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2019: The Year of the Civic CEO
2019: The Year of the Civic CEO
Published on January 21, 2019
Written by Jeb Ory
About a 5 minute read

New mediums of communication, power and trust produced the Civic CEO, and she is here to stay. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Trending: Lush, M&S, Nestlé Accelerate Plastic-Free Strategies
Trending: Lush, M&S, Nestlé Accelerate Plastic-Free Strategies
Published on January 18, 2019
About a 9 minute read

The work to clean up our plastic mess continues with new initiatives from more major brands. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Is Employee Engagement One of Your New Year Resolutions?
Is Employee Engagement One of Your New Year Resolutions?
Published on January 18, 2019
Written by Stephanie Kersten-Johnston
About a 3 minute read

An engaged workforce is critical to an organization’s success, no matter what products or services you’re selling. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Gap, Salesforce Sign Landmark Deal for Renewable Energy Aggregation
Gap, Salesforce Sign Landmark Deal for Renewable Energy Aggregation
Published on January 17, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Five global brands sign joint 42.5-MW energy deal, creating a new blueprint for renewable energy aggregation. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
‘We Believe’: Communicators Weigh In on P&G’s Controversial New Ad
‘We Believe’: Communicators Weigh In on P&G’s Controversial New Ad
Published on January 17, 2019
Written by Jennifer Elks
About a 10 minute read

We reached out to communication leaders in the SB community for their take on P&G’s spotlight on toxic masculinity. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Why Entrepreneurs, Not CPG Giants, Will Lead Us to ‘Earth-Functional Foods’
Why Entrepreneurs, Not CPG Giants, Will Lead Us to ‘Earth-Functional Foods’
Published on January 17, 2019
Written by Matt Zieger
About a 3 minute read

New report uses the term “Earth-Functional Foods” to describe food that provides environmental benefits beyond health. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular Economy
Global Alliance Commits Over $1B to End Plastic Waste
Global Alliance Commits Over $1B to End Plastic Waste
Published on January 16, 2019
About a 5 minute read

An alliance of global companies from the plastics, chemicals and CPG value chain has banded together to advance solutions to plastic waste in the environment. Read More...

Finance & Investment
New Guide Will Empower Banks to Quickly Assess Natural Capital Risk
New Guide Will Empower Banks to Quickly Assess Natural Capital Risk
Published on January 16, 2019
About a 4 minute read

New step-by-step guide from Natural Capital Finance Alliance builds on launch of web-based tool, ENCORE, in November. Read More...

Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
Reducing Transport Emissions in Electronics Supply Chains, the 'SmartWay'
Reducing Transport Emissions in Electronics Supply Chains, the 'SmartWay'
Published on January 15, 2019
Written by Stephen Petit
About a 4 minute read

Electronics manufacturers are asking for more sustainability data from suppliers as the demand for CSR extends throughout the supply chain. Read More...

Supply Chain
Tiffany & Co. Begins New Era of Diamond Transparency
Tiffany & Co. Begins New Era of Diamond Transparency
Published on January 15, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Tiffany begins disclosing the provenance of its diamonds, commits to 100 percent geographic transparency. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Building the Next Generation of Sustainable Fashion Leaders
Building the Next Generation of Sustainable Fashion Leaders
Published on January 15, 2019
Written by Renee Henze
About a 6 minute read

There is a clear opportunity to transition to a more conscious approach to fashion, and up-and-coming designers have great potential to help influence this shift. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
CES Tech for a Better World: Insights on Innovation and Social Purpose
CES Tech for a Better World: Insights on Innovation and Social Purpose
Published on January 14, 2019
Written by Carol Cone
About a 4 minute read

With the 2019 Tech for a Better World honorees, CES makes the statement that technology should positively impact humanity and the natural world. Read More...

Circular Economy
Q&A: Savers on a Mission to Help Us All ‘Rethink Reuse’
Q&A: Savers on a Mission to Help Us All ‘Rethink Reuse’
Published on January 14, 2019
Written by Sustainable Brands
About a 5 minute read

Fashion and sustainability: Can they go together? Read More...

Abbott: Fighting for a Malaria-free India
Abbott: Fighting for a Malaria-free India
Published on January 11, 2019
Written by Abbott
About a 3 minute read

Abbott's rapid diagnostic testing tools will help fight malaria in the Indian state hit hardest by the disease. Read More...

Organizational Governance
3 Top Sustainability Issues in 2019 and How to Address Them
3 Top Sustainability Issues in 2019 and How to Address Them
Published on January 11, 2019
Written by Carmen Ene
About a 4 minute read

Once seen as a ‘nice to have’ for businesses, sustainability has become a vital component of many global organisations’ social and economic strategies. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
How Smart Tech Is Bringing Toilets to the Masses Across the Developing World
How Smart Tech Is Bringing Toilets to the Masses Across the Developing World
Published on January 10, 2019
Written by Tom Idle
About a 4 minute read

Did you hear the story of the little girl in India who called the police to report her dad over a toilet? Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
EcoVadis Helping Pharma Giants to Improve Global Health Supply Chain
EcoVadis Helping Pharma Giants to Improve Global Health Supply Chain
Published on January 10, 2019
Written by Sustainable Brands
About a 2 minute read

The Responsible Health Initiative aims to fortify responsible business practices throughout healthcare value chain Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Trending: More Big Brands Get Behind Plant-Based Burger Bonanza
Trending: More Big Brands Get Behind Plant-Based Burger Bonanza
Published on January 2, 2019
About a 5 minute read

Two recent, industry-changing announcements from food giants Carl’s Jr. and Nestlé mean more dining options for health- and environment-conscious consumers that might not violate their New Year’s resolutions. Read More...

Materials & PackagingMaterials & Packaging
UK to Hold Companies Responsible for Packaging Recycling, Disposal
UK to Hold Companies Responsible for Packaging Recycling, Disposal
Published on January 2, 2019
Written by Sustainable Brands
About a 4 minute read

Businesses and manufacturers will pay the full cost of recycling or disposing of their packaging waste, under a major new government strategy unveiled late last month by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Top 5 Companies That Effectively Amplified Their Impact in 2018
Top 5 Companies That Effectively Amplified Their Impact in 2018
Published on December 28, 2018
Written by Nathan Sanfaçon
About a 5 minute read

As we wrap up work for the year and prepare for 2019, we reflected back on all that occurred this year within our niche realm of sustainability communications — and when looking back, it was apparent that 2018 was the year of brands taking stands. Read More...

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