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Partnerships Helping Dow Create Shared Value, Eliminate Waste Across the World
Partnerships Helping Dow Create Shared Value, Eliminate Waste Across the World
Published on March 10, 2021
About a 3 minute read

Through strategic partnerships in Brazil and South Africa, Dow has helped create jobs, education and infrastructure for more efficient waste management, in turn generating sustainable ripple effects throughout the regions. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Unilever Redefining ‘Normal’ with New ‘Positive Beauty’ Strategy
Unilever Redefining ‘Normal’ with New ‘Positive Beauty’ Strategy
Published on March 9, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Unilever is eliminating the word “normal” from all of its beauty and personal care brands’ packaging and advertising, championing a new era of beauty that is equitable and inclusive, as well as sustainable. Read More...

Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Palm Oil — Redeeming an ‘Evil Crop’
Palm Oil — Redeeming an ‘Evil Crop’
Published on March 9, 2021
About a 8 minute read

In this excerpt from his new book, Honor Thy Label, Dr. Bronner's Gero Leson shares the company's years-long journey to establishing a stable supply chain for fair trade, organic palm oil. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
4 Key Reasons to Embed Renewables Throughout Your Supply Chain
4 Key Reasons to Embed Renewables Throughout Your Supply Chain
Published on March 9, 2021
Written by Patrick Horka
About a 5 minute read

It can be challenging to drive sustainable change in a supply chain, but the impact of action far outweighs the risks of inaction. Here's why adopting renewables through your supply chain is the pathway to climate leadership. Read More...

Circular Economy
Cities Can Have Something for Everyone When Created by Everyone
Cities Can Have Something for Everyone When Created by Everyone
Published on March 8, 2021
Written by Natalia Gutiérrez
About a 4 minute read

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. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
From Coal Mine to Clean Energy: How One Company Can Make a Difference
From Coal Mine to Clean Energy: How One Company Can Make a Difference
Published on March 5, 2021
Written by Matt Jones
About a 5 minute read

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. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
How Sustainability at Eastman Has Evolved to Tackle Global Challenges
How Sustainability at Eastman Has Evolved to Tackle Global Challenges
Published on March 5, 2021
Written by Cathy Combs
About a 5 minute read

Here, Cathy Combs, Eastman’s Director of Sustainability, details the materials giant’s ongoing journey to embedding sustainability into its core strategy — to enhance quality of life in a material way. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
New WeSpire Research Finds Significant Drop in Corporate DEI Programs in 2020
New WeSpire Research Finds Significant Drop in Corporate DEI Programs in 2020
Published on March 4, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The 10th annual study reveals that HR departments apparently underestimated employee concerns about racial equity and social unrest. Was the pandemic, or lack of company buy-in, to blame? Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
LanzaTech’s Carbon-Negative Ethanol to Help Coty Pioneer Sustainable Fragrance Production
LanzaTech’s Carbon-Negative Ethanol to Help Coty Pioneer Sustainable Fragrance Production
Published on March 4, 2021
About a 3 minute read

A new partnership will see fragrance giant Coty incorporating LanzaTech’s upcycled, CarbonSmart™ ethanol, sourced from carbon capture, into its manufacturing process — with the goal of using it in the majority of its fragrance portfolio by 2023. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
‘Net-Zero Emissions by 2050’ and ‘2°C’ Climate Targets: The Devil’s in the Details
‘Net-Zero Emissions by 2050’ and ‘2°C’ Climate Targets: The Devil’s in the Details
Published on March 3, 2021
Written by Etienne White and Dimitar Vlahov
About a 5 minute read

If you are truly looking for ways to maintain or establish your company as a leader in sustainability, and to minimize backlash from critical stakeholder groups, get thee to a 1.5°C science-based target as soon as you can. Read More...

Circular EconomyGlobal Partners
SB’21 Asia-Pacific: In Asia, the Time for a Sustainable Recovery Is Now
SB’21 Asia-Pacific: In Asia, the Time for a Sustainable Recovery Is Now
Published on March 3, 2021
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 5 minute read

In many parts of Asia, COVID-19 is relatively under control; and the focus is on recovery. How the region responds, and how much companies push for a sustainable post-pandemic economy could influence the entire world, due to Asia’s place as the global driver of innovation and change. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Milwaukee Startup Helping Small African Farms Turn Waste into Livelihoods
Milwaukee Startup Helping Small African Farms Turn Waste into Livelihoods
Published on March 2, 2021
Written by Tilde Herrera
About a 6 minute read

Agricycle wants to address poverty and put a dent in global food waste. So far, it has created nearly 7,000 livelihoods in Africa and diverted 177 tons of food waste — and counting. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Crowdsourced Impact Investing Mobilizes Regeneration Effort in Portugal
Crowdsourced Impact Investing Mobilizes Regeneration Effort in Portugal
Published on March 2, 2021
Written by Max Pinnola
About a 5 minute read

GoParity — an innovative investment platform that finances sustainable projects through crowdlending — has enabled the villagers of fire-ravaged Belver, Portugal to expedite access to much-needed recovery funds and quickly begin reforesting. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Trending: AB InBev, Carlyle Ante Up on ESG Commitments
Trending: AB InBev, Carlyle Ante Up on ESG Commitments
Published on March 1, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Two first-of-their-kind revolving credit facilities support Carlyle’s goal of 30% diverse board directors across its portfolio companies and progress toward four of AB InBev’s 2025 sustainability goals, respectively. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular EconomyMarketing & Communications
Healthy People, Healthy Ocean: How Conscious Consumers Are Helping Build a More Sustainable Seafood Sector
Healthy People, Healthy Ocean: How Conscious Consumers Are Helping Build a More Sustainable Seafood Sector
Published on March 1, 2021
Written by Jackie Marks
About a 5 minute read

Recent research shows that people’s awareness of the link between their personal wellness and that of the environment has increased. How can simple solutions make a big impact? When it comes to food, we need to make it easy for people to make smart, sustainable choices. Read More...

Circular EconomyMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
SB’21 Trend Watching: Brands’ Role in Reshaping the World in 2021 and Beyond
SB’21 Trend Watching: Brands’ Role in Reshaping the World in 2021 and Beyond
Published on February 26, 2021
Written by Nithin Coca and Max Pinnola
About a 14 minute read

At SB’s latest Trend Watching event, experts across a variety of fields and industries offered insights into how purpose-driven brands can effectively activate on everything from marketing to effective leadership to climate justice in our post-pandemic world. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
For Those Still Wondering About the Business Case for Purpose …
For Those Still Wondering About the Business Case for Purpose …
Published on February 26, 2021
About a 4 minute read

In its latest research to understand consumer expectations of responsible brands, Porter Novelli used social psychology to unpack why consumers prefer Purpose-driven brands — and the importance of strong storytelling to complement sound business strategies. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
The Zero-Waste Movement Is Taking Hold in the Restaurant Sector
The Zero-Waste Movement Is Taking Hold in the Restaurant Sector
Published on February 25, 2021
Written by Sandra Noonan
About a 5 minute read

For a growing number of restaurant operators and diners, our throwaway culture is no longer acceptable. The growing landscape of zero-waste dining and zero-waste restaurant logistics is cause for optimism that a low-waste restaurant industry is achievable.  Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular Economy
Coalition Aims to Get US Back on Track with Paris Goals, Prove That ‘America Is All In’
Coalition Aims to Get US Back on Track with Paris Goals, Prove That ‘America Is All In’
Published on February 24, 2021
About a 4 minute read

As the US formally rejoins the Paris Agreement, a coalition of communities, businesses and institutions will play critical role in supporting an ambitious new US climate target and mobilizing whole-of-society climate action. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Bad Sustainability Writing Is Everywhere, and It’s a Problem
Bad Sustainability Writing Is Everywhere, and It’s a Problem
Published on February 24, 2021
Written by Eileen Chen
About a 4 minute read

The proliferation of ineffective communications is holding sustainability back in its most critical decade. There is no more time for boring, beige writing. We need language that teaches, convinces and inspires — before it’s too late. Read More...

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