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Never So Relevant: Fritjof Capra on the Earth Charter Initiative
Last year saw one of the most historically symbolic events of recent years when 195 countries signed the Paris Agreement to cut back on pollution contributing to climate change. So, last month when President Donald Trump announced that he would pull ... View More
Building a More Sustainable Future for the Cleaning Products Industry
In the weeks since the announcement that the U.S. would be pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, there has been much debate about the impact this may have on the country’s and entire world’s push toward a more sustainable future. One of the... View More
U.S. Climate Innovators: Live in Fear or Flee to France? Filling the U.S. Federal Funding Void
French president Emmanuel Macron’s offer of refuge to U.S. climate scientists and innovators in the wake of Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement was not only a defiant policy rebuke, but a clear signal that France – like... View More
Walmart’s Project Gigaton: How to Get Started on Your Own Sustainability Journey
Recently, Walmart announced a bold initiative to cut a gigaton (aka 1 billion tons) of emissions from its supply chain. Achieving this moonshot will require many companies to act — and given the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Cl... View More
Not All of US: Response to Trump Administration's Decision to Withdraw from Paris Agreement
While telegraphed for days and choreographed down to the military band playing soft jazz in the background before the announcement, President Trump’s June 01, 2017 declaration that the U.S. will pull out of the Paris Agreement still jarred and dism... View More
Peak Oil? No Problem: Dubai Reinvents Itself as a Climate Tech Leader
The sand dune turned booming metropolis known as Dubai has never been a city synonymous with sustainability — extravagance and wealth, yes, but environmental ingenuity? Not so much. But as oil and fossil fuels, in general, take a hit, the city is w... View More
Trending: Europe, China Roll Out Regulations to Create Safe, Responsible Sharing Economy
At this stage in the game, there’s no stopping the sharing economy, but organizations and government in the UK and China are working to create a safer, more responsible space that allows consumers, businesses and investors to fully take advantage o... View More
AkzoNobel Launches Human Cities Coalition to Create Inclusive, Sustainable Cities of the Future
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires extensive cooperation with a long-term vision, which is why AkzoNobel has brought together more than 150 stakeholders and 20 partners, including Arcadis, Philips, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affa... View More
Lack of Transparency, Climate Action Putting $4.5T in Global Assets at Risk
Long-term climate change risks are increasingly informing financial decisions for the world’s biggest investors says a recent report from the London-based Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP). Yet, a considerable number of companies in the financ... View More
Fortune 500 Companies Urge Trump Administration to Keep Paris Commitments
Thirteen Fortune 500 companies have come together to urge the White House to make good on its Paris Agreement climate change commitments. The Agreement has been ratified in 143 countries — including the United States — but the Trump administratio... View More
New Report Finds People Still Throwing Away a Sh!rt Ton of Clothing
Walk to work. Recycle your aluminum cans. Remember your reusable shopping bags. These modern-day sustainability mantras help consumers take small steps every day to lower their environmental footprint, keeping plastics out of the oceans and carbon em... View More
Trending: US, UK Unveil New Strategies to Kick Littering to the Curb
Cleaning up supply chains and designing impacts out of products through the application of circular principles are essential components of reducing waste, but a more holistic approach to the problem of waste is needed. Consumers are increasingly educ... View More
While Scotland Flourishes, Red Tape Puts the Brakes on Circular Economy in the UK
With UK Prime Minister Theresa May putting Article 50 into effect, many questions have arisen in regards to the UK’s sustainability agenda. Uncertainty exists about whether the economic powerhouse and EU defector will adhere to the ambitious goals ... View More
European Parliament Votes to Phase Out Palm Oil-Based Biofuels by 2020
The social and environmental impacts of palm oil production are widely recognized. And while the issues of deforestation, habitat degradation and human rights abuses are gaining momentum within the international community, measures designed to curtai... View More
16 Ways Your Company Can ‘Walk the Walk’ on Climate Change
The People’s Climate March is coming to Washington, DC on April 29th. Businesses and their employees can take part and show their support for climate action. ... View More
England’s New Open Water Market Slated to Add £200M to UK Economy
England’s Open Water market officially launched on Saturday, April 1st, opening up new economic opportunities worth around £200 million for a wide range of players. ... View More
Is Activism the New Black … or Black and Blue for Brands?
We’re continuing our discussion (see part one) on the role of activist brands in today’s roiling political and social climate. Our insights come from the Purpose Collaborative – North America’s largest community of purpose, corporate responsi... View More
Rolling Back Fuel Efficiency Standards Is Bad for Everyone — Including Automakers
The CEO of a large industrial company recently described the Trump administration as “the most pro-business since the Founding Fathers.” It’s a popular perception in the business community, with or without the hyperbole, and the stock market is... View More
London, Wales Launch Ambitious New Circular Economy Schemes
More and more, circular economic models are providing ways for governments and businesses to increase efficiency, reduce waste and create new jobs. Two new initiatives in the UK reinforce that adopting circular principles presents significant economi... View More
Everything Is Political: Brand Communications in the New Era
When a U.S. President can impact stock valuation and sway public dialogue in just 140 characters, what’s a brand to do? ... View More
