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Meet the Startup Guiding Companies Toward Net Zero — Via Circular Design
For the hordes of companies still struggling to make good on their net-zero commitments, comply with impending climate-disclosure legislation and figure out what ‘circularity’ even means, Pentatonic is here to help. ... View More
Analysis of US Utilities Reveals Inconsistent Climate-Policy Advocacy
A new benchmark analysis of 12 of the largest US electric utility companies finds significant inconsistencies between utilities’ public climate commitments and their direct and indirect climate lobbying practices. ... View More
Promising Proteins Could Solve Many Food-Related Issues, If We Let Them
2 new studies examine the potential of edible insects and mycelium to boost both human and planetary health, and the barriers and systemic issues that must be overcome to realize that potential. ... View More
WEF: Disinformation, Societal Fragmentation Top Global Risks as Environmental Threats Intensify
'Global Risks Report 2024' calls for greater cooperation between the public and private sectors to focus global cooperation on rapidly building guardrails for the most disruptive emerging risks. ... View More
Investment and Innovation: How Cities Serve as Epicenters for Circularity
At the recent WRLDCTY event in October, a rich panel discussion explored how a systems approach can help realize a more circular future — using cities as a backdrop. ... View More
As COP28 Goes Into Overtime, Hope Dwindles for Meaningful Climate Agreement
Climate groups and world leaders decry draft agreement as falling fatally short of the clarity and ambition the climate and economy demand — including a phase-out of fossil fuels. ... View More
Carrot and Stick: European & US Businesses Must Learn From Each Other to Become More Sustainable
As our North American operations continue to grow rapidly, we have witnessed in microcosm the sustainability benefits of marrying together US innovation and efficiency with European standards. ... View More
First Roadmap for Financiers Implementing a ‘Just Transition’ Launched at COP28
The new guidance will support the global financial sector in embedding just-transition practices in their operations to ensure a climate transition that leaves no one behind. ... View More
Firms Need Help Navigating Competition Laws in Pursuit of Collaboration for Sustainability
Over 80% of sustainability professionals acknowledge the need to work with peers to tackle sustainability issues; but most companies are put off collaboration for fear of breaking competition rules and risking litigation. ... View More
New Carbon Accounting Alliance Seeks Industry Standardization, Regulation to Support Net-Zero Transition
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. ... View More
New Study Calls for a ‘Reuse Revolution’ in Packaging
A new Ellen MacArthur Foundation study shows that a reusable packaging economy could lower both GHGs and water use by up to 35-70% compared with single-use plastics. ... View More
Preparing for the CSRD’s Impact on US Companies
Like many recent rulings coming out of the EU, the CSRD is designed to drive the rest of the global economy — including around 3,000 US companies — towards meaningful action and ESG disclosure. ... View More
How to Ensure Better Offsets and Save the Carbon Market
Newer players Climate Vault and Covalent are banking on their unique approaches — along with the dreaded “R” word, regulation — to salvage the credibility and efficacy of carbon markets. ... View More
For Companies with Authentic Sustainability Pursuits, the Devil’s in the Details
Several discussions at SB’23 San Diego highlighted the importance of achieving total visibility into company operations, relationships, impacts and messaging — to avoid surprises that could hamstring progress. ... View More
When to Speak, When to Listen: A Brand Guide to Navigating a Divided Society
Another strong thread throughout SB’23 San Diego addressed the tightrope that brands must often walk when working to stay true to their values — and not letting ‘purpose fragility’ rule in our politically polarized world. ... View More
Next-Gen Materials Carving Paths to More Sustainable and/or Regenerative Products in a Variety of Industries
This session will provide an overview of a range of new materials that are promising to transform a variety of industries in the months and years to come. The intention is to go for a fairly deep dive into the credentials and potential of each of the... View More
Eating Your Values: Depoliticizing Alternative Proteins for a Diverse Consumer Base
Studies have shown that urban and liberal-leaning US consumers are more likely to try alternative meat compared to rural and more conservative-leaning demographics. So, crafting messages that appeal to both audiences is vital. ... View More
IRA Will Get US Halfway to Paris Goals; But We Need Mandates to Reach the Finish Line
Keeping the planet below 1.5ºC will require rapid scaling of current technologies and deployment of emergent climate solutions — as well as innovative, binding policy interventions. ... View More
As DOE Invests $1.2B in Direct Air Capture, Climate Justice Groups Decry Business as Usual
Many see DAC as a necessary, if imperfect, tool for achieving needed carbon reductions; but climate justice groups oppose anything that perpetuates petrochemical operation, which often disproportionately harms communities where they are built. ... View More
The Problem with Hiding from ‘Anti-Woke’ Crusaders
Anti-ESG agitators are telling a story that’s both inaccurate and bad for business. And silence won’t deter further attacks — though it certainly could compromise long-term brand value. ... View More
