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UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, Day 1: ‘The Most Vulnerable Are Always in Your Supply Chain’
What links the two major themes to emerge from the day — COVID and climate — is the need for companies to take steps to assist vulnerable people in supply chains, and to ensure their needs are always taken into account. ... View More
Why Real Estate Needs a Seat at the Table in a Sustainable Future
In the months and years to come, the real estate sector must play a critical role in creating a decarbonized environment — helping society prepare, respond, re-enter and ultimately re-imagine a sustainable future. ... View More
Report: Small Behavioral Interventions with Pilots Add Up to Massive Savings for Airlines
A new whitepaper details an 8-month study conducted with Virgin Atlantic — in which a behavioral intervention with pilots created $6.1M in fuel savings, and demonstrated the most cost-effective carbon-abatement solution in history. ... View More
Why a Solutions-Focused Mindset Is Essential for Creating a Sustainable Future
Rather than dwelling on problems, a solutions-centered focus — within individuals, organizations, governments, etc — naturally leads to breaking negative feedback loops, feelings of hopelessness, and cycles of redundant and unproductive work. ... View More
Why Wait for Regulation — Instead of Doing Better Now?
Corporations are afraid of their costs rising — shareholder interests demand a high return on investment in order for companies to remain profitable and competitive. But it simply will not remain viable to be a corporation that doesn’t address it... View More
Designing for Circularity Turns Fashion Waste into a Viable Resource
As we continue to weather a pandemic, and the industry and brands rethink longer-term existential strategies, we face a rare opportunity for change — to future-proof the entire fashion industry for the long run. ... View More
More and More of Us Are Driving a Circular Economy in Our Own Homes
Electronic waste is the world’s fastest-growing domestic waste stream. But 100,000 tonnes of e-waste could be avoided, if we fixed just 10% of perfectly repairable appliances. The appetite for repair is growing and I believe this approach is here t... View More
COVID, Customers Lead MGM to Open First Smoke-Free Las Vegas Strip Resort
The implications of Park MGM’s move to go smoke-free within the COVID-19 pandemic are important to consider. Perhaps COVID is the nudge the industry needs to prioritize people’s health and eliminate smoking on casino floors. ... View More
Q&A: Embedding Diversity, Inclusion Into the World’s Largest Chemical Company
BASF has been recognized as a leader for its work to become a diverse and inclusive workplace, but Peter Eckes — BASF’s President of Global Bioscience — recognizes that much work remains to be done. ... View More
Companies Must Follow Climate Science Straight to Capitol Hill
Setting climate goals and claiming leadership while supporting laws that would oppose the realization of those goals is not just bad for a company’s reputation and the hiring of young talent — such misalignment also poses a systemic risk that is ... View More
Q&A: FSC on the Role of Brands in the Fight Against Climate Change
As Forest Stewardship Council Director General Kim Carstensen explains, the certification helps brands take climate action by offering a simple way for consumers to make a difference, connected to tangible impacts in forests. ... View More
The North Face’s Explore Fund Council to Help Create Equity in the Outdoors
Launching in 2021, the celebrity-led Explore Fund Council will focus on accelerating culturally relevant exploration opportunities and connecting diverse communities to the benefits of outdoor exploration. ... View More
Gillette Reveals Men’s Feelings on Sustainability in 2020, Brand Goals for 2030
A global study by Gillette found that men are taking environmental concerns more seriously, as a result of COVID-19. And the company raises the bar for itself with the launch of its Sustainability 2030 goals. ... View More
Meet the Punk Beer Brand Ripping Up the Rulebook to Protect Our Planet
It would be easy to view BrewDog as little more than stunt-based marketing experts. But the company has been busy making sure to leave a more impactful dent on our culture, putting the all-important issue of climate change front and center. ... View More
Mastercard Partners to Digitally Empower Small Businesses in Latin America
Bancolombia, Banco Galicia, Citibanamex and Mercado Libre are part of the Partnership, committed to accelerate business recovery and inclusive growth efforts in the region. ... View More
ILFI Offers Companies a Measured Approach to Becoming More 'JUST'
When it comes to embedding DEI issues into organizations, the first question is often: How do we begin making the change that’s expected of us? ILFI’s JUST program helps companies take concrete steps toward becoming more equitable and inclusive.... View More
How DEI Issues Have Reshaped the Brand Purpose Landscape
A dramatic shift in diversity is only possible if the most exposed, vulnerable and or marginalised groups contribute to decision-making around narratives, ideas and solutions. Can you name any brands that are championing race within their purpose wo... View More
How the Cocoa Industry Can and Must Change to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Ceres’ new Investor Brief on Cocoa identifies three key challenges posed to the cocoa industry by shifting social and environmental conditions, and the actions companies can take today to mitigate the material financial risks embedded in cocoa supp... View More
New Standards, Certification Program Aim to Embed DEI Into Tourism
Travel Unity — a nonprofit focused on increasing diversity in travel through individual and community empowerment — has established a set of standards for DEI in travel and tourism, as well as the industry’s first holistic DEI certification pro... View More
Report: 2021 Offers Narrow Window to Course Correct for Sustainable Future
New report from Forum for the Future asserts that the decisions we make in the next 6-18 months will lock in unsustainable practices or set us on a pathway towards a fairer, more sustainable and resilient world. ... View More
