Business/Finance

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 you worried: it makes global heating a lot worse. But Chile’s waste bus is managing...

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. The year-long competition is open to both individuals and teams. The Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge...

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 is the world's largest multilateral financial institution, providing approximately €16 billion in energy finance annually.  The...

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 of $1.3 trillion have committed to more ambitious climate targets. The targets are aligned with...

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 has teamed up with the Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online, a growing alliance of...

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 the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the UN Department of Economic...

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 January 1, 2020 all affected multi-family properties must provide access to recycling for staff and...

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 also good for business.  World leaders, cities, companies, and individuals around the globe have been calling...

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 Beyond was modeled after the inspiration and mission behind Beyond Meat. Kicking off the campaign...

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. Founded in 2009, the ASBC is a network of businesses and business associations in the...