COLLABORATION -
IWCA becomes the first member of Race to Zero — a UN-backed, global campaign
to rally all-sector leadership and support for a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon future — representing the wine and ag industries.
WASTE NOT -
The partnership between the yogurt brand, the celebrity chef and the food-rescue marketplace aims to inspire restaurants across the US to fight food waste by using rescued produce on their menus.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
As part of Chipotle’s mission to ‘cultivate a better world,’ it has expanded its debt-free degree program to include nearly 100 degree options in these fields at 10 US universities.
BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
So, what’s still preventing consumers from living more in line with their values? GlobeScan has identified seven critical “unlocks” to help consumers to change their behaviors, and start aligning their lifestyles with their values and aspirations.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
As part of a recently announced $1B planned investment across the US, a new
production facility that repurposes spent grain will create jobs and further the brewer’s commitments to sustainability and the St. Louis Community.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Regenerative ag is a growing, dynamic movement that has potential for tremendous climate reversal and healthy food production. When even
Neil Young says, “Put the carbon back in the soil," you know it’s time to get on board.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
KDP has found the power of partnerships to be the best primer for innovation and has worked alongside various groups, including direct competitors, all of whom bring to the table a vested interest in shared water resources.
WASTE NOT -
I’ve always been frustrated by infighting between
food-rescue organizations working together to distribute scarce food donations — mostly from retailers. So, here’s my list of untapped sectors of the food system — where food is almost always genuinely going to waste.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Bombay Sapphire and Starbucks are working with farmers to ensure complete supply chain sustainability for their gin and coffee, respectively.
BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
The growing appetite for a shift away from meat-based diets is good news for addressing a range of health and climate issues. But business has
a critical role to play in making the transition as affordable, accessible and delicious as possible.
COLLABORATION -
The PepsiCo Foundation and WaterAid are launching a new program to build sanitation facilities and community water systems in the harsh, arid region of La Guajira, Colombia — with the goal of increasing access for the indigenous Wayuu people.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
Many retail and food giants are proving that businesses can grow, improve margins and bolster competitive advantage through examination of waste streams and investing in creative solutions — even during a pandemic.
WALKING THE TALK -
In the past week, both Nike and Chipotle announced new sets of environmental and
social goals — and systems with which their executives’ compensation will be
tied to achieving them.
WASTE NOT -
Agricycle wants to address poverty and put a dent in global food waste. So far, it has created nearly 7,000 livelihoods in Africa and diverted 177 tons of food waste — and counting.
BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
Recent research shows that people’s awareness of the link between their personal wellness and that of the environment has increased. How can simple solutions make a big impact? When it comes to food, we need to make it easy for people to make smart, sustainable choices.
WASTE NOT -
For a growing number of restaurant operators and diners, our throwaway culture is no longer acceptable. The growing landscape of zero-waste dining and zero-waste restaurant logistics is cause for optimism that a low-waste restaurant industry is achievable.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Allbirds, icebreaker and Smartwool throw their weight behind the industry’s first regenerative wool platform; and The North Face and three other companies join Indigo Ag’s program to incentivize farmers to shift to regenerative practices.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
The $2M annual fund will aim to address gaps of food affordability and waste, as well as accessibility and acceptability, around the world. Dole is seeking strategic partners to help develop solutions.
CLEANTECH -
The potential of renewable natural gas in the decarbonization landscape is examined in this Q&A with Johannes Escudero, CEO and Executive Director of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition).