As scientists better understand the harms of industrial chemicals to nature and people’s health, lawsuits multiply and policies advance, while businesses face escalating, long-tail risks to bottom lines and reputations. “We are seeing a lot more discussion of the need for better transparency on what chemicals are in products and the need for public data […]
The era of effortless ESG signalling has ended. We’re deep into a “downwave” of media and investor interest in sustainable business. So many businesses sustainability plans are fragmenting in response to different regulations, expectations and swirly political realities across the world. The big question is how to respond. And the way I see it, there […]
For much of the past two decades, the chief sustainability officer was a corporate avatar of progress. If a company had one, it signaled seriousness — about climate, social impact, governance, transparency, resilience and more. That’s changing. In some circles, the CSO is now seen less as a vanguard and more as a vestige, a […]
Sightline Climate’s fifth annual Climate Tech Investment Trends Report landed last week with a clear message: Climate tech investment is maturing, consolidating and increasingly tethered to AI’s voracious appetite for power. Despite policy whiplash and market uncertainty, 2025 delivered a modest but significant rebound — $40.5 billion in worldwide venture and growth capital, up 8 […]
Exploring a new frontier for soil carbon credits, San Antonio-based startup Grassroots Carbon said today that it has reached 1.9 million tons in carbon removal and storage, and more than 1.5 million in retired credits. Founded in 2021, Grassroots Carbon works with ranchers to improve soil health via sampling, regenerative practices that include rotating paddocks […]
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. Never let a lull go to waste. That’s the simple message for anyone working on environmental issues in textiles and apparel who feels worn down. The buzz around climate, ESG and sustainable fashion has cooled. In Washington, climate rules are […]
We’re less than two weeks into 2026 and already it’s been a turbulent start. Beneath the headlines, recent research reveals a striking divide in optimism versus pessimism about the world’s direction, offering key insights for organizations seeking to engage global audiences on the sustainability agenda. Trellis data partner GlobeScan found that when looking at net […]
UnitedHealth Group Chief Sustainability Officer and Executive Vice President Patricia Lewis officially retired in December after almost four years in the role. Lewis announced her intention to leave this past June in a LinkedIn post, shortly after the unexpected resignation of United Health’s former CEO Andrew Witty. She has started an executive advisory firm. The […]
Dow has expanded the job description for its chief sustainability officer, Andre Argenton, to include the chemicals and materials science company’s growth and innovation strategy. His title now includes chief technology officer, filling the position vacated by A.N. Sreeram, who retired effective Jan 1. In his new role, Argenton is responsible for Dow’s global research […]
Diana Birkett Rakow became CEO of Hawaiian Airlines in October 2025 after eight years heading parent company Alaska Air Group’s sustainability, venture investments and public affairs strategy. It’s a rare career progression among corporate sustainability professionals, but Birkett Rakow argues it should be more common because CSOs and CEOs share a common challenge: creating business […]