THE NEXT ECONOMY -
The purpose economy is becoming a force in Canada and around the world. Now is the
time to help it overcome any growing pains and highlight the purpose gains to
put business and humanity on a sustainable path at scale.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
Kind Traveler’s responsible-tourism model now helps San Luis Obispo, California
further its tree-planting efforts and progress toward its goal of achieving
carbon neutrality by 2035.
WALKING THE TALK -
We spoke with Executive Vice President of Stewardship Paul Snyder about the
holistic system of business that has made Tillamook the darling of the dairy
aisle.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
Here, Shanna Marzilli — President & CEO of Plan International USA — outlines
three key areas that every skills-training program should incorporate to build a
better, more equal, future working world.
WALKING THE TALK -
The story of impact-driven chocolate maker Tony’s Chocolonely has important
lessons for sustainability practitioners — which makes its story even sweeter.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
How T. Rowe Price brought capital to under-resourced communities and ensured it had the desired impacts, while inspiring pride and creativity among corporate associates.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
British Olympians Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills have created calls to
action for young people, with a special focus on marine efforts, as part of a
program to educate children ages 8-18 on the complexities of climate change
and how to take meaningful action.
WALKING THE TALK -
In the US, LEGO’s ‘Community Builders Challenge’ builds on Comic Relief US’s Red
Nose Day in School program; while it brings its LEGO Replay brick take-back
program to the UK.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Tracksmith’s brand purpose: To celebrate the competitive spirit that unites
runners around the world and support dedicated runners at every stage of their
journey.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Ad-tech platform Good-Loop is helping advertisers connect with the public and
overcome people’s desire to block ads by combining consumer engagement with
charitable brand donations.
WALKING THE TALK -
We spoke with Aidaly Sosa — Tony’s Head of Marketing, USA — about the culture that drives the brand’s purpose to make chocolate 100% exploitation free.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
For organizations ready to embrace the word of the year, here are 3 suggestions for how your organization can embed and bring to life a truly authentic, activated purpose.
WALKING THE TALK -
Taneya Group’s founding principles are grounded in a concept called "sanpo yoshi" (“three-way satisfaction”), considered one of the roots of Japanese sustainability.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
In its first year, the Made to Travel™ Fund has awarded more than $1.5M in grants to a diverse set of organizations working with underserved or underrepresented travelers.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
Regardless of your company’s social purpose or your role within it, there are numerous, tangible ways to make your own job — and your life — more rewarding, while helping your organization be part of creating a better world.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
Daggerwing Group’s Michelle Mahony discusses operationalizing sustainability strategy, purpose-washing, and equipping teams to be ambitious in the face of the greatest challenges of our time.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
Let’s use the momentum behind the new mandates to rethink the corporate structures that hold back environmental and social progress.
WALKING THE TALK -
At SB’23 San Diego, several discussions and events explored the potential for social impact when we rethink business as usual.
WALKING THE TALK -
This week at SB’23 San Diego,
over 1K sustainability practitioners have converged to share insights, tools, inspiration and collaboration opportunities aimed at building a
regenerative future for all. Here, our opening-night keynotes highlight the first of many examples this week of businesses creating benefits on the ground.
COLLABORATION -
The program will position learners ages 16 and over to thrive in the evolving market for jobs related to sustainability and climate change; and provide NGOs a platform to empower underserved communities with new, employable skills.