What does it mean to be “carbon neutral”? Is the term past its expiration date? In the latest episode of “Two Steps Forward,” sustainability communications consultant Solitaire Townsend and I…
The demand is straightforward, if not simple: To slow climate change, stop funding fossil fuels now, not decades from now. That’s what the International Energy Agency said in May 2021,…
Setting a robust internal price on carbon is among the most meaningful climate strategies available to companies. It’s also no small task. To be truly impactful, internal carbon prices (ICPs)…
There’s a gap between organizations’ net-zero promises and the reality of their building stock. With the construction industry responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, many companies and government…
Leather seats epitomize luxury and comfort for many high-end auto enthusiasts. However revered, though, leather is a co-product of the meat industry, which is among the most carbon-polluting on the…
The flooring company Interface might not be known to the average consumer, but in sustainability circles its reputation is hard to beat. In 2000, under the leadership of the late…
RIP, carbon-neutral. Just a decade ago, the term was a byword for climate ambition. Its credibility has since been wrecked by court cases — including a defeat for Apple last…
Based on results from the first half of 2025, climate tech investment is in wait-and-see mode. Grappling with shifting macroeconomic factors, geopolitical tensions and domestic policy changes, investors have shored…
The opinions expressed here by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. When I joined the nature and climate movement nearly 15 years ago, I never imagined…
