Heather Clancy

Starbucks, WM tout U.S. expansion for polypropylene recycling Polypropylene, a plastic used for cups to serve cold drinks and beverages, is now considered “widely recyclable.”

Polypropylene, widely used to serve cold drinks and beverages, can now be handled by curbside pickups at 60 percent of U.S. households.

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2 steps CSOs can take regarding Scope 2's greenhouse gas protocol The vast majority of market experts and energy users oppose the proposed change that would make hourly and location matching mandatory.

Just two days to provide from-the-market perspectives on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) Scope 2 proposed changes.

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What’s next for new rules on power supply emissions Greenhouse Gas Protocol will close consultations for a proposed overhaul for Scope 2, which covers renewable energy claims, on Jan. 31.

The clock is ticking: Less than a week for those who'd like to offer feedback on the new carbon accounting rules for electricity (aka Scope 2). trellis.net/article/what...

Timeline updates for 4 anticipated ESG updates A 2026 timeline cheat sheet for Certified B Corp, Corporate Net-Zero Standard, GHG Protocol, ISO Net-Zero Standard

Here's what’s next from B Lab Global, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, International Organization for Standardization and Science Based Targets initiative. #sustainability

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How Atlassian balances AI growth and climate ambition Atlassian Chief Sustainability Officer Jessica Hyman plans to double down on supplier engagement to counter AI-related emissions.

Insights into how @atlassian.bsky.social balances #AI growth and climate ambition, from Jessica Hyman, the enterprise software company’s chief sustainability officer.

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Patagonia’s first environmental progress report Patagonia made significant progress by switching to “preferred materials” but is struggling to tame supply chain emissions.

Inside the comprehensive plan at @patagonia.com to counter rising emissions: The company made significant progress by switching to “preferred materials” but is struggling to tame supply chain emissions. #sustainability

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Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft renewable claims scrutinized 16 states challenge the tech companies’ purchases of ‘unbundled’ certificates issued by renewable electricity projects.

Curiouser and curiouser. Actually, not really, but the communications challenge is real.

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Why the global plastics talks collapsed, and what's next Significant sticking point: big plastic-producing nations, including the U.S., won't agree to production limits.

Government negotiators failed to agree on a global treaty governing #plastics after oil-producing countries balked at production limits and chemical phaseout timelines. A quick analysis.

SBTi touts uptick in corporate emissions reduction pledges 40 percent of corporations with pledges validated by the Science Based Targets initiative have both near-term and net-zero targets.

Close to 11,000 companies had validated near-term reduction plans or full-fledged corporate net-zero commitments at the end of June, an increase of 227 percent over the past 18 months. The findings run counter to the narrative that businesses are abandoning strategies to address climate change

SBTi’s new financial industry guidelines draw anti-ESG scrutiny Attorneys general from 23 states including Iowa and Florida have taken issue with SBTi's new net-zero framework for financial firms.

The attorneys general of 23 states want details about the Science Based Targets initiative’s net-zero guidance for financial institutions, suggesting it violates antitrust laws by attempting to “squeeze important American industries into eliminating carbon dioxide production by some future date.”

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.

The U.S. budget reconciliation bill spared some tax incentives for solar and wind plants and carbon capture projects, but the rules have changed dramatically and a new executive order published July 7 will make it harder to qualify for credits.

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Climate goal analysis: Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft Analysis by NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch asks 'how do we improve the rules of the game?'

Report: Climate goals at Amazon Apple Google Meta and Microsoft have ‘lost their meaning’
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Microsoft is not backing off its 2030 carbon negative climate goal Microsoft's emissions have grown 23.4 percent since 2020 but its banking on carbon removal, new materials and AI to reverse that trend.

Why @microsoft.com remains “pragmatically optimistic” that it will meet its commitment from five years ago to become carbon negative by 2030, despite a big increase since 2020.
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Working my way through latest Forest 500 #deforestation report from @GlobalCanopy. Biggest revelation: @Suzano far ahead of other companies in mitigating impact. Collecting thoughts for a webinar at 10 a.m. Eastern, June 10. Sign up: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Renewable energy buyers should brush up on Scope 2 revisions The GHG Protocol is updating the rules for how organizations can claim emissions reductions for renewable energy purchases.

For anyone involved in corporate #renewableenergy purchases or who needs to account for their company's Scope 2 (a.k.a. purchased energy) emissions. #sustainability

Why Kiehl's sells its best-selling face cream in refills Kiehl’s offers refill options for six of its top products, including the best-seller, Ultra Facial Cream. Refill sales doubled in 2024.

A growing number of consumer products companies are experimenting with packaging that can be reused or refilled, but their tests usually start with niche brands. Personal care company Kiehl’s is breaking that mold. trellis.net/article/insi...

IKEA taps textiles leader as new CSO Lena Julle, who has deep supply chain experience, most recently managed sustainability for the Swedish company's line of ovens and stoves.

IKEA has a new chief sustainability chief with experience in textile supply chains. Not coincidentally, there's where the company needs a lot of help with further emissions reductions: trellis.net/article/ikea...

Gucci parent Kering has big plans to reduce water-related risks Kering’s strategy requires key suppliers — especially tanneries — to reduce water withdrawals and take more care with wastewater discharges.

This is what a science-driven, thorough #waterstewardship strategy looks like: trellis.net/article/insi... #sustainability #fashion

Edinburgh traffic bans in city centre to be made permanent following trial Traffic bans on several city centre streets are to be made permanent after being trialled over the past year and a half.

A good eg here of changes made during the pandemic taking the slow steps from formal trial to permanent reallocation of street space away from cars and towards people. Great to see. Trials/pilots are a crucial part of demonstrating what reprioritised streets look/feel like & building public support

The cruelty and shortsightedness of this administration knows no bounds.

At last, moral leadership from an American who now leads much of the world’s faithful. No wonder we are all profoundly hopeful.

This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

ChargePoint names first sustainability director Mike Schwartz, who reports to ChargePoint's operations team, was manager of ESG reporting at Republic Services until February 2025

EV charging company @chargepointnet.bsky.social taps recycling exec to build sustainability program tinyurl.com/2966a4hb via @trellisgroup.bsky.social #sustainability

Tylenol maker Kenvue integrates sustainability into product design process | Trellis Jennifer Duran will become group head of sustainability at Kenvue in June, when Pamela Gill-Alabaster departs.

The global head of ESG and sustainability at Kenvue — who established the Tylenol maker’s strategy after it split with Johnson & Johnson — is stepping down in June to “enjoy a bit of life” and consider her next role. The company will fold her responsibilities into the R&D division. #sustainability

Brilliant!

The National Weather Service is once again translating life-saving alerts. What happened? Political pressures may have driven the federal agency to backtrack on the decision to suspend automated weather translations.

The National Weather Service is once again translating life-saving alerts. What happened?

Political pressures may have driven the federal agency to backtrack on the decision to suspend automated weather translations.

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#Weather #Hurricanes #Disaster #NWS #Climate

“Numbers in the Trillions”: Fossil Fuel Producers on Hook for Climate Harms New research suggests a way to link oil, gas and coal companies to specific climate harms.

Easy to miss amidst the avalanche of bullshit, but scientists have shown conclusively that a handful of fossil fuel companies are responsible for trillions in damages for their contribution to heat waves alone. The great @roycerk2.bsky.social explains: drilled.media/news/heat-at...

EU rules out renewables as cause of Iberian blackout European Commission says each member state must decide on role of nuclear energy

💡 | EU rules out renewables as cause of Iberian blackout

European Commission says each member state must decide on role of nuclear energy
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Trump’s Gutting of US Climate Report Prompts Science Groups to Step Up After the administration dismissed authors of the sixth National Climate Assessment, two science organizations said they’ll offer a platform for the research.

When critical climate research gets dismissed, scientists step up.

Two U.S. science organizations, the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society, are joining forces to create a “first-of-its-kind special collection” of research on climate change in the US.

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