CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
rePurpose Global helps Thrive Market achieve plastic neutrality for its own-brand products, while The Body Shop expands its refillable offerings in the US.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
With applications that go beyond messaging and data analysis, the suddenly ubiquitous technology could give sustainability-driven brands several advantages.
WALKING THE TALK -
Research shows that companies that succeed in uncertain times are those attuned to stakeholder needs and that focus on what matters most; those that go into survival mode and pull back from investing in their business flounder in a
recession.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
While the volatility of economic change around us can be distracting, one thing remains clear: A new generation of expectations is shifting business for good.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
24% of EU CEOs believe their companies will be highly exposed to the impact of climate change in the next five years — a key insight, since 76% of young Europeans say the climate impact of prospective employers is an important
factor when job hunting.
LEADERSHIP -
Wicked problems are solved by seeing problems and solutions in new ways, by working with people with very different skills and approaches. As we frequently tell our clients, ‘Uncomfortable does not have to mean unnavigable.’
WASTE NOT -
This is the third in a three-part series covering key opportunities to turn 'the plastic-recycling problem' into a sustainable, circular plastic economy.
LEADERSHIP -
The company aims to increase pounds of local produce purchased, improve diverse employee retention, and increase the number of restaurants with composting programs — goals that can affect executives’ overall bonus payout by up to 15 percent.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
THRIVE Collaborative designed Veridian from an honest look at what is actually required for a housing community to achieve net-zero goals.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
Kerry Group CEO Edmond Scanlon and Chief Corporate Affairs and Brand Officer Catherine Keogh share how the purpose-discovery process transformed the $7B
company.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Badges build on Klarna’s commitment to providing its 150M users with the insights and tools they need to make more informed purchasing decisions and enact positive environmental change.
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
Crate aims to shake up the industry — where most of the sustainability discussion is about the impact of plastic in packaging, but little acknowledgement that paper labels are also part of the problem.
BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
Dove, Hellmann’s and a team of behavioral scientists examined how brands can leverage and maximize the power of social media influencers to positively impact consumer behavior.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Here are three lessons social-impact leaders can learn from Ellie — the 14-year-old protagonist in “The Last of Us” — for dealing with these increasingly challenging times.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
To avoid the worst climate impacts, we must prioritize the deployment of emerging climate solutions without delay. To do that, companies must overcome a common marketing challenge.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Tractor becomes the first beverage brand to track and disclose impact data about its ingredients — as 7 in 10 consumers express interest in how their beverage choices impact the planet.
WALKING THE TALK -
A small amount from each Glovo order will now support local communities, climate-action initiatives, help in digitalization of small businesses, close the gender gap in tech and provide upskilling programs for couriers.
WASTE NOT -
The dried fruit snack maker is on a mission to put a dent in the massive
produce waste issue on farms in California’s Central Valley, while teaching consumers the value in ‘food waste.’
BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
Through its acquisition of Dreams Technology, Doconomy becomes the first provider to offer a holistic solution that drives meaningful climate and social impact for the financial services industry.