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Circular Economy
Trending: #BusinessCase, Innovations Grow for Sustainable Fashion; Waste Ban Looms
Trending: #BusinessCase, Innovations Grow for Sustainable Fashion; Waste Ban Looms
Published on May 11, 2018
About a 5 minute read

The business case for sustainability in the fashion industry has strengthened, but the pace of change still isn’t going fast or far enough, according to the newly released second edition of the Pulse of the Fashion Industry report. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Clean Meat Poised to Make the Cut
Trending: Clean Meat Poised to Make the Cut
Published on May 3, 2018
About a 6 minute read

“Clean meat” — products produced from culturing animal cells rather than raising and slaughtering animals — is facing its first major regulatory battle. The U.S. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Why Business Needs to Collaborate for a Clean Energy Future
Why Business Needs to Collaborate for a Clean Energy Future
Published on April 27, 2018
About a 6 minute read

Many people assume that tech companies are always competing. But as we celebrate Earth Day this year, we’re feeling grateful for our tech peers. When it comes to the environment, working together allows us to make bigger strides toward our shared s... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
The Environment Is Under Threat, But Not in the Way You May Think
The Environment Is Under Threat, But Not in the Way You May Think
Published on April 20, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Nearly 50 years ago, the U.S. passed legislation to ensure the air we breathe and water we drink is clean, and that endangered animals and federal lands are protected. For 20 years, enforcement of these laws ranged from full swing or lapsed, dependin... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
About the Clout: Pro-Sustainability Businesses Lobby For Greater Good
About the Clout: Pro-Sustainability Businesses Lobby For Greater Good
Published on April 13, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Increasingly, businesses are using their clout to influence governments to advance a fair, inclusive and sustainable society and position their business for success. They recognize that government leadership is essential to develop progressive econom... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
The Cost of Bad Data for Sustainability Reporting
The Cost of Bad Data for Sustainability Reporting
Published on April 4, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Sustainability reporting focuses on the challenges that most affect business performance and matter most to key stakeholders. From understanding consumption and cost of inefficiencies and anomalies, clear reporting is mission critical to any organiza... View More

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Circular Economy
New Soma X Parley Bottle Latest Bid to Chip Away at Marine Plastic Pollution
New Soma X Parley Bottle Latest Bid to Chip Away at Marine Plastic Pollution
Published on April 2, 2018
About a 3 minute read

Today, Soma and Parley for the Oceans announced their exclusive and limited-edition product for Starbucks; the world’s first reusable water bottle with a sleeve made using Parley Ocean PlasticTM, a material created from upcycled plastic intercepted... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Startups Want to Redesign the Way We Eat Veg
Trending: Startups Want to Redesign the Way We Eat Veg
Published on March 23, 2018
About a 4 minute read

With the global population predicted to reach nine billion by 2050 and the realities of climate change quickly unfolding, the pressure is on to find new solutions that allow us to meet growing demand while reducing environmental impacts. Food compani... View More

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Supply Chain
A Win for Cocoa Farmers and Forests: Ghana Grants First-Time Ownership of Timber Trees
A Win for Cocoa Farmers and Forests: Ghana Grants First-Time Ownership of Timber Trees
Published on March 23, 2018
About a 3 minute read

For the first time ever in Ghana, cocoa farmers have obtained official ownership of non-cocoa trees on their farms. Some 150 farmers in the country’s western region will now be able to include shade trees as part of their business plans, providing ... View More

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Finance & Investment
400+ Resolutions Show Investors Stepping Up to Tackle ESG Issues
400+ Resolutions Show Investors Stepping Up to Tackle ESG Issues
Published on March 8, 2018
About a 2 minute read

As You Sow, the Sustainable Investments Institute and Proxy Impact have published an updated Proxy Preview report for 2018. The report offers a comprehensive look at more than 400 shareholder resolutions filed on environmental, social and sustainable... View More

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Circular Economy
Trending: The Future of Mobility Is Circular
Trending: The Future of Mobility Is Circular
Published on March 6, 2018
About a 6 minute read

Discussion around the future of mobility is dominated by discourse around the shift away from fossil fuels, but this is only one small part of a more complex conversation. Even clean energy vehicles have impacts on environmental and human health. Chi... View More

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Supply Chain
Ceres, WWF Expand AgWater Challenge to Drive Water Stewardship in Ag Supply Chains
Ceres, WWF Expand AgWater Challenge to Drive Water Stewardship in Ag Supply Chains
Published on March 2, 2018
About a 5 minute read

Cape Town, South Africa could run out of water in a few months, literally turning off the spigot for some four million residents. If a solution to the crisis is not found, social unrest is feared. Beyond the human rights concerns, the region’s vege... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Global Cities Committed to 100% Renewable Energy More Than Double in Two Years
Global Cities Committed to 100% Renewable Energy More Than Double in Two Years
Published on February 27, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Renewables are on the rise — according to new data published today by CDP, over 100 cities around the world are now getting at least 70 percent of their electricity from renewable sources such as hydro, geothermal, solar and wind. The list includes... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Trending: Startups, Government Put Planned Obsolescence in Its Place
Trending: Startups, Government Put Planned Obsolescence in Its Place
Published on February 19, 2018
About a 5 minute read

As increasing emphasis is being placed on circularity, the concept of planned obsolescence is being called into question. While it has long been criticized by consumers, brands and governments are finally beginning to recognize that the short-term st... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
3 Environmental Lawsuits That Have Helped Society
3 Environmental Lawsuits That Have Helped Society
Published on February 19, 2018
About a 5 minute read

For Big Oil and lobbyists of legislative bodies, money talks. Unfortunately, keeping investors and corporate bigwigs happy often takes precedence over any environmental concerns. Trying to effect real change for the good of the environment can seem i... View More

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Finance & Investment
Sustainable Funding for Private Green Businesses
Sustainable Funding for Private Green Businesses
Published on February 16, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Financing tends to be on the top of the list of hurdles for sustainable companies looking to scale. A business does not survive on a mission alone, and in order to generate profits and revenue, it needs capital to operate. But for sustainable enterpr... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
Trending: Supermarkets, Government, the Queen Take Stand Against Single-Use Plastics
Trending: Supermarkets, Government, the Queen Take Stand Against Single-Use Plastics
Published on February 15, 2018
About a 4 minute read

Plastic packaging continues on its downward spiral as supermarkets, government and even the Queen begin to explore more sustainable alternatives. Kiwi supermarket chain New World is setting a new standard for the food industry by drastically reducing... View More

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Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
Why Sustainable Concrete Will Be the Bedrock for Future Megacities
Why Sustainable Concrete Will Be the Bedrock for Future Megacities
Published on February 12, 2018
About a 6 minute read

The US’s infrastructure is falling apart beneath our feet. In 2017, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave our infrastructure a “D-” on its infrastructure report card. There are so many considerations for infrastructure repair, it�... View More

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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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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Impact Assessments — A Driver of Change?
Impact Assessments — A Driver of Change?
Published on February 8, 2018
About a 4 minute read

At dormakaba, we aim to become the trusted industry leader and to make access in life smart and secure. We also want to be smart about the choices we make as a company — including how we manage sustainability. That is why we decided to conduct a su... View More

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