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
Food Companies: The Most Impactful Scope 3 Emissions Solutions Have Multiple Benefits
Working towards halving food loss and waste by 2030 will help food and beverage companies mitigate their GHGs across all scopes. Supply chain collaborations and engagements that yield multiple environmental benefits are critical. ... View More
Ever Hear of SPF 5000+? By 2050, Skin Proud & Cat Cohen Say You Will
The vegan skincare brand partnered with the comedian and Intersectional Environmentalist on a parody video to educate consumers and inspire climate action. ... View More
Fashion Industry’s 4 Largest Women’s-Empowerment Programs ‘RISE’ to Scale Impact
RISE will build on the proven approaches and expertise of the four founding organizations, delivered through a growing network of local partners in Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Egypt and Pakistan. ... View More
Common Knowledge: Bring All Suppliers Along for Sustainable, Profitable Change
Despite many big brands working hard to meet decarbonization remits, one key facet remains out of touch on the journey to net zero — engaging the entirety of a supply base. ... View More
PUMA Engaging ‘Voices of a Re:Generation’ to Help Shape Its Sustainability Strategy
The year-long partnership with four young influencers will explore actionable ways to implement feedback within PUMA’s business and sustainability strategies, while using the voices’ platforms to communicate PUMA’s efforts transparently and aut... View More
Trending: Retailers Embrace Reuse, Credits in Ongoing Fight Against Plastic Waste
rePurpose Global helps Thrive Market achieve plastic neutrality for its own-brand products, while The Body Shop expands its refillable offerings in the US. ... View More
ChemSec Approaches Complex Chemistry Discussions with Collaboration and Humor
ChemSec works to eliminate toxic chemicals in products by engaging with companies and policymakers across cultures, industries and governments; ED Anne-Sofie Bäckar says trust, transparency — and sometimes, keeping things light — are key. ... View More
Facing Wicked Problems? You Need to Stop Leading Alone
Wicked problems are solved by seeing problems and solutions in new ways, by working with people with very different skills and approaches. As we frequently tell our clients, ‘Uncomfortable does not have to mean unnavigable.’ ... View More
Allbirds Reveals World’s First Zero-Carbon Shoe
Made from a number of carbon-negative materials, M0.0NSHOT could be a giant leap for the shoe industry; Allbirds is open-sourcing the toolkit used to create the shoe and inviting others to follow in its footsteps. ... View More
1% for the Planet Impact Fund Reaches First Anniversary with 6 Initial Investment Partners
Much like 1%’s regular giving, the Impact Fund is being used to support a variety of initiatives; and that path will continue to evolve as the fund does. ... View More
Lundberg Family Farms Launches First US-Grown Regenerative Organic Certified Rice
The California rice producer has helped establish the first standards for regenerative rice and set a goal for its entire crop to be ROC by 2027. ... View More
New Guide Details Tangible Solutions for Retailers to Move ‘Beyond the Bag’
Playbook highlights solutions from the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag that drive near-term, positive environmental impact and cost savings from eliminating single-use plastic bags. ... View More
UN Agrees on Unprecedented Treaty to Protect the High Seas
Previous rules to protect the ocean have been vague and weakly enforced, leaving the seas, marine ecosystems and the people who work them vulnerable to exploitation. ... View More
Not Their Waste, But Still Their Problem: How Alaska Is Managing an Influx of Global Marine Debris
A multi-stakeholder, community-based collaboration and an innovative model of plastic-waste recovery are helping to clean up the Gulf of Alaska. ... View More
Tomorrow’s Circular, Low-Carbon Economy Is Being Built Today
The supply of recycled plastics must be more robust to meet global demand. A mix of mechanical and advanced recycling technologies can provide tangible solutions, create efficiencies and increase scale. ... View More
Global Citizen, Authentic Team Up to Rally Consumers to Help #EndExtremePovertyNOW
The strategic initiative will include impact-focused brand activations and products to engage consumers in Global Citizen’s mission to end extreme poverty. ... View More
CPG Giants Partner to Scale Captured Carbon in Consumer Products
Unilever, BASF, P&G and 12 other organizations have joined forces to scale carbon capture to help the UK reach net zero by 2050; and CCEP teams up with two more universities to continue its research into the technology and its many potential appl... View More
Jackson Family Wines Partners to Advance Industry Opportunities for Students of Color
JFW has become a key partner in the Urban Grape’s Wine Studies Award for Students of Color program — which uses a three-pronged approach of education, work experience and mentorship to increase DEI in the wine & spirits industry. ... View More
Basecamp Research Helping Expand Global Access to Safe, Natural Chemicals and Proteins
With a goal of phasing out toxic and forever chemicals in consumer products, the UK-based biotech startup is spearheading the ethical, equitable discovery and utilization of the safe, effective chemicals and proteins waiting to be found in nature and... View More
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, American Forests Advancing Tree Equity in Communities Across the US
After meeting their goal to plant 1M trees three years early, Bulleit and American Forests are now focused on improving tree equity in communities that need it most — starting with two in Houston, Texas ravaged by Hurricane Harvey. ... View More
