Microtransit Brings Public Transportation to Rural Doorsteps Public buses and trains don’t usually extend into the outskirts of rural communities, if they stop in them at all. Microtransit helps more rural residents reach their local station, but it comes at a cost. TriplePundit
More fluff in sustainability reports, study finds A surge of interest in reporting has not led to more concrete information, say researchers at the University of Chicago. The post More fluff in sustainability reports, study finds appeared first on Trellis.
This tracker ranks AI data center leaders on emissions Elon Musk’s xAI is the biggest polluter among the eight leading cloud and AI services companies ranked by nonprofit Climate Power. The post This tracker ranks AI data center leaders on emissions appeared first on Trellis.
The U.S. is On a Wartime Spending Spree As Critical Infrastructure Crumbles The U.S. federal government is spending billions in taxpayer dollars on foreign wars and immigration enforcement while basic needs at home go unfunded and unaddressed.TriplePundit
Sustainability pays a credibility tax. Some of it is self-imposed Sustainability isn’t seen like other parts of the business. But there are things you can do, starting with not making it worse. The post Sustainability pays a credibility tax. Some of it is self-imposed appeared first on Trellis.
Tesla sets net-zero target for first time The company continues to criticize conventional target-setting frameworks, which it says favor incumbent polluters. The post Tesla sets net-zero target for first time appeared first on Trellis.
Amazon cloud customers can now see their water withdrawal data The information is part of a console that Amazon Web Services launched for corporate sustainability professionals in March. The post Amazon cloud customers can now see their water withdrawal data appeared first on Trellis.
Companies are making hard choices on sustainability commitments Some 71 percent of sustainability leaders at large companies expect at least one corporate sustainability commitment to be scaled back. The post Companies are making hard choices on sustainability commitments appeared first on Trellis.
Free Public Transit Is Trending in Rural Washington Anyone in Washington can travel hundreds of miles by bus without paying a cent. As gas prices and the cost of living climb, transit ridership is rising in counties with zero-fare programs.TriplePundit
CSO headcount at US companies falls for first time in 15 years After a couple of years of significant growth, according to a long-running survey, the number of CSOs has fallen 10 percent. The post CSO headcount at US companies falls for first time in 15 years appeared first on Trellis.
While Mainstream Media Was Sleeping, Citizen Journalists Were Still Watching ICE Frequent contradictions between witness testimony, video evidence, and official accounts underscores the powerful role of citizen journalists in making the truth about violent ICE interactions known to the public.TriplePundit
More chief sustainability officers are taking on risk management, survey finds Identifying regulatory, supply chain and climate vulnerabilities takes a front seat to two other top priorities for the CSO role: cost savings and customer acquisition. The post More chief sustainability officers are taking on risk management, survey finds appeared first on Trellis.
AI threatens Big Tech’s clean energy agendaElectricity emissions surged at Amazon, Google and Microsoft in 2025, signaling new hazards for the corporate clean power movement. The post AI threatens Big Tech’s clean energy agenda appeared first on Trellis.
In Photos: On the Road with a Montana Range Rider Who Tracks Predators on HorsebackRange riders are reemerging in the western U.S. in response to the slow but sure resurgence of apex predators. As the animals return to their former territories, now also home to people, new tensions are emerging. TriplePundit
As Human-Wildlife Conflict Rises, Zimbabwean Communities Find New Ways to CoexistRebounding populations of lions and elephants are venturing out of protected parklands and closer to nearby communities. With human-wildlife conflict on the rise, a grassroots organization is empowering communities with non-lethal solutions. TriplePundit
Climate Philanthropists Enable Local Communities to Own Their FuturesThough they work in different areas, the Honnold Foundation and Blue Ventures share the same conviction: Local communities should be empowered to envision, design and own investments in a more sustainable future. Both nonprofits have scaled their efforts to reach more communities with support from the Everpure Foundation.TriplePundit
A decade of change in what drives corporate sustainabilityNew GlobeScan research shows regulatory requirements now surpass reputation as the leading driver of sustainability action, reflecting growing compliance pressures and stakeholder expectations. The post A decade of change in what drives corporate sustainability appeared first on Trellis.
What’s your space strategy? Why organizations must determine what matters before markets doIn the new world, waiting and seeing is no longer a viable strategy. The post What’s your space strategy? Why organizations must determine what matters before markets do appeared first on Trellis.
How Coach and Amazon put an internal value on reuse and recyclingSustainability strategists at both companies emphasize cost savings and new revenue opportunities. The post How Coach and Amazon put an internal value on reuse and recycling appeared first on Trellis.
How Donated Bicycles Help Girls in India Stay in SchoolIndia's most decorated triathlete, Pragnya Mohan, is on a mission to help 1 million Indian girls finish high school by the end of the decade. Refurbished bikes are turning that goal into reality. TriplePundit
It’s Not Just Election Suppression: New Rules Aim to Cut the Public Voice from Public PolicyWhile not as attention-grabbing as the yearly election cycle, the comment period on new federal projects is a critical way the public can influence policy under the American form of government.TriplePundit
Amazon stays ‘stubborn’ on net-zero pledgeThe assertion comes despite the cloud computing services and e-commerce giant logging a 16 percent emissions increase in 2025, driven largely by building and data center construction. The post Amazon stays ‘stubborn’ on net-zero pledge appeared first on Trellis.
Rooted in Nature: How Three CPG Companies Are Scaling Regenerative PracticesGiven the climate-fighting power of regenerative agriculture, a growing segment of farmers, land managers, and consumer goods companies are working to integrate more of these practices into the way they grow the world’s food and forest-based products. TriplePundit
Google’s AI expansion weighs heavily on climate goalsThe tech company reported an 18 percent leap in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025, largely fueled by computing hardware, steel, concrete and other supplies related to data center construction. The post Google’s AI expansion weighs heavily on climate goals appeared first on Trellis.
When employees engage in impact work, loyalty and motivation riseNew GlobeScan and Ashoka research also reveals a related increase in workers' purpose and meaning. The post When employees engage in impact work, loyalty and motivation rise appeared first on Trellis.
The 50-Year-Old Conservation Law With a 99% Success RateThe Endangered Species Act was signed over 50 years ago, and almost all of the thousands of plants and animals it has protected still exist today. Though the legislation is widely considered a remarkable victory for conservation, it's become controversial on Capitol Hill. TriplePundit
The Return of the Range RiderThe rapid development of once-wild spaces spurs growing pains for people and animals across the globe. Montana’s Blackfoot Valley became a testbed for coexistence as grizzlies and wolves returned to their former territory among the ranchland. TriplePundit
As Community Pushback Grows, Data Centers Are a Major Election Issue Ahead of the U.S. MidtermsAs the data center boom becomes an election issue ahead of the November midterms, some state and local office holders are taking action, while others are caught flat-footed. TriplePundit
Amazon opens carbon credit offtakes to Climate Pledge signatories and other partnersProjects in the program focus on ecological restoration in South Africa and reducing rice methane emissions in India. The post Amazon opens carbon credit offtakes to Climate Pledge signatories and other partners appeared first on Trellis.
A ‘Reforestation Pipeline’ in New Mexico Trains Seedlings to Survive in Burn ScarsIncreasing heat and drought are killing young pines planted on ground scorched by wildfires. Can seeds from the toughest trees grown in boot camp nurseries better endure?TriplePundit
America’s Re-Industrialization Hits a Speed BumpPlanning for the United States' first new aluminum plant in almost 50 years is underway in Oklahoma, but local opposition is mounting. TriplePundit
World Cup fans are more likely to choose sustainable products and brandsNew GlobeScan research finds World Cup fans are more likely than the general public to buy from responsible brands, choose reusable packaging and purchase natural or organic products. The post World Cup fans are more likely to choose sustainable products and brands appeared first on Trellis.
Behind Amazon’s industry-leading water efficiency scoreThe company’s cloud computing service finally publishes annual water withdrawal information for its data centers. The post Behind Amazon’s industry-leading water efficiency score appeared first on Trellis.
How EY and Williams College created top-rated carbon credit portfoliosMany companies are pivoting to higher quality credit purchases — suggesting that confidence is returning to the market. The post How EY and Williams College created top-rated carbon credit portfolios appeared first on Trellis.
Why eBay’s emissions spiked after carbon accounting rules changedThe retailer’s dilemma illustrates the challenge facing companies that set targets for emissions they cannot control. The post Why eBay’s emissions spiked after carbon accounting rules changed appeared first on Trellis.
Cities Are Rehearsing For Deadly Heat. Will It Help When Disaster Comes?As heat waves grow longer and deadlier, cities around the world are using drills and tabletop exercises to expose weaknesses before a real emergency strikes.TriplePundit
With Roots in Tar Sands Oil, Alberta’s Separatist Movement Linked to Cross-Border Privacy BreachGovernment investigators say Alberta’s controversial separatist movement is behind a major voter privacy breach, with roots that stretch across the border to influential U.S. Republicans. TriplePundit
100,000s of tons of emissions are missing from automakers’ disclosures, think tank saysAlmost every manufacturer included in Carbon Tracker's study is said to have undercounted vehicle-use emissions. The post 100,000s of tons of emissions are missing from automakers’ disclosures, think tank says appeared first on Trellis.
Corporate Foundation Funds Nature-Based Climate Solutions, from Minnesota Peatlands to the Czech CountrysideThe Everpure Foundation is focused on nature-based solutions as a way to invest in both climate mitigation and community resilience.TriplePundit
Why CDP faces an uncertain future after 25 years of progressThe proliferation of mandatory reporting requirements appears to be prompting some companies to cut ties with the nonprofit. The post Why CDP faces an uncertain future after 25 years of progress appeared first on Trellis.
Mitsubishi, Tencent and WWF unite to kick-start carbon credit buying in AsiaThe launch of the coalition underscores the rapid spread of climate initiatives in the region. The post Mitsubishi, Tencent and WWF unite to kick-start carbon credit buying in Asia appeared first on Trellis.
When food meets fiber: How companies can boost paper-based packaging recyclabilityPaper recyclers are unwilling to accept any more food contamination than they’re already handling. The post When food meets fiber: How companies can boost paper-based packaging recyclability appeared first on Trellis.
How to find a sustainability role you’ll love in 2026The most satisfied sustainability professionals work at organizations that have three things in common, according to the Trellis State of the Sustainability Profession 2026 report. The post How to find a sustainability role you’ll love in 2026 appeared first on Trellis.
In Southern Colorado Water Is Precious. That’s Why Farmers Are Growing RyeRye is having something of a renaissance in the San Luis Valley, thanks to its remarkable drought-tolerance, and two women behind the Rye Resurgence Project.TriplePundit
Global AI sentiment gap emerges between Gen Z in U.S. and ChinaNew global data reveals a sharp divide in Gen Z perceptions of AI risks across leading AI powers, with high concern in the US. and much lower concern in China. The post Global AI sentiment gap emerges between Gen Z in U.S. and China appeared first on Trellis.
Follow The Money: New Voting Rights Campaign Targets College Sports RevenueA new campaign spearheaded by the NAACP reminds athletes, fans and the general public that schools in vote-restricting states depend on Black athletes to keep their programs competitive — and keep millions of dollars flowing into their coffers.TriplePundit
The Bhutanese Football Club Fighting to Save a Critically Endangered Bird from ExtinctionEvery time a player on Bhutan's Thimphu City Football Club scores a goal this season, they're racking up funding for white-bellied heron conservation efforts. TriplePundit
A Lifeline or ‘Dystopian’?: Schools Open Parking Lots for Homeless Students and FamiliesAs family homelessness hits record highs, a few school districts are beginning to offer parking lots as safe sites for students and their families to sleep at night. Some families prefer the option over emergency shelters.TriplePundit
Coal Power in the 21st Century: Make America Gasp AgainThe Trump administration continues to prop up the U.S. coal industry, relaxing emissions and discharge rules at power plants even as environmental organizations, state agencies and utilities push back in court. TriplePundit
Starbucks’ climate dilemma: the world loves lattesThe world’s largest coffee chain’s methane emissions from dairy farms haven’t budged since 2019. Reducing that footprint is essential for the next phase of its complex decarbonization strategy. The post Starbucks’ climate dilemma: the world loves lattes appeared first on Trellis.
Governance overtakes environment as top ESG reputational riskNew GlobeScan data reveals a significant shift in the ESG risk hierarchy among corporate affairs leaders. The post Governance overtakes environment as top ESG reputational risk appeared first on Trellis.
New framework goes beyond emissions to score corporate climate actionHow would your company rate on the Climate Contribution Framework? The post New framework goes beyond emissions to score corporate climate action appeared first on Trellis.
Paris Has Successfully Cut Noise Pollution, but Urban Birds Still Can’t Sing At Their Natural PitchEven in quieter cities, noise pollution forces birds to sing at higher pitches, diminishing their ability to defend territory and attract mates. Researchers say further noise-reduction efforts are vital for natural communication. TriplePundit
Corporate affairs teams feel unprepared for deepfake and AI threatsNew GlobeScan data reveals that corporate affairs teams lack confidence in their readiness to manage deepfake and AI-driven misinformation incidents, even as AI usage rises among top global business risks. The post Corporate affairs teams feel unprepared for deepfake and AI threats appeared first on Trellis.
What the rise of natural gas-powered data centers means for emission-reduction pledgesAmazon, Google and Microsoft are building AI data centers at a furious pace, threatening climate commitments and may cause a ripple effect for customers. The post What the rise of natural gas-powered data centers means for emission-reduction pledges appeared first on Trellis.
Philanthropists Rush to Bridge the USAID Gap. Will Congress Ever Act?Activists and philanthropists have scrambled to fill the need for humanitarian relief after USAID was dismantled at the start of Donald Trump's second term. But private charity is no substitute for public policy.TriplePundit
Geopolitics, AI and economic strain top business risksNew GlobeScan data highlights leading areas of concern for global businesses in 2026. The post Geopolitics, AI and economic strain top business risks appeared first on Trellis.
Shareholders remain convinced that ESG mattersInvestors continue to see economic inequality and climate change as risks and link responsible investing to stronger returns. The post Shareholders remain convinced that ESG matters appeared first on Trellis.
‘It’s a Safe Space’: Mobile Midwifery Clinics Meet Patients Where They AreOne clinic in Miami-Dade County, Florida, offers free midwifery care directly to majority-Black and Latino neighborhoods.TriplePundit
Trump’s Redistricting Push Will Fail, If Activists Fight BackWithin hours of the U.S. Supreme Court decision gutting the Voting Rights Act, Southern states showed the world why it was passed in the first place. But the fight isn't over yet. TriplePundit
PwC says more companies are on track to hit emissions goalsBut though the data points to progress, conclusions are compromised by a lack of agreement over what constitutes acceptable ambition. The post PwC says more companies are on track to hit emissions goals appeared first on Trellis.
Sustainability professionals respond to the paradox of AISustainability leaders are simultaneously exhausted by AI and intensely curious about it, writes Trellis Group CEO Hana Kajimura. The post Sustainability professionals respond to the paradox of AI appeared first on Trellis.
Water Conservation Works, But Climate Change Is Outpacing It: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas Offer a Glimpse of the FutureAmid water shortages and policy negotiations, cities in the Colorado River Basin turned to demand management to reduce water use. Researchers say they need to think about bigger solutions. TriplePundit
The Public Lands Transfer Battle Takes On a New Form in Forest Service ReorganizationThe U.S. Department of Agriculture's new overhaul of the Forest Service would increase the lumber industry's access to public lands. Outdoor recreation businesses are allying with recreationists and conservationists to push back.TriplePundit