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Trellis’s 10th annual list of young climate leaders is underway. Applications will be accepted through May 5, 2025. The post Apply now: Trellis 30 Under 30 rising stars in climate in 2025 appeared first on Trellis.
Knowledge, competence, ethics and accountability are necessary qualities to raise the bar. The post The sustainability profession is at an existential crossroads. Here’s how it can survive appeared first on Trellis.
Consumer products upstarts Clean Cult and Wild have shunned single-use plastic since their inception. The post Costco and Unilever boost credibility of refillable packaging appeared first on Trellis.
An emerging generation of impact entrepreneurs are using AI for positive impact – but in a fast-moving field, they will have to be agile to survive while avoiding mission-drift. Also this week: will B Lab's new standards woo back the B Corp leavers?
Project developer CO280 plans to add millions of tons of removal capacity annually on the Gulf Coast. The post Why Microsoft is buying carbon credits from a pulp and paper mill appeared first on Trellis.
Ditch jargon and focus on communicating what matters to audiences: climate, nature and people. The post To enhance water stewardship, tout the ‘restoration of nature and ecosystems’ appeared first on Trellis.
This week: Ashoka’s Bill Drayton awarded ‘global treasure’ status by Skoll, how Ukraine’s social entrepreneurs defy the rockets, the least popular SDG for impact investors revealed, and more.
The consumer products company said only half of its closest industry associations actively support regulations needed for its climate transition to succeed. The post Unilever pushes trade associations to speak up on climate policy appeared first on Trellis.
Data collection, carbon disclosures and compliance requirements may shift. The post 3 ways tariffs will affect sustainable supply chains appeared first on Trellis.
These innovations give sustainability leaders the data they need to strengthen the case for funding nature strategies. The post 5 insights for CSOs from London’s Nature Tech Summit appeared first on Trellis.
Former EY partner David Kennedy calls for more “partnership” with corporations as the nonprofit finalizes a major revision to the Corporate Net Zero Standard. The post New SBTi CEO urges companies to step up action on net zero appeared first on Trellis.
The outcome of this case will significantly help or hinder the Trump administration's efforts to unwind Biden Era climate action. A decision is expected next week. The post Climate United Fund v. Citibank (and EPA): What you should know appeared first on Trellis.
The "Wild Wild West" era of sustainability communications faces new legal challenges. Here's how to avoid fuzzy language and risks. The post Adidas greenwashing judgment offers warnings about climate claims appeared first on Trellis.
Norfolk Southern pioneered better emissions tracking in rail freight. Now it’s partnering with customers to accelerate the use of biofuels in its locomotives. The post U.S. railroad launches book-and-claim scheme to reduce Scope 3 emissions appeared first on Trellis.
Investors and industry leaders can play a critical role in expanding targets beyond fisheries and creating a clear business case for broader ocean stewardship. The post The first science-based targets for oceans are out. Here’s what you should know appeared first on Trellis.