WALKING THE TALK -
A new Quantis report has identified several common gaps in company strategies
that will keep businesses sustainability targets out of reach and five key
priorities for companies to adopt.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
New survey of Gen Zs in the US and Canada suggest a growing distrust of
influencers; and while sustainability is still a consideration when purchasing,
budget, price and brand authenticity are paramount.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
New partnership between the Meat Institute and Supplier LOCT signifies a pivotal
moment in the effort to tackle the climate impacts of our food system and offers
a template for other industries to follow.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Developing economies — which account for 52 out of 71 economies improving since
2019 — are making strides, but significant investment is needed to bridge gaps
and increase market share.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Barriers remain, particularly around data; but a joint AFi-CDP report finds 7% of companies assessed have eliminated deforestation from at least one supply chain.
BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
Abillion founder & CEO Vikas Garg shares insights and impacts from the app — which has become the world’s largest consumer-review platform for vegan foods and products.
NEW METRICS -
Business for Nature’s ‘It’s Now for Nature’ campaign highlights the strategies of five companies leading the charge and invites others to start their journey to developing and publishing their own biodiversity policies.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
The two fields may seem wildly different; however, when it comes to conducting client due diligence and collecting data, there are clear lessons sustainable finance professionals can learn from their counterparts in financial economic crime.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
A new report from Fashion for Good’s Sorting for Circularity maps pathway to
scaling fiber-to-fiber recycling within the US, while brands joining the Ellen
MacArthur Foundation’s Fashion Remodel initiative explore ways to make money
without making new clothes.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
While there are still unknowns regarding the long-term ecosystem impacts of genetically modified crops, their potential benefits merit another look before climate change takes an irreversible toll on our food system.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
The toymaker has announced a new annual KPI to encourage all salaried employees
to help the company lower emissions across its factories, stores and offices
around the world.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
Two rich panel discussions at SB Brand-Led Culture Change featured insights from
organizations across the business landscape on how to maximize impact and
opportunities for the next generation of diverse, young talent.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
In addition to generating 8% of global carbon emissions, recent studies have
highlighted another negative impact of the world’s most popular building
material — its weight, which is causing a host of coastal cities to sink faster
than sea levels are rising.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
The “right” messaging will always involve being clear, specific and transparent — but learning which words and claims will meet consumers’ expectations, build their trust and inspire their purchases will require research best done through collaborative partnerships.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Drawdown Food will advance science and share insights at the intersection of
food, agriculture, land use and climate change.
WALKING THE TALK -
This week at SB Brand-Led Culture Change, layered discussions examined the complex potential
of AI to optimize sustainability impact, as well as how to achieve internal
alignment across departments with perceived different priorities.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Whereas the country’s major cities have attracted the major hotel construction
in the past, boutique properties and hotel chains alike are popping up in
lesser-known areas — to showcase not only the natural appeal but the
proprietors’ commitment to the environment and local communities.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Day one of Sustainable Brands’ Brand-Led Culture Change event was filled with
rich discussions on the power of partnerships, hits and misses in brand
communication, and the power of art to open hearts and minds.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
The Business Guide to Advancing Climate Justice grounds its principles in the
experiences of the communities most affected by climate change to empower
businesses to prioritize regenerative practices and social responsibility.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
The most recent spate of controversies over misleading brand sustainability
claims raises pertinent questions for marketers everywhere.