertson

September 8, 2020

Energy

4 Reasons Why Companies Should Embrace the Kigali Amendment

The Kigali Amendment, which seeks to phase out HFCs in 30 years, is an opportunity for businesses worldwide - here are 4 reasons why.

Rasha Rehman

September 4, 2020

Technology

The 5 Most Important Ethical Issues Facing Tech

Tech workers are building the future. With that power comes a responsibility to build a future that is more free, […]

Matt Martin

September 4, 2020

Energy

U.S. Companies Line Up Behind the Trillion Trees Movement

A coalition of U.S. companies, nonprofit groups and cities have pledged to do their part in a bid to ensure a trillion trees are planted worldwide.

Leon Kaye

September 1, 2020

Energy

Another Boost for EVs: Amazon Buys 1,800 All-Electric Mercedes-Benz Vans

With the Climate Pledge top of mind, Amazon has announced it would order 1,800 electric vehicles manufactured by Mercedes-Benz Vans.

Leon Kaye

August 31, 2020

Energy

Hurricane Season 2020 Is a Reminder of Why Companies Must Plan for Resilience

This hurricane season could devastate much of the Gulf of Mexico region, but it's not too late for energy firms and utilities to boost resilience planning.

Kate Robertson

August 27, 2020

Energy

New Arctic Drilling May Now Be Possible, But It’s Still Bad for Business

The feds have green lighted ANWR drilling in the largest U.S. wildlife refuge, but that doesn't mean rushing to Alaska is the smartest business move.

Roya Sabri

August 24, 2020

Energy

Solar Power as a Work-From-Home Perk? This Startup Has It Covered

As companies rethink perks while their employees work from home, a startup offers this option: solar power subscriptions that don't require home ownership.

Leon Kaye

August 24, 2020

Energy

California Wildfires Strengthen the Case for Clean Tech

Several things can be done to lower the risk of future California wildfires, including clean technology investments like battery storage and microgrids.

Kate Robertson

August 21, 2020

Energy

Why ‘One-Planet Compatibility’ Is Essential to Build Resilience in a post-COVID World

The pandemic has equipped us with fresh insights on how to focus on resilience and position ourselves for a better and safer future for all.

Olivier Blum and Mathis Wackernagel

August 21, 2020

Energy

COVID-19 Is Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition

One trend that has unmistakably emerged as a result of this global public health crisis has been a faster transition to renewable, clean energy.

Jenna Tsui

August 20, 2020

Energy

How Sustainable Agriculture Emerged as a Huge Investment Opportunity

Sustainable agriculture could feed a world of 10 billion people by 2050, help tackle climate change - and provide huge investment opportunities.

Amy Brown

August 18, 2020

Energy

The Electric Truck Revolution Comes – Quietly – to the Waste Hauling Industry

Republic Services has inked a deal with electric truck manufacturer Nikola for a deal that could include up to 5,000 battery-operated waste hauling trucks.

Tina Casey

August 13, 2020

Energy

Decarbonization In the Age of Coronavirus

Amidst all the negative news related to the global coronavirus pandemic, there is also a silver lining – as in the potential for decarbonization.

Jeanne Gaebler and Joanna Radeke

August 11, 2020

Energy

The Three Biggest Hurdles to a Zero Carbon Economy

We must consider the barriers that are currently holding companies and governments back from creating a truly zero carbon economy.

Martin Sieh

August 11, 2020

Energy

It’s Time to Scale Up Recycled Toilet Paper Worldwide

As the pandemic laid bare, consumers really want their TP. But deforestation looms over this sector unless we moves toward 100% recycled toilet paper.

Charlie Grosenick

August 10, 2020

Energy

NGO Calls Leading European Bank’s Coal Phase-Out Policy a ‘Sham’

Critics of one of Europe's largest banks say its newly rolled out coal phase-out strategy could still lead to more investments in fossil fuels.

Roger Aitken

August 4, 2020

Energy

It’s No Fluke! Battery Storage Is Booming Big Time on the Monterey Bay Coast

This small town along the Monterey Bay coast in California will soon be home to the largest battery storage system in the world.

Leon Kaye

August 3, 2020

Energy

Will Power is Key to Tackling the Ocean Plastic Crisis

One missing ingredient in the global fight to take on the ocean plastic crisis is will power, and that's where leading brands have an opportunity to lead.

Tina Casey

July 28, 2020

Energy

Ecolab Has a Sustainability Plan for the Hospitality Sector

Ecolab has announced many objectives for the coming decade, including a plan to conserve 300 billion gallons of water annually through 2030.

Kate Robertson

July 28, 2020

Energy

Retailers Unite to Rethink Plastic Bags

Leading retail chains and nonprofits have joined forces to find a more responsible and sustainable solution to standard single-use plastic bags. <br /> <br />

Leon Kaye

July 22, 2020

Technology

Uber Gives a Lift to Contact Tracing Efforts

Ridesharing giant Uber announced that it is helping public health authorities with contact tracing programs — and has been doing so on the sly since the spring.

Leon Kaye

July 21, 2020

Energy

New England is Emerging as a Testing Ground for Agrivoltaics

A Massachusetts solar company has been striving to have farms interested in the practice of agrivoltaics included within its community solar initiatives.

Kate Robertson

July 20, 2020

Energy

Single-Use Plastics Return With a Vengeance and Bring Dubious Results

Scientists are reassuring consumers about the safety of reusable items while urging businesses to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics.

Ellen Delisio

July 17, 2020

Technology

Hate Speech on Social Media: There’s an App for That

A leading global beverage company has announced a new strategy it says can pressure social media companies to remove hate speech from their platforms.

Tina Casey

July 14, 2020

Energy

BNEF: Mini-Grids Are Crucial for Tackling Climate Change and Boosting Sustainable Development

BNEF and SEforALL have highlighted a technology that has potential to tackle climate change while becoming a game-changer for rural communities.

Kate Robertson

July 10, 2020

Energy

Marine Monuments Don't Hurt, But Help, the Fishing Industry, Scientists Say

Opening federally protected marine monuments to the fishing industry actually hurts fishermen in the long run, according to leading marine scientists.

Roya Sabri

July 10, 2020

Energy

U.S. Coalition Pushes for a Surge of Electric Vehicles Beyond California

A Ceres-backed group says demand for electric vehicles can still move the U.S. automotive market, despite conflicting signals from the federal government.

Tina Casey

July 9, 2020

Energy

Why Single-Use Plastics Get in the Way of Climate Justice

The circular economy’s success can’t occur without taking on climate justice, as the impacts of single-use plastics are mostly felt by communities of color.

Leon Kaye

July 8, 2020

Energy

Turbine 1,500: Ørsted Reaches Offshore Wind Milestone

Ørsted reached another milestone in its expanding offshore wind power business with the installation of the company's 1,500th offshore wind turbine.<br />

Ørsted

July 6, 2020

Energy

Pandemic is Wake-Up Call for a More Resilient Global Food System

This pandemic has unmasked the global food system's weaknesses, given a wake-up call to food and agriculture and has led to threats of growing hunger.

Amy Brown

July 2, 2020

Energy

Why COVID-19 Will Accelerate the Renewable Energy Transition

The global fossil fuels market was weakening before the COVID-19 crisis. Now, BP's recent moves show why renewable energy is poised to fill the vacuum.

Tina Casey

July 1, 2020

Energy

How Businesses Can Help Protect Pollinators on Their Own Grounds

Any time is a good time for businesses to evaluate how they can protect the habitats of pollinators, including launching public-private partnerships.

Roya Sabri

June 26, 2020

Energy

Rethinking Clean Energy Jobs During the Time of COVID-19

Clean energy jobs were surging before the pandemic. But COVID-19 forces us to reconsider how we approach the climate crisis - and where the jobs will be.

Kate Robertson

June 25, 2020

Energy

Is a Climate Pandemic the Future Reality?

This pandemic has given us a glimpse of a climate-induced normal if global leaders don’t act to prevent a future climate crisis now.<br /> <br />

Carl Nettleton

June 25, 2020

Energy

Pollinator-Saving Solar Panels: Good for Farmers, Good for Business

Farmers can get the best of both worlds when investing in solar panels by using that same land for pollinator habitats and other agricultural uses.<br /> <br />

Tina Casey

June 23, 2020

Energy

Kimberly-Clark Launches New Science-Based GHG Emission Goals

Kimberly-Clark announced new targets for greenhouse gas emissions approved by the Science Based Targets initiative and aligned with the Paris Accords.

Maggie Kohn

June 23, 2020

Energy

Deforestation is Increasing During the Pandemic: What Can Business Do to Turn the Tide?

World Rainforest Day is a sober reminder about the consequences of deforestation, which is actually increasing during the global pandemic.

Roya Sabri

June 22, 2020

Technology

Sidewalk Labs’ Failure and the Future of Smart Cities

Sidewalk Labs' rocky experience in Toronto can provide a paint-by-numbers guide of what to (not) do when planning a sustainable urban utopia.

Bennat Berger

June 16, 2020

Energy

Microplastics are Snowing and Raining Down in U.S. National Parks

We assume the surge of microplastics is mostly having its impact on ocean health, but it turns out other ecosystems are taking a hit from them as well.

Leon Kaye

June 15, 2020

Technology

Tech Companies Lock the Barn Door on Facial Recognition, But the Horses are Already Out

IBM set an example for other leading tech brands to follow when announcing this week it would stop the development of its facial recognition technology.

Tina Casey

June 12, 2020

Energy

The Pandemic Affects the Pace of Renewables’ Deployment, Not Its Future

3p recently caught up with Erin Decker of Schneider Electric to discuss the future growth trajectory of renewables - and the outlook appears bright.

Ellen Delisio

June 9, 2020

Energy

Want to Reduce Ocean Plastic Pollution? Reduce All Pollution

If society will cultivate clean and healthy oceans, then we need a more holistic approach toward the global ocean plastic pollution problem.

Roya Sabri

June 8, 2020

Energy

Carbon Recycling Offers Hope for More Sustainable Air Travel

Signs are emerging that suggest the global aviation sector is beginning to recover, and so are the prospects for sustainable air travel.

Tina Casey

June 5, 2020

Energy

Could Europe’s Car-Free Zones Become Long-Term Solutions? A Look at Three Cities’ Efforts

We look at three cities considering closing off their streets to vehicles, and the potential benefits of more car-free zones in the short and long term.

Megan Amrich

June 5, 2020

Energy

UPS Ramps Up Carbon Neutral Shipment Offsets

UPS has announced that it is marking World Environment Day by matching carbon offsets of all parcels shipped via its carbon neutral program during June.

Roger Aitken

June 5, 2020

Energy

Rights for States, Tribes Doused in Latest Assault on Clean Water Act

Another assault on the Clean Water Act curbs Indigenous tribes’ rights to bar local water sources from projects that could harm local access to safe water.

Amy Brown

June 4, 2020

Energy

Signs of Growth in Regenerative Agriculture as Beer Maker Steps In

Anheuser-Busch has reported promising results from a new partnership that focuses on boosting regenerative agriculture within the brand's rice supply chain.

Tina Casey

June 1, 2020

Energy

U.S. Water Infrastructure Has One Dam Big Problem

As the recent catastrophe in Michigan has shown, our nation’s water infrastructure is bending under the pressure, and in many places, it’s breaking.

Kate Robertson

June 1, 2020

Energy

Get Inspired: Sustainability Headlines You May Have Missed This Month

It may cheer you to learn that sustainability headlines from major companies and environmental groups haven't stopped, even though you may not have heard about them.

Mary Mazzoni

May 29, 2020

Energy

40 Million Global Health Professionals Call For a 'Green Recovery' From COVID-19: Will Governments Listen?

Their vision for a green recovery is bold — including major reforms to fossil fuel subsidies and good-paying, low-carbon jobs for all global workers.

Mary Mazzoni

May 28, 2020

Energy

California’s Plastic Bottle Redemption System Is in Crisis

The California Beverage Container Recycling system, enacted in 1987 to boost recycling rates for plastic and other beverage containers, is facing a crisis.

Nithin Coca

May 28, 2020

Sponsored

We Already Know How To Solve Our Water Problems—Now Let’s Make It Happen

The Clean Power Industry’s Growth Offers Lessons for the Water Technology Sector

The move toward more sustainable forms of energy offers a breadth of lessons for scaling and cost-cutting in the water technology sector.

Tina Casey

May 26, 2020

Energy

Like a Well-Planted Tree, Corporate Sustainability with Deep Roots Will Outlast the Pandemic

Will corporate sustainability fade during this pandemic? If so, that's news to this NGO, which partners with companies on reforestation efforts worldwide.

Amy Brown

May 25, 2020

Energy

It’s the End of Recycling as We Know It

There's evidence that the recycling industry can emerge from the COVID-19 crisis as a stronger and more resilient force than ever before.

Tina Casey

May 25, 2020

Energy

Infrastructure Investments Crucial for Future Sustainable Development

Infrastructure investments should be part of future U.S. stimulus bills to help build a sustainable recovery after this pandemic, say several organizations.

Kate Robertson

May 22, 2020

Energy

Renewables Can Benefit from Smart Spending on Infrastructure

Renewables continue to generate more electricity across the U.S., but confusion in energy policies and funding programs often get in the way of progress.

Roya Sabri

May 21, 2020

Energy

Amid Oil Price Crash, a New Hope for Biofuels

Despite the crash in fuel prices, there are reasons for optimism about the future of biofuels, as the field keeps evolving from where it was a decade ago.

Tina Casey

May 19, 2020

Energy

Can Working Remotely Lead Us to a Cleaner World?

The quiet we hear and see in our cities compels us to wonder: would the environment be better off if across the world if working remotely became the norm?

Bennat Berger

May 19, 2020