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As plastics treaty talks enter the final round, here’s what to expect | Trellis The world has one more chance to forge a legally binding, global treaty to reduce plastic pollution. Failure will have dire results.

Plastics treaty talks enter the final round. Busan (Dec 2024) ended in deadlock—no consensus even on the treaty’s goal.

Now Geneva may be the final chance for nations to move beyond national plans to a binding global agreement.

Is corporate sustainability dying? Industry professionals respond Reflections from nearly 100 professionals confronting hype, hope and headwinds

“No, corporate sustainability is not dying”
That line sparked a firestorm.

Hundreds of professionals across sectors responded to Joel Makower’s original provocation — and now, we’re sharing a cross-section of those reactions.

The responses highlight what’s breaking… and what’s breaking through.

How the AI energy reckoning will reshape climate commitments A bifurcated approach is emerging based on the ability to secure clean energy.

💡 The rise of AI isn’t just a tech story — it’s a climate story.

As companies race to integrate AI, electricity demand is surging — and with it, questions about whether net-zero goals can keep up.

What the AI boom means for corporate climate commitments — and why the reckoning is already here ⬇️

Judicial action is key driver for sustainability outcomes Climate action is now seen as a legal imperative rather than a policy preference.

If you want climate action, file a lawsuit.

Judicial systems — not just lawmakers or regulators — are emerging as major drivers of sustainability outcomes.
And the stakes are getting higher.

⬇️ What that means for companies, communities, and the future of environmental justice.

In this clip Grant Harrison of @trellisgroup.bsky.social explains why some companies are going quiet about their climate work… even when they’re making real progress. It’s not greenwashing—it’s something else entirely.

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9 Meaningful Movie Nights for the Sustainability Minded Need something to distract you while you stay focused? Here's a Trellis-tailored collection of live-action, animated and documentary films that are more than worth their watch times.

Looking for feel-good films with purpose? Trellis just released 9 Meaningful Movie Nights for the Sustainability‑Minded—a curated list of documentaries, animated features, and offbeat picks perfect for a thoughtful watch night.

🎬 Grab your popcorn and your purpose.

Florida attorney general subpoenas CDP and SBTi The investigation into an alleged "climate cartel" may be used to target a broader range of for-profit companies.

Florida attorney general subpoenas CDP and SBTi.

The investigation into an alleged "climate cartel" may be used to target a broader range of for-profit companies.

Experts say the AG’s approach — and decision to go public — is unique.

YouTube video by The Future of Finance Podcast Greenhushing and the Future of Corporate Sustainability with Grant Harrison

@trellisgroup.bsky.social’s Grant Harrison breaks down:
🌪️ Greenhushing
📊 ESG reporting pressures
💸 Why short-termism is holding us back

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#FutureOfFinance #SustainableFinance #ESG #Greenhushing #NetZero

The trouble with sustainability poster children Absence of controversy doesn't affirm good performance.

Everyone wants sustainability heroes. But what if the real story is about growing, adapting, improving?

This Trellis article argues that we might be missing out on the most valuable lessons by ignoring the messy journey.

Let’s celebrate evolution, not just perfection.

14 sustainability cliches to retire in 2025 Introducing the Trellis Glossary of Overused and Underwhelming Communication hampering your messaging.

14 sustainability clichés to retire in 2025.

Introducing the Trellis Glossary of Overused and Underwhelming Communication hampering your messaging.

What would you add to this list?

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Google’s unique $3 billion hydropower contract will not be the last Google's contract with Brookfield will pay for updates at two aging Pennsylvania hydroelectricity dams in its first phase.

🌊 CHESSA member Brookfield Renewable has signed a $3B hydropower deal with Google—one of the largest corporate clean energy agreements in U.S. history.

The partnership will deliver up to 3,000 MW of firm, clean power for AI & data centers.
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Why creative people make better sustainability professionals Even routine tasks can inspire climate optimism. It's not just about painting, punning or playing the piano.

Creative people make better sustainability professionals. Here's why:
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Climate activism at Amazon, Bath & Body Works, and Pinterest Workers frustrated by slow progress at their companies are still coming together, despite risks.

Climate activists are quietly agitating at Amazon, Bath & Body Works, and Pinterest.
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Trump is trying to kill renewable energy. Here’s how to fight back The real fight isn’t in Washington anymore. It’s in statehouses, utility commissions, local permitting battles and public opinion.

Trump is trying to kill the renewable energy industry. Here’s how to fight back.
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Experts are losing confidence in key sustainability players But there's a shift toward valuing evidence-based leadership.

A global survey of sustainability experts shows falling confidence in key actors:

Social movements ▼21 pts
NGOs ▼16 pts
Public-private partnerships ▼15 pts

Only 5% rated national governments as excellent contributors.

Read why the shift matters and what it means for sustainability leadership:

Blame polyester for fashion's 7.5 percent emissions jump The spike comes after several years of trending in the right direction, according to the Apparel Impact Institute.

“You read about brands phasing out coal, investing in renewables and working to decarbonize supply chains – and then you see emissions still went up,” said Apparel Impact Institute’s CFO. “That disconnect is what is most alarming.”

Climate emissions rose by 7.5% in a year in the fashion industry ⬇️

GSK made the biggest climate promise in pharma. Can it keep it? The company's path to its 2030 goals rests on dramatic reductions in two Scope 3 categories.

GSK made the biggest climate promise in pharma. Can it keep it? So far, it is not on track. But the numbers do not tell the whole story. This profile in the Chasing Net Zero series reveals that GSK’s plan includes 2 initiatives that, if successful, would lead to dramatic emissions cuts. Dive in.

3 learnings for sustainability professionals from Mars’ 2024 report The privately held pet food and snack giant has accelerated its rate of emission reductions as its 2030 target comes into view.

📊 3 takeaways from Mars’ latest sustainability report — and why they matter for business leaders.

🔍 Key insight: Just 6% of Mars’ emissions come from operations. The rest? Across the value chain.

Explore what’s next for Scope 3, packaging, and supplier accountability ⬇️

Inside Apple’s $500 million bet on U.S. rare earths MP Materials will build magnet manufacturing lines dedicated to the tech giant's products.

Inside Apple’s $500 million bet on U.S. rare earths.

70 percent say sustainability agenda backlash is intensifying Professionals in Latin America and the Caribbean are feeling less resistance than those in North America.

7 in 10 experts say backlash against sustainability agenda is intensifying.

Why IKEA's $47 billion retailer is on pace to halve emissions by 2030 Ingka's biggest advantage is the close relationship it has with the main supplier of its products.

Why IKEA’s $47 billion retailer is on pace to halve emissions by 2030, while rivals falter.

This second profile in the Chasing Net Zero series — our company-by-company look at progress toward 2030 climate goals — reveals that just as important might be Ingka’s close ties with Inter IKEA.

Corporate sustainability is not dying in 2025 Corporate sustainability is evolving -- getting smarter and, in many respects, more effective -- in response to a complex and pugnacious political and economic environment.

No, corporate sustainability is not dying.

9 out of 10 experts say it's time to rethink the sustainability agenda Only 6 percent of survey respondents feel the current approach to sustainability works.

9 in 10 experts say it’s time to rethink the sustainability agenda.
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Walmart's first CSO: Sustainabilty pros should live with operations Andy Ruben, who led the retailer’s strategy from 2004 to 2007, developed the company’s first environmental goals before heading its private-label business.

“Don’t waste a good crisis.”

Andy Ruben — Walmart’s first CSO and founder of Trove — shares what that mantra has meant for his career in sustainability.
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A case-by-case look at corporate progress on 2030 climate goals Trellis is setting out to learn if companies are on track for net zero emissions, as the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement approaches. The findings are published in Chasing Net Zero, a series of...

Chasing Net Zero: The first company-by-company look at progress on 2030 climate goals.

We’ll reveal successes, failures and actionable insights we hope will accelerate others’ progress.

First up? Nestlé, and how — holes and all — the company is on track for a 50% cut.
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How clean energy incentives fare in the new GOP budget law Geothermal, clean hydrogen, nuclear and fuel cells still qualify for tax breaks, but anyone wanting to use commercial EV credits must act fast.

Your cheat sheet on the GOP budget law and Trump’s latest shot at solar and wind.

When their net-zero pledges expired, firms set course sans SBTi JBS, United Airlines, Johnson & Johnson and more than 200 other companies have not since had net-zero targets validated by the organization.

239 companies had net-zero commitments removed by the Science Based Targets initiative in March 2024. Just 17 have since had net-zero targets validated by the organization. Read on: trellis.net/article/afte...

Six Beach Reads for The Climate Minded In need of vacation page-turners? Here's a Trellis-tailored list of fiction focused on all-too-real problems.

🏖️ Looking for a summer read that matches your climate passion?

Check out our curated list of six novels—from speculative fiction to eco-thrillers—that blend literary escapism with real-world urgency.

The value of sustainability reports in an anti-ESG era When companies maintain disclosures despite potential backlash, it's because those practices are integrated into operations.

📉 ESG is under fire — and it’s changing corporate reports.

Here’s how companies are rewriting the sustainability playbook.