Nithin Coca
Media, Campaign and Research Consultant
Q&A: Embedding Diversity, Inclusion Into the World’s Largest Chemical Company
BASF has been recognized as a leader for its work to become a diverse and inclusive workplace, but Peter Eckes — BASF’s President of Global Bioscience — recognizes that much work remains to be done. ... View More
The North Face’s Explore Fund Council to Help Create Equity in the Outdoors
Launching in 2021, the celebrity-led Explore Fund Council will focus on accelerating culturally relevant exploration opportunities and connecting diverse communities to the benefits of outdoor exploration. ... View More
Did Lack of Transparency Invalidate Asia’s First Corporate Sustainability Bond?
The devil's in the details: Allegations of deforestation in Michelin’s natural rubber supply chain highlight the need for greater transparency in ‘green’ financing. ... View More
Biogen Puts $250M Toward Protecting the Climate, Human Health, Social Justice
With its commitment to eliminate fossil fuel use by 2040, Biogen aims to accelerate progress on improving air quality and addressing the harm being done to vulnerable communities around the world. ... View More
Growing Pressure on Brands to Cut Supply Link Tainted with Uyghur Forced Labor
State-sanctioned camps, forced labor and cultural genocide are something no company should be involved with, directly or indirectly. ... View More
#JustBrands: To Effectively Address Equity, Brands Need to Rebuild From Within
Day 1 of Sustainable Brands’ Just Brands virtual event brought together business, racial justice and social good leaders for frank discussions on the context for racial inequities in the US, what equity really means in 2020, and businesses' role i... View More
New Lending Industry Alliance to Bolster Underserved Communities
Two longtime players in small-business lending and empowering low-income communities are joining forces to scale up equitable wealth creation in communities of color. ... View More
Report: Existing Technologies Can Stem Flow of Plastic into the Oceans by 80%
We know the problem; and, increasingly, we know how to solve it. It’s time for decision-makers, including leading global consumer brands that have been identified as part of the problem, to start taking the necessary steps to prevent plastic from e... View More
Regenerative Investing Key to Creating an Inclusive Economy
The recent spotlight on racial justice in the US has also highlighted the financial industry's role in perpetuating discrimination. Many have responded by donating money to nonprofits, but a regenerative approach to investing that start to undo decad... View More
Impact Investing Grows, But There’s Still a Long Road to Financial Inclusion
More funds and firms are targeting financially underserved communities, but the impact investing movement and government funding need to be more accessible and intentional to address systemic inequalities and racial disparities in investing. ... View More
HP Sets Ambitious Plastic Goals, Doubles Down on Diversity Commitments
Along with the release of its 2019 Sustainable Impact Report, the tech giant has set bold goals around reduction of single-use plastics and increasing recycled materials; and committed to doubling its number of Black executives by 2025. ... View More
Achieving Racial Equity in the US Demands We Rethink Capitalism
Fixing centuries of racism and unequal access will require big changes in how we do business if we are to truly move towards a more equitable, fair, and just economy and society. ... View More
New Tool to Help Companies Zero in on Sources of Palm Oil Deforestation
WRI’s RADD (Radar Alerts for Detecting Deforestation) will be deployed initially in Malaysia and Indonesia, which together make up about 90% of palm oil production globally. According to WRI, it will detect deforestation weeks faster than existing ... View More
Evolving Consumer Palates Demanding Better-Made Beverages
As we see greater attention to the growing climate crisis, plastic pollution and other global sustainability challenges, beverage makers who do more to reduce their impact stand to gain, while those stuck in a tone-deaf, business-as-usual model will ... View More
Good Fashion Fund Seeks Sustainable, Scalable Supply Chain Solutions
If we are to really shift the textile industry from one that is harming workers, local communities and the environment to one that is circular and sustainable, scalable solutions will be necessary. ... View More
Rebbl Documentary a Case Study on Benefits of Ethical Supply Chains
Rebbl’s approach shows that creating value through an ethical supply chain is possible — but it requires companies to really understand the situation on the ground, listen to local communities and create win-win solutions. ... View More
Treasure8: The Systemic, Tech-Driven Solution to Food Waste
The regenerative food tech company is on a mission to revolutionize how food is managed along supply chains, while also addressing the global challenges of food waste, nutrition and climate change. ... View More
WWF’s New ‘ReSource’ to Give Visibility Into Companies’ Progress in Reducing Plastic
ReSource isn’t another commitment or a new partnership; to join, companies have to publicly share data and progress on their plastic-reduction efforts — giving us the first real understanding of whether industry-wide progress is being made on tac... View More
SupplyShift-Ulula Partnership to Amplify Worker Voices in Supply Chains
Collaboration will allow companies to gain data-backed insight into worker treatment in their supply chains. ... View More
Dell Continues to Close the Loop on E-waste
“We’ve made a really good run at making electronics recycling convenient and easy, but there is an opportunity for the entire IT industry." — Dell's Scott O'Connell ... View More
