From Nepal to Morocco to Peru, Gen Z is making its voice heard. This year, youth-led protests erupted across continents, driven by a strikingly consistent set of grievances: entrenched corruption, political elites seen as abusive or unresponsive, rising economic insecurity and youth unemployment, and deteriorating public services. These protests aren’t isolated; they reflect a broader […]
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. There have been great strides made in understanding the onboarding and usage phases of a consumer’s journey. Brands use marketing to create emotional connections and design products that are engaging and delightful to use. However, companies haven’t dedicated enough time […]
When it comes to action on climate, there are companies that swing for the fences. And there are those who seem to hope this whole climate change thing will go away. The flooring manufacturer Interface, for example, introduced a carbon-neutral product in 2003, before many had even heard of the concept. Now, the company aims […]
The anti-ESG crusade by Republican state attorneys general is spilling over into the tech industry, with Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft in the crosshairs. At issue: the way the four companies make claims about emissions reductions related to their electricity consumption. The concerns of 16 states, led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, are described […]
As much as anything, sustainability is a story. And like any good tale, it’s full of conflict, tension, consequences — and the possibility of change. These documentaries share chapters from that vast, interconnected narrative, offering perspectives on the stakes we face and the paths ahead. If you’re in this business, you want to have watched […]
The status of carbon-neutral claims made by Volkswagen, Nespresso and other companies has been thrown into doubt after Verra, the world’s largest carbon credit registry, concluded it had issued millions of excess credits to a contentious forest protection project based in Zimbabwe. The acknowledgement comes after a series of legal cases in which courts have […]
Prenatal vitamins deliver folic acid, calcium and other essentials, but they often include lead. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t regulate these supplements, so manufacturers and retailers leave families guessing about heavy metal contamination. That’s why scientists and consumer advocates have backed California’s first-in-the-nation bill that would require companies to test for and disclose […]
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol, which publishes rules used by 97 percent of companies that calculate and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, is finalizing proposed revisions to how companies can report on emissions related to their electricity usage. The recommended changes will make it more complicated for companies — especially ones with smaller electricity loads — […]
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. Last year, the BBC’s “Panorama” aired a feature-length exposé on corporate “carbon neutral” claims. One of its most-circulated clips featured a secretly recorded conversation in which a consultant explained that after a company measures its carbon footprint, it can reduce […]
Federal support for two flagship megaton direct air capture (DAC) hubs designed to generate millions of credits for carbon markets has been terminated, according to a leaked list of cancelled grants. The Department of Energy, which awarded the grants, denied the awards have been rescinded and said no decision about the projects has been made. […]