While businesses are taking great strides towards climate action, there is still a lot of progress needed to obtain a sustainable climate solution. Some businesses still view sustainability as a PR issue but as one of the speakers at COP25 said, “CSR is dead. Now companies must truly integrate sustainability into their business to achieve

Outside of a few countries stepping forward, like the EU’s pledge to be net zero by 2050, current climate policy is not strong enough to adhere to the Paris Agreement and make significant strides towards combating the climate crisis. Governments will not be able to achieve goals on their own, and current trends are increasing pressure

While circular economy certainly took the stage at COP25, there were many other topics that arose in side events and discussions surrounding corporate sustainability efforts. These topics represent areas of interest in sustainability that are gaining momentum in the corporate world. More conversations on these topics are expected to emerge over the next year and

The buzzword at COP25 in Madrid was Circular Economy. From business to water to land use, everyone was talking about the concept of developing a more circular economy, and this is right at the heart of corporate sustainability. Currently, most products are disposed of after use. The culture surrounding products is make-use-dispose, but circular economy

While the decisions made at COP25 fell short of its goal to be a COP of action, many conversations and commitments were made outside of the negotiation rooms. Reports on the negotiations throughout COP25 make the past two weeks sound like an endless stalemate, when in reality, walking through the halls of the IFEMA Convention

Water is the most frequently cited sector in all of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in the adaptation chapter, and energy is a critical means through which we can reach the Paris goals. However, the true scope of these issues extends beyond simply their interactions within the Paris agreement. The saying “one only understands the

COP23 raised thoughtful and innovative discussions surrounding the many issues of the energy-water nexus. While there were few large decisions or policies made addressing energy and water, there were several important outcomes that will be key in reaching the goals set for these resources and responding to related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nature-Based Solutions for Water–

COP23 marked the second Water Action Day held at a UN climate change conference, the first occurring last year in Marrakesh. This thematic day sponsored as part of the Global Climate Action (GCA) Initiative brought together approximately 33 water agencies and other interested individuals and corporations to discuss the use of water as it relates

Energy featured prominently at COP23 with the Marrakesh Partnership for Global Action Energy Day. Discussions on this day revolved around the energy transition and how to meet the Paris goals through decarbonization of electricity and energy systems in general. The Sustainable Energy for All campaign forecasted how, “Energy Day at COP23 will tell the story of

Participants at UN Climate Talks are typically surrounded by discussions on a wide variety of climate impacts, climate solutions, and complex interactions. While it may seem like every issue is being discussed during numerous side panels and events, these same issues may not always be raised during the political side of the talks. Here, the