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

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Global PartnersCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Plasticity: A Brand that Hopes to No Longer Exist in Ten Years
Plasticity: A Brand that Hopes to No Longer Exist in Ten Years
Published on November 18, 2025
About a 4 minute read

Eighty million. That’s the number of plastic umbrellas used in Japan each year, with most of them used only once. Because plastic umbrellas combine multiple materials, they are difficult to disassemble and rarely recycled. Instead, they are typical... View More

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Social & Environmental ImpactCollaboration & Co-Creation
How do sustainability systems really make a difference?
How do sustainability systems really make a difference?
Published on November 14, 2025
About a 5 minute read

Evidence shows that sustainability standards and certification bring positive impacts for people and the environment – but not everywhere, all the time. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
Sustainable Packaging’s Biggest Challenge? Human Nature
Sustainable Packaging’s Biggest Challenge? Human Nature
Published on September 11, 2025
About a 5 minute read

As EPR laws take hold and consumer expectations rise, the window for proactive collaboration is closing. Brands can put aside their fears around collaboration or risk falling behind. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationRegulation & Public Policy
Latest Attempt at Global Plastics Treaty Ends in Stalemate
Latest Attempt at Global Plastics Treaty Ends in Stalemate
Published on August 15, 2025
About a 4 minute read

Despite momentum and optimism earlier in the process, the treaty negotiations were increasingly stymied by disagreement around potential approaches. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
This Startup’s Holistic Solution Stops Plastic Pollution at Its Source
This Startup’s Holistic Solution Stops Plastic Pollution at Its Source
Published on June 27, 2025
About a 8 minute read

Ichthion’s suite of solutions combines AI, tech and community engagement to stop plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
P&G Partners to Scale Circular Approach to Chemical Production
P&G Partners to Scale Circular Approach to Chemical Production
Published on June 13, 2025
About a 4 minute read

Converting industrial CO2 emissions into feedstock for a plethora of common materials is a win-win for lowering costs and decarbonizing consumer products. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Senior Sustainability Leaders Tell Us Why ESG Won’t Die in 2025
Senior Sustainability Leaders Tell Us Why ESG Won’t Die in 2025
Published on March 10, 2025
About a 4 minute read

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

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
New Drawdown Initiative Targets Solutions for Our Interrelated Challenges
New Drawdown Initiative Targets Solutions for Our Interrelated Challenges
Published on March 3, 2025
About a 4 minute read

Drawdown Nexus aims to address our Gordian knot by fostering solutions that simultaneously advance sustainable development, protect biodiversity and mitigate climate change. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
First Citywide Reusable Cup Project Shows Viability of Reuse at Scale
First Citywide Reusable Cup Project Shows Viability of Reuse at Scale
Published on February 26, 2025
About a 3 minute read

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

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
14 Brands Join Forces to Set New Standard for Purpose-Driven Business
14 Brands Join Forces to Set New Standard for Purpose-Driven Business
Published on February 25, 2025
About a 7 minute read

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

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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
New Cross-Industry Consortium Takes Aim at Small-Format Plastic Waste
New Cross-Industry Consortium Takes Aim at Small-Format Plastic Waste
Published on February 19, 2025
About a 5 minute read

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

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Collaboration & Co-CreationArtificial Intelligence for Sustainability
IBM, C40 Developing AI Solutions for Climate-Resilient Cities
IBM, C40 Developing AI Solutions for Climate-Resilient Cities
Published on February 17, 2025
About a 5 minute read

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

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
SB Member Network 2024 Year in Review
SB Member Network 2024 Year in Review
Published on February 6, 2025

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

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Circular EconomySupply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
Fashion Giants Join Forces to Scale Circular Apparel, Footwear
Fashion Giants Join Forces to Scale Circular Apparel, Footwear
Published on February 6, 2025
About a 6 minute read

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

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Regulation & Public PolicyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change
Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change
Published on January 22, 2025
About a 7 minute read

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

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Community Tourism Enriching Traveler Experiences, Locals’ Wellbeing
Community Tourism Enriching Traveler Experiences, Locals’ Wellbeing
Published on January 8, 2025
About a 5 minute read

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

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
The Webs We Weave: Our 5 Most Urgent Global Crises Must Be Addressed Together
The Webs We Weave: Our 5 Most Urgent Global Crises Must Be Addressed Together
Published on December 20, 2024
About a 9 minute read

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

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Organizational GovernanceCollaboration & Co-Creation
‘Impact Report’ Captures Leadership Insights on Equity, Sustainable Innovation
‘Impact Report’ Captures Leadership Insights on Equity, Sustainable Innovation
Published on December 19, 2024
About a 5 minute read

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

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Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Zero Emissions: We Came to Collaborate
Zero Emissions: We Came to Collaborate
Published on December 9, 2024
About a 6 minute read

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

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Equitable Sustainability: Addressing the Human Dimension in Achieving Net Zero
Equitable Sustainability: Addressing the Human Dimension in Achieving Net Zero
Published on November 27, 2024
About a 6 minute read

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

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