Public interest in clean technologies is widespread, but the path to large‑scale adoption remains rocky. According to a recent survey by Trellis data partner GlobeScan, in conjunction with Chatham House, interest in clean tech such as solar panels and electric vehicles is robust. In emerging markets in Africa and the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin […]
When Kate Williams graduated from business school in the mid-1990s, she didn’t seek a job with a traditional company. Instead, she dedicated her early career to leading a trail preservation nonprofit and as a partner in a yak farm in Vermont. “I knew that I wanted to have a purpose-led career, and it did not […]
One of the first things Cassandra Garber saw when she arrived for her first day at General Motors last spring was a 10-foot-tall lobby-wall sign proclaiming the company’s commitment to zero emissions. Garber had been asking herself if she had made the right move in swapping the chief sustainability officer role at Dell for the […]
One of the biggest holes in the carbon rulebook was plugged last week when the Greenhouse Gas Protocol finalized its standard for land-sector emissions and removals. The 133-page document, which was five years in the making, has implications for companies in food, agriculture, apparel and other industries. The new rules are being widely hailed as […]
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. When I sit down with a candidate, I’m not necessarily looking for an environmentalist. I’m looking for leaders who’re comfortable handling data, communicating complexity across business functions, and helping embed sustainability as the foundation of long-term growth. To understand if […]
The sewing room may be the most visible symbol of manufacturing in fashion. The work of assembling finished products, known as Tier 1 in the supply chain, is also increasingly accounted for in sustainability reporting. But it’s the Tier 2 facilities — the ones that produce, dye and finish fabrics and trims — that actually […]
An estimated three-quarters of Starbucks’ sales are for cold beverages, almost all of which are served in plastic cups containing food-grade polypropylene. The national coffeehouse wants more customers to recycle those containers when they’re finished sipping their drink, but polypropylene recycling rates have historically been low compared with other plastics — less than 8 percent […]
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. Last year, a slew of extreme weather events disrupted agricultural operations, some costing hundreds of billions in damages and financial hardship to farmers and ranchers. Uncertainty loomed amid evolving global regulations and trade policy, and consumer scrutiny of food companies […]
If health is the new wealth, data show that could be the best way for brands to engage more with consumers. According to Trellis data partner GlobeScan’s recent research on healthy and sustainable living, health is now the strongest driver of sustainable behavior change. The desire to be healthier isn’t just compatible with sustainability; it’s […]
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. There are two days left for CSOs everywhere to provide their from-the-market perspectives on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) Scope 2 proposed changes. While all the changes are important to understand, the biggest debate centers on whether the market-based method […]