COLLABORATION -
When implemented thoughtfully, nature-based climate-action projects support biodiversity and connect communities, governments and other organizations to
make long-lasting, impactful changes that no one group could do alone.
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Despite its flaws, I believe that the VCM is an essential tool in our climate toolkit. To ensure funding is channeled into real climate-action projects, we still must drive greater integrity and transparency. Here are four ways we can do that.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Oatly is offering free ad space to a big dairy brand that shares the same impact data that Oatly did to receive its climate certification.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
Mycorena and Revo Foods have combined mycelium-based protein and 3D printing to create a potential win-win for seafood fans and overexploited fish populations.
WASTE NOT -
Working towards halving food loss and waste by 2030 will help food and beverage companies mitigate their GHGs across all scopes. Supply chain collaborations and
engagements that yield multiple environmental benefits are critical.
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The two companies have expanded the scope and scale of their respective nature-focused impact-investment funds.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
New ad campaign pokes fun at celebrating taking care of the planet only once a year.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
With the KIND Almond Acres Initiative, the snack bar brand begins work to future-proof its #1 ingredient.
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Accelerated timeline for cobalt and other elements paves new path for key recycled metals in batteries, magnets and circuit boards.
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
In the lab, Living Carbon’s GM poplars accumulated biomass up to 53% faster, trapping as much as 27% more carbon than non-engineered poplars. But skeptics aren’t convinced they’re seeing the forest for the trees.
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Astral’s 'This Round's for the House' initiative is part of the Adobe Brick Project — its ongoing upcycling program to build homes and brighten communities in Jalisco.
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The certified B Corp winery has achieved climate neutrality, zero waste and Regenerative Organic Certification — setting a new standard for future-friendly wines.
WASTE NOT -
Some say the outsized focus on legacy plastics cleanup is analogous to carbon removal versus reducing carbon emissions at the source: ‘like putting a band-aid on a broken leg.’
SUPPLY CHAIN -
While the 4th edition of the Chocolate Scorecard examines over 70 chocolate companies on their social and environmental performance, WNWN Food Labs’ ‘Wegg’ offers a look at a truly sustainable alternative.
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
ChemSec works to eliminate toxic chemicals in products by engaging with companies and policymakers across cultures, industries and governments; ED Anne-Sofie Bäckar says trust, transparency — and sometimes, keeping things light
— are key.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Practical Farmers of Iowa, Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, and the Illinois Corn Growers Association partner with PepsiCo to drive large-scale adoption of regenerative agriculture practices.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
Much like 1%’s regular giving, the Impact Fund is being used to support a variety of initiatives; and that path will continue to evolve as the fund does.
LEADERSHIP -
The company aims to increase pounds of local produce purchased, improve diverse employee retention, and increase the number of restaurants with composting programs — goals that can affect executives’ overall bonus payout by up to 15 percent.
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION -
The pharmaceutical and biotech giant is throwing its might behind two of our most pressing challenges by improving access to clean water and reducing water use in agriculture and its operations; and expanding its Nutrient Gap
Initiative to include both food and supplements.
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THRIVE Collaborative designed Veridian from an honest look at what is actually required for a housing community to achieve net-zero goals.