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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
What We Can Learn from The Dutch City Of Nijmegen, This Year’s European Green Capital
What We Can Learn from The Dutch City Of Nijmegen, This Year’s European Green Capital
Published on February 9, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Right now, almost four billion people live in a city somewhere in the world. By the middle of this century, that number is set to jump by a staggering 2.5 billion, with 90 percent of that growth happening in cities located in Asia and Africa. However... View More

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Supply Chain
New Venture Fund Aims to Rapidly Scale Ethical Supply Chain Technologies
New Venture Fund Aims to Rapidly Scale Ethical Supply Chain Technologies
Published on February 7, 2018
About a 3 minute read

On January 30th, Humanity United, a California-based foundation and leader in supply chain advocacy, announced the launch of a $23 million venture fund to invest in ethical supply chain innovations. The Working Capital Fund is unique in that it will ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Clean Energy Jobs Now Outnumber Coal, Gas Jobs in 30 US States
Clean Energy Jobs Now Outnumber Coal, Gas Jobs in 30 US States
Published on February 6, 2018
About a 3 minute read

In case there was still any doubt that fossil fuels are on the decline, new analysis from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) confirms it: Wind and solar energy jobs now outnumber coal and gas jobs in 30 states. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Wall Street’s 2018 Push for Purpose
Wall Street’s 2018 Push for Purpose
Published on February 2, 2018
About a 3 minute read

On Monday morning, the 8th of January, Apple’s board members had probably just recovered their iPhones from their kids, who had been using them all weekend for gaming, when they saw an open letter posted online by two of the company’s major inves... View More

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Finance & Investment
Forget Bitcoin, Planting Trees Can Offer Amazing Returns
Forget Bitcoin, Planting Trees Can Offer Amazing Returns
Published on January 31, 2018
About a 5 minute read

A new report has found that money actually does grow on trees. Businesses are making money from planting trees and growing sales as rapidly as 10 times per year. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
2018 Circulars Honors 7 Innovators Accelerating a Waste-Free Future
2018 Circulars Honors 7 Innovators Accelerating a Waste-Free Future
Published on January 25, 2018
About a 4 minute read

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, WEF, the Forum of Young Global Leaders and Accenture revealed the winners of the 2018 Circulars. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made notable contributions to the... View More

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Finance & InvestmentMarketing & Communications
Trending: Blackrock, Citi Respond to Turning Tide by Embracing Social Responsibility
Trending: Blackrock, Citi Respond to Turning Tide by Embracing Social Responsibility
Published on January 18, 2018
About a 5 minute read

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

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Finance & Investment
New GIIN Report Helps Investors Ensure Sustainable Impact After Exit
New GIIN Report Helps Investors Ensure Sustainable Impact After Exit
Published on January 12, 2018
About a 2 minute read

With impact investing on the rise, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has published a new report highlighting a range of strategies investors can employ to strengthen their ability to exit impact investments in a way that meets liquidity obje... View More

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Finance & Investment
Trending: Barclays, TD Bank Catalyze Low-Carbon Economy Through Sustainable Finance
Trending: Barclays, TD Bank Catalyze Low-Carbon Economy Through Sustainable Finance
Published on January 2, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Catalyzing the transition to a low-carbon economy will require more than just innovation — capital is required to bring meaningful solutions to scale. Banks have an important role to play, providing investors and businesses alike with the tools nec... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
Northwestern Mutual Campaign Challenges Consumers to Redefine the #GoodLife
Northwestern Mutual Campaign Challenges Consumers to Redefine the #GoodLife
Published on January 2, 2018
About a 2 minute read

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

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Vatican Unveils Climate Change Accelerator Finalists
Vatican Unveils Climate Change Accelerator Finalists
Published on December 26, 2017
About a 2 minute read

The Vatican might seem an unlikely backdrop for cutting-edge climate change technology, but Stephen Forte of Fresco Capital Fund and Imagine Ventures’ Eric Harr are helping turn the Holy See into a hub for sustainability through their fledgling Lau... View More

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New Metrics
Counting What Counts: The Evolution of New Metrics
Counting What Counts: The Evolution of New Metrics
Published on December 21, 2017
About a 8 minute read

We've come a long way since the first New Metrics conference seven years ago. ... View More

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Finance & Investment
The Sustainability Practitioner’s (Basic) Guide to Investors
The Sustainability Practitioner’s (Basic) Guide to Investors
Published on December 21, 2017
About a 3 minute read

As a reformed banker, I tend to be alert whenever I hear folks talking about investment and investors. Over the past few Sustainable Brands events, I’ve noticed, however, that the language can sometimes be a bit muddled around this topic. Investors... View More

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Organizational Governance
2 Ways to Tie Your Sustainability Path to a Broader Movement
2 Ways to Tie Your Sustainability Path to a Broader Movement
Published on December 15, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Sustainability matters, but why does it matter to your business? The vinyl industry began our sustainability journey with the recognition that meeting the needs of a fast-growing population will demand much more of the earth’s natural resources, an... View More

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Supply Chain
Provenance Partners with Unilever, Sainsbury’s, Banks, to Aid Smallholder Farmers
Provenance Partners with Unilever, Sainsbury’s, Banks, to Aid Smallholder Farmers
Published on December 14, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Provenance is leading a new collaboration of fintech startups to test whether blockchain technology can help unlock financial incentives that improve transparency and sustainability in agricultural supply chains. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Latest Anheuser-Busch Initiative Aims to ‘Elevate’ Craft Beer Industry Sustainability
Latest Anheuser-Busch Initiative Aims to ‘Elevate’ Craft Beer Industry Sustainability
Published on December 14, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Craft beer has taken off over the past five years, with the industry now boasting over 6,000 craft breweries in the US alone, 700 of which opened in the past year. In order to continue this momentum, Anheuser-Busch (A-B) has launched Elevate, a new i... View More

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Finance & Investment
225 Global Investors Team Up to Spur Most Polluting Companies Into Action on Climate Change
225 Global Investors Team Up to Spur Most Polluting Companies Into Action on Climate Change
Published on December 13, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Climate risk poses a considerable threat to investors, who stand to lose millions If companies fail to address unsustainable elements in their supply chains. Yet despite growing pressure for action, a vast majority of companies have yet to make meani... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
2018 Circulars Nominate 43 Changemakers Paving the Path to a Circular Future
2018 Circulars Nominate 43 Changemakers Paving the Path to a Circular Future
Published on December 13, 2017
About a 9 minute read

2017 was a big year for the circular economy, with innovative new products, initiatives and tech tools popping up almost daily, and making it easier than every for corporates and consumers alike to engage in circularity. An initiative of the World Ec... View More

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Community Updates
Launch of a New Livelihoods Carbon Fund
Launch of a New Livelihoods Carbon Fund
Published on December 5, 2017
About a 12 minute read

Crédit Agricole, Danone, Firmenich, Hermès, Michelin, SAP, Schneider Electric & Voyageurs du Monde accelerate their actions for climate & the most vulnerable populations This new impact investment fund, with a target of 100 million euros, ... View More

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Finance & Investment
Wilmar Embraces Sustainability-Linked Finance, Unveils Child Protection Policy
Wilmar Embraces Sustainability-Linked Finance, Unveils Child Protection Policy
Published on December 4, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Wilmar International, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, has announced major steps forward in reducing its environmental and social impacts. The company has worked out an innovative financial deal with ING to link its existing loan to its su... View More

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