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What Gets People to Act: Doom and Gloom or Rainbows and Sunshine?
The negative framing that accompanies “traditional” climate communications risks turning people off, but exclusively positive framing has its own issues. Long story short, we need both. Here are a few tips for choosing the right one. ... View More
Food Rescuers Shouldn't Fight Over Limited Supply; Instead, Diversify
I’ve always been frustrated by infighting between food-rescue organizations working together to distribute scarce food donations — mostly from retailers. So, here’s my list of untapped sectors of the food system — where food is almost always ... View More
To Fight COVID-19, We Must Invest in Water Access for Vulnerable Communities
The PepsiCo Foundation and WaterAid are launching a new program to build sanitation facilities and community water systems in the harsh, arid region of La Guajira, Colombia — with the goal of increasing access for the indigenous Wayuu people. ... View More
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is with This Socially Impactful Money Move
We’re calling on companies across the country to deposit $1M of their banked dollars today into credit unions serving low-income communities. Thanks to our partnership with Inclusiv, this is one smart, seamless, socially conscious money move. ... View More
Tide Aiming to Decarbonize Laundry by Reducing Carbon, Plastic, Hot-Water Washing
Laundry giant’s 2030 Ambition goals center on turning consumers to cold water, exploring carbon capture and reducing virgin plastic — so that ‘every load of laundry does a load of good.’ ... View More
Safety, Nature, Resourcefulness Are Key Features of Sustainable Urban Design
The move toward more sustainable, inclusive and safer cities isn’t just better for the environment. These spaces contribute to a higher quality of life, foster community, encourage collaboration, and are more resilient and economically productive. ... View More
Trending: Nike, Chipotle Tie Exec Compensation to Diversity, Sustainability Metrics
In the past week, both Nike and Chipotle announced new sets of environmental and social goals — and systems with which their executives’ compensation will be tied to achieving them. ... View More
It’s Time to Break Free from Sustainability’s Ivory Tower
One major reason that most sustainability writing is bad is that it’s written by a microscopic number of smart people who think and talk the same way, unintentionally excluding the bulk of audiences that need to be spoken to. ... View More
Cities Can Have Something for Everyone When Created by Everyone
At Cabify, our team’s female representation more than doubles the technology sector’s average. Safe and inclusive transport plays a crucial role in socially sustainable development — so, if we want truly inclusive cities, we must also listen to... View More
New WeSpire Research Finds Significant Drop in Corporate DEI Programs in 2020
The 10th annual study reveals that HR departments apparently underestimated employee concerns about racial equity and social unrest. Was the pandemic, or lack of company buy-in, to blame? ... View More
SB’21 Asia-Pacific: In Asia, the Time for a Sustainable Recovery Is Now
In many parts of Asia, COVID-19 is relatively under control; and the focus is on recovery. How the region responds, and how much companies push for a sustainable post-pandemic economy could influence the entire world, due to Asia’s place as the glo... View More
SB’21 Trend Watching: Brands’ Role in Reshaping the World in 2021 and Beyond
At SB’s latest Trend Watching event, experts across a variety of fields and industries offered insights into how purpose-driven brands can effectively activate on everything from marketing to effective leadership to climate justice in our post-pand... View More
To Be an Anti-Racist Brand: Start by Being Aware, Additive and Alive
The next frontier of sustainability is regeneration — building brands that actively restore and renew a system. And that’s as true for our systems that continue to allow racial injustice as for our environmental ecosystems. ... View More
Dole’s ‘Sunshine for All’ Fund Strives to Close Gaps on Good Nutrition
The $2M annual fund will aim to address gaps of food affordability and waste, as well as accessibility and acceptability, around the world. Dole is seeking strategic partners to help develop solutions. ... View More
How Amazon Is Scaling Conscious Consumerism by Partnering with Brands, Certifications
The e-commerce giant is working with over 20 product-certification partners to deliver product-specific sustainability information to shoppers through its Climate Pledge Friendly program. ... View More
TAZO, SZA Partner to Bring Climate Justice to Most Impacted US Communities
The TAZO Tree Corps will work with American Forests to help bring cleaner air and combat climate change in communities of color across the US, by increasing ‘tree equity.’ ... View More
Corporate Political Responsibility: The Missing Link in Companies’ ESG Strategies
The disconnect between many companies’ public sustainability ambitions and their non-public lobbying efforts can no longer be excused. The Erb Institute’s Corporate Political Responsibility Taskforce is helping companies connect the dots. ... View More
Destinations Limit Visitors, Define Ideal Travelers to Mitigate Overtourism
Popular destinations are increasingly prioritizing quality over quantity, dispersing travelers across larger geographic areas, and clearly defining the kind of travelers they want to attract. By addressing overtourism in this way, they also place loc... View More
What Would You Do with $6M? Quantifying the Social Impact of a Super Bowl Ad
Reaching 100 million people at once comes at a high cost — but the sticker price of a Super Bowl ad comes with deeper implications, both for brands and society. What if that money was used for good? ... View More
Why We Tell the Stories Behind Sustainable Products
Telling the stories of the people and forests behind FSC-certified products deepens consumers’ connections with the brands, and demonstrates the impacts of responsible sourcing. We expect this is just the beginning, due to the clear signals of cons... View More
