Key takeaways Credits can be used to address the gap between Scope 3 targets and actual emissions, the code proposes. The global Scope 3 emissions gap is already greater than a gigaton of carbon dioxide equivalent and is expected to grow. The code offers companies more flexibility, but risks fracturing the limited consensus on net […]
Key takeaways Ideas differ on what should define “doing business in California.” Many companies would prefer to avoid the new requirements altogether. Emissions and climate risk disclosure will help spur companies to better manage risk. In more than 240 comments on California’s new climate disclosure laws and their implementation, companies, investors, trade groups and others […]
Optimism. Pragmatism. Realism. Nuggets of wisdom from the first day of Trellis Group’s annual gathering of circular economy professionals. 1. “The business opportunity in front of us is shockingly amazing.” — Steven Bethell, president, Bank & Vogue In the last five years, Ottawa-based Bank & Vogue has doubled the amount of used textiles it picks […]
This week, Trellis Group brings its annual circular economy conference to Denver. At Circularity 25, leaders from corporations, startups and nonprofits will explore ways of doing business at scale that eliminates waste from the equation, starting with product design. “The circular economy requires a fundamental change to business, not just incremental steps or bolt-ons,” said Trellis Circular […]
Over the past five years, corporate America has steadily replaced its gas and diesel-powered fleets of rental cars, delivery vans and freight trucks with cleaner alternatives. Even amid today’s uncertain landscape — from shifting tariffs to evolving U.S. policy — many companies remain committed to their goals for electric vehicle adoption. A survey by Cox […]
Tune in starting at 1:30 p.m. MT on Tuesday, April 29, to watch a live stream of the keynote presentations taking place during Circularity 25 in Denver. The keynotes highlight the schools of thought that led to the current understanding of the circular economy. The aim is to inspire you to imagine solutions for the […]
If you’re tuned into corporate sustainability, you probably hear companies talk about net-zero targets all the time. You probably also hear companies talk about efforts to prevent plastic pollution and improve packaging recyclability. But how often do you hear companies try to link these efforts together? It’s a huge missed opportunity. Packaging waste and carbon […]
Material made from the “roots” of mushrooms mimic the feel and durability of leather. Startups like MycoWorks, Hydefy and Ecovative have each raised nine figures. Sustainability advocates are pushing mainstream apparel giants to provide even more support for biodegradable options. Leather remains the go-to material for high-end purses, couches and car interiors. Its petroleum imitation, […]
Key takeaways The intent is to lessen the financial burdens on domestic businesses in the wake of current tariff chaos. But at least 1,300 Canadian enterprises remain bound to submit reporting to the EU in the next three years. Opponents of the decision believe that the demand for credible sustainability information will continue. Canada announced […]
How much progress is being made on the shift to renewable energy depends on whom you ask. If you’re talking to North Americans, less than half will say it’s going well. But in Africa and the Middle East, a whopping 80 percent will tell you the transition is in the near future. That’s what Trellis […]