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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Consumer Behavior ChangeCollaboration & Co-Creation
New Partnership Aims to Improve Hygiene, Nutrition in Indian Children
New Partnership Aims to Improve Hygiene, Nutrition in Indian Children
Published on September 25, 2019
About a 3 minute read

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. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Climate Week NYC: 3M, HP Among Brands Using Their Might, Science to Protect Precious Resources
Climate Week NYC: 3M, HP Among Brands Using Their Might, Science to Protect Precious Resources
Published on September 23, 2019
About a 15 minute read

New partnerships for forest and clean-air restoration, science-based emissions-reduction targets by over 50 companies and 6 countries, lead us into a week full of business and government sustainability commitments for Climate Week 2019. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationOrganizational Governance
Welcome to the Global Climate Strike: The Largest-Ever Mobilization to Fight Climate Change
Welcome to the Global Climate Strike: The Largest-Ever Mobilization to Fight Climate Change
Published on September 20, 2019
About a 5 minute read

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. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular Economy
Partnerships, Recyclable K-Cups® Helping Keurig Dr Pepper Towards Waste-Reduction Goals
Partnerships, Recyclable K-Cups® Helping Keurig Dr Pepper Towards Waste-Reduction Goals
Published on September 10, 2019
About a 7 minute read

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. ... View More

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Consumer Behavior ChangeCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Trending: Google, Prince Harry Aiming to Help People, Industry Decarbonize Travel
Trending: Google, Prince Harry Aiming to Help People, Industry Decarbonize Travel
Published on September 6, 2019
About a 7 minute read

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. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
32 Fashion, Textile Giants Make Pact to Transform Fashion Industry
32 Fashion, Textile Giants Make Pact to Transform Fashion Industry
Published on August 23, 2019
About a 3 minute read

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. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsCollaboration & Co-Creation
Samsung, UNDP Partner to Push Progress on the SDGs
Samsung, UNDP Partner to Push Progress on the SDGs
Published on August 14, 2019
About a 3 minute read

New mobile app, special-edition accessories aim to raise awareness of, funding for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Abbott Partnership Brings Shared Value for Health in Rwanda
Abbott Partnership Brings Shared Value for Health in Rwanda
Published on August 12, 2019
About a 5 minute read

A pioneering collaboration aims to bring testing and primary care closer to home for more people in rural Rwanda — and globally. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Q&A: How Akamai, VPPAs Are Paving the Way for a Corporate Clean Energy Future
Q&A: How Akamai, VPPAs Are Paving the Way for a Corporate Clean Energy Future
Published on August 6, 2019
About a 7 minute read

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. ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsCollaboration & Co-Creation
Fighting Fire with Fire: Zippo Pledges to Help Fight Effects of Global Deforestation
Fighting Fire with Fire: Zippo Pledges to Help Fight Effects of Global Deforestation
Published on August 1, 2019
About a 2 minute read

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. ... View More

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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
New Book Shows How, 10 Years In, Sharing Economy Is Improving Millions of Lives
New Book Shows How, 10 Years In, Sharing Economy Is Improving Millions of Lives
Published on July 31, 2019
About a 4 minute read

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. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
Partnerships, Education Helping Braskem Pave Way Toward a Circular Future
Partnerships, Education Helping Braskem Pave Way Toward a Circular Future
Published on July 30, 2019
About a 5 minute read

With dedication to research, investment in technology and partnerships, Braskem has been transforming the plastics value chain. ... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-CreationOrganizational Governance
Automakers, California Reach Landmark Agreement on Clean Emission Standards
Automakers, California Reach Landmark Agreement on Clean Emission Standards
Published on July 25, 2019
About a 6 minute read

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. 12 other US states and Canada have adopted California’s rules. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationMarketing & Communications
KLM Issues Global Call to Industry, Travelers to 'Fly Responsibly'
KLM Issues Global Call to Industry, Travelers to 'Fly Responsibly'
Published on July 1, 2019
About a 3 minute read

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. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Multiplying Impact: Collaboration on Sustainability Powers Business Performance
Multiplying Impact: Collaboration on Sustainability Powers Business Performance
Published on June 25, 2019
About a 4 minute read

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. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
Collaborating for the Better: Helping Consumers Enjoy Convenience with a Clear Conscience
Collaborating for the Better: Helping Consumers Enjoy Convenience with a Clear Conscience
Published on June 3, 2019
About a 3 minute read

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 environment... View More

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Materials & PackagingCollaboration & Co-Creation
Collaboration Accelerates Green Chemistry Innovation Throughout an Industry
Collaboration Accelerates Green Chemistry Innovation Throughout an Industry
Published on May 29, 2019
About a 6 minute read

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. ... View More

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Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
BASF, Estée Lauder, RSPO Partner to Enhance Sustainable Palm Oil Production
BASF, Estée Lauder, RSPO Partner to Enhance Sustainable Palm Oil Production
Published on May 23, 2019
About a 3 minute read

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. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Forum for the Future: Building Collaboration at the Intersection of Vision and Action
Forum for the Future: Building Collaboration at the Intersection of Vision and Action
Published on May 21, 2019
About a 6 minute read

CEO Dr. Sally Uren has a realistic understanding of collaborations and shares how combining forces is the way forward. ... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Enhance Detroit’s Green Space, and Your Wellbeing, at the Same Time
Enhance Detroit’s Green Space, and Your Wellbeing, at the Same Time
Published on May 20, 2019
About a 5 minute read

Timberland is inviting the community and attendees of SB’19 Detroit to pull on their boots and get their hands dirty on Monday, June 3, as we work to enhance the Lincoln Street Art Park, an outdoor community learning space created by local nonprofi... View More

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