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Ærli Aiming to Put Conscious, Regenerative Spin on Corporate Retreat Industry
The new Norwegian network of nine properties is on a mission to redefine business travel with experiences that embed and impart the very essence of sustainability and regenerative practices. ... View More
Quantifying the Benefits of Women’s Empowerment: The Missing Metric for Game-Changing Climate Action
The W+ Standard is the first globally recognized framework that measures and monetizes women’s empowerment. Empower Co. is engaging with companies keen to cement their women’s-empowerment programs with robust data — and shift the mindset around... View More
Trending: Industry Continues to Arm Itself in War on Plastic Waste
A new accelerator from the US Plastics Pact aims to catalyze broader adoption of reusable and refillable packaging options, while an upskilling program from rePurpose Global aims to help sustainability leaders more effectively tackle plastic pollutio... View More
‘Rivers Are Life’ Highlights Local River-Restoration Efforts with Potential for Global Impact
The platform highlights and connects individuals who are enacting river-beneficial solutions in their own communities. These 'River Heroes' represent efforts that start on a local scale but create ripple effects that expand beyond. ... View More
Study Finds Social Cost of Carbon More Than Triple the Current Federal Estimate
A multi-year study of the social cost of carbon, a critical input for climate policy analysis, finds that every additional ton of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere costs society $185 — far higher than the current federal estimate of $51 per ton. ... View More
Northwestern Researchers Uncover Simple Method for Destroying ‘Forever Chemicals’
New study pinpoints Achilles’ heel for major PFAS classes — persistent chemicals linked to a host of adverse health effects — which causes the compounds to fall apart into benign products. ... View More
New Research Highlights the Importance of Evolving Wildlife Tourism Policies
Recent findings and the popularity of wildlife tourism show that tour operators should have an animal welfare policy in place alongside other social responsibility protocols that should evolve as new information becomes available. Travel companies ne... View More
About You, Yoox Net-a-Porter, Zalando Partner on Climate Action Platform for Fashion Brands
In a unique industry collaboration, the three online retailers are launching a bespoke learning platform to support their brand partners in setting science-based emissions-reduction targets. ... View More
Google, UN Partner to Fight Misinformation on Climate Change
For Google, the search features are part of a larger push to build products and tools that empower people to better understand and limit their personal environmental impact — and highlights verified sources of climate data in 12 languages. ... View More
New Campaign Aims to Teach Cannabis Users Benefits of Regenerative Farming
While the herb is heralded as a natural solution for pain, anxiety and other ailments, conventional growing practices across the industry are far from earth friendly. ... View More
Conquering the Grass Ceiling: Female Farmers Feeding America and the World
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it seems only fitting to focus on the women working to feed our country. From raising dairy and beef cows to vegetables and other crops — women are slowly becoming the face of the next generation of US farme... View More
Green Science Policy Institute: Engaging Across Sectors to Drive Meaningful Change
The Institute’s work includes education and cross-sector partnerships to reduce harmful chemicals in products. We spoke with Senior Scientist Tom Bruton, PhD to learn more about the organization’s history, cross-sector collaborative efforts and f... View More
There’s an Opportunity for Purpose Leadership in the Metaverse Gold Rush
Companies getting into the gold rush of the metaverse can, like many before them in burgeoning industries, put profit first with little thought to the implications on society. Rarely have we been able to proactively factor in brand purpose and ESG pl... View More
Super Bowl Ads Cost $6.5M This Year – What If Brands Used That Money for Good?
Advertising is a critical element for business success; and successful businesses are better positioned to give back to society. But we believe the societal impact of $6.5M can do far more to authentically connect stakeholders with brands than a half... View More
Meet the Company Deconstructing Food Products to Reconstruct a More Resilient Food System
Journey Foods is on a mission to transform our food system, one product at a time. Its database of over 17B data points on millions of food products and ingredients is helping companies optimize the complete lifecycle of products, from ideation to ma... View More
Rural Studio Immersion Program Enriching Students, Reviving West Alabama’s Black Belt
At Auburn University’s architectural-training program, “housing is health.” Associate Director Rusty Smith asserts: “As architects, we have a professional responsibility. It's not only an ethical or moral responsibility; it's a professional r... View More
NYC’s New Battery Playscape Combines Education with Climate-Resilient Design
A global exemplar for playgrounds located in flood-zone communities, Playscape features five distinct ecology zones, each fostering cultural and environmental awareness through sustainable, biodiverse and water-conscious design. ... View More
Parsons’ Healthy Materials Lab and Library Offers Resources for Designers, Architects, Students
Shaw’s Tim Conway recently spoke with the Lab's director, Alison Mears, about how it is raising awareness about building material ingredients and educating the next generation of designers and architects. ... View More
Reimagining Canada’s Economy: Putting Purpose Before Profit Will Ultimately Net the Highest Returns
In Canada’s first-ever Purpose in Business Week, business, government and thought leaders are creating a Roadmap to accelerate the purpose economy and mainstream social purpose in business that will require cross-sector engagement and collaboration... View More
The Engagement Imperative: How Organizations Can Align with Their Communities’ Needs
How can organizations best align their core business activities with community wellbeing? That was the topic of a recent Sustainable Brands webinar hosted by EVERFI and featuring insights from AT&T, EcoRise and Hershey. ... View More
