Google’s circular economy leader, Mike Werner, explains the many renewable energy, waste reduction, and internal strategic changes that have established parent company Alphabet at the forefront of corporate sustainability. Google achieved carbon neutrality for its search engine operations in 2007 and a decade later had matched 100% of its energy use with renewable energy credits. It pioneered reusing server and […]
Urvashi Bhatnagar, co-author with Paul Anastas of The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected Solutions, explains the four principles for managing and scaling sustainability. These ideas can be applied to build a sustainable business at a startup or large company to accelerate progress toward low- and no-waste products and services. Urvashi discusses reframing business decisions to emphasize […]
Michael Robinson, chief executive officer of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS), introduces the Climate Solution Accelerator program. Earth911, Jump Digital, and the RSGS have partnered to make the program available in North America. The 90-minute video-and-quiz program explains the essential ideas in climate science, sustainable business, and the policies and paths out of the crisis. More than 90,000 people […]
The flower industry has a heavy environmental footprint but some growers are changing their agricultural and shipping practices. Toine Overgaag, president of family-owned Westerlay Orchids, grower and seller of live orchids, based in Carpenteria, Calif., joins Mitch Ratcliffe to discuss sustainable agriculture practices in the live plant industry. Westerlay uses natural predators instead of pesticides to deal with pests; energy […]
Urvashi Bhatnagar, co-author with Paul Anastas of The Sustainability Scorecard: How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected Solutions, explains the four principles for managing and scaling sustainability. These ideas can be applied to build a sustainable business at a startup or large company to accelerate progress toward low- and no-waste products and services. Urvashi discusses reframing business decisions to emphasize […]
As climate issues continue to escalate, sustainability has become crucial to both the environment and modern business models. Consequently, some corporations may promote themselves as sustainable to appeal to consumers without taking the necessary measures, a practice known as greenwashing. In light of these trends, you may wonder if any corporate investment in sustainability is genuine. Companies That Champion Environmental […]
The transition to more sustainable shopping is underway, and we’re pleased to welcome eBay’s chief sustainability officer, Renee Morin, to discuss what the e-commerce giant is doing to make its marketplace more sustainable. Buying used is one of the most effective ways to reduce your environmental footprint because nothing new needs to be manufactured. Of course, getting reliable used products […]