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Organizational Governance
Finally! Companies Using the SDGs to Set Their North Star
Finally! Companies Using the SDGs to Set Their North Star
Published on May 8, 2019
About a 3 minute read

These companies will not only make a social difference — they will become an engine for good, attracting the partners, resources and revenues to put their businesses on a profitable path and scaling their potential for impact. A classic win-win, an... View More

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Marketing & Communications
Sportswear, Outdoor Brands Lead on Transparency; Luxury Is Waking Up
Sportswear, Outdoor Brands Lead on Transparency; Luxury Is Waking Up
Published on April 25, 2019
About a 5 minute read

On the sixth anniversary of the devastating Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, which killed over 1,100 garment workers, Fashion Revolution’s most recent Transparency Index indicates slow progress across the industry. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational GovernanceGlobal Partners
3 Lessons Learned from SB’19 Paris, Day 1
3 Lessons Learned from SB’19 Paris, Day 1
Published on April 24, 2019
About a 10 minute read

Across Europe, activists demanding more action on issues that matter have taken over the narrative. Tapping into business innovation to help change the world for the better is now firmly accepted as a crucial part of the puzzle. As speakers highlight... View More

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Circular Economy
KadAfrica: Cultivating Young Ugandan Women’s ‘Passion’ for Fruit Farming
KadAfrica: Cultivating Young Ugandan Women’s ‘Passion’ for Fruit Farming
Published on April 16, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Not only can girls earn money for themselves and their families, they can also access farmer training and classes on a range of subjects, including financial literacy, reproductive health, farming and entrepreneurship. ... View More

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Marketing & Communications
'Mdudu,' Political Correctness & Sustainable Storytelling
'Mdudu,' Political Correctness & Sustainable Storytelling
Published on April 12, 2019
About a 7 minute read

Doing good does not require everyone to be insufferably ‘good’; re-engineering narratives and characters to remove friction, discomfort, distaste — the inappropriate and the sometimes highly imperfect humanity of them — leaves a massive hole ... View More

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Finance & Investment
BofA Commits $300 Billion by 2030 to Low-Carbon, Sustainable Business
BofA Commits $300 Billion by 2030 to Low-Carbon, Sustainable Business
Published on April 4, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Bank of America’s third environmental commitment is designed to advance solutions to issues aligned with the SDGs — including sustainable energy and transportation, climate resiliency, clean water and sanitation. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceGlobal Partners
Over 2,000 Delegates Gather to Share Insights at SB'19 Tokyo
Over 2,000 Delegates Gather to Share Insights at SB'19 Tokyo
Published on March 10, 2019
About a 2 minute read

Sustainable Brands 2019 Tokyo (SB'19 Tokyo) was held on March 6-7, at the Hilton Tokyo. 189 leaders from both domestic and foreign companies and NGOs, and more than 2,240 participants took part. ... View More

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Finance & Investment
Values-Based Investment Platform COIN Offers Portfolios Aligned with SDGs
Values-Based Investment Platform COIN Offers Portfolios Aligned with SDGs
Published on March 6, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Backed by John Hancock, COIN offers customers eight Impact Areas — including Better Health, Clean Water, Gender Equality and Reducing Waste — to invest in, with as little as $50. ... View More

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Supply Chain
How SAP's Purposeful Customer Network Solves Business & World Challenges
How SAP's Purposeful Customer Network Solves Business & World Challenges
Published on March 1, 2019
About a 8 minute read

“Be authentic. You may have lost it for whatever reason: acquisition, merger, leadership changes, a value prop has evolved … but never forget where you came from.” — Alicia Tillman, SAP ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Visa Outlines Ways to Improve Daily Travel for Smarter, More Efficient Cities
Visa Outlines Ways to Improve Daily Travel for Smarter, More Efficient Cities
Published on February 26, 2019
About a 6 minute read

Global transportation study assesses trends and challenges in public transportation and parking, in the face of population growth and urban migration patterns. ... View More

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Supply Chain
Living Incomes for Farmers Key to Ensuring Sustainability of Cocoa
Living Incomes for Farmers Key to Ensuring Sustainability of Cocoa
Published on February 25, 2019
About a 4 minute read

New Fairtrade Foundation campaign calls on the UK government and companies to end ‘shameful’ exploitation of cocoa farmers by 2030, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. ... View More

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Circular Economy
Renewal Mill: Turning By-Products Into More Nutritious Food
Renewal Mill: Turning By-Products Into More Nutritious Food
Published on February 18, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Through its proprietary technology, the company transforms organic, high-fiber food by-product streams into nutritious raw ingredients. ... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
Champions 12.3: Restaurants Realize 7:1 ROI by Reducing Food Waste
Champions 12.3: Restaurants Realize 7:1 ROI by Reducing Food Waste
Published on February 15, 2019
About a 4 minute read

New research finds rather compelling business case for restaurants to reduce the amount of food they throw away. ... View More

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Finance & Investment
Clif Bar Ag Fund to Help Organic Farmers Weather Economic Challenges
Clif Bar Ag Fund to Help Organic Farmers Weather Economic Challenges
Published on February 13, 2019
About a 3 minute read

The Clif Ag Fund will help increase the economic resilience of organic farmers in Clif’s supply chain — including lower energy costs from day one. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsCollaboration & Co-Creation
New Nat Geo, P&G Media Platform to ‘ACTIVATE’ Solutions to Global Issues
New Nat Geo, P&G Media Platform to ‘ACTIVATE’ Solutions to Global Issues
Published on February 11, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Nat Geo, P&G, Global Citizen launch storytelling partnership, documentary series to drive action around global challenges connected to extreme poverty ... View More

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Finance & Investment
Financial Services Lead Charge in Linking Financial Performance, Sustainability
Financial Services Lead Charge in Linking Financial Performance, Sustainability
Published on February 7, 2019
About a 2 minute read

Companies increasingly recognize the importance to their bottom line of a comprehensive sustainability strategy, which includes reporting. ... View More

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Innovation & Technology
Classroom-in-a-Backpack Bringing Education to the Masses in Off-Grid Bangladesh
Classroom-in-a-Backpack Bringing Education to the Masses in Off-Grid Bangladesh
Published on February 4, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Light of Hope had the rather ingenious idea of fitting a solar panel-powered classroom into a backpack. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
SupplyShift-Ulula Partnership to Amplify Worker Voices in Supply Chains
SupplyShift-Ulula Partnership to Amplify Worker Voices in Supply Chains
Published on February 4, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Collaboration will allow companies to gain data-backed insight into worker treatment in their supply chains. ... View More

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Finance & Investment
New Reporting Standard Aims to Drive Finance Towards SDGs
New Reporting Standard Aims to Drive Finance Towards SDGs
Published on January 31, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Now, under SD VISta, projects seeking funding must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of a third-party assessor, that they advance the SDGs. ... View More

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Supply ChainMarketing & Communications
Global Investors Challenge Fast Food Companies on Climate, Water Risks
Global Investors Challenge Fast Food Companies on Climate, Water Risks
Published on January 29, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Over 80 investors warn that “animal agriculture is the world’s highest-emitting sector without a low-carbon plan.” ... View More

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