CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
As we work to find common ground in addressing climate change, changemakers really need to examine what could
happen if money and power weren’t a factor.
MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
Shaw’s Kellie Ballew spoke with Stacy Smedley, executive director of Building
Transparency, about the organization’s role in decarbonizing the construction
industry.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
Many companies have embarked on their sustainability journey. In 2024, the
challenge will be to prioritize the innovations that add the most impact.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Sorghum and millets are versatile, fast-growing cereal crops able to produce
reliable yields and high-quality nutrition amid variable climates and with low
environmental impact.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
The platform connects shoppers with near-expiration food coming directly from
grocery shelves at a significant discount.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Addressing the fate of returned items — and the larger issue of 'wrap, return,
repeat' consumer culture — requires adoption of smart technologies to offset
losses and improve retail’s environmental impact during the holiday season and
beyond.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE -
People everywhere are feeling the effects of climate change and want to be part of the solution. Business leaders who engage their employees in sustainability initiatives will help them feel more connected and create new opportunities to shape the future.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
Leveraging the potential of anaerobic digestion and utilizing digestate as a renewable soil amendment offers significant opportunities for sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
COLLABORATION & CO-CREATION -
Examples such as the Net-Zero Basque Industrial Super Cluster show how targeted, collaborative sustainability efforts can set new standards for environmental responsibility in manufacturing — leading the way in industrial innovation and global competition.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
While ReSource: Plastic members are demonstrating that plastic reporting is possible, voluntary corporate action is not sufficient to address the scale and urgency of the plastic waste crisis.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE -
Companies that challenge the idea of business-as-usual can set the pace of innovation for their peers despite the risk of failure. And you might just unlock a new way of doing business and see ripple effects for years to come.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
While tourism has returned to pre-pandemic levels and the industry re-embraces physical travel, virtual travel operators see a different future on the horizon.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
Through Citizen Verizon, we have the opportunity and obligation to leverage our
technology to drive positive societal impact across key areas: Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection and Human Prosperity.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
As the world strives to achieve its sustainability goals, such holistic approaches not only benefit the environment but also enhance the resilience and prosperity of rural communities while taking us one step closer to a more circular future.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
At COP28, the US Food Waste Pact, ReFED’s ‘Roadmap for Philanthropy’ and $57M from the Bezos Earth Fund are among new initiatives targeting global food-system transformation.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE -
Taneya Group’s founding principles are grounded in a concept called "sanpo yoshi" (“three-way satisfaction”), considered one of the roots of Japanese sustainability.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY -
This month, Alaska Mileage Plan members can earn Elite-Qualifying Miles when
they support sustainable aviation fuel, contributing to their elite
qualification for the new year.
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY -
Shaw’s Tara Currier sat down with Elwyn Grainger-Jones, new ED of the Cradle to
Cradle Products Innovation Institute, to learn more about how the Institute drives continued improvements in products across industries.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
The launch includes a call to action for organizations worldwide to use the tools of carbon accounting to drive transition plans and direct emission reductions.