CDP data reveals shortfall in carbon disclosure by North American companies

But there are encouraging signs that companies are investigating these blind spots and preparing for the low-carbon transition.

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CDP data reveals shortfall in carbon disclosure by North American companies

7 companies advancing the circular economy by selling products as a service

The experiments involve everything from replacement tires to temporary apartments.

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7 companies advancing the circular economy by selling products as a service

Heineken brews science-based targets alongside hundreds of other brands

Mars, HP and 88 other companies already have approved science-based carbon reduction targets.

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Heineken brews science-based targets alongside hundreds of other brands

Innovative tip-to-tail ideas for reducing seafood waste

Seafood and the circular economy are converging as innovative startups craft everything from renewable energy to “fish leather” shoes.

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Innovative tip-to-tail ideas for reducing seafood waste

Sustainability metrics should grow along with bond yields

Less than one-third of U.S. publicly traded companies are quantifying sustainability risks and opportunities in SEC filings, and that’s a problem.

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Sustainability metrics should grow along with bond yields

How corporate buyers, utilities can embrace the low-carbon future together

More utilities are “in the room” with corporate energy planning, and few companies are seeking a “RExit.”

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How corporate buyers, utilities can embrace the low-carbon future together

Microsoft on the value of power purchase agreements

The energy market has changed dramatically since Microsoft signed its first power purchase agreement (PPA) in 2012, according to Brian Janous, the tech company’s director of energy strategy. Back then, the idea of signing a 20-year PPA was novel, but now there is a massive uptick in companies participating in energy agreements. However, the risks of market fluctuation and falling prices are all material to designing electricity markets in the future. “More companies are signing a shorter PPA,” said Janous. “These things are not a free lunch.” 

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Microsoft on the value of power purchase agreements

Investors cultivate more sustainable food supply chain

Agricultural companies are facing more pressure to address their exposure from poverty, water scarcity and resource depletion.

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Investors cultivate more sustainable food supply chain

Investors cultivate more sustainable food supply chain

Agricultural companies are facing more pressure to address their exposure from poverty, water scarcity and resource depletion.

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Investors cultivate more sustainable food supply chain

10 minutes with Cameron Bruett, JBS USA

Why the head of sustainability for the world’s largest meat company, trained as an animal scientist, is balancing tradition with scientific innovation.

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10 minutes with Cameron Bruett, JBS USA

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