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Ejido Verde: Protecting a Supply Chain While Empowering Indigenous Communities
Big news from Mexico – a groundbreaking regenerative economy project has just become official. The Patamban indigenous community, part of the Purepecha nation in the state of Michoacán, will be the chief beneficiaries of what will be a 12,000-hect... View More
Rainforest Alliance, UTZ Merge to Create Single Agriculture Sustainability Standard
Two of the world’s leaders in sustainable agriculture and certification, Rainforest Alliance and UTZ have announced plans to merge later this year in an effort to simplify the certification process for sustainable agriculture. ... View More
How Cargill, Solidaridad Are Cultivating a Sustainable Palm Oil Industry in Colombia
The palm oil industry is undergoing a major transformation with public and private stakeholders ramping up efforts to make sustainability an industry mainstay. Last month Greenpeace suspended its active campaign against IOI Group after the palm oil p... View More
50 Major Companies Band Together to Stomp Out Illegal Tuna, Forced Labor
Fifty of the world’s largest businesses, retailers and fishing companies from across the tuna supply chain have banded together to stamp out illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in their industry, protect the health of oceans and eliminate f... View More
Unilever: Reconnecting with Nature to Build Better Food Systems
The Farm to Fork Disconnect Nowhere is the disconnect between people and planet more evident than in our broken food system. For the vast majority of human history, people lived in rural communities shaped by the natural environment. The ebb and flow... View More
New MSC Report Spotlights Certification's Role in Delivering the SDGs
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has released a new report highlighting the positive impact certification can have in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The MSC Global Impacts Report 2017 details more than a thousand examples of... View More
Sainsbury’s Ruffles Certifiers' Feathers with Launch of In-House ‘Fairly Traded’ Label
British supermarket group Sainsbury’s has launched its own in-house sustainability standard, provoking backlash from The Fairtrade Foundation and Fairtrade producers alike. ... View More
Sustainable Brands Announces 2017 SB Innovation Open Winner
Detroit Ento wins startup competition at SB’17 Detroit ... View More
Canopy, Rainforest Alliance Launch First-Ever Audit for Rayon-Viscose Supply Chain
Cotton is often king in discussions surrounding the creation of a more sustainable apparel industry, yet over 120 million trees are felled every year — 30 percent of which originate from ancient and endangered forests — to produce textiles such a... View More
Q&A: Tim Greiner on the Key Players in the Sustainable Agriculture Revolution
By 2050, our global population will grow by more than 2 billion, which will require 70 percent more food. In addition to rising demand, companies are facing increasing scrutiny on the environmental impacts across their value chains. While improvement... View More
Wrangler Launches Soil Health Pilot Program to Bolster Sustainable Cotton Supply
The fashion and textile industry is in the midst of a paradigm shift with key industry stakeholders working to drive sustainable cotton towards the mainstream. ... View More
Q&A: How Partnerships Are Helping Nestlé Create Shared Value
It’s been a busy year for Nestlé – joining various initiatives and making strategic investments aimed at everything from boosting recycling infrastructure to developing bio-based packaging to improving consumer eating habits. We spoke with Nestl... View More
Sustainable Brands Unveils Programming for Activation Hub at SB’17 Detroit
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2017 – Sustainable Brands® recently unveiled the session schedule for the Activation Hub at SB’17 Detroit, running May 22-25th at the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. The Activation Hub is the action-centered space within ... View More
Cotton 2040 Coalition Makes Case for Taking Sustainable Cotton Mainstream
Cotton is an integral part of the apparel and textile industry providing livelihoods for over 300 million people across the globe. The environmental and social implications of cotton production are, however, significant. ... View More
IOI Pledges to Clean Up Supply Chain One Year after RSPO Suspension
A year after being suspended from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and dropped by companies such as Unilever, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé and Kellogg for clearing peatlands in Kalimantan, Indonesia, Malaysian palm oil producer IOI Group ... View More
Transformational Collaboration: How Brands Are Helping to Create the US’ First Sustainable Urban Agrihood
In the wake of deindustrialization and economic decline, community initiatives have been crucial for helping Detroit get back on its feet. The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) is a volunteer-based non-profit working to revitalize Detroit’s ... View More
BASF To Strengthen Digital Farming Offer With Acquisition Of ZedX Inc.
BASF has signed an agreement to acquire US-based company ZedX, a leader in the development of digital agricultural intelligence. The acquisition is expected to be completed within four weeks. ZedX’s expertise lies in the development of agronomic we... View More
Triodos Bank Is Taking Sustainable Banking Mainstream in the UK
Following the announcement of Philips’ new sustainability-driven revolving credit facility, Dutch banking group Triodos has launched a personal current account in the UK in response to a growing demand for responsible banking products. “Our new p... View More
Startup Uses Blockchain Technology to Drive Transparency in Coffee Industry
Denver-based startup Bext Holdings Inc. (Bext360) is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to make it easier for coffee farmers around the world to get paid a fair price for the coffee beans they grow and sell. ... View More
New Campaign Encourages Canadians to 'Soil Their Undies' for Soil Conservation
In honor of National Soil Conservation Week, which commences on April 16, the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) has launched a new campaign encouraging Canadians to play in the dirt. Initiated by the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario... View More
