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MSC: Progress Has Been Made in Sustainable Fishing, But Change Needs to Happen Faster
MSC: Progress Has Been Made in Sustainable Fishing, But Change Needs to Happen Faster
Published on October 1, 2020
Written by Marine Stewardship Council
About a 4 minute read

According to a new report, over 17% of the world’s wild marine catch is now MSC certified; but consumers, brands and retailers must all help to accelerate the pace of change. Read More...

Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
How Fairtrade Protects Company Supply Chains — and Brand Reputations
How Fairtrade Protects Company Supply Chains — and Brand Reputations
Published on October 1, 2020
Written by Sustainable Brands
About a 9 minute read

We caught up with Peg Willingham, newly minted Executive Director of Fairtrade America, to clear up the confusion around the concept of “fair trade”; and hear why Fairtrade is more important than ever. Read More...

Finance & Investment
When Do Carbon Credits Make Sense for Companies?
When Do Carbon Credits Make Sense for Companies?
Published on September 30, 2020
Written by American Forest Foundation
About a 3 minute read

Addressing your company’s carbon footprint takes a comprehensive approach. Carbon offsets are a viable component of a larger strategy; and when procured smartly, can also help companies meet their other sustainability needs and goals. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Does Adopting Renewable Energy Feel Complex? 4 Considerations to Get You Started
Does Adopting Renewable Energy Feel Complex? 4 Considerations to Get You Started
Published on September 30, 2020
Written by Patrick Scott
About a 5 minute read

When adopting a renewable energy strategy, here are four considerations all executives should keep in mind that will streamline the process and ensure their end results achieve their sustainability goals. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Trending: 4 Steps Forward for a Circular Economy for Fashion
Trending: 4 Steps Forward for a Circular Economy for Fashion
Published on September 29, 2020
About a 8 minute read

Eastman's new Naia Renew portfolio, ASOS’ first circular collection, and the launch of brands Borobabi and Covalent add to the budding landscape of fashion that chips away at the rampant waste created by the industry. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Why Collaboration Is Crucial for Plastics Industry Disruption
Why Collaboration Is Crucial for Plastics Industry Disruption
Published on September 29, 2020
Written by Rob Ianelli
About a 4 minute read

To date, plastic recycling has nibbled around the edges. Just like with the climate crisis — no single nation or company can fix our plastic pollution problem on its own; success will only be realized via coordinated efforts. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
In the Spirit of Sustainability: Absolut Set to Unveil Fully Recyclable Paper Bottles
In the Spirit of Sustainability: Absolut Set to Unveil Fully Recyclable Paper Bottles
Published on September 28, 2020
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 5 minute read

While still in the testing phase, The Absolut Company hopes that its new paper bottle will be the first of many in a wider range of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Rubicon Reports Progress on Building a New Plastics Economy
Rubicon Reports Progress on Building a New Plastics Economy
Published on September 28, 2020
Written by Alyson Wright
About a 1 minute read

In 2018, we committed to grow the volume and quality of recycled plastics by 15% each year. This year, Rubicon is proud to report a 40% increase in the volume of recycled plastics from 2018 to 2019, which far exceeds our goal. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
Retailers Could Be the Most Important Player in Reducing Food Waste
Retailers Could Be the Most Important Player in Reducing Food Waste
Published on September 28, 2020
Written by Turner Wyatt
About a 9 minute read

If we want to reduce food waste, we need consumer-led solutions — which can be sparked by retailers. Brands, manufacturers and other food system actors get their message through to consumers if retailers open the door for them. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Virtue Signaling vs Advocacy: What Brands Can Learn from Patagonia’s Campaign to Protect the Arctic
Virtue Signaling vs Advocacy: What Brands Can Learn from Patagonia’s Campaign to Protect the Arctic
Published on September 25, 2020
Written by Jeb Ory
About a 5 minute read

If your brand is serious about sustainability, look no further than Patagonia’s example. The company shows us all what it looks like to build a community of advocates and network of allies that work collectively to shape policymaking. Your brand has that power, too. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
River Cruise Giants Make Big Waves, Smaller Impacts with Biodiesel
River Cruise Giants Make Big Waves, Smaller Impacts with Biodiesel
Published on September 25, 2020
Written by Illinois Soybean Association
About a 4 minute read

For Hornblower, the integration of biodiesel into its latest boats was a natural evolution of its environmental stewardship. The company has led the charge in the industry, in terms of reducing its fleet’s impacts on the environment. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Can We Halve Global Food Waste by 2030? Not Without Our Suppliers
Can We Halve Global Food Waste by 2030? Not Without Our Suppliers
Published on September 24, 2020
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

While some nations and food companies have made encouraging progress and crossed the halfway mark towards meeting Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, there’s still a long way to go. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
How Companies Can Accelerate Their Transformation to Net Zero
How Companies Can Accelerate Their Transformation to Net Zero
Published on September 24, 2020
Written by Paul Polizzotto
About a 3 minute read

Net Zero Now™ helps companies strengthen customer relationships, drive sales growth, improve their procurement strategy, and deliver the transformation that is required to address the climate emergency. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyMarketing & Communications
Amazon’s ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ to Make It Easier for Customers to Discover, Shop for Sustainable Products
Amazon’s ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ to Make It Easier for Customers to Discover, Shop for Sustainable Products
Published on September 23, 2020
About a 5 minute read

Label launches with 25K+ products endorsed by team of third-party sustainability certifiers. And Amazon’s new ‘Compact by Design’ certification aims to reduce carbon emissions through increased efficiency and better packaging. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
With Purpose, as with Anything Else: You Get What You Pay For
With Purpose, as with Anything Else: You Get What You Pay For
Published on September 23, 2020
Written by Coro Strandberg
About a 3 minute read

First, identify your company’s purpose. Then, set long-term goals against your purpose. Finally, define targets, metrics and KPIs to get you there; and embed these in annual and long-term incentive plans. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
Enabling Climate-Smart Eating: Lessons from Our Carbon-Labeling Journey
Enabling Climate-Smart Eating: Lessons from Our Carbon-Labeling Journey
Published on September 22, 2020
Written by Sandra Noonan
About a 5 minute read

Food choices are motivated by everything from emotional triggers to individual dietary needs and social norms. But information is power. The carbon transparency movement is here, and we hope other brands will join us in hastening its spread.  Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Survey: Gen Z Counting on Brands to Help Create a ‘Radically Better Future’
Survey: Gen Z Counting on Brands to Help Create a ‘Radically Better Future’
Published on September 22, 2020
About a 4 minute read

New BBMG-GlobeScan study finds the next generation of citizens is looking for transformative brand leadership, co-created solutions, and radical change for the future they want. Read More...

Surfacing Submerged ValueFinance & InvestmentCircular Economy
Hey, Milton … Here We Are, After 50 Years of Friedmanomics
Hey, Milton … Here We Are, After 50 Years of Friedmanomics
Published on September 22, 2020
Written by Daniel Aronson
About a 5 minute read

What is the responsibility of business? Fifty years on, it’s clear there’s more to the answer than you thought. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Walmart Announces Goal to Become a Regenerative Company
Walmart Announces Goal to Become a Regenerative Company
Published on September 21, 2020
About a 5 minute read

The world’s largest retailer targets zero emissions by 2040 and aims to protect or restore at least 50M acres of land and 1M square miles of ocean by 2030 — but are there gaps in its plan? Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Is Plastics Recycling Still a Lie?
Is Plastics Recycling Still a Lie?
Published on September 21, 2020
Written by Vanessa Coleman
About a 6 minute read

More and more plastic is finally being recovered and recycled by companies that share Oceanworks’ commitment to ensuring that this feedstock becomes — and remains — a first choice for the industry going forward. Read More...

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