Key Impact Points: Amazon has taken a significant step by sidestepping a global standard for verifying carbon offsets, opting to back a new standard called ‘Abacus.’ This move aims to address the lack of quality-labeled offsets and help Amazon meet its 2040 net-zero emissions target. Critics, however, fear this could
Key Impact Points: Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, has launched an ambitious Food Rescue Challenge to secure 5 billion pounds of rescued food annually, an increase of 1 billion pounds from current efforts. This initiative addresses the urgent need for food in the U.S., where 44 million people,
Key Impact Points: Law Firms Intensify Climate Efforts As global temperatures rise, major law firms are ramping up their efforts to combat climate change. A growing number of firms are now integrating climate resilience into their core strategies, providing legal solutions to support sustainable practices and mitigate environmental impacts. Innovative
A Commitment to Community Health At just 31, Lynn Estriplet has already made a significant impact in the field of public health and nutrition. Recently named one of the 40 Under 40: The Rising Stars in NYC Food Policy (Class of 2024), her journey is a testament to her dedication
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is set to receive exclusive 50th-anniversary rum blends from thirteen members of the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA). These rum producers are planning to present their special blends to the governments of CARICOM Member States throughout June, as part of the year-long celebration
Once again, Grant Harrison and his team at Greenfin nailed it with their June 17-19 Greenfin event in NYC last week, bringing together top minds and superheroes of sustainable finance. The event was a who’s who of capital providers, CSOs, advisors, vendors, experts and enigmatic sages – not to mention
Market Value Surge Key Growth Drivers Challenges Regional Insights Top Industry Players Market Segmentation Investment Opportunities Future Outlook:The green tech and sustainability market is set to revolutionize industries worldwide, promoting a shift towards more sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. Continuous innovation, coupled with supportive policies, will drive significant growth, making it
Key Impact Points: The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have announced final rules on prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship (PWA) requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. These rules are a pivotal part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, aimed at building a skilled workforce to
Key Impact Points: The EU Council has adopted its position on the green claims directive to tackle greenwashing and aid consumers in making genuinely green decisions. A 2020 study revealed that over half of environmental claims are vague or misleading, prompting the directive to establish minimum requirements for substantiating and
Key Impact Points: Sarah Reice, 27, Sustainability Manager at Anthropologie in Philadelphia is making waves in the fashion industry. Named one of GreenBiz’s 30-under-30 Rising Stars Fighting Climate Change, Reice led the launch of Anthropologie’s new collection featuring natural dyes and cotton sourced from regenerative farms. This innovative line includes
