Collaboration
Follow the growing amount of collaborative work — cross-functional, cross-sector, pre-competitive and more — bringing about massive, disruptive, needed shifts to business as usual.
New Partnership Aims to Improve Hygiene, Nutrition in Indian Children
Cross-Posted from Behavior Change. The collaboration between Unilever-Lifebuoy and The Power of Nutrition aims to reach mothers and expectant mothers in rural India via mobile app, to reduce infant mortality and boost overall health through handwashing.
Climate Week NYC: 3M, HP Among Brands Using Their Might, Science to Protect Precious Resources
New partnerships for forest and clean-air restoration, along with over 50 new adoptees of science-based emissions-reduction targets lead us into a week full of business sustainability commitments for Climate Week 2019.
Welcome to the Global Climate Strike: The Largest-Ever Mobilization to Fight Climate Change
What began as the Youth Climate Strike — organized by Greta Thunberg’s group, Fridays for Future — has rallied people of all ages who feel compelled to rail against sufficient climate action around the world.
Partnerships, Recyclable K-Cups® Helping Keurig Dr Pepper Towards Waste-Reduction Goals
What happens when an ethical coffee company merges with a major soda group? Chief Sustainability Officer Monique Oxender told us more about Keurig Dr Pepper and its new “Drink Well, Do Good” platform.
Trending: Google, Prince Harry Aiming to Help People, Industry Decarbonize Travel
Cross-Posted from Behavior Change. Google’s new ‘green’ Maps feature highlights users’ lowest-carbon transport options; while new Travalyst initiative aims to protect destinations by encouraging sustainable practices across the travel industry.
32 Fashion, Textile Giants Make Pact to Transform Fashion Industry
The companies have signed a Fashion Pact, committing to practical targets together in climate, biodiversity and oceans. The Pact will be presented to heads of state during the G7 meeting this weekend in Biarritz.
180 CEOs Redefine Corporate Purpose to Promote ‘An Economy That Serves All’
Cross-Posted from Leadership. The new Statement outlines a modern standard for corporate responsibility; while framed in the context of the US, it should serve as a new standard for business globally.
Samsung, UNDP Partner to Push Progress on the SDGs
Cross-Posted from Marketing and Comms. New mobile app, special-edition accessories aim to raise awareness of, funding for the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Abbott Partnership Brings Shared Value for Health in Rwanda
A pioneering collaboration aims to bring testing and primary care closer to home for more people in rural Rwanda — and globally.
Q&A: How Akamai, VPPAs Are Paving the Way for a Corporate Clean Energy Future
Cross-Posted from Cleantech. Akamai, which has committed to power the internet more sustainably, took part in the US’ first corporate aggregated VPPA — a game-changing approach for smaller renewable energy buyers.
Fighting Fire with Fire: Zippo Pledges to Help Fight Effects of Global Deforestation
Cross-Posted from Marketing and Comms. Zippo will plant a tree with every lighter sold in partnership with Woodchuck USA’s Buy One. Plant One.® program; and has documented its first step in Madagascar, with National Geographic.
New Book Shows How, 10 Years In, Sharing Economy Is Improving Millions of Lives
Cross-Posted from The Next Economy. Published to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the sharing economy, 'Generation Share' captures 200 untold stories of how sharing models are saving and transforming the lives of millions across the world.
Partnerships, Education Helping Braskem Pave Way Toward a Circular Future
With dedication to research, investment in technology and partnerships, Braskem has been transforming the plastics value chain.
Automakers, California Reach Landmark Agreement on Clean Emission Standards
Cross-Posted from Cleantech. Ford, VW, Honda and BMW — which together represent about a third of the US market — are using their collective heft to fight for cleaner air in the US.
KLM Issues Global Call to Industry, Travelers to 'Fly Responsibly'
Just ahead of its 100th birthday, the Dutch airline calls on global aviation industry, individual travelers to join forces for sustainable air travel — or take the train, instead.
Multiplying Impact: Collaboration on Sustainability Powers Business Performance
As corporate responsibility attracts more attention, more and more companies are working with peers and competitors in their respective industries to accomplish sustainability-related goals.
Collaborating for the Better: Helping Consumers Enjoy Convenience with a Clear Conscience
One of the biggest challenges today is to encourage both brands and consumers to opt for more sustainable alternatives. Collaboration and alliances with like-minded partners along the value chain can help solve the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.
Collaboration Accelerates Green Chemistry Innovation Throughout an Industry
Cross-Posted from Chemistry, Materials & Packaging. In its pilot run, the Green Chemistry & Commerce Council's Collaborative Innovation Challenge helped the likes of Beiersdorf, P&G, SC Johnson and Unilever address a pressing product formulation issue.
BASF, Estée Lauder, RSPO Partner to Enhance Sustainable Palm Oil Production
Cross-Posted from Supply Chain. The goal is to improve farmer livelihoods and their sustainable production of palm oil and palm kernel oil, through continuous education and technical support on implementing and maintaining sustainable palm oil practices.
Forum for the Future: Building Collaboration at the Intersection of Vision and Action
CEO Dr. Sally Uren has a realistic understanding of collaborations and shares how combining forces is the way forward.