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Organizational Governance
16 Ways Your Company Can ‘Walk the Walk’ on Climate Change
16 Ways Your Company Can ‘Walk the Walk’ on Climate Change
Published on April 7, 2017
About a 6 minute read

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

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Circular Economy
England’s New Open Water Market Slated to Add £200M to UK Economy
England’s New Open Water Market Slated to Add £200M to UK Economy
Published on April 3, 2017
About a 2 minute read

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

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Marketing & Communications
Is Activism the New Black … or Black and Blue for Brands?
Is Activism the New Black … or Black and Blue for Brands?
Published on March 30, 2017
About a 7 minute read

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

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Rolling Back Fuel Efficiency Standards Is Bad for Everyone — Including Automakers
Rolling Back Fuel Efficiency Standards Is Bad for Everyone — Including Automakers
Published on March 24, 2017
About a 5 minute read

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

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
London, Wales Launch Ambitious New Circular Economy Schemes
London, Wales Launch Ambitious New Circular Economy Schemes
Published on March 16, 2017
About a 4 minute read

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

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
Everything Is Political: Brand Communications in the New Era
Everything Is Political: Brand Communications in the New Era
Published on March 8, 2017
About a 5 minute read

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

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
EPA Axes Obama-Era Requirement to Provide Methane Data
EPA Axes Obama-Era Requirement to Provide Methane Data
Published on March 7, 2017
About a 3 minute read

The changing of the guard at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has prompted the withdrawal of a request for owners and operators in the oil and gas industry to provide information on equipment and emissions at existing oil and gas operat... View More

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New Metrics
Introducing Aggregate Capital Sufficiency (ACS) – A New Alternative to GDP
Introducing Aggregate Capital Sufficiency (ACS) – A New Alternative to GDP
Published on March 7, 2017
About a 6 minute read

The question remains of how best to assess the sustainability of whole economies. If existing measurement models such as GDP, ISEW and GPI focus on size or welfare, then we need a third class of models – one that makes it possible to measure the su... View More

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Community Updates
Companies, Cities, Including SB Corporate Members, Receive Climate Leadership Awards for Reducing their Carbon Impact
Companies, Cities, Including SB Corporate Members, Receive Climate Leadership Awards for Reducing their Carbon Impact
Published on March 2, 2017
About a 7 minute read

Ten companies and organizations, two partnerships, and three individuals today will receive 2017 Climate Leadership Awards for their accomplishments in reducing greenhouses gas emissions and addressing climate change. The awards, now in their sixth y... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Paris 2024 Taps Into Technology for the Most Sustainable Olympic Games Ever
Paris 2024 Taps Into Technology for the Most Sustainable Olympic Games Ever
Published on February 28, 2017
About a 3 minute read

The Olympic Games offer an opportunity for the world to come together on peaceful terms and helps generate a sense of comradery among the global community. But it’s not only the athletes and spectators who feel the Games’ impact — the environme... View More

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Regulation & Public Policy
Rollback of Dodd-Frank Won’t Stop the Shift Towards Greater Transparency
Rollback of Dodd-Frank Won’t Stop the Shift Towards Greater Transparency
Published on February 10, 2017
About a 5 minute read

President Donald Trump issued two executive orders last week geared at scaling back or replacing financial regulations that he deems a burden to commerce and growth. The move signals a big win for Wall Street —whose elite are up for top spots in Tr... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
Oslo Takes Inclusive Approach to Sustainability with New E-Bike Grant
Oslo Takes Inclusive Approach to Sustainability with New E-Bike Grant
Published on February 6, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Government-led initiatives designed to cut carbon emissions and reduce air pollution in cities, though well-intentioned, often come under fire from those who stand the most to gain from them — the public. Clean air is a high priority for government... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
NGO to European Commission: Your Roadmap for Plastics Leads Nowhere
NGO to European Commission: Your Roadmap for Plastics Leads Nowhere
Published on February 1, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Less than a week after its release, the European Commission’s new Roadmap for the EU Strategy on Plastics in a Circular Economy is already coming under fire. According to the Break Free From Plastic Movement, the roadmap fails to get to the root of... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
New Finance Platform Aims to Scale Up Circular Economy in Europe
New Finance Platform Aims to Scale Up Circular Economy in Europe
Published on January 30, 2017
About a 4 minute read

One year after adopting an ambitious Circular Economy Package, the European Commission has partnered with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to establish the Circular Economy Finance Support Platform, to help bring investors and innovators together a... View More

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America May Have Elected Trump, But Only 14% Support His Environmental Platform
America May Have Elected Trump, But Only 14% Support His Environmental Platform
Published on January 25, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Yes, Americans are divided — but apparently not on the environment. The results of the 2016 U.S. presidential election exposed some deep rifts in the American psyche and left many of us feeling more divided than ever as Donald Trump takes office. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
China, Auto Industry Stride Forward with Clean Energy Transition
China, Auto Industry Stride Forward with Clean Energy Transition
Published on January 24, 2017
About a 5 minute read

As the Obama administration’s climate change pages disappear from the White House website, scientists scramble to backup precious climate data and resources, and a new world order starts taking shape in the United States, China and the auto industr... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
Ford Teams Up with TfL to Clean Up London’s Air
Ford Teams Up with TfL to Clean Up London’s Air
Published on January 22, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Ford and Transport for London have announced a new multimillion-pound project designed to help improve air quality in London. The project features a 12-month trial of 20 new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom vans that reduce local emissions by run... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Europe Could Open Up €320 Billion by Scaling a Circular Economy
Europe Could Open Up €320 Billion by Scaling a Circular Economy
Published on January 20, 2017
About a 5 minute read

The business case for sustainability, particularly the circular economy, is a strong one, and more and more researching is backing it up. A recent report by the Business & Sustainable Development Commission pointed to sustainable business models ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Over 80 Major Companies Across the UK Urge PM to Deliver on UN SDGs
Over 80 Major Companies Across the UK Urge PM to Deliver on UN SDGs
Published on January 17, 2017
About a 4 minute read

In an open letter to the Prime Minister, more than 80 leading companies have united in a call on the government to demonstrate its commitment to delivering the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
630 Companies, Investors Tell Trump: Continue Accelerating a Low-Carbon Economy
630 Companies, Investors Tell Trump: Continue Accelerating a Low-Carbon Economy
Published on January 10, 2017
About a 5 minute read

More than 530 companies and 100 investors – from iconic Fortune 500 firms to small family-owned businesses – are calling on the Trump administration and the new Congress to continue to support policies to accelerate a low-carbon future that will ... View More

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