WASTE NOT -
The film industry is one of the largest producers of unnecessary waste in the
world. Avoiding or repurposing that waste has become its own industry within
entertainment, and circular service providers such as EcoSet are leading the
charge.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
While the values-action gap still exists, consumer research helps organizations understand their audience motivations and who is buying their product, or expand their audiences to growing numbers of sustainability-conscious shoppers.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
These two startups are fundamentally changing how coffee is produced — by
eliminating the need for beans altogether, and repurposing food waste along the
way.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
If we are to safeguard advertising’s legitimacy, we must address
our image problem. It’s time we apply our collective creativity to solve our
(industry’s) biggest challenges.
CLEANTECH -
Here are smart tools and strategies organizations can use to overcome three
major barriers to cleantech adoption, to drive broader climate action and
achieve their sustainability goals.
WALKING THE TALK -
10 distinguished climate researchers have called on the UN to give its 2030
Agenda for Sustainable Development a much-needed refresh — by extending the
timeline to 2050 and providing greater clarity around specific goals, among
other recommendations.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Tourism marketing has largely centered around traveler desires such as pleasant
weather and low prices. Now, it must also consider how travelers’ presence impacts locals, the local economy, wildlife and the natural environment.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
This week in regenerative-ag news, Heineken, innocent Drinks and Rainforest
Alliance all revealed progress in scaling practices that increase resilience in
food and beverage supply chains around the world.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
As Deschutes and Patagonia Provisions partner on beers made from regenerative
grain, nearly 50% of beer lovers around the world say they will pay more for a
sustainable brew.
WALKING THE TALK -
A new Quantis report has identified several common gaps in company strategies
that will keep businesses sustainability targets out of reach and five key
priorities for companies to adopt.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
New partnership between the Meat Institute and Supplier LOCT signifies a pivotal
moment in the effort to tackle the climate impacts of our food system and offers
a template for other industries to follow.
BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
Abillion founder & CEO Vikas Garg shares insights and impacts from the app — which has become the world’s largest consumer-review platform for vegan foods and products.
NEW METRICS -
Business for Nature’s ‘It’s Now for Nature’ campaign highlights the strategies of five companies leading the charge and invites others to start their journey to developing and publishing their own biodiversity policies.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
While there are still unknowns regarding the long-term ecosystem impacts of genetically modified crops, their potential benefits merit another look before climate change takes an irreversible toll on our food system.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
The toymaker has announced a new annual KPI to encourage all salaried employees
to help the company lower emissions across its factories, stores and offices
around the world.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Drawdown Food will advance science and share insights at the intersection of
food, agriculture, land use and climate change.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Thursday at SB Brand-Led Culture Change, a variety of stakeholders driving
regenerative agriculture shared insights on demystifying regenerative ag for
consumers, quantifying regenerative sourcing and creating resilience in cotton
production.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
October’s commitment by the countries home to our major rainforests — as well as
prior agreements from COP, the US and the EU — show serious intent. Here’s how
companies can effectively protect critical biodiversity.
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
The group — comprised of seven higher-end wine producers — is bringing a
decidedly hip, modern update to a segment with a big perception issue.
WALKING THE TALK -
Whether carbon credits ought to be used to account for Scope 3 emissions is a
debate that must continue — involving many more stakeholders, so that views on
both sides of the fence are heard and considered.