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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
How Organic Underwear Can Help Save the World
How Organic Underwear Can Help Save the World
Published on November 23, 2017
About a 3 minute read

In an era where brands are becoming increasingly socially conscious to keep up with societal trends, Marc Skid is no exception. The recently launched online underwear retailer is using the finest, sustainably grown materials to provide its customers ... View More

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New Metrics
AT&T, BASF, Cabot, HPE and More Show #NewMetrics in Action
AT&T, BASF, Cabot, HPE and More Show #NewMetrics in Action
Published on November 15, 2017
About a 23 minute read

While measurement, disclosure and other forms of engagement were the dominant themes yesterday, day two of New Metrics ’17 saw brands, NGOs and solution providers digging deeper to reveal practical applications and concrete findings from where the ... View More

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Community Updates
The UPS Foundation To Award $2.6 Million In Environmental Grants
The UPS Foundation To Award $2.6 Million In Environmental Grants
Published on November 7, 2017
About a 3 minute read

The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS), announced it will award more than $2.6 million in grants to nonprofit organizations focused on environmental initiatives that align with UPS’s new sustainability g... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Japan’s Fair-Trade Towns: Applying Fair-Trade Principles at the Societal Level
Japan’s Fair-Trade Towns: Applying Fair-Trade Principles at the Societal Level
Published on October 29, 2017
About a 4 minute read

The international Fair-Trade Town movement encourages authorities, corporates, retail outlets and community groups to promote fair trade and spread understanding of fair-trade concepts across its sphere of influence. Over 1,800 towns have been recogn... View More

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Member Spotlight: John Viera from Ford shares personal insights and how trucks are boosting literacy and health around the world
Member Spotlight: John Viera from Ford shares personal insights and how trucks are boosting literacy and health around the world
Published on October 25, 2017
About a 7 minute read

John Viera, Global Director, Sustainability and Vehicle Environmental Matters at Ford Motor Company, recently shared his experience as one of the first sustainability business professionals in the corporate world. Read on to learn how he applies his ... View More

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Supply Chain
Report: Corporate Performance Falls Short on Supply Chain Due Diligence for Conflict Materials
Report: Corporate Performance Falls Short on Supply Chain Due Diligence for Conflict Materials
Published on October 13, 2017
About a 3 minute read

The Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), a project of the nonprofit organization As You Sow dedicated to ending human rights abuses associated with raw materials, has released a new report analyzing 206 companies’ due diligence regarding the use of ... View More

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Organizational Governance
Apparel, Textile Industry Giants Unite Around SDGs at 2017 Textile Sustainability Conference
Apparel, Textile Industry Giants Unite Around SDGs at 2017 Textile Sustainability Conference
Published on October 11, 2017
About a 5 minute read

Big news has been rolling out of the Textile Exchange 2017 Textile Sustainability Conference near Washington, D.C. this week, providing evidence of the major paradigm shift taking place in the apparel and textile industry. ... View More

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New Metrics
Activation & Acceleration: Catalyzing Context-Driven Stakeholders
Activation & Acceleration: Catalyzing Context-Driven Stakeholders
Published on September 20, 2017
About a 7 minute read

Part Nine in a 10-Part Series by Reporting 3.0. See previous parts below. ... View More

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Community Updates
The UPS Foundation Extends Relief Network to Florida, Pledges More Than $1 Million In Additional Support
The UPS Foundation Extends Relief Network to Florida, Pledges More Than $1 Million In Additional Support
Published on September 14, 2017
About a 3 minute read

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced more than a $1 million commitment, through The UPS Foundation, in support of recovery efforts in the Caribbean, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. The pledge is a co... View More

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Community Updates
Shaw Industries Leads by Example with Empathic and Strategic Approach
Shaw Industries Leads by Example with Empathic and Strategic Approach
Published on September 11, 2017
About a 2 minute read

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) is committed to supporting the response and recovery efforts of communities affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and other natural disasters as part of the company’s corporate vision of creating a better future.... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
New Study Reveals Global Water Supply Contaminated by Microplastic Fibers
New Study Reveals Global Water Supply Contaminated by Microplastic Fibers
Published on September 11, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Microplastics — extremely small pieces (less than 5 mm) of plastic debris resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste — have been found in tap water around the globe, according to a new report by Orb Media,... View More

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Community Updates
The UPS Foundation, American Red Cross And CyPhy Works Launch Disaster Relief Drone Pilot Program
The UPS Foundation, American Red Cross And CyPhy Works Launch Disaster Relief Drone Pilot Program
Published on September 7, 2017
About a 3 minute read

The UPS Foundation, the American Red Cross and drone manufacturer CyPhy Works, Inc., today announced a partnership to launch a drone pilot program, marking the first time the American Red Cross will test using a tethered drone to assess damage after ... View More

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Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Grundig Renews Food Waste Campaign, Releases New Consumer Research
Grundig Renews Food Waste Campaign, Releases New Consumer Research
Published on September 5, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Europe’s largest home electronics manufacturer, Grundig, has renewed its commitment to reduce global food waste, launching the second phase of its Respect Food initiative with a manifesto film underlining the seriousness of the food waste problem. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCollaboration & Co-Creation
The Burden of Clean Water Worldwide Still Borne by Women
The Burden of Clean Water Worldwide Still Borne by Women
Published on August 30, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Clean, drinkable water is crucial for human existence, but according to the Women Thrive Alliance, roughly 663 million people worldwide still lack easy access to safe water. ... View More

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Community Updates
The UPS Foundation Mobilizes Relief Network, Pledges More Than $1 Million
The UPS Foundation Mobilizes Relief Network, Pledges More Than $1 Million
Published on August 28, 2017
About a 3 minute read

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced more than a $1 million pledge, through The UPS Foundation in support of recovery efforts in Texas and Louisiana following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. The pledge is a combination of cash grants, in-kind t... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Paradox Sports, The North Face Helping Adaptive Climbers Reach New Heights
Paradox Sports, The North Face Helping Adaptive Climbers Reach New Heights
Published on August 16, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Athletes previously inactive in the climbing community are now looking at more widespread climbing and adventure opportunities, thanks to new sponsorship from The North Face. The outdoor apparel retailer has teamed up with the non-profit Paradox Spor... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
First-Ever Lawsuit Over ‘Inadequate’ Climate Risk Disclosure Could Set New Precedent for Businesses
First-Ever Lawsuit Over ‘Inadequate’ Climate Risk Disclosure Could Set New Precedent for Businesses
Published on August 9, 2017
About a 3 minute read

It is becoming increasingly important for companies to disclose information about long-term climate risks as more and more investors are using this information to inform financial decisions. While a general shift towards transparency is taking shape,... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
Green & Black's, Cadbury Swap Out Fairtrade for In-House Cocoa Life Verification Scheme
Green & Black's, Cadbury Swap Out Fairtrade for In-House Cocoa Life Verification Scheme
Published on August 4, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Earlier this summer, British supermarket group Sainsbury’s inspired a flurry of criticism after launching its own in-house sustainability standard, ‘Fairly Traded.’ At the time of the announcement, The Fairtrade Foundation suggested the new mod... View More

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Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
Canopy Releases Updated Blueline Ranking for Sustainable Printing
Canopy Releases Updated Blueline Ranking for Sustainable Printing
Published on July 28, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Working with sustainable print partners and using environmental papers is becoming increasingly important for brands working to meet their own sustainability targets. Environmental nonprofit Canopy has released the 2017 update to its Blueline Ranking... View More

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Community Updates
IBM Releases 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report
IBM Releases 2016 Corporate Responsibility Report
Published on July 27, 2017
About a 1 minute read

At IBM, responsibility is integral to our business and draws us to social challenges where we can matter, where innovation and expertise can improve communities and lives. Our approach involves forging sustained partnerships with nonprofit organizati... View More

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