The Next Economy
The myriad new models and processes aimed at fixing the flaws in capitalism and laying the groundwork for practical, alternative economic frameworks designed to benefit all stakeholders.
Regeneration: Understanding the Paradigm Change and How We’ll Get There
“Regeneration” is not a just new word to replace the now-overused term “sustainability.” It represents a new way of thinking — an entirely new level of ambition that implies, ultimately, a new paradigm.
Voluntary Carbon Markets Have Matured — Here’s What’s Next for Corporate Action
Carbon markets connect the growing demand from companies and consumers committing to net zero, with the small but growing supply of removal and avoidance solutions. Carbon credits make the most of tangible solutions that are possible and available now.
Will Sustainable Consumer Behaviors, Attitudes Persist Post-Pandemic?
Cross-Posted from Behavior Change. Next month, GlobeScan’s latest annual, global consumer survey will assess whether the uptick in concern around creating a healthier, more sustainable future that occurred during the pandemic will persist in the longer term.
How to Effectively Visualize Sustainability in Our New, More Empathetic World
Cross-Posted from Marketing and Comms. There is an urgent need to move the visual language of sustainability forward, so being able to represent both technological and societal progress is key.
Businesses Must Understand the Intersections of Mental Health, Sustainability
As we emerge from COVID-19 and mental health rises up the corporate agenda, how can businesses incorporate the subject into their core sustainability agenda, rather than treat it as a separate issue?
Chipotle Now Offering Employees Free Degrees in Agriculture, Culinary, Hospitality
Cross-Posted from Organizational Change. As part of Chipotle’s mission to ‘cultivate a better world,’ it has expanded its debt-free degree program to include nearly 100 degree options in these fields at 10 US universities.
Microsoft, LinkedIn Expand Initiative to Enable More Inclusive, Skills-Based Tech Economy in US
The companies have launched a variety of new tools and services aimed at fostering a more inclusive tech workforce in the US, with a specific focus on women and underrepresented minorities.
Shoppers Play a Huge Role in the Climate Battle
Two innovative new offerings provide forward-thinking companies an engaging way to not only compensate for their product emissions, but to engage with their customers around climate action in a new way.
Anheuser-Busch Revitalizes St. Louis Community, Spent Barley with New Production Facility
As part of a recently announced $1B planned investment across the US, a new production facility that repurposes spent grain will create jobs and further the brewer’s commitments to sustainability and the St. Louis Community.
New Rewilding Europe Partnership Offers Regenerative Model for Travel Industry
A new collaboration with Exodus Travels opens opportunities for tour operators and travelers to help regenerate biodiversity at degraded destinations — and a thoughtful model with which to reopen global travel.
‘Sustainability Is Not Enough:’ The Road to Regeneration in Malaysia and Beyond
This week at SB’21 Kuala Lumpur, executives and practitioners across industries discussed the needed shift in power and focus — from extractive to regenerative business, and how we get there.
Trending: Virgin, Aspiration Incentivize Sustainable Spending
Cross-Posted from Finance & Investment. Virgin Money’s sustainability-linked loans will reduce finance costs for businesses that proactively help the transition to a more sustainable economy; and Aspiration’s new credit card will enable consumers to work toward a ‘zero’ carbon footprint.
Giving Up Meat = Healthy Living = Healthy Planet. Are We at a Dietary Inflection Point?
Cross-Posted from Behavior Change. The growing appetite for a shift away from meat-based diets is good news for addressing a range of health and climate issues. But business has a critical role to play in making the transition as affordable, accessible and delicious as possible.
Electronics Giants, Global Orgs Launch Circular Electronics Partnership
Cisco, Dell, Google and Microsoft are among the founding members of the alliance — which sees the biggest names in tech, consumer goods and waste management working together to enable a circular economy for electronics by 2030.
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is with This Socially Impactful Money Move
Cross-Posted from Finance & Investment. We’re calling on companies across the country to deposit $1M of their banked dollars today into credit unions serving low-income communities. Thanks to our partnership with Inclusiv, this is one smart, seamless, socially conscious money move.
Carbon Offsets: Sowing the Seeds of a Climate-Resilient Future
Cross-Posted from Supply Chain. As companies race to address climate change, unlocking the carbon potential from responsibly managed forests creates a powerful new way for companies to offset their unavoidable emissions.
Safety, Nature, Resourcefulness Are Key Features of Sustainable Urban Design
The move toward more sustainable, inclusive and safer cities isn’t just better for the environment. These spaces contribute to a higher quality of life, foster community, encourage collaboration, and are more resilient and economically productive.
Best Foot Forward: Could Fashion Be the Next Big Thing in Corporate Social Purpose?
Cross-Posted from Product, Service & Design Innovation. A growing breed of fashion brands has adopted social purpose to propel their business models. They are transitioning themselves and the entire industry to be a force for good in the world. And that’s fashionable.
Cities Can Have Something for Everyone When Created by Everyone
At Cabify, our team’s female representation more than doubles the technology sector’s average. Safe and inclusive transport plays a crucial role in socially sustainable development — so, if we want truly inclusive cities, we must also listen to women.
From Coal Mine to Clean Energy: How One Company Can Make a Difference
Cross-Posted from Cleantech. Talking about climate change didn’t resonate with the Koch team. But when we talked about capturing and monetizing wasted resources, their ears perked up. We’ve been transparent with the economics of this project, so that others may imitate it — which would give us all a chance to help avert climate disaster.
