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Circular Economy
6 Months Into the Pandemic, ‘Greener’ Jobs Are Safer, Higher Paid, More Resilient
6 Months Into the Pandemic, ‘Greener’ Jobs Are Safer, Higher Paid, More Resilient
Published on October 28, 2020
Written by Paul Herman Scott Fullwiler Fadhel Kaboub and Amir Khaleghi
About a 5 minute read

The monthly Green Jobs Report shows that “greener” enterprises align with more resilient jobs, higher pay for workers, fewer job losses, and the potential for better overall company and investor portfolio performance. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Reimagine 2020 — as 'The Year of Good'
Reimagine 2020 — as 'The Year of Good'
Published on October 27, 2020
Written by Phin
About a 3 minute read

With the upcoming charitable giving milestones Movember, Giving Tuesday and Season of Giving, we challenge you to Reimagine 2020 — not as a year of multiple crises, but as a Year of Good.  Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Gillette Reveals Men’s Feelings on Sustainability in 2020, Brand Goals for 2030
Gillette Reveals Men’s Feelings on Sustainability in 2020, Brand Goals for 2030
Published on October 26, 2020
About a 4 minute read

A global study by Gillette found that men are taking environmental concerns more seriously, as a result of COVID-19. And the company raises the bar for itself with the launch of its Sustainability 2030 goals. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Activism: Why Taking a Stand Will Build Your Brand
Activism: Why Taking a Stand Will Build Your Brand
Published on October 26, 2020
Written by Phil White and Heidi Schoeneck
About a 6 minute read

Some dismiss brand activism as little more than PR stunts. But we at Grounded strongly believe brand activism is here to stay and can transform purpose into profit. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Corporate Collaboration Drives Recovery from Historic Wildfires
Corporate Collaboration Drives Recovery from Historic Wildfires
Published on October 23, 2020
Written by Dan Lambe
About a 3 minute read

Cross-sector collaborations help ensure that this high-impact work is carried out with urgency and awareness. Through our Wildfire Restoration Collaborative, eight of our major corporate partners have committed to help drive awareness and action around wildfire recovery. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & TechnologyOrganizational Governance
Meet the Punk Beer Brand Ripping Up the Rulebook to Protect Our Planet
Meet the Punk Beer Brand Ripping Up the Rulebook to Protect Our Planet
Published on October 22, 2020
Written by Tom Idle
About a 7 minute read

It would be easy to view BrewDog as little more than stunt-based marketing experts. But the company has been busy making sure to leave a more impactful dent on our culture, putting the all-important issue of climate change front and center. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
That’s the Spirit! Bacardi’s Biodegradable Bottle Latest Boon to Beverage Packaging
That’s the Spirit! Bacardi’s Biodegradable Bottle Latest Boon to Beverage Packaging
Published on October 22, 2020
About a 4 minute read

Set to arrive in 2023, the bottle — which will biodegrade in 18 months — will replace 80M plastic bottles currently produced by Bacardi across its portfolio of brands every year. Read More...

Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
Collaboration, Not Competition, Is the Key to Affordable and Sustainable Fashion
Collaboration, Not Competition, Is the Key to Affordable and Sustainable Fashion
Published on October 22, 2020
Written by U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
About a 5 minute read

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is a knowledge-sharing platform and partnership for the entire cotton supply chain. It offers brands and retailers better access to the cotton data that they need to be more sustainable. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Chicago Parks Contribute to Cleaner Air with Renewable Fuel
Chicago Parks Contribute to Cleaner Air with Renewable Fuel
Published on October 22, 2020
Written by Illinois Soybean Association
About a 3 minute read

How biodiesel use supports the Chicago Park District's mission to preserve its world-class park system for future generations. Read More...

Supply Chain
Did Lack of Transparency Invalidate Asia’s First Corporate Sustainability Bond?
Did Lack of Transparency Invalidate Asia’s First Corporate Sustainability Bond?
Published on October 21, 2020
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 6 minute read

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. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Embracing Collaboration Is Key to Delivering the Low-Carbon World We Need
Embracing Collaboration Is Key to Delivering the Low-Carbon World We Need
Published on October 21, 2020
Written by Tom Idle
About a 6 minute read

A recent collaboration between Shell Energy and Wells Fargo shows how the corporate world has responded to the evolving market — and how using renewable energy just makes good business sense. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
CVS, Target Working to ‘Skip the Slip’ with Digital, Non-Toxic Receipt Options
CVS, Target Working to ‘Skip the Slip’ with Digital, Non-Toxic Receipt Options
Published on October 20, 2020
About a 2 minute read

Green America’s new ‘Skip the Slip’ report tracks the progress on receipt practices of 35 major companies. The retailers’ switch reflects growing consumer demand for digital options and non-toxic, recyclable receipt paper. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Mastercard Partners to Digitally Empower Small Businesses in Latin America
Mastercard Partners to Digitally Empower Small Businesses in Latin America
Published on October 20, 2020
About a 4 minute read

Bancolombia, Banco Galicia, Citibanamex and Mercado Libre are part of the Partnership, committed to accelerate business recovery and inclusive growth efforts in the region. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
ILFI Offers Companies a Measured Approach to Becoming More 'JUST'
ILFI Offers Companies a Measured Approach to Becoming More 'JUST'
Published on October 19, 2020
Written by Sandy Sechang
About a 4 minute read

When it comes to embedding DEI issues into organizations, the first question is often: How do we begin making the change that’s expected of us? ILFI’s JUST program helps companies take concrete steps toward becoming more equitable and inclusive. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Precision Ecosystems: An Improved Model for Better Indoor Crops
Precision Ecosystems: An Improved Model for Better Indoor Crops
Published on October 19, 2020
Written by Ingo Mueller
About a 5 minute read

The progress of humankind is heavily linked to technological changes in how farming is done. Today, farming in the US faces challenges never before seen that require supplementing traditional agriculture with new approaches. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyMaterials & Packaging
The Great Indoors: Creating a Nurturing Habitat for People and Planet
The Great Indoors: Creating a Nurturing Habitat for People and Planet
Published on October 16, 2020
Written by Troy Virgo
About a 7 minute read

We spend 90% of our time indoors, and that was before a global pandemic forced many of us to turn our living environments into our offices, schools and gyms. So, what is the key to creating nurturing indoor habitats? Read More...

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How DEI Issues Have Reshaped the Brand Purpose Landscape
How DEI Issues Have Reshaped the Brand Purpose Landscape
Published on October 16, 2020
Written by Suzanne Kimuyu
About a 3 minute read

A dramatic shift in diversity is only possible if the most exposed, vulnerable and or marginalised groups contribute to decision-making around narratives, ideas and solutions. Can you name any brands that are championing race within their purpose work and doing it well? Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Soybean Farmer Takes Active Role in Biodiesel Industry
Soybean Farmer Takes Active Role in Biodiesel Industry
Published on October 16, 2020
Written by Illinois Soybean Association
About a 0 minute read

Rob Shaffer — a fourth-generation soybean, corn and Angus cattle farmer — has been active in industry organizations for more than a decade. He was invited to join the National Biodiesel Board in 2012 and hasn’t looked back. Read More...

Supply Chain
How the Cocoa Industry Can and Must Change to Tackle the Climate Crisis
How the Cocoa Industry Can and Must Change to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Published on October 15, 2020
Written by Julie Nash
About a 4 minute read

Ceres’ new Investor Brief on Cocoa identifies three key challenges posed to the cocoa industry by shifting social and environmental conditions, and the actions companies can take today to mitigate the material financial risks embedded in cocoa supply chains. Read More...

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New Standards, Certification Program Aim to Embed DEI Into Tourism
New Standards, Certification Program Aim to Embed DEI Into Tourism
Published on October 15, 2020
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 6 minute read

Travel Unity — a nonprofit focused on increasing diversity in travel through individual and community empowerment — has established a set of standards for DEI in travel and tourism, as well as the industry’s first holistic DEI certification program. Read More...

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