Emissions from Alphabet, AWS, Meta, Microsoft and Oracle could rise almost 60% in 2026, Bricola Group forecasts. The driver: building, equipping and powering new data centers. 🔗 buff.ly/eH0yAW8

The maker of Advil and Tums factors carbon into supplier bids. Haleon says the calculation swings roughly 1–2 in every 10 deals toward higher-priced suppliers with smaller footprints. Here’s how it works: buff.ly/Mqc0zxr

Climate Pledge signatories cut operational emissions by an average of 11%, compared with 7% for companies outside the Pledge. Here are 4 takeaways from the 2026 Climate Pledge Report from @amazon. Read more: buff.ly/lpUNTCJ #ad

Investors are questioning ESG ratings quality, but not necessarily their value. In new ERM research, quality scores fell for 12 of 13 ratings providers assessed. Yet more than half of 53 investment professionals surveyed still see financially material information in ESG ratings.

New and secondhand. One shopping cart. The same warranty. Patagonia is bringing Worn Wear onto its main e-commerce site to make used clothing easier to discover alongside new options. 🔗 buff.ly/LXdEilC

“Focus … on building range.” Karen Pflug, outgoing CSO of IKEA’s largest retailer, shares advice on sustainability careers, leading change and staying optimistic. 🔗 buff.ly/z7kuJVj

What happens when government incentives make unsustainable practices cheaper than sustainable alternatives? In this expert commentary, Lucy Almond outlines three ways companies can help advance subsidy reform: buff.ly/uKzh1GQ

From pilot to implementation. From new connections to collaboration. Join 2,000+ sustainable business leaders at Trellis Impact 27. May 11–13, 2027 | San Francisco Come build what’s next: buff.ly/hP3gDwU

AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Opella and UCB are teaming up to help suppliers reduce fossil fuel-generated industrial heat. Their Clean Heat Program already covers 1,000+ supply chain sites, with technical support and potential financing incentives. 🔗 buff.ly/ZkgCJm3

As companies are starting to build environmental impact and human accountability guardrails for AI scaling, AI ethics is moving from policy to practice. Read the full article from SAP here: buff.ly/2rPWBYs #ad

AI, traceability data and supplier partnerships can help procurement teams manage risk and drive growth. Hear how in our free webinar with @globalcompact on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. ET. Register to attend or get the recording: buff.ly/fzXEx3Q

10 years ago today, the Kigali Amendment was adopted to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and cooling. The agreement is estimated to help avoid up to 0.5°C of global warming by 2100. A major climate milestone worth remembering.

From sustainability executive to airline CEO: Hawaiian Airlines’ Diana Birkett Rakow joins the #GreenBiz27 keynote program to discuss responsibility and leading through change. Feb. 23–25, 2027 | San Diego Meet Diana: buff.ly/Apcv0y5

Is incremental sustainability progress enough? 59% of sustainability experts say the current agenda needs radical revision, up from 56% in 2025. But views differ: 77% of academic/research experts agree, compared with 49% of corporate experts. Source: GlobeScan

On Oct. 29, join Trellis and Pure Strategies for a free webinar to learn how companies can address conversion, forest degradation and Indigenous rights as core elements of DCF supply chains. Register: buff.ly/05Luilr

For years, an annual renewable energy claim was enough. That's changing. What's actually changing in Scope 2 rules and what should companies do now? Join @Xpansiv + Trellis Group Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. ET: buff.ly/mr8SBHG #Scope2

“San Francisco is building the future.” At #TrellisImpact 26, Mayor Daniel Lurie shared why the city is a global center for climate and innovation. Join us back in San Francisco May 11–13, 2027. Prices increase October 31: buff.ly/7jfeV8P

Which facility energy projects will pay back—and how can Sustainability build the case to fund them? Join Trellis and @SINAICarbonTech on Oct. 13 for practical insights and a first look at SINAI Reduce AI Companion. Register for this free webinar: buff.ly/2Zc4KBX