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Energy

How the Circular Economy Can Ensure a Just Global Energy Transition

At the COP27 climate talks, civil society leaders discussed how incorporating a circular economy framework into the development of clean energy can contribute to a just transition that avoids the mistakes of the fossil fuel economy.

Amy Forman

November 18, 2022

Energy

Can Seagrasses Fight Global Warming and Spur Sustainable Development?

Understated and underrated for their value as ecosystems, seagrasses are an effective carbon sink and have important economic benefits as well.

Ruscena Wiederholt

November 17, 2022

Energy

Plastics and Their Role Within a Global Clean Energy Transition

Heres one startling statistic to come out of COP27: More than half of the plastics ever made were manufactured in the 21st century. 

Amy Forman

November 16, 2022

Energy

At COP27, a Clarion Call to Scale Up Regenerative Agriculture — Fast

COP27 has sought to bring together farmers, world leaders, climate experts and corporate executives to transform agriculture from a problem into a solution.

Mary Riddle

November 15, 2022

Energy

U.S. Stakeholders Make Their Moves as Global Green Hydrogen Race Takes Shape

There's a renewed appreciation for the benefits of green hydrogen, which generates more opportunities for energy storage, transportation and usage.

Tina Casey

November 14, 2022

Energy

How One Tech Giant Is Ramping Up Clean Energy Access for More Citizens Worldwide

IBM has bolstered its international program that seeks to increase access to clean energy for the citizens who are most at risk to climate change.

Gary E. Frank

November 11, 2022

Energy

Net Zero Loses its Meaning as Fossil Fuel Industry Plays Carbon Trading Games

The net zero movement has long been losing steam, and among various problems, it has been co-opted by some of the largest polluters out there.

Riya Anne Polcastro

November 8, 2022

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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry

European Tire Industry Addresses Environmental Impact Down to the Smallest Particle

Tire and road wear particles (TRWP) are tiny debris formed as vehicles drive down roadways. In Europe, the tire and rubber industry is looking to understand these particles better — and mitigate them.

Maggie Kohn

November 8, 2022

Energy

Corporate Net Zero Pledges Add Up to Little More Than Zero

So far, it's turning out that 93 percent of the global companies that have set net-zero goals are on course to fall short of their carbon emissions targets.

Leon Kaye

November 4, 2022

Energy

Today’s Energy Crisis Points to a Brighter Future for Renewables

Energy prices are causing chaos worldwide right now, but the IEA says we're in the midst of a renewables investment boom that'll last through 2030.

Leon Kaye

November 1, 2022

Energy

Welcome, White House, to the Global Water Security Effort

The feds are starting to take water security seriously, but they need to look no further than partnerships between the U.S. military the private sector.

Dean Amhaus

November 1, 2022

Energy

Reality Check: Circular Plastic is a Myth

Ongoing talk about circular plastic is turning out to be a myth as the plastics industry is actually on track to triple production of new plastic by 2050.

Mary Riddle

October 31, 2022

Energy

The World Needs More Ambition to Keep the Paris Agreement Alive

National climate commitments need to be over six times more ambitious and must accelerate rapidly in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, according to a new report.

Mary Riddle

October 27, 2022

Energy

The Price of Plummeting Wildlife Populations

Wildlife populations have dropped by almost 70 percent since 1970, the equivalent of hundreds of billions of dollars in economic losses annually.

Ruscena Wiederholt

October 24, 2022

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Building a More Sustainable CPG Sector

The Forest Positive Coalition of Action Leads the Fight Against Deforestation in the CPG Industry

After launching in 2020, the Forest Positive Coalition of Action now includes 22 companies with a market value of over $2 trillion that have committed to root out deforestation across their commodity supply chains.

L Blaine Fulmer

October 20, 2022

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What Does It Take to Build a Circular Economy?

What It Takes to Recycle More Packaging on the Path to a Circular Economy

Recycling in the U.S. needs a rethink: Consumers are confused about what to recycle and how, manufacturers and recyclers are missing opportunities to work together, and markets for recycled materials are weak. What will it take to do things differently?

Roya Sabri

October 19, 2022

Energy

Who Believes In ESG? The U.S. Department of Defense, That’s Who

A new 42-MW solar project in Hawai‘i illustrates how the armed forces are deploying ESG principles for the U.S. national defense.

Tina Casey

October 18, 2022

Energy

Top Polluting Companies are Talking the Climate Action Talk, But Not Walking the Walk

The world’s top polluting companies are not taking on meaningful climate action behind their net-zero commitments, says this group of 700 global investors.

Mary Riddle

October 17, 2022

Energy

When it Comes to Coal, Climate Action Delayed is Climate Action Denied

It's widely agreed no new coal-fired plants can be launched in order to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals, but 500 companies are developing new coal plants.

Mary Riddle

October 11, 2022

Energy

Gas Flaring Is Fueling a Far Larger Methane Problem That We Thought

It turns out gas flaring isn’t an effective tactic to burn off methane; in fact, it could be fueling climate change far more than previously thought.

Leon Kaye

October 4, 2022

Technology

Soon, ‘Googling It’ Will Make Sustainability Data Fast and Easy

Google says that soon, more searches will pair results with relevant sustainability data, notably for queries related to clothing, food and transportation.

Leon Kaye

October 4, 2022

Technology

The Path to Sustainability Travels Through the Cloud

The path to sustainability and mitigating the disruptions of climate change and achieving zero net emissions is going to include technology and innovation.

Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Blog

October 4, 2022

Energy

SBTi Launches New Standard for Food and Forestry

TriplePundit spoke with Martha Stevenson, senior director of strategy and research at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and senior advisor for the SBTi, about what makes up the new standard and what business leaders can expect.

Mary Riddle

September 30, 2022

Energy

Island Nation of Vanuatu Pushes for a Non-Proliferation Treaty on Fossil Fuels

Whole countries are at risk of being swallowed by rising seas if drastic action isn’t taken to slow the climate crisis. One of these nations — the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu — wants to hold the world accountable by petitioning for a non-proliferation treaty on fossil fuels.

Riya Anne Polcastro

September 29, 2022

Energy

Data Transparency: The Missing Link in Tackling Global Food Waste

The most important focus area for food waste is prevention – and in that department, industry has its work cut out. Better data can help on this front.

Are Traasdahl

September 29, 2022

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Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times

New Partnership Enlists Mars Employees to Tackle Marine Debris

Consumer goods company Mars is partnering with the nonprofit Rozalia Project to help employees learn about the environmental impact of single-use plastics on marine environments and to develop solutions.

Mary Riddle

September 29, 2022

Energy

The Rapidly Shrinking Riches of the Amazon

If left standing, the Amazon rainforest is worth over $8.2 billion per year. Yet Brazil has continued to open the Amazon to industry, clearing an area nearly the size of Connecticut from 2020 to 2021 alone. Can business make a difference?

Ruscena Wiederholt

September 26, 2022

Energy

The Amazon Rainforest is a Massive Bioeconomic Opportunity

The desire for economic development and the need for conservation don’t have to be at odds. At this year’s U.N. Science Summit, Brazilian scientist Carlos Nobre unpacks the opportunity to develop a bioeconomy in the Amazon rainforest.

Roya Sabri

September 23, 2022

Energy

Transforming Our Fragmented Produce Industry Is Imperative

In the fragmented produce industry, unnecessary blind spots create both food and economic waste. Demystifying the supply chain and expanding the resources available to buyers and growers can transform the industry for the better, says this CEO.

Pablo Borquez

September 22, 2022

Energy

Are You Ready To Change the Way You Think About Climate Action?

Our mindset influences how we approach problems, and also how we influence other people to adopt new ways of thinking about climate action, says the CEO of Ericsson North America.

Niklas Heuveldop

September 20, 2022

Energy

New USDA Program Connects Farmers with Financial Benefits of Carbon Sequestration in Soil

More farmers are beginning to adopt regenerative farming practices that focus on building soil health, and now the U.S. Department of Agriculture has come up with a new program to help accelerate the movement.

Tina Casey

September 19, 2022

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Accelerating Sustainable Animal Farming Solutions For a Brighter Future

What the World's First Bio-Based Vitamin A Means for Sustainability

The solution for producing the world’s first fully bio-based Vitamin A has emerged from a common microorganism that is found in countless food products.

Gary E. Frank

September 19, 2022

Energy

Electric Vehicles Are Good, but Industrial Decarbonization is Even Better

For all the publicity surrounding electric vehicles, they're just one piece of the decarbonization puzzle. Reducing industrial emissions is a more daunting task, and the Joe Biden administration has just announced a new investment plan to tackle the challenge.

Tina Casey

September 16, 2022

Energy

As Activists Swarm to Save Endangered Monarch Butterflies, Most Companies Sit Idle

A swarm of monarch butterflies is a breathtaking sight, and so are the activists organizing to save the newly endangered species from annihilation. But for all the reporting on what individuals can do to help save the monarchs, there has been far less coverage on the role of corporations. 

Patrick McCarthy

September 16, 2022

Energy

America’s Reliance on Gas Stations Threatens Environmental Justice

America’s reliance on gas stations involves far more than harsh fuel costs. Gas stations are a risk to environmental and public health, and disproportionately harm minority and low-income populations, directly threatening the movement for environmental justice. 

Oliver Browne

September 16, 2022

Energy

New Study Makes the Case for Fleet Electrification at the U.S. Postal Service

Auto giant Ford has supported a new study that underscores the benefits of 100 percent fleet electrification for the U.S. Postal Service.

Tina Casey

September 13, 2022

Technology

Bridging the Digital Divide Starts with a Map

Accurate maps of broadband infrastructure and access are lacking as the U.S. tackles the digital divide, but this analytics firm is offering an assist.

Roya Sabri

September 12, 2022

Energy

What Will It Take to Save the Monarch Butterfly?

The decline of the migratory monarch butterfly threatens a “butterfly effect” on entire ecosystems. After the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN) classified monarchs as ‘endangered’ in late July, conservationists are rallying to stop the risk of extinction. 

Patrick McCarthy

September 12, 2022

Energy

The Carbon Footprint of Pakistan is Small, but Climate Change Effects on The Country are Catastrophic

Flooding in Pakistan has again sparked a discussion over how much wealthy nations should compensate poorer countries for damage caused by climate change.

Mary Riddle

September 5, 2022

Energy

100 Percent Renewable Energy Systems Could Power the Globe By 2050

A new review concludes that a world powered and fueled by 100 percent renewable energy systems is absolutely feasible by 2050.

Andrew Kaminsky

September 5, 2022

Energy

U.S. Aims to Lead Global Green Hydrogen Economy

The U.S. Department of Energy is looking to clean up the hydrogen supply chain, and green hydrogen from renewable resources clearly has the edge.

Tina Casey

September 2, 2022

Technology

Deep Tech Startup Tackles Water Scarcity in the Middle East

This deep tech startup harvests water evaporated from the sea and uses it in its floating farms, helping tackle both water scarcity and food insecurity.

Abha Malpani Naismith

September 1, 2022

Energy

Indigenous Communities May Hold the Key to Wildfire Prevention, but Government Policies Leave Them Choking on Smoke Instead

Take a hike through the Pacific Northwest and it's apparent how centuries of poor wildfire prevention created a landscape of tinderboxes begging to ignite.

Riya Anne Polcastro

September 1, 2022

Technology

The Artemis 1 Launch is a Huge Boost for Technology and Environmental Awareness

Artemis 1 is a reminder that environmental awareness was in part triggered by the first images taken during the Apollo missions over a half-century ago.

Leon Kaye

August 29, 2022

Energy

Ford Beats One of Its Own Goals in Race to Be Carbon-free by 2050 — But Is It Enough?

The huge investment that that Ford recently made in solar power is actually a smart financial choice in line with younger buyers’ expectations from brands.

Riya Anne Polcastro

August 23, 2022

Energy

Now is the Time for Businesses to Claim Inflation Reduction Act Incentives and Take on Climate Change

Bottom line, the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act into law means that the U.S. is finally putting its money where its mouth is on climate change.

Roya Sabri

August 22, 2022

Technology

Extending the Life of Connected Devices: Driving Sustainability and Promoting Digital Equity

From a sustainability POV, developing solutions to extend the useful life of connected devices such as mobile phones and tablets is more critical than ever.

Suzanne Shepherd

August 22, 2022

Energy

CHERP: The Nonprofit Providing Free Solar Power to Low-Income Households

Next-generation solar panels manufactured by CHERP Solar Works will provide free solar energy to low-income households across the U.S.

Andrew Kaminsky

August 19, 2022

Energy

Vroom! Porsche Accelerates Investments in Solar and Sustainable Design

Porsche is the latest automaker to join the race along the clean energy autobahn with the building of a solar microgrid at its North American headquarters.

Leon Kaye

August 18, 2022

Energy

Reevaluating Environmental Reserves to Free Up Capital and Drive Sustainability

Companies should be taking a closer look at their environmental reserves to help free up capital and drive firm-wide, sustainability-focused investments. 

Daniel Smith

August 16, 2022

Energy

Responding to the Skyrocketing Demand for Lithium Batteries

What needs to happen to prepare for the surge in demand for electric vehicles and battery storage systems as lithium has become far more difficult and costly to extract?

Sarah Lozanova

August 16, 2022

Energy

Rising Seas Threaten Coastal Wetlands — and Local Economies

The loss of coastal wetlands harms communities and local economies — especially in an ever-hotter world — to the tune of millions of dollars annually.

Ruscena Wiederholt

August 15, 2022

Energy

Students are Fed Up: They Want Governments and the Fossil Fuel Industry to File for Divorce

The End Fossil: Occupy movement is fed up with the fossil fuel industry and is planning worldwide student protests at schools and universities this autumn.

Andrew Kaminsky

August 15, 2022

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Doing the Work: What Does It Mean To Be a Just Company?

Collaborating, Listening, Iterating: Early Lessons from the Digital Equity Accelerator

Last year, HP announced an audacious goal to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030 — and partnered with the Aspen Institute to launch the Digital Equity Accelerator to support nonprofits advancing digital equity in their communities. Here's what they've learned so far.

Mariama Kabia

August 15, 2022

Energy

Tesla Shareholders Call for More Transparency and Accountability Around Water

A majority of its independent shareholders have asked Tesla to become more transparent about its water usage across the globe.

Roya Sabri

August 12, 2022

Energy

Heatwaves Are Perils for Public Transit Users: What Transit Systems and Riders Can Do

City planners and transit officials can take several initiatives to reduce the impact of heatwaves while passengers wait for busses and trains.

Ida Sami

August 8, 2022

Technology

Why Unilever Is Betting Big on Shorter Coconut Trees

Unilever bets that a new breed of miniature coconut trees will pack its punch and lead to big improvements for farmers across the company's supply chain.

Mary Riddle

August 4, 2022

Energy

This Summer Made Americans Get It: Yes, Climate Change is a Thing

Even if many Americans still don’t want to acknowledge that climate change is real, many are noticing that something is up in the air, and it isn’t pretty.

Leon Kaye

August 4, 2022

Energy

Peaker Power Plants Pose Preposterous Pollution Problems

A new study found that emissions from peaker power plants, and public health risks were much higher when they were located close to neighborhoods of color.

Riya Anne Polcastro

August 2, 2022

Technology

Three Ways We Can Fix Social Media for the Better

Currently, social media is driven by misinformation that generates intense sentiment — but companies can take these three steps to make it far less toxic.

Appu Esthose Suresh

July 27, 2022

Energy

Climate Change Affects Largest Greenhouse Gas Producers the Least: Is Legal Action the Solution?

Only 10 countries are behind 67 percent of global economic losses tied to climate change, but those same nations reap 70 percent of such economic rewards.

Riya Anne Polcastro

July 21, 2022

Energy

The Global Meat and Dairy Industries Are at an Inflection Point

A new report is urging investors to step up and take action to address the global meat and dairy industries’ contributions to climate change.

Johnathan Smith

July 21, 2022

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Building a More Sustainable CPG Sector

This Supplier Engagement Program Promotes Pollinators and Biodiversity

This supplier engagement program works with European wheat farmers to implement climate-friendly practices that welcome pollinators and improve biodiversity.

Rasha Rehman

July 19, 2022

Energy

Barbie Woos Future Environmentalists with Jane Goodall-Inspired Doll

Encouraging children to learn more about renowned ethologist and environmental activist Dr. Jane Goodall is behind the latest Barbie doll rollout from Mattel.

Janice Phelan

July 18, 2022

Energy

Biodiversity Loss Must Stop to Protect the One in Five People Dependent on Wild Species

A new report lays out policy considerations needed to tackle biodiversity loss and its risk to the one in five people who depend on 50,000 wild species.

Riya Anne Polcastro

July 15, 2022

Energy

Mercedes Joins Partnership for Second-Life Battery Usage

A British Columbia-based startup is working with the German automaker to repurpose Mercedes EV batteries for second-life energy storage.

Phil Covington

July 14, 2022

Energy

California’s Landmark Plastics Law Invites More Innovation from Industry

California's new plastics pollution prevention law is good news for the environment, and it's also an opening for innovation within the private sector.

Roya Sabri

July 14, 2022

Energy

Solar and Energy Storage Companies Make the Case for Clean Power

The solar and energy storage industries are trying to convince Congress to bolster jobs in clean energy through the federal budget reconciliation process.

Tina Casey

July 14, 2022

Energy

How Sri Lanka Became Embroiled in an Organic Farming Crisis

At the center of the political and economic turmoil that has engulfed Sri Lanka lies the most unlikely culprit: organic agriculture. 

Mary Riddle

July 12, 2022

Energy

Startup Takes the Guesswork Out of Fleet Electrification

Refueling, repairing and maintaining a fleet of gas or diesel vehicles is a huge cost for companies, but this startup has a fleet electrification solution.

Tina Casey

July 12, 2022

Technology

Why IT Must Adopt a Broader Definition of Sustainability

The IT sector must wrestle with ongoing questions about the long-term sustainability of its workforce, as well as equitable access to jobs in the industry.

Srini Koushik

July 12, 2022

Energy

Conserve and Restore: How Business Can Leverage a Holistic Approach to Water Management

Since every facet of our lives depends on water, every water stakeholder — from companies and governments down to individuals — has a role to play in safeguarding water supplies now and into the future.

3p Editors

July 8, 2022