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Organizational Governance Organizational Governance

Change Agents: What Keeps You Up at Night?

Published on October 4, 2016

About a 5 minute read

“What keeps you up at night?” Solitaire Townsend, co-founder of Futerra, asked this question to 50 sustainability leaders from around the globe on the third and final day of SB ’16 Copenhagen. The core issues most people responded with were ine... View More

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Supply Chain

adidas, Woolworths Among Brands Saying YESS to Slavery-Free Cotton

Published on September 1, 2016

About a 4 minute read

Today, the Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), a project of the nonprofit As You Sow, launched its newest initiative, YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced. YESS will work to eradicate modern slavery in cotton harvesting and yarn production ... View More

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Community Updates

“Sport Infinity” Project Promises Zero Waste and Recyclability

Published on July 29, 2016

About a 2 minute read

BASF is contributing its polymer expertise to the three-year WRAP Consortium project kicked off by the European Commission last year and aimed at developing high-performance sporting goods that can also be recycled. The “Sport Infinity” concept b... View More

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Supply Chain

Greenpeace Reveals Brands Stumbling on the Catwalk to Toxin-Free Fashion

Published on July 12, 2016

About a 7 minute read

Since the “Detox My Fashion” campaign launched in 2011, 76 fashion brands, retailers and suppliers have committed to remove toxic chemicals from their supply chains by 2020, accounting for a combined 15 percent of global textile production. ... View More

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Supply Chain

Of Top Cotton Users, Over 75% ‘Appear to Do Virtually Nothing’ on Cotton Sustainability

Published on June 15, 2016

About a 5 minute read

More sustainable cotton has become more widely available thanks to collaborations such as the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and other programs focused on minimizing the use of highly hazardous pesticides, improving working conditions, addressing bio... View More

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Organizational Governance Organizational Governance

Gatekeepers to Gateways: Trade Associations Key to Gaining Ground in Industry Sustainability

Published on May 16, 2016

About a 3 minute read

The recent launch of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the commitment last month of over 170 countries to the Paris climate agreement illustrate global consensus regarding the sustainability issues we need to tackle to put society and the ... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

Can ‘The Paris Effect’ Take Companies, Governments Beyond Flagship Initiatives?

Published on April 20, 2016

About a 6 minute read

This Friday, world leaders will convene to sign the Paris Climate Agreement. The international regulatory environment and national policies to curb emissions are reshaping global markets. Decarbonization could define the 21st century economy. But wha... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

adidas Launches Latest Sustainability Report, New Strategy Aimed at Protecting Power of Sport

Published on April 14, 2016

About a 5 minute read

Today, the adidas Group launches its Sustainability Strategy, “Sport needs a space,” as part of its 2015 Sustainability Progress Report. Rooted in the company’s core belief that sport has the power to change lives, the Strategy translates the G... View More

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Organizational Governance

How a Partnership with Parley for the Oceans Is Driving Engagement at adidas

Published on February 18, 2016

About a 5 minute read

Leading up to her trip to the Parley Ocean School, adidas Group designer Jasmin Bynoe was unsure of what to expect. She was about to take to the seas for a 5-day adventure in the Maldives alongside 17 of her colleagues from adidas; they would be lear... View More

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Innovation & Technology

COP21: adidas, Parley Unveil Latest Innovation, Call on Industry to Collaborate on Sustainable Solutions

Published on December 8, 2015

About a 3 minute read

Today, at the “Parley Talks” at COP21, adidas and Parley for the Oceans showcased their latest footwear concept, the 3D-printed Ocean Plastic shoe midsole, to demonstrate how the industry can rethink design and contribute to stop ocean plastic po... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

How Partnerships, Disrupting Business Models, Gamifying Energy Became Cornerstones of Innovation for Brands

Published on November 20, 2015

About a 6 minute read

The final morning plenary at SB ’15 London brought together a handful of popular household brands with some established and up-and-coming industry innovators, all of which pulled back the curtain on key success factors for bringing sustainability i... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

Adidas Kicks Microbeads to the Curb

Published on November 19, 2015

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Athletics brand adidas will end the use of microbeads in its body care products by January 1, 2016. With the help of its license partner Coty, adidas has outpaced body care industry giants in eliminating the plastic beads from their products. ... View More

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Blog

5 Types of Sustainable Products to Follow in 2015 and Beyond

Published on October 6, 2015

About a 7 minute read

The global Sustainable Brands community continues to impress and inspire with the growing levels of creativity companies are applying in their sustainability efforts, especially when it comes to elevating the level of priority of environmental and so... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

adidas Reveals Plans to Close Materials Loops with Custom, Recyclable, Zero-Waste Sporting Goods

Published on September 28, 2015

About a 4 minute read

Today, adidas announced Sport Infinity, the sportswear giant’s plan for a new breed of sporting goods that will never be thrown away. Instead, football (soccer) players will be able to constantly reimagine and recycle their dream products using an ... View More

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Circular Economy

Why a Circular Economy Is Key to Sustainable Development (and Why Business Must Lead the Way)

Published on September 23, 2015

About a 8 minute read

This post is part of a series produced by The Huffington Post, "What's Working: Sustainable Development Goals," in conjunction with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The proposed set of goals will be the subject of d... View More

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Innovation & Technology

Climate Week: Climate Neutral Now, RE100 Initiatives Recruit Fortune 500 Companies

Published on September 22, 2015

About a 5 minute read

Two initiatives for reducing businesses’ impacts on the environment have attracted globally recognized brands this week at Climate Week NYC.On Tuesday, the United Nations (UN) announced a new initiative to help businesses and individuals reduce the... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

This Bio-Knit Shoe Will Be as Easy to Recycle as Plastic Bottles

Published on August 18, 2015

About a 3 minute read

A new shoe based on textile biomimicry promises easy recycling and soft, robust textures with a single heat-treated material and 3D printers.Designer Amno Liao from the Royal College of Art in London has created the Bio-Knit shoe, which is knitted on... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

adidas, Parley for the Oceans Unveil First Footwear Made from Upcycled Ocean Waste

Published on June 30, 2015

About a 3 minute read

This week at the United Nations headquarters, adidas celebrated its new partnership with Parley for the Oceans by showcasing the first innovative footwear concept born from the collaboration.Parley for the Oceans brings together creators, thinkers an... View More

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Innovation & Technology

adidas Partners to Help End Ocean Destruction, Releases Sustainability Progress Report

Published on April 20, 2015

About a 4 minute read

Today, the adidas Group announced a partnership with Parley for the Oceans, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the beauty and fragility of the oceans and to collaborating on projects that can end their destruction. Together, the organ... View More

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Woolworths Teams Up with Pharrell Williams, Asks South Africa ‘Are You with Us?’ on Sustainability

Published on April 17, 2015

About a 4 minute read

Woolworths CEO Ian Moir announced a partnership with Grammy Award-winning musician, record producer and philanthropist Pharrell Williams last week. The collaboration is the first of its kind for a South African retailer.Williams will become the new S... View More

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