WASTE NOT -
Researchers at ETH Zurich have teamed up with the food industry to produce a
whole-fruit variety of chocolate that is not only more nutritious, it’s more
beneficial for farmers and the environment.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
In a new paper, scientists detail how the soon-to-be-ratified Treaty can help
protect marine species as climate change continues to warm the oceans.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
Thalasso’s technology harvests invasive sargassum seaweed, while its micro-biorefineries turn the ecosystem-disrupting material into a circular-economic revenue
generator for affected communities.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Barriers remain, particularly around data; but a joint AFi-CDP report finds 7% of companies assessed have eliminated deforestation from at least one supply chain.
NEW METRICS -
Business for Nature’s ‘It’s Now for Nature’ campaign highlights the strategies of five companies leading the charge and invites others to start their journey to developing and publishing their own biodiversity policies.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
While there are still unknowns regarding the long-term ecosystem impacts of genetically modified crops, their potential benefits merit another look before climate change takes an irreversible toll on our food system.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
October’s commitment by the countries home to our major rainforests — as well as
prior agreements from COP, the US and the EU — show serious intent. Here’s how
companies can effectively protect critical biodiversity.
WALKING THE TALK -
Whether carbon credits ought to be used to account for Scope 3 emissions is a
debate that must continue — involving many more stakeholders, so that views on
both sides of the fence are heard and considered.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
As The Lancet warns in a new report, failing to consider interactions between
climate, biodiversity and infectious disease will not address the fundamental
issues affecting each — and the consequences will be 'exponentially more
expensive.'
SUPPLY CHAIN -
The campaign from Natura, Forbes and Africa Creative highlights the power of the
Amazon’s $317B bioeconomy and that the standing forest is worth seven times
more than the potential earnings from its destruction.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
Colossal Biosciences says its work to revive keystone species such as the
mammoth could be a boon for ecological restoration and biodiversity
preservation, but conservationists say it could become a moral and ethical
quagmire.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Sounds Right aims to finally pay Nature royalties for her contributions to art
and everything else on earth by prompting conversation, raising funds for
conservation and inspiring millions of fans to take action.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
As our climate systems become more erratic, clean sources of energy will become
ever more precious; and scaling and diversifying sustainable ways to harness it
will be key to our survival.
WASTE NOT -
The tool provides actionable insights for food growers and buyers to map their
current loss levels at the farm and develop new channels to utilize more of what
is grown.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
Alma del Jaguar Tequila and Mutiny Island Vodka are using their small
but growing footprint to protect jaguars in a volatile borderland and expand the
potential of an underused superfood, respectively.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
In what it’s calling a new chapter of trust and standardization for the
voluntary carbon market, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market gives three
carbon-crediting programs its seal of approval.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
Dalan Animal Health introduces the inaugural USDA conditionally licensed vaccine for honeybees, providing a prophylactic solution to safeguard the global honeybee population from lethal infectious diseases.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
More conscientious catch methods and the rise of cultivated seafood could help
take the pressure off of overfished marine ecosystems — whose health is critical
for planetary health.
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.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
With $77B under threat due to water risk in supply chains, 50% of
large corporate buyers now engage suppliers on water issues; but only
14% financially incentivize senior leaders to act on water.