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Benyus: COVID-19 Offers ‘Utopian Glimmer’ of New World, But We Must Give Back to Nature
“We’re seeing a bit of utopian glimmer coming through, and natural selection chooses what works over and over. So, when we get back to normal, we get this glorious choice to put back in our lives only what is best, only what we found made life wo... View More
Could Staying in Remote Work After Coronavirus Help Solve Our Next Crisis?
It is my belief that remote work is part of the solution to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Worldwide coordination, and making even the smallest changes, can make significant differences for planetary health. ... View More
300+ Business Leaders Tell Congress: We Can Build Back Better
Last week’s LEAD on Climate 2020 sent a message to Congress that business leaders have not lost sight of the climate crisis — even as they tackle the COVID-19 crisis. Washington should follow their lead. ... View More
Report Outlines Critical Actions for Beauty Brands to Sustainably ‘Make Up the Future’
A new report published this week by sustainability consulting group Quantis maps the urgent actions that cosmetics and personal care brands must address to achieve sustainability in today’s fast-changing world. ... View More
Trending: Investors Show How to Stay the Future-Proof Course in a Post-COVID World
A new toolkit provides a roadmap for addressing risks to the ‘S’ part of ESG investing; while a new case study validates the Rockefeller Brothers Foundation’s bet on a fossil-fuel-free portfolio. ... View More
155 Business Leaders Push Governments for Net-Zero COVID-Recovery Plan
In the largest-ever, UN-backed, CEO-led climate advocacy effort, major multinationals — all part of the Science Based Targets initiative — reaffirm their own commitments to achieving zero-carbon economy and call on governments to match their ambi... View More
Humanscale, EcoRise Partner to Bring Sustainability Education to Classrooms Across the US
Program will help teachers foster students’ leadership skills, critical thinking and environmental literacy; and provide a Student Innovation Fund for projects that improve schools’ environmental performance. ... View More
How Gap, MycoWorks, Thousand Fell Are Edging Fashion Closer to Circularity
Denim and leather have helped style some of the most iconic fashion statements throughout history — so when taking apparel full circle, it makes sense to start with these types of classic materials that never seem to go out of vogue. ... View More
Trending: Startups Find Surprising Ways to Fuel Shift Away from Animal-Based Proteins
Startups in Israel and Colorado are hitting the lab to reinvent dairy products and pet treats, respectively, without a single animal protein (as we know it) in sight. ... View More
Unilever Marks Sustainable Living Plan’s 10th Year; New ‘Compass’ to Guide Further Progress
In 10th and final year of the company’s Sustainable Living Plan, CEO Alan Jope reinforces commitment to sustainability leadership; calls for renewed action to tackle social inequality and the climate crisis in post-COVID world. ... View More
Q&A: As Stakeholders Demand More from Business, B Corps Rise to the Occasion
Here, Lisa Geason-Bauer, founder of Evolution Marketing, discusses the importance of diversity, inclusivity and employee engagement; as well as how B Corps are ideally placed to meet the rapidly changing needs of businesses today and in the future. ... View More
Upcycled Food Industry a Nascent Leader in Sustainability, Climate Solutions
A recent survey of members of the Upcycled Food Association revealed several interesting findings, which I think demonstrates the scale and game-changing potential of the upcycled food opportunity. ... View More
Predictions About the New Normal in Sustainable Investing Post-COVID-19
Many investment firms are modifying their strategies and valuation models over the long term in the wake of the pandemic. Over the next 12 to 36 months, the following six mega-trends promise to reshape the business practices and investing. ... View More
Trending: Virus, Be Damned — Fashion Industry Charges Ahead Toward Sustainable Future
Even as COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines and the global consciousness, the 7th annual Fashion Revolution Week sees news and moves from Jeans Redesign, Vivienne Westwood and Fair Trade USA, to name a few. ... View More
Scotland’s Circular Ambitions Take (Hopefully Temporary) Back Seat During Pandemic
COVID-19 has delayed both the Scottish Climate Change Plan update and the Scottish Circular Economy Bill. While it’s unclear now whether the latter will ever see the light of day, stakeholders agree that the delay is a welcome opportunity to reass... View More
The Coronavirus Is Making Public Discourse Sick
When it comes to Coronavirus, the climate emergency or any other disaster, we shouldn’t antagonize; rather, we should empathise. If we learn to see beyond the tips of our noses and adopt a global empathy, we'll be able to tackle this virus — and ... View More
SDGs White Paper: A Compass That Indicates Where Japan Is Today and Should Head in the Future
The SDGs White Paper 2019 aims to help promote fundamental understanding of the SDGs — featuring sections that use concrete case studies and data to clearly explain what is happening in the world, what the issues are, and what Japan is doing on eac... View More
Sustainability Is Dead. Long Live Sustainability (or, Redefining the Term in a Post-COVID World …)
In moments of crisis, we return our focus to the base layer of Maslow’s famed pyramid and seek to secure a safe home, enough food for our families and basic physical health. But we get to choose what the world will look like when we open our doors ... View More
Now Is the Time to Detox the Fashion Industry — Here's How to Do It
Can the fashion industry take the lead to reduce the use of harmful chemicals and become an influential global force in sustainability? ZDHC Foundation Executive Director Frank Michel outlines why now is the time for the industry to stick to its sust... View More
‘Green Swans’ Will Kill Some Brands, Boost Others
Green Swans also take the world by surprise — because of their exponential character, and because they produce outcomes previously considered to be not just improbable but impossible. But rather than driving degeneration like their Grey and Black c... View More
