INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
The consumer-goods giant is working with the University of Nottingham to develop
sustainable fragrances from waste plants, in a bid to reduce emissions and
reliance on petrochemical ingredients.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE -
First-of-its-kind study from Expedia Group takes an intersectional approach to
uncover barriers to travel for underserved communities and help industry
eliminate barriers including access, discrimination and lack of personal safety.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
World Coffee Research and its partner brands are directing vital investment and
R&D into this globally popular yet critically underfunded, climate-vulnerable crop.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
1 in 3 US high school students say they feel helpless when it comes to climate change and its effects. Much of this can be attributed to the lack of adequate teaching on the subject, and instruction on how students can feel more empowered.
REGENERATION & RESILIENCE -
In our VUCA world, the ability to adapt and thrive amid compound challenges is crucial. Here are just a few examples of future-proof models for communities, businesses, ecosystems, technologies and more that have us excited about the growing resilience movement.
REGULATION & PUBLIC POLICY -
Divert’s Food Waste Legislative Tracker offers a state-by-state look, as well as
numerous touchpoints for anyone interested in food policy to get involved.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
The researchers think adding glass to soil could help prevent wind erosion in
coastal regions and ecosystems whose preservation is an increasingly valuable
aspect of climate resilience.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
With its effects now felt the world over, one might assume that education on climate change would be a high priority. But this is not the case — for numerous reasons we will get into, in this first of a
four-part series on climate change education in the US.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
An Oregon State University study finds surf conservation offers a unique
opportunity to strengthen protection of climate-critical carbon stocks while
boosting socio-economic health of coastal communities.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
The engineers believe they have discovered the recipe for running a sustainable
hydrogen reactor, which they plan to test first in marine and underwater
vehicles.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
University of Maryland researchers have developed a new type of porous material
made of chitosan and copper to spray on fresh produce that absorbs chemical
pesticides, extends shelf life and easily washes off.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Discovery of three new species in the Western Amazon could pave way for more
climate-proof cacao production — and shows how many treasures are still yet to
be discovered in Earth's biodiversity.
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
Disposable menstrual products are a less-talked-about but major contributor to
global plastic pollution. A recent study investigated consumer preferences and
devised guidelines to bolster adoption of more sustainable options in different
markets.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
Shah Hemp Innoventures turns typically wasted ‘weeds’ into a resource for
literally building a more sustainable, equitable economy.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
Purdue University’s Institute for Digital Forestry is developing a variety of
remote-sensing solutions that can enhance the ability to determine the
probability and magnitude of wildfires at a given location.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
Here are smart tools and strategies organizations can use to overcome three
major barriers to cleantech adoption, to drive broader climate action and
achieve their sustainability goals.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE -
93% of workers don’t know how to apply their company’s sustainability strategy to their work, 77% are unhappy with employers’ lack of climate action, and 52 percent think their employer is likely to greenwash.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
New partnership between the Meat Institute and Supplier LOCT signifies a pivotal
moment in the effort to tackle the climate impacts of our food system and offers
a template for other industries to follow.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
Two rich panel discussions at SB Brand-Led Culture Change featured insights from
organizations across the business landscape on how to maximize impact and
opportunities for the next generation of diverse, young talent.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS -
Period shame is rooted in gender inequality. As we continue to work to un correct this, we can catalyze public-private
partnerships that positively impact menstrual health and girls’ self-esteem
while driving economic benefits.