Collaboration & Co-Creation
The work of organizations joining forces in win-win, pre-competitive ways to bring about massive, impactful shifts away from business as usual
Senior Sustainability Leaders Tell Us Why ESG Won’t Die in 2025
Headlines have been flush with stories reporting the death of ESG. But in reality, it’s been more of a ‘reset’ than a ‘retreat.’ We dig into the challenges and opportunities businesses will face in 2025, with insights from the Ipsos ESG Cou... View More
New Drawdown Initiative Targets Solutions for Our Interrelated Challenges
Drawdown Nexus aims to address our Gordian knot by fostering solutions that simultaneously advance sustainable development, protect biodiversity and mitigate climate change. ... View More
First Citywide Reusable Cup Project Shows Viability of Reuse at Scale
In three months, the first citywide program in the US to offer a free reuse-and-return system for to-go cups produced environmental benefits when compared with a single-use alternative. ... View More
14 Brands Join Forces to Set New Standard for Purpose-Driven Business
With dedicated leadership and an actionable plan that prioritizes transparency, accountability and real results over rhetoric, the Purpose Pledge community aims to set a new standard for responsible business. ... View More
New Cross-Industry Consortium Takes Aim at Small-Format Plastic Waste
Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy calls on brands to join critical work to increase recovery of valuable small-format plastic packaging typically lost to landfills. ... View More
IBM, C40 Developing AI Solutions for Climate-Resilient Cities
IBM and C40 Cities will co-create a data-driven, AI-powered solution to help cities analyze potential risks that may arise due to extreme heat and the urban heat island effect — including stressed energy resources, increases in mortality rates and ... View More
SB Member Network 2024 Year in Review
A Year of Impact: In 2024, the SB Member Network catalyzed sustainable business development across industries and sectors, engaging in over 25 exclusive forums tackling the most pressing sustainability challenges. These included SB Member meetings, d... View More
Fashion Giants Join Forces to Scale Circular Apparel, Footwear
Two new initiatives from Fashion for Good are enlisting industry heavyweights to ‘create a blueprint for systemic change,’ by scaling circular solutions and infrastructure for footwear and textiles. ... View More
Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change
Just like last time the US was withdrawn from the Paris agreement, leaders have responded by doubling down on their commitments — highlighting the missed opportunities and the US’ diminishing leadership and competitiveness as a global power. ... View More
Community Tourism Enriching Traveler Experiences, Locals’ Wellbeing
A tourism model that centers on culturally immersive experiences that empower, rather than deplete, destination communities: The ripple effects of responsibly developed and executed community tourism at scale can be profound. ... View More
The Webs We Weave: Our 5 Most Urgent Global Crises Must Be Addressed Together
Landmark reports highlight interconnectivity of biodiversity loss, water and food insecurity, health risks and climate change; the trillions in opportunities that await immediate, coordinated action; and the trillions in unaccounted-for costs of curr... View More
‘Impact Report’ Captures Leadership Insights on Equity, Sustainable Innovation
At SB’24 San Diego, Bard College’s Impact Report Podcast gathered insights from a variety of leaders and innovators on building stakeholder trust, fostering inclusive decision-making; and taking meaningful action toward lasting, positive change. ... View More
Zero Emissions: We Came to Collaborate
Despite outward differences between industries, most companies face similar challenges when it comes to sustainability — especially related to carbon-associated logistics. Only by working together can we create clean solutions. ... View More
Equitable Sustainability: Addressing the Human Dimension in Achieving Net Zero
By fostering a shared commitment to sustainable development that is interwoven with social equity, we can pave the way for long-term, profitable solutions that benefit both current and future generations worldwide. ... View More
This Is No Time for a 'Sustainability Recession'
Even with the headwinds to come, there will likely be a renewed focus by companies invested in curbing their climate impacts to ensure their long-term competitiveness and resilience. Perhaps now is the time for your company to move a step ahead of co... View More
Sustainability in the Divided States: Depolarization Is the First Order of Business
For a field built around the long-term view, it’s up to us to do the uncomfortable work and reach across party lines. If we don’t make addressing polarization a priority, will the rest of our work be worth it? ... View More
Startups, Consumers Helping Brands Make Business ‘Future Positive’
In keynotes on day 3 of SB’24 San Diego, major players in electronics, beauty, retail and recycling extolled the virtues of partnering with stakeholders to drive sustainability and circularity initiatives both inside and outside their companies. ... View More
Embracing Complexity, Indigenous Wisdom and Regeneration for a Future-Proof Economy
Opening keynotes at SB’24 San Diego emphasized the need for interconnected action — from honoring Indigenous knowledge and leveraging complexity theory to leveraging business and technology to create resilience. ... View More
Industry Players Convene on Solutions for Decarbonizing Business Travel
This week at Climate Week NYC, several conversations centered around reducing the sustainability impacts of something affecting nearly every attendee: Business travel. ... View More
Unilever Refreshing Fragrance Formulas with Upcycled Flowers
The consumer-goods giant is working with the University of Nottingham to develop sustainable fragrances from waste plants, in a bid to reduce emissions and reliance on petrochemical ingredients. ... View More
