Equity & Inclusion

Vien Truong: business leaders can catalyze environmental justice reform

July 22, 2019

The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: How governments, businesses and NGOs can work together toward environmental equity

Why Autodesk is investing in an urban prefab construction startup

July 11, 2019

By Heather Clancy

The software company's strategic investment in Factory OS includes goals for impact metrics such as waste reduction, jobs creation potential and how the collaboration can stimulate the development of more affordable housing.

Inclusion could be key to mainstreaming the climate emergency

July 10, 2019

By Anna Clark

The sustainability movement has a language barrier: Spanish.

Energy equity: bringing solar power to low-income communities

May 23, 2019

By Maria Gallucci

From New York to California, states are adopting “community solar” programs that bring solar power and lower energy bills to low-income households.

Are you ready for Fair Trade … plastics?

May 13, 2019

By Lauren Phipps

A new project from The Body Shop aims to ensure informal plastic recyclers who live below the poverty line have sustainable livelihoods.

Ovie Mughelli: Why environmental justice for the next generation is everyone's responsibility

May 6, 2019

By Joel Makower

The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: The former Atlanta Falcons fullback on his sustainability advocacy and journey.

Episode 168: Ex-Walmart exec talks electric fleets, investors and the low-carbon economy

April 19, 2019

By Heather Clancy and Joel Makower

Plus, we mull the week's biggest news, including Microsoft's bold decision to raise its internal carbon fee to $15 per metric ton.

Why it's imperative to prioritize diversity and inclusion with sustainability

April 15, 2019

By Joel Makower

The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: Sodexo's global chief diversity officer on how to including more diversity across supply chains is good for people and the planet.