Could next-gen geothermal provide the clean firm power we’ve been looking for? May 28, 2021 by Sarah Golden Google just announced an investment in the energy source that hasn’t gotten a lot of airtime recently. Energy & Climate Renewable Energy Geothermal Google
This X-incubated startup takes aim at solving food waste and food insecurity February 4, 2021 by Jesse Klein The company, Project Delta, is tackling waste and hunger by bringing big tech data practices to food banks and grocery stores. Food Systems Food Waste Google
Google redefines what it means to be '100% renewable' April 24, 2020 by Sarah Golden The company's new carbon-intelligent software can switch loads between its data centers depending on the availability of clean power. Energy & Climate Renewable Energy Google Big Data
Q1 2020: Google, Amazon show creativity in new renewable deals as COVID-19 slows the market April 21, 2020 by Sarah Golden But this may be the last stretch of typical clean energy procurement activity in a while. Energy & Climate Renewable Energy Google Amazon Renewable Energy Procurement
It's time for Silicon Valley to start buying electric commuter buses January 14, 2020 by Katie Fehrenbacher Many big Bay Area companies such as Facebook and Genentech use large fleets of private commuter buses. This year more of these vehicles will run on batteries. Transportation & Mobility Electric Bus Google Facebook Genentech Hallcon Apple MCI Van Hool Proterra BYD
Podcast Google and WeWork are building workplaces of the future August 19, 2019 by Joel Makower The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: How to preserve meaningful human connections in tech-infused workplaces of the future. Jobs & Careers Podcast Technology Google Sustainability
Why Google, and the business world, are embracing the circular economy June 19, 2019 by Katie Fehrenbacher Google, and others, are realizing the economic power of the circular economy. Circular Economy Google Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Packaging Circularity 19
A conversation with Google's circularity maven, CSO Kate Brandt June 10, 2019 by Lauren Phipps A Q&A with Google's resident circular economy expert and Circularity 19 advisor on how tech matters to new systems. Circular Economy Google
Q1 2019: Utilities want in on growing demand for renewables April 18, 2019 by Sarah Golden Deals show that the strong appetite for renewables among corporate energy buyers may be inspiring the creation of more options for corporates. Renewable Energy Procurement Energy & Climate Commitments & Goals Energy Renewable Energy Procurement Solar Wind Power Ford Google
7 predictions for mobility’s next 7 years April 2, 2019 by Alex Giannikoulis A former Lyft investor and entrepreneur looks ahead at what the next decade of mobility holds. Transportation & Mobility Electric Vehicles Ridesharing Lyft Ride Hailing Uber E-scooters Hyperloop Ford Google Waymo Toyota Autonomous Vehicles