THE NEXT ECONOMY -
“Regeneration” is not a just new word to replace the now-overused term “sustainability.” It represents a new way of thinking — an entirely new level of ambition that implies, ultimately, a new paradigm.
CLEANTECH -
In one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonize, Alaska has set forth its plan to greatly reduce its carbon, waste and water impacts by 2025; and eliminate its carbon emissions altogether by 2040.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
The company’s goal is to scale regenerative farming practices across its entire
agricultural footprint, reduce at least 3 million tons of GHGs, and improve livelihoods of farmers across its supply chain.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Carbon markets connect the growing demand from companies and consumers
committing to net zero, with the small but growing supply of removal and
avoidance solutions. Carbon credits make the most of tangible solutions that are possible and available now.
WALKING THE TALK -
It’s becoming more common for companies to put their weight behind a range of urgent social issues. This isn’t about partisanship or “wokeness” — it’s about the core values held by many Americans and a desire among forward-thinking corporate leaders to prove they share them.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
There is an urgent need to move the visual language of sustainability forward, so being able to represent both technological and societal progress is key.
COLLABORATION -
IWCA becomes the first member of Race to Zero — a UN-backed, global campaign
to rally all-sector leadership and support for a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon future — representing the wine and ag industries.
WASTE NOT -
The partnership between the yogurt brand, the celebrity chef and the food-rescue marketplace aims to inspire restaurants across the US to fight food waste by using rescued produce on their menus.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
As part of Chipotle’s mission to ‘cultivate a better world,’ it has expanded its debt-free degree program to include nearly 100 degree options in these fields at 10 US universities.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Aldi, Fairphone, L’Oréal, Unilever and more are taking action towards ensuring living wages for workers throughout their supply chains — and calling on others to do the same.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
The two companies are putting their money where their mouths are when it comes to increasing inclusion, both in their messaging and in the media at large.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
The companies have launched a variety of new tools and services aimed at fostering a more inclusive tech workforce in the US, with a specific focus on women and underrepresented minorities.
BEHAVIOR CHANGE -
So, what’s still preventing consumers from living more in line with their values? GlobeScan has identified seven critical “unlocks” to help consumers to change their behaviors, and start aligning their lifestyles with their values and aspirations.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Two innovative new offerings provide forward-thinking companies an engaging way to not only compensate for their product emissions, but to engage with their customers around climate action in a new way.
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
As hopes mount for a new, post-COVID “normal,” many systems are in flux and the state of sustainable packaging is once again in question. How will businesses adapt? Or re-adapt? Or un-adapt? Shelton Group CEO Suzanne Shelton and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Adam Gendell share their insights.
LEADERSHIP -
Wise leaders build agile, inclusive and sustainable businesses. But how can you
do that in times of crisis? Here are 8 mental models for building inner resilience to take responsible and sustainable actions in VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) situations.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
The pandemic has taught us that everything is interdependent. Global thought leaders agree on the opportunity and need for several key shifts to materialize in business; and they agree on the ingredients necessary for the cure, as set out below.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Netflix’s new goals include achieving carbon neutrality by 2022. The company also revealed impressive stats behind viewer interest in
sustainability-themed programming; and pledged to achieve more balanced
representation of underrepresented communities, both on- and offscreen.
SUPPLY CHAIN -
Regenerative ag is a growing, dynamic movement that has potential for tremendous climate reversal and healthy food production. When even
Neil Young says, “Put the carbon back in the soil," you know it’s time to get on board.