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GoodWell Certification Using Machine Learning to Boost Employee Satisfaction
The world of social enterprise is full of surprising stories. How each of us landed here, pursuing purposeful work that helps solves the world’s most pressing problems, never ceases to amaze me. ... View More
CDP Names 58 Companies Leading the Charge Against Climate-Related Supply Chain Risks
The number of companies committed to tackling emissions in the supply chain has doubled over the last year, according to new research from CDP and McKinsey & Company. ... View More
Budweiser Launches Label for Beers Brewed with 100 Percent Renewable Electricity
Budweiser is launching a new initiative to communicate its commitment to sustainability to consumers and kickstart an industry-wide movement. The AB InBev brand has created a renewable electricity symbol that indicates when its beer is brewed with 10... View More
Trending: New Tools, Rules, Partnerships Take Food Waste, Hunger Head On
Around 52 million tons of food are wasted each year in the United States despite 1 in 7 US citizens lacking reliable access to sufficient, affordable and nutritious food. While raising consumer awareness is an important food waste reduction strategy,... View More
Turn Any Venture Into a Brand — by Caring Deeply About a Mutual Cause
This is an excerpt from Fabian Geyrhalter’s upcoming book, Bigger Than This: How to Turn Any Venture Into an Admired Brand. One of eight traits discussed in Bigger Than This is ‘cause,’ which we dive into here … ... View More
104 Companies Join Bloomberg’s Inaugural Gender-Equality Index
Over 100 companies spanning 24 countries and 10 sectors have joined Bloomberg’s inaugural Gender-Equality Index (GEI), a reference index measuring gender equality across internal company statistics, employee policies, external community support and... View More
Trending: Coca-Cola, Evian, Amcor Unveil Ambitious Circular Packaging Strategies
Beverage giants Coca-Cola and Evian and global packaging company Amcor have announced new efforts that will fundamentally reshape their approaches to packaging. By 2030, Coca-Cola says it will collect and recycle 100 percent of its packaging; Evian h... View More
Trending: Local, National Governments Get Real About Creating Circular, Low-Carbon Future
Though the private sector has largely been leading the charge against climate change as of late, local and national governments are starting to step up to the plate to further catalyze the shift to a more sustainable economy. As the UK and EU ramp up... View More
A Bit of Environmental History and a Salute to a Sustainability Hero
I had the good fortune recently to sit next to Richard Liroff at a dinner — what I learned made me very thankful. He is retiring after over 45 years of serving the environment, and hearing his story made me think that we all could benefit from reme... View More
Trending: New Apparel Industry Commitments Push New Textiles Economy Forward
Fashion and textile industry heavy-hitters are heeding the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s recent call for a New Textiles Economy with the rollout of new agreements and action plans that consider the full life cycle of garments. ... View More
Trending: Fast Food, Supermarket Giants Commit to Slashing Single-Use Plastics
With an estimated 12 million tons of plastic waste entering the world’s oceans each year, consumers and governments are increasingly looking to businesses to eliminate plastic packaging. Fast food giant McDonald’s and major supermarkets in the UK... View More
Trending: Blackrock, Citi Respond to Turning Tide by Embracing Social Responsibility
Environmental and social issues are increasingly being used to shape business practice as companies recognize the link between strong ESG performance and profit. But for those that continue to put up resistance, investors and financial institutions a... View More
CVS to Stop Altering Imagery for Beauty Products, Challenges Others to Do Same
In a bid to put people on the path to better health, CVS Health has made significant changes in its retail stores, such as ending the sale of tobacco products, embracing healthier food options and committing to remove certain chemicals of concern fro... View More
EMF, WRAP Collab Puts New Plastics Economy Into Motion in UK
Coinciding with the launch of Theresa May’s 25 Year Environment Plan, WRAP has announced a new collaborative initiative with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) that aims to help turn the tide on the UK’s growing plastic waste problem. ... View More
Philip Morris Is Giving Up Cigarettes — and Asking UK Consumers to Do the Same
A notorious company with a controversial product is attempting to pivot its business model to be more socially responsible — and marketing directly to consumers during this transition. ... View More
Trending: Circular Sportswear Is Next on Sustainable Fashion’s Checklist
Circular design principles continue to infiltrate the fashion industry as fast fashion giants and emerging labels alike turn their attention to sustainable activewear. Despite recent criticism over its decision to send its discarded clothing to Swedi... View More
Northwestern Mutual Campaign Challenges Consumers to Redefine the #GoodLife
Financial security company Northwestern Mutual has launched a new brand campaign with the aim of reframing people’s idea of the #GoodLife, by helping them plan for their financial futures and feel empowered to make the most of enjoying life every s... View More
Thai Union, Nestlé Partner to Promote Human Rights in Thai Fishing Industry
A year after announcing its strategy to ensure 100 percent of its branded tuna is sustainably sourced, Thai Union, the company behind brands such as Chicken of the Sea, Bumble Bee, John West and Petit Navire, has embarked on a new partnership with Ne... View More
Know Your Audience: Why Patagonia Can Sue the President — and Thrive
Last week, in response to President Trump’s decision to scale back Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, outdoor retail brand and sustainability leader Patagonia in turn announced it would be suing the President, a definitive... View More
Trending: Public, Private Sector Unveil Strategies to Eliminate To-Go Beverage Waste
Single-serve beverage waste is on the fast-track to obsolescence as startups, multinationals and local governments unveil strategies to keep cups, straws and plastic bottles out of landfill. ... View More
