Stories About Living Within Our Means
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4 Ways to Unlock Carbon Finance in Agriculture to Drive Climate Action
WALKING THE TALK - Too many corporate carbon offset schemes rely on measuring soil organic carbon — which is highly variable, hard to measure and easy to lose. Here is a four-step framework for companies looking to create tangible impacts on the ground (pun intended).
How Digital Technology Is Supporting a Circular Future for eCommerce
THE NEXT ECONOMY - More and more ecommerce companies are considering how a circular approach, with the support of digital technology, can reduce their footprint and help consumers do the same.
Trending: Luxury Carmakers Accelerate Sustainability Ambitions
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - Two of the UK’s most iconic names in luxury cars — Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover — are building on their efforts to ensure they’re soon known as much for being sustainable as they are sleek and stylish.
US Consumers Looking to Brands, Ecolabels to Help Guide Better Purchasing Habits
BEHAVIOR CHANGE - New research from Sustainable Brands™ and Ipsos highlights post-pandemic consumer behaviors and priorities, and how product labeling influences purchasing decisions.
Thought-Provoking Campaigns Urge Consumers to Take More Conscious Approach to Shopping
MARKETING AND COMMS - This week, Sendle and Allbirds launched creative for Earth Week that remind consumers of the vast environmental costs of our addiction to instant-gratification retail and shipping.
New Research Shows ‘Urban-Rural Divide’ Bridged by Interest in Sustainable Lifestyles
BEHAVIOR CHANGE - A recent survey found that 77% of US adults believe the pandemic has driven people in the country apart. But we’ve also seen how people’s behaviors and interests have changed in ways that demonstrate shared cultural values, regardless of where they live.
Logitech, Nestlé, PepsiCo Among Founding Members of Design for Good Alliance
COLLABORATION - The non-profit global alliance features nine organizations committed to dedicating the power of their design communities to addressing the UN SDGs — beginning with SDG 6: clean water and sanitation.
Over 100 NGOs Join Forces to Escalate Climate Pressure on Vanguard
MARKETING AND COMMS - The world's second-largest asset manager received the worst possible score in a new climate scorecard as NGOs, grassroots groups, and finance experts ramp up pressure for it to act on climate.
The Circularity Paradox: Overcoming the Problem of Scale in Achieving a Closed Loop
THE NEXT ECONOMY - In finding innovative ways to ensure new electronics are made from their recycled counterparts, one of the biggest barriers for manufacturers continues to be the supply chain.
KLM Called Out for Misleading Claim That Travelers Can ‘Fly CO2 Zero’
WALKING THE TALK - A Dutch advertising watchdog has ruled that a recent ad telling the airline’s customers they could fly carbon-emission free is misleading.
BlackRock ‘Anticipates’ 75% of Portfolio Edging Toward Net Zero by 2030
FINANCE & INVESTMENT - While the announcement from the world’s largest asset manager could potentially have significant influence on lowering global emissions, BlackRock’s passive approach is a missed opportunity to actively drive the transition to a low-carbon, net-zero economy.
‘Kaizen’: How Sipsmith Is Fulfilling Its Mission to Create the Best Gin for the World
WALKING THE TALK - Despite having been acquired by a global spirits conglomerate, the founders of Sipsmith have been able to redefine their mission and vision for the company — as well as influence others within the global group to join them on the journey.
Shared Mobility, Accessibility, Electrification Among Keys to Sustainable Urban Future
THE NEXT ECONOMY - The future of our cities is at stake, and it is our duty to find solutions that allow us to offer our users what they demand: more efficient and sustainable cities, at the service of people and not their cars.
Bridgestone, LanzaTech Partner to Explore Opportunities for Tire Circularity
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - The exclusive partnership will leverage LanzaTech’s technology to create a pathway toward tire material circularity and the decarbonization of new tire production.
In a Sea of Low-Price, Profit-Driven Booking Platforms, Kind Traveler Prioritizes Impact
THE NEXT ECONOMY - Many mainstream travel agents still emphasize low prices and profit, treating both travelers and destinations as commodities; but Kind Traveler challenges the viability of such a model within an industry increasingly shaped by more conscious travelers.
Unilever’s New Sustainability Director Wants Competitors to Close the Gap on ESG Performance
LEADERSHIP - “We need to keep that competitive advantage and continue to innovate so that we can really make sustainable living commonplace. It’s constant innovation; and we want others to come along on the journey with us.” — Niki King
New B Corp Maker’s Mark Leading US Spirits Industry’s Slow Shift to Sustainability
THE NEXT ECONOMY - In January, Maker’s Mark became the world’s largest distillery to earn B Corp certification — a significant milestone for the broader industry, as well as a sustainability benchmark for Kentucky’s thriving 'Bourbon Country.'
From Seed to Recycling Center: How Companies Can Enable a Circular Economy at Every Step
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - While not every company is equipped or positioned to follow its products through their entire lifecycle, there are a few ways companies can think about participating at individual or multiple points in the circular cycle.
Blue Apron, Too Good to Go Show Achieving Climate Goals Can Be a Piece of Cake
WASTE NOT - Well, maybe not exactly ... But this week, the two food-delivery services detailed how they’re eliminating their operational impacts and continuing to engage consumers in climate-friendlier food practices.
Bumble Bee Slips Off Plastic Film, Takes One Step Closer to Circularity
REDEFINING SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD FOR THE FUTURE - Since January, Bumble Bee has switched to using cardboard, instead of plastic film, to wrap all of its products. It’s just one machine, and one company; but the impact is significant — the elimination of an estimated 23M pieces of plastic waste per year.
