Quantis
Unlocking the power of data and metrics in supply chains
Data is key to transforming supply chains--as well as to meeting new and evolving regulatory demands for everything from sustainable materials to freight. In this deep-dive into how data-driven strategies can enhance transparency, efficiency, and acc... View More
Report: Food & Beverage Sustainability Plans Missing Critical Levers
A new Quantis report has identified several common gaps in company strategies that will keep businesses sustainability targets out of reach and five key priorities for companies to adopt. ... View More
Our Innate Psychology Is Fueling the Climate Crisis — Here’s How to Combat It
We can’t keep communicating about climate change in ways that feed our evolutionary prejudices and continue kicking the can down the road. We must outsmart our biases using strategic communication tactics so we can take action when it matters — w... View More
New Tool Keeps Sky-High Eye on Sustainable Agriculture’s geoFootprint
The multi-stakeholder geoFootprint initiative, led by Quantis, allows businesses to assess risks posed by changes in climate, water availability and quality, soil health and biodiversity to secure supply chains and the future of food. ... View More
New Guidelines, 2020 Brand Audit Aim to Finally Move the Needle on Corporate Plastic Stewardship
Since scientists first raised the alarm about plastic pollution in the environment, brands have been slow to respond. Will the 2020 Brand Audit and new plastic-stewardship guidelines help accelerate an overdue shift away from single-use plastic? ... View More
Report Outlines Critical Actions for Beauty Brands to Sustainably ‘Make Up the Future’
A new report published this week by sustainability consulting group Quantis maps the urgent actions that cosmetics and personal care brands must address to achieve sustainability in today’s fast-changing world. ... View More
New, Standardized Guidelines Measure Plastic Leakage Across Corporate Value Chains
Developed for companies, the PLP guidelines provide businesses at all stages of the value chain with a robust, standardized method for calculating and reporting estimates of plastic and microplastic leakage at both the corporate and product level. ... View More
Starbucks Commits to a Resource-Positive Future, Giving More than It Takes from the Planet
In a public letter to all company stakeholders, CEO Kevin Johnson sets 2030 science-based targets for carbon, water and waste as part of a multi-decade aspiration. ... View More
Quantis Guidance Ushers in New Era for Industry Land Use, Forestry
More than 40 organizations banded together to develop a solution to a major challenge: how to effectively and reliably account for GHG impacts from land and land-use change to prevent deforestation and promote soil restoration. ... View More
‘Round and ‘Round We Finally Go: Why I Believe We’ll Achieve a Circular Economy, Part 1
While a growing number of industries are working to eliminate waste globally, two in particular — which happen to be two of the world’s biggest culprits where waste is concerned — also have me feeling particularly inspired. ... View More
Trending: Collaborations Continue to Fuel Solutions to Plastic Pollution
These days, we can’t go a week without the launch of another initiative, innovation or collaboration aimed at eradicating plastic waste around the world – which means we may actually have a fighting chance at doing it. ... View More
PAIA: A sector-driven tool to drive transformation in ICT
Information and communications technologies (ICT) have revolutionized the way we communicate, collaborate and work. Now, they’re emerging as a critical tool for slashing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by helping companies and consumers consume ener... View More
Quantis Endorses EMF New Plastics Economy Global Commitment
Plastic waste and pollution have captured the attention of the public, governments, and businesses around the world. The search for solutions has started, and there is growing recognition that quick-fixes that address the symptoms is not enough. To e... View More
Trending: Global Beauty Industry Joins Forces to Drive Sustainability in Products, Packaging
Collaborative efforts are advancing sustainability in the beauty industry. FIrst, supported by contributions from major brands and retailers, Forum for the Future and The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) have produced a draft assessment tool for evalu... View More
WEBINAR Measuring Fashion: a look at how the global apparel and footwear industries size up to their environmental impacts
Gain insights into the first science-driven study to perform and assess the environmental impacts of the global apparel and footwear industries. The global apparel and footwear industries together represents 8% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissio... View More
First-of-Its-Kind Report Examines Global Environmental Impacts of Fashion Industry
Measuring Fashion: Insights from the Environmental Impact of the Global Footwear Industries Study considers the industries’ value chains across seven stages — from fiber production and material extraction to end-of-life. ... View More
New Calculator Illustrates Extent, Environmental Impacts of US Meat Consumption
The US consumes more meat than any other country in the world. But what does this mean for consumers on a personal level? Blitz Results has created a new calculator that shows users the impact of their dietary decisions on the environment. The tool c... View More
Measuring business performance in the circular economy
The vision for the circular economy is to decouple economic growth from the use of global resources. Naturally, circularity raises multiple questions for industry, including waste management, consumer behavior, corporate responsibility and decarboniz... View More
Step, step, run…leap!
At the One Planet Summit in Paris last week, a kid in the audience asked the question: “Isn’t it too late to make a difference in climate change?” The question certainly resonates. From the latest flurry of climate conferences and warnings fr... View More
