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10K Farmers, 18 Countries, 8 Commodities & 4 Ways to Co-Create an Equitable, Sustainable Food System
10K Farmers, 18 Countries, 8 Commodities & 4 Ways to Co-Create an Equitable, Sustainable Food System
Published on July 10, 2023
Written by Solidaridad
About a 7 minute read

For all the time and money spent examining challenges in global agriculture, little is spent understanding farmers’ perspectives. The Small Farmer Atlas is a starting point for companies and policymakers to center the perspectives of small-scale farmers in the design of sustainability and procurement policies. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Report Shows Path to Zero-Emission Passenger Transport with 'More Mobility and Less Mining'
Report Shows Path to Zero-Emission Passenger Transport with 'More Mobility and Less Mining'
Published on July 7, 2023
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 6 minute read

A new report shows a just pathway to zero-emission urban mobility. Simple changes such as smaller EV batteries can greatly improve resource-use efficiency; but holistically reducing car dependence will be paramount. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
New Guide Helps Fashion Brands Take Meaningful, Measurable Action to Protect Nature
New Guide Helps Fashion Brands Take Meaningful, Measurable Action to Protect Nature
Published on July 7, 2023
About a 6 minute read

The report provides a critical introduction for the fashion, textile and apparel industry to setting measurable, science-based targets for nature; and will act as a blueprint for other industries to follow suit. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
NextWave Focuses on Inclusive, Equitable Strategies to Turn Plastic Pollution Into a Resource
NextWave Focuses on Inclusive, Equitable Strategies to Turn Plastic Pollution Into a Resource
Published on July 6, 2023
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 6 minute read

The cross-industry collaborative has reached 80% of its goal of diverting 25K MT of ocean-bound plastic by 2025. Now, it is working to ensure that the plastic is sourced with high ethical standards. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
50+ CEOs Join Aviation Industry Initiative to Transform Airports into Clean-Energy Hubs
50+ CEOs Join Aviation Industry Initiative to Transform Airports into Clean-Energy Hubs
Published on July 6, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The World Economic Forum’s Airports of Tomorrow initiative seeks to address the energy, infrastructure and financing needs of the transition to a net-zero aviation industry by 2050. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Carbon Neutral Is Dead; Long Live Nature Positive
Carbon Neutral Is Dead; Long Live Nature Positive
Published on July 5, 2023
Written by Solitaire Townsend
About a 6 minute read

If we invest in public campaigns for nature positive and brands shout it from the rooftops, we save what was originally valuable about the voluntary carbon market while actually doing what’s right for nature. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Inequality: The Sustainable Business Blind Spot
Inequality: The Sustainable Business Blind Spot
Published on July 5, 2023
Written by Isabel Shipley
About a 4 minute read

Climate change affects everyone but in vastly unequal ways. To address this and drive real, sustainable change, businesses must ensure their sustainability strategies do not exacerbate existing inequalities even further. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Colombian Toy Company Encourages Circular, Co-Creative Model of Play
Colombian Toy Company Encourages Circular, Co-Creative Model of Play
Published on July 3, 2023
Written by Nina Purton
About a 6 minute read

Toynovo has created a subscription model for toys that eliminates waste, along with a co-creative approach to play that enhances creative thinking and problem-solving capacities. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Mobile Industry Eyes 5B ‘Dormant’ Phones Sitting in Desk Drawers for Reuse or Recycling
Mobile Industry Eyes 5B ‘Dormant’ Phones Sitting in Desk Drawers for Reuse or Recycling
Published on June 30, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The GSMA estimates that if properly recycled, 5B mobile phones could recover US$8B worth of gold, palladium, silver, copper, rare earth elements and other critical minerals; and enough cobalt for 10M electric car batteries. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Danfoss ‘Smart Store’ Sets New Bar for Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
Danfoss ‘Smart Store’ Sets New Bar for Energy-Efficient Supermarkets
Published on June 30, 2023
About a 3 minute read

The Smart Store — expected to be ~50% more energy efficient than a typical supermarket — will also work as Danfoss’ test center for energy-efficiency technologies. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
How Fusing Purpose and Employee Experience Is Creating ‘Win-Wins’ for the Greater Good
How Fusing Purpose and Employee Experience Is Creating ‘Win-Wins’ for the Greater Good
Published on June 30, 2023
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 5 minute read

A positive company culture provides a foundation for an organization’s beliefs, values and business approach. But this can only be sustained by staying true to the company’s core values. Read More...

Supply Chain
3 Steps for Ensuring Complete, Accurate Primary Supply Chain Data
3 Steps for Ensuring Complete, Accurate Primary Supply Chain Data
Published on June 29, 2023
Written by Cashion East and JR Siegel
About a 5 minute read

Primary data is the foundation of a strong sustainability program. This framework will help you effectively and efficiently collect the data you need to map, measure and reduce your supply-chain impacts, and meet reporting requirements. Read More...

Supply Chain
Tapestry, ASICS Share Insights on Supply Chain Transformation in TrusTrace Traceability Roadmap
Tapestry, ASICS Share Insights on Supply Chain Transformation in TrusTrace Traceability Roadmap
Published on June 29, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Launched in collaboration with Fashion for Good, the Traceability Roadmap provides a step-by-step guide to implementing traceability to achieve ESG, compliance and business goals. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Concrete Has an Emissions Problem. Thankfully, Startups Are Queuing Up to Solve It
Concrete Has an Emissions Problem. Thankfully, Startups Are Queuing Up to Solve It
Published on June 28, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 6 minute read

In 2021, global construction projects consumed 30B tonnes of cement to make concrete — with every tonne emitting almost a tonne of CO2. The good news is, technologies already exist to reduce the impact of concrete production. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Organic-Materials Management: How Companies Can Make Better Choices
Organic-Materials Management: How Companies Can Make Better Choices
Published on June 28, 2023
Written by David Darr
About a 5 minute read

Helping people on the front lines of manufacturing and materials management understand company sustainability goals, and providing the leadership support to contribute to achieving them, empowers them to take a more conscious approach to disposal. Read More...

Circular Economy
Oregon County Sues Several Fossil-Fuel Giants for Role in 2021 'Heat Dome'
Oregon County Sues Several Fossil-Fuel Giants for Role in 2021 'Heat Dome'
Published on June 27, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 5 minute read

The Multnomah County lawsuit is just one of many emerging efforts to hold corporations responsible for climate change and may set a new precedent for global corporate accountability. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
7 Ways to Create Buzz Around Your Sustainability Work (No Greenwashing Required)
7 Ways to Create Buzz Around Your Sustainability Work (No Greenwashing Required)
Published on June 27, 2023
Written by Jen Mazi and BarkleyOKRP
About a 6 minute read

Now’s the time to take all that effort and integrate it into fun engagement opportunities for both your workforce and your brand’s biggest fans. Here are our seven favorite ideas for doing just that. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Authentic Purpose: How Bruce Katz, Founder and CEO of Rockport Shoe Company, Ignited My Purpose Journey
Authentic Purpose: How Bruce Katz, Founder and CEO of Rockport Shoe Company, Ignited My Purpose Journey
Published on June 27, 2023
Written by Carol Cone
About a 5 minute read

I learned a tremendous amount about creating an authentic purpose from Rockport’s journey. Together, we created one of the first purpose-driven companies. Thank you, Bruce, for that opportunity. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Cannes Lions Was a Climate Kindergarten; Time to Mature the Conversation
Cannes Lions Was a Climate Kindergarten; Time to Mature the Conversation
Published on June 26, 2023
Written by Thomas Kolster
About a 4 minute read

This year's awards recognized a historic number of climate-related campaigns; but as an industry, we continue to talk in circles. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular Economy
‘Doing the Doable’: How Alight Helps 4M Displaced People a Year & How Businesses Can Become Allies
‘Doing the Doable’: How Alight Helps 4M Displaced People a Year & How Businesses Can Become Allies
Published on June 26, 2023
Written by Fatima Fasih
About a 11 minute read

Alight CEO Jocelyn Wyatt shares how the NGO works to give the world’s displaced people a voice — and how businesses can catapult this movement of helping restore their security, dignity and opportunity. Read More...

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