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New Metrics '19

November 18-20, 2019
Content
Next-Gen Impact Measurement Tools a Needed Boost for Companies to Achieve BHAGs
“Sustainability” is so last year. This week at New Metrics ’19, we explored the growing range of tools and tricks needed to keep up with demand for next-level goals such as plastic-neutrality, 100% circularity and properly quantified social and... View More
Leading-Edge Stakeholder-Engagement Metrics Reshaping Companies’ Definitions, Benchmarks for Success
On day 1 of Sustainable Brands’ (SB) New Metrics ’19 (Nov 18-20), representatives from corporates, nonprofits and more explored new ways to quantify the impacts of various forms of stakeholder engagement — from communities to consumers to emplo... View More
Sustainable Brands Attracts Global Finance Leaders Exploring Next-Generation Goals & Reporting
New Metrics ‘19 advances the role of business in driving economic transformation ... View More
Happy Birthday, GRI — Time Now to Put the Horse Before the Cart
The timing is right for taking concrete steps to standardize a set of generally accepted triple-bottom-line accounting principles, and for making GRI and other reporting standards stronger than they’ve ever been before. ... View More
6 Lessons Learned Over a Century of Advancing a Circular Economy
International Paper is 121 years old. If we want to be relevant for the next century, we must bring others along on our trajectory toward circularity. Whether you’re just starting out or are further down the path to circularity, take comfort in kno... View More
Quantifying Sustainability Impacts and Setting Meaningful Goals
No longer is sustainability synonymous with reducing GHGs — dozens of social, environmental and economic indicators must now be considered. The question remains: What is the best method for quantifying and reporting sustainability impacts? ... View More
5 Important New Frontiers of Social Impact Measurement
Within the evolution of risk and impact measurement, we are seeing growing demand for proven methodologies and best practices around quantifying social impact, in particular — here is a sample of five important frontiers of social impact measuremen... View More
Trending: Partnerships Laying More Groundwork for Circular Plastics Economy
The US’ biggest beverage companies have invested into ensuring they get ‘Every Bottle Back’ for recycling; Bluewater is helping Londoners ditch single-use bottles; and SC Johnson and Plastic Bank are broadening the Social Plastic ecosystem. ... View More
European CEOs Identify 5 'Jobs to Be Done’ to Foster Enduring, Sustainable, Inclusive Growth Model
Report features insights from discussions with 27 top business leaders as part of Xynteo’s Europe Delivers program — including CEOs of AXA, Danone, EDF Energy, IKEA Group, Mastercard, Nestlé, Nokia, Schneider Electric and Tesco. ... View More
Moody’s CFO to Address Leadership in Sustainable Value Creation at New Metrics 19
Sustainable Brands announces Mark Kaye as distinguished speaker for Philadelphia conference. ... View More
Trending: Public-Private Partnerships Foster Solutions for Climate-Resilient World
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance has launched six new financial instruments for climate-related projects in developing countries; while the World Economic Forum has convened public and private partners to launch the Coalition for Climate... View More
Transformational Goals in Corporate Strategy: A Review of the ESG Goals of 50 Global Companies
Transformational ESG goals seek to make changes across companies’ entire value chain and even society. But in a recent review of 50 of the Fortune 250 companies, incremental ESG goals are still the norm. ... View More
Sustainable Brands Spotlights New Tools and Practices for Measuring Stakeholder Value
New Metrics 19 program features Nasdaq, CDP, Vanguard, Moody’s, WWF, Microsoft and others ... View More
With Less Than 4,000 Days to Go, Business Contribution to SDGs Falling Woefully Short
Despite some progress since the goals were launched in 2015, advancement over the past four years has been stifled due to socioeconomic, geopolitical and technological uncertainties, hindering CEOs’ sustainability efforts. ... View More
The Climate Crisis-Mitigation Opportunity in America’s Backyard
With a narrow window to address the climate crisis, businesses must make the most of the opportunities in front of us. Family-owned forests offer a natural climate solution that can deliver real impact today and well into the future. ... View More

