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5 Ways to Redefine Philanthropy’s Role in the Fight Against Climate Change
Written by: Kathleen Simpson
When it comes to the role of philanthropy in the fight against climate change, grant-making features front and centre. Grants can...
Free Online Tool Kit Can Help Small Businesses Prepare for Climate Change
Written by: YCC Team
Corner stores, daycares, auto mechanics … small businesses provide vital services to communities.
But many are vulnerable to increasingly extreme weather as...
The ‘4 Cs’ of Being a Chief Sustainability Officer
Written by: Gareth Francis
A decade ago, the role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) did not exist in many organizations. But with climate change-related risks dominating...
John Deere Aims to Offer Variety of Electric Tractors, Construction Equipment by 2026
Written by: Yale Climate Connections Team
John Deere — the company behind the iconic green tractors — plans to go even greener. By 2026, John...
Why Businesses are Waking Up to the Threat of Nature-Related Risks
Written by: Gim Huay Neo and Daniel Pacthod
The World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2024 again underscores the significance and severity of nature-related risks in the...
How a Nature-Forward Global Economy Can Tackle Both Instability and Inequality
Written by: Achim Steiner and Tatiana Rosito
Human life on Earth is currently at odds with the survival of the planet itself. Human activity –...
Nature-based Solutions Spending Needs to Rise Four-fold. Here’s How the G20 Can Lead by...
Written by: Teresa Hartmann
Nature-based solutions (NbS) refers to the protection and management of natural and modified ecosystems such as forests, agricultural land, peatlands, mangroves...
How Innovative Financing Can Help Protect the Black Rhino Population
Written by: Oliver Withers
When asked about illegal activity around the world, areas that most people would consider would include drugs, human trafficking and...
Hundreds of Scientists Call on PR and Ad Agencies to Stop Greenwashing, Drop Fossil...
Written by: Kimberly White
It is no secret that fossil fuel companies have spent millions of dollars in greenwashed advertisements touting their sustainability efforts and...
$11 Million Per Minute in Fossil Subsidies ‘Add Fuel to the Fire’, IMF Study...
Written by: The Energy Mix
The coal, oil, and gas industries received US$5.9 trillion in worldwide subsidies in 2020—a mind-bending $11.2 million per minute, every...
This Is Why It’s Good Business to Invest in Nature Conservation
Written by: Johnny Wood
Unsustainable economic growth has had devastating consequences for ecosystems that are under threat from climate change, species extinction and water insecurity....
Indigenous Communities Receive Less Than 1% of Climate Mitigation Aid, Report Finds
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Augusta Dwyer
Even though Indigenous communities protect some of the most critically important forest ecosystems, conserving a wealth of the...
Shell Held Accountable for Role in Climate Emergency, Ordered to Slash Emissions 45 percent...
Written by: Kimberly White
Royal Dutch Shell is being held accountable for its role in perpetuating the climate crisis.
A Dutch court ruled that Royal Dutch...
TikTok Joins Global Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online
Written by: Kimberly White
TikTok has joined the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking.
In an effort to protect some of the world’s most endangered species, TikTok...
World’s First Vegan Hospital: This Hospital Just Became the First in the World to...
Written by: Kimberly White
In a world-first, this hospital has gone 100 percent vegan. Located in Beirut, Lebanon, Hayek Hospital has pledged to serve an...
UK Government Launches New £150 Million Fund for Rainforest Protection
Written by: Kimberly White
The UK has launched a new multi-million pound fund to aid in the protection of rainforests in Africa, Asia, and Latin...
Taking Care of Business: The Private Sector is Waking Up to Nature’s Value
Written by: Megan C. Evans
For many businesses, climate change is an existential threat. Extreme weather can disrupt operations and supply chains, spelling disaster for both...
Structuring Climate Finance to Benefit Women and Alleviate Poverty
Courtesy of Forests News
Written by: Julie Mollins
Tackling climate change requires large-scale financial investments into adaptation and mitigation activities.
Known as “climate finance” under the U.N....
Chile’s Waste Bus Changes Throw-Away Societies
Written by: Alex Kirby
If the climate crisis keeps you awake at night, the impact of what we casually throw away is sure to have...
The Start-up That Believes Seaweed Can Change the World
Written by: Karen Scofield Seal
Demand for plant-based food and nutrition is growing. According to recent retail sales data, grocery sales of plant-based foods in place...
This Company Pays You Back for Planting Trees
Written by: Victoria Masterson
A company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, hopes to turn 500,000 people and 10,000 businesses into tree owners by 2030.
Inspired by the...
Fighting Climate Change: Cheaper Than ‘Business as Usual’ and Better for the Economy
Written by: Dana Nuccitelli
The often-repeated and seldom-challenged view that climate change solutions are expensive and uneconomical has long dampened public support in the U.S....
Secondhand Clothing Sales are Booming – and May Help Solve the Sustainability Crisis in...
Written by: Hyejune Park and Cosette Marie Joyner Armstrong
A massive force is reshaping the fashion industry: secondhand clothing. According to a new report, the...
Big Insurance Urges Government and Private Sectors to Invest in Protecting Biodiversity
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Natasha Vizcarra
Recently, one of the world’s largest insurance companies released a report warning that a fifth of countries worldwide are at...
Google Sets Goal to Become Carbon-Free by 2030
Written by: Kimberly White
Google is taking another step in its sustainability journey. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the company aims to become...
How Google Is Fighting Fire with Real-Time Mapping Data
Written by: Sean Fleming
You probably can’t outrun a forest fire. They can travel at speeds of up to 22 kilometres per hour and are dangerously unpredictable.
The...
BP Pledges to Cut Oil and Gas Production 40% by 2030, Invest Billions in...
Written by: Kimberly White
BP has announced it will cut oil and gas production 40 percent over the next decade.
The announcement follows the oil giant's...
Apple Commits to 100% Carbon Neutrality By 2030
Written by: Kimberly White
Apple is stepping up its climate commitments. The tech giant has pledged to achieve total carbon neutrality by 2030. While Apple...
Prioritizing Nature Could Be $10 Trillion Opportunity, Create 395 Million Jobs
Written by: Kimberly White
A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found that prioritizing nature isn’t just good for the planet but...
Unilever Launches €1 Billion Climate and Nature Fund
Written by: Kimberly White
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced a new €1 billion initiative to tackle the climate crisis and pledged to achieve net...
Amazon Announces New $2 Billion Fund to Invest in Sustainable Technologies
Written by: Kimberly White
Amazon has launched its $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund. Through the fund, Amazon aims to bolster the development of sustainable technologies...
Race to Zero: Global Campaign Calls for Resilient, Zero Carbon Recovery
Written by: Kimberly White
Companies, cities, investors, and civil society have joined together in pursuit of a resilient, zero carbon recovery.
Led by the UNFCCC's Champions...
BNP Paribas Accelerates Coal Phase Out for OECD Countries
Written by: Kimberly White
BNP Paribas is accelerating its timeline for a complete coal phase-out.
In 2019, the bank announced its 2030 target cut-off date for...
Google Pledges to No Longer Build Custom AI for Oil and Gas Extraction
Written by: Kimberly White
Google has pledged to no longer build custom artificial intelligence (AI) tools for oil and gas companies to extract fossil fuels...
Morgan Stanley Will No Longer Finance Oil and Gas Exploration and Development in the...
Written by: Kimberly White
Morgan Stanley will no longer fund oil and gas exploration and development in the Arctic, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Morgan...
This App Lets You Order Leftovers to Help Fight Food Waste
Written by: Sean Fleming
The statistics on global food waste make for grim reading. And as more consumers become aware of the problem, a Danish...
In Africa, Bamboo Bicycles are Shifting Gears for Women in the Workforce
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Monica Evans
Bamboo might seem an unusual material from which to build bikes, but for young Ghanaian entrepreneur...
UBS Bank Will Not Finance New Offshore Arctic Oil and Gas Projects
Written by: Kimberly White
UBS Group will no longer fund new offshore oil projects in the Arctic. The Swiss bank also announced it would not...
South Korea Trading Giant Vows Zero Deforestation in Papua Palm Oil Operation
Written by: Hans Nicholas Jong
Environmental watchdogs have welcomed a zero-deforestation pledge by South Korean trading giant POSCO International with regard to its palm...
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo to No Longer Fund Arctic Drilling
Written by: Kimberly White
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo will no longer fund oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, including the Arctic National Wildlife...
Here’s How One Company is Championing the Circular Economy
Written by: Sean Fleming
Just for a minute, think about the shower gel you use. Or the laundry detergent, ice cream or fruit juice...
5 Reasons Why CEOs Must Care About Safeguarding Nature
Written by: Akanksha Khatri
At the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos in January this year, there was unprecedented interest in and commitment to...
Jeff Bezos Launches Bezos Earth Fund, Pledges $10 Billion to Fight Climate Crisis
Written by: Kimberly White
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has announced that he is committing $10 billion to help tackle the climate crisis through the launch...
A New Global Platform to Unleash Entrepreneurs on the World’s Toughest Problems
Written by: Sean Fleming
The challenges facing the world are overwhelming, from the climate crisis to stubborn rates of poverty, inequality and ill health.
But what...
Microsoft Pledges to be Carbon Negative by 2030
Written by: Kimberly White
Microsoft has announced an ambitious new goal to reduce and remove its carbon footprint. The tech giant has pledged to remove...
Goldman Sachs Pledges $750 Billion to Climate Transition Projects, Will No Longer Fund Oil...
Written by: Kimberly White
Goldman Sachs has announced a $750 billion pledge to sustainable finance initiatives that combat climate change. The $750 billion will be...
Mark Carney Named UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance
Written by: Kimberly White
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has been named the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance. The United...
27 Countries Pledge $9.7 billion for Climate Action in Developing Countries
Written by: Kimberly White
Countries from around the world have pledged more than $9.7 billion to replenish the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
The Green Climate Fund...
European Investment Bank to End Funding for Fossil Fuels, Unlock €1 Trillion in Investments...
Written by: Kimberly White
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced that it will phase out financing for fossil fuel projects by 2021. The EIB...
Amazon Pledges to Be Carbon Neutral by 2040
Written by: Kimberly White
Amazon has announced a new plan to aid in the battle against the climate crisis. Prior to the UN Climate Action...
UN Environment and adidas Runtastic Team Up to Run Wild for Snow Leopards
Written by: Kimberly White
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and digital health and fitness giant adidas Runtastic have launched a new challenge to highlight...
Alaska Airlines Launches New Initiative to Curb Plastic Waste
Written by: Kimberly White
Alaska Airlines has taken another step in its sustainability journey. The airline announced its new #FillBeforeYouFly initiative in an effort to...
UN Development Programme Teams Up with Samsung for New Global Goals App
Written by: Kimberly White
Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have teamed up to launch a new mobile app focused on the Sustainable...
28 Companies Raise the Bar on Corporate Climate Ambition
Written by: Kimberly White
Twenty-eight companies have stepped up and raised the bar on corporate climate action. The companies who have a combined market capitalization...
Severe Weather Cost Scottish Farmers £161 Million in 2018, Predicted to Worsen with Climate...
Written by: Kimberly White
Severe weather cost Scottish farmers millions last year. According to a report commissioned by WWF Scotland, Scottish farmers lost up to...
Why Apple is investing in Colombia’s mangroves
Courtesy of Landscape News
Written by: Natasha Vizcarra
This topic will be explored at the Global Landscapes Forum Bonn 2019 on 22–23 June. Register to attend or tune-in...
WattTime, Carbon Tracker, and Google Team Up to Measure Global Power Plant Emissions
Written by: Kimberly White
On May 7th, WattTime announced a new project in collaboration with Carbon Tracker, Google, and the World Resources Institute (WRI).
The...
National Geographic Joins Sustainable Brands in Push for a Sustainable Economy
Written by: Kimberly White
Sustainable Brands has announced the latest addition to their Corporate Member Network: National Geographic.
Launched in 2006, Sustainable Brands is a...
adidas Unveils New Zero Waste Shoe
Written by: Kimberly White
Global sportswear corporation adidas has unveiled their newest project and taken another step forward in tackling plastic pollution in the...
Punishing the polluters: why large fines are an important step towards cleaner corporations
Written by: Ole Pedersen
Polluting the environment is a crime which can have countless victims – of numerous species and future generations. Whether it’s an...
Thomson Reuters Aims for Carbon Neutral in 2019
Written by: Kimberly White
Global media company Thomson Reuters is no stranger to corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Over the past decade, the company...
New Private Sector Alliance For Sustainable Development Goals Announced
Written by: Kimberly White
On April 15th, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced a new CEO alliance to finance the Sustainable Development Goals.
Coordinated by...
American Sustainable Business Council Announces New CEO
Written by: Kimberly White
On April 1st, the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) announced that Jeffrey Hollender is stepping in as the organization’s new CEO....
Burger King Tests Vegetarian Whopper
Written by: Kimberly White
Burger King is testing out a new plant-based Whopper. Beginning today, 59 Burger King restaurants in the St. Louis, Missouri area...
Corporate Giants Launch Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance
Written by: Kimberly White
On March 28th, Salesforce, Disney, Google, Apple, and more than 300 other companies launched the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA)-...
From Start-ups to Fortune 50: ReGenFriends Hosts Customer-Centric Summit in San Francisco
Written by: Kimberly White
ReGenFriends is bringing everyone from start-ups to Fortune 50 companies together with their ReGenFriends Customer-Centric Summit tomorrow in San Francisco, California.
During...
All-Star Athletes Invest in The Future of Protein
Written by: Kimberly White
Beyond Meat has unveiled its latest star-studded campaign, Go Beyond. Highlighting the inner spirit and drive to reach the unattainable, Go...
Diggin’ Dallas: How 9 Simple Waste Digs May Sway Council’s Vote for a Commercial...
Written by: Stacy Savage
In August 2018, the Dallas City Council voted to approve a recycling ordinance for all multi-family dwellings with 8 units or more. By...
Seafood without Sacrifice: Good Catch Makes a Splash with Their Take on Tuna
Written by: Kimberly White
For many, canned tuna is a household staple. Valued at $1.5 billion USD, canned tuna is the third most popular seafood...
National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures Launch Global Challenge, Search for Innovative Solutions
Written by: Kimberly White
National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures have teamed up to launch a global search for innovative solutions to tackle the world’s single-use plastic crisis....
Lyft: ‘Green Mode’ Gives Riders the Choice of Electric or Hybrid Vehicles
Written by: Kimberly White
The San Francisco-based rideshare company Lyft is making it easier for their riders to reduce their carbon footprint. Earlier this week, Lyft announced the...
Ben & Jerry’s Announces Mooo-ve Away From Single-Use Plastics
Written by: Kimberly White
Ben & Jerry’s announced last week that they are moving away from single-use plastics.
In early 2019, the company’s 600 worldwide locations will no longer...
Budweiser Highlights Commitment to Renewable Energy
Written by: Kimberly White
The King of Beers is bringing its long-term commitment to renewable energy to the biggest stage of the year: Super Bowl LIII.
Budweiser’s latest...
How to Empower Women By Being Change Agents
Written by Glenda Monge Alvarado
Talks about sustainability with a gender focus are rarely found. Although gender equality is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG),...
adidas To Double Production on Shoes Created From Plastic Waste
Written by: Kimberly White
Sporting good giant adidas announced earlier this month that the company would more than double their production of shoes containing recycled plastic waste.
adidas...
Investment Accelerator Competition to Help UK Businesses Tackle Ocean Plastics
Written by: Kimberly White
The UK Government has announced a new investment partnership that offers up to £6 million in grant and private funding for businesses with innovative...
