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US Retail Giants Convene to Reinvent the Plastic Retail Bag
US Retail Giants Convene to Reinvent the Plastic Retail Bag
Published on July 21, 2020
About a 2 minute read

Leading retailers CVS Health, Target and Walmart — joined by Kroger and Walgreens, and NGOs Conservation International and Ocean Conservancy — unite to tackle retail bag waste and invite others to join the effort. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Trending: Banking Giants Begin to Walk Their Talk on Climate Change
Trending: Banking Giants Begin to Walk Their Talk on Climate Change
Published on July 20, 2020
About a 6 minute read

A 1% for the Planet account from Bank of the West, and new actions from Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, could signal turning point in big finance. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Imagine, Never Having to Charge Your Personal Devices Ever Again
Imagine, Never Having to Charge Your Personal Devices Ever Again
Published on July 20, 2020
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

Powerfoyle is a new solar material capable of converting all types of light into energy — making it possible to charge any device or appliance from natural daylight, sun or indoor lighting. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Young Innovators Compete on Ideas to Build Back Better in Latin America
Young Innovators Compete on Ideas to Build Back Better in Latin America
Published on July 17, 2020
About a 2 minute read

UNEP’s Innovation for Sustainable Lifestyles Competition sees college-level entrepreneurs developing solutions in the areas of transportation, building and food to help the region rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More...

Circular Economy
WEF: 395M New Jobs by 2030 If Businesses Prioritize Nature
WEF: 395M New Jobs by 2030 If Businesses Prioritize Nature
Published on July 17, 2020
About a 3 minute read

As governments and businesses look to rebuilding the global economy post-pandemic, a new study from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found that ‘nature-positive’ solutions can create 395 million jobs by 2030. Read More...

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P&G Embraces Natural Climate Solutions to Achieve Global Climate Neutrality
P&G Embraces Natural Climate Solutions to Achieve Global Climate Neutrality
Published on July 16, 2020
About a 3 minute read

The goal is to reduce its GHGs by 50%, use 100% renewable electricity at all manufacturing sites by 2030, and advance natural climate solutions to achieve carbon neutrality for the decade. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Cartwright to Brands: Look Inward Before Responding to Social Issues
Cartwright to Brands: Look Inward Before Responding to Social Issues
Published on July 15, 2020
Written by Etienne White and Jennifer Elks
About a 5 minute read

Keith Cartwright, the creative force behind such powerful statement ads as P&G’s “The Look” and “The Choice,” shares his insights and advice to brands and agencies on how to most authentically respond in times of crisis. Read More...

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Recycled Plastic Certifications Are Stifling Innovation
Recycled Plastic Certifications Are Stifling Innovation
Published on July 15, 2020
Written by Rob Ianelli
About a 4 minute read

Recycled plastic certification makes sense. Manufacturers need confidence that the raw materials they’re acquiring meet their requirements and are truly recycled. But more certifications likely means higher costs and thus less recycled plastic. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
CSR v CSV: The Difference and Why It Matters
CSR v CSV: The Difference and Why It Matters
Published on July 14, 2020
Written by Marga Hoek
About a 5 minute read

Creating Shared Value (CSV) is the business model that will accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. It's a game-changing shift from Corporate Social Responsibility and the traditional mindset that business can either do good or make a profit, to a model that can improve the world. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Diageo Announces World’s First 100% Plastic-Free, Paper-Based Spirits Bottle
Diageo Announces World’s First 100% Plastic-Free, Paper-Based Spirits Bottle
Published on July 14, 2020
About a 2 minute read

Looks like Johnnie Walker scotch could be first to market with a paper-based packaging solution, made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, early next year. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Public Benefit Brewer Aims to Put People Back to Work During Corona
Public Benefit Brewer Aims to Put People Back to Work During Corona
Published on July 13, 2020
Written by Russ Stoddard
About a 4 minute read

While starting any new business is challenging; Works Progress Administration believes it’s always a good time to help people and benefit your community through social impact — especially during this time of chaos and crisis. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
From What to How: Enter the Era of Transformation
From What to How: Enter the Era of Transformation
Published on July 10, 2020
Written by Sandra Pina
About a 6 minute read

With a goal of contributing to change and understanding how COVID-19 will influence sustainable development; at Quiero, we have undertaken an ambitious project: #aBetterWay — a search for answers from our global community of leaders based on reflection, learning and action. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Partnership Brings ‘Radical Hospitality’ to Unhoused People Worldwide
Partnership Brings ‘Radical Hospitality’ to Unhoused People Worldwide
Published on July 9, 2020
Written by Kris Kepler
About a 5 minute read

The case study of German mobile hygiene startup GoBanyo illustrates the social impacts of the collaboration between Unilever’s The Right to Shower initiative with mobile hygiene pioneer LavaMae^x^ . Read More...

Organizational Governance
Social Impact: A Sales Tool for the Post-Pandemic World
Social Impact: A Sales Tool for the Post-Pandemic World
Published on July 8, 2020
Written by Paul Polizzotto
About a 4 minute read

While the majority of companies recognize that social impact is valuable, few have managed to successfully integrate it into one of the most mission-critical activities: their sales strategy. Read More...

New Metrics
Your SDG Strategy Must Consider More Than Your Financials
Your SDG Strategy Must Consider More Than Your Financials
Published on July 8, 2020
Written by Geoff Kendall
About a 4 minute read

The Sustainable Development Goals serve as an urgent call to action for companies to pay as much attention to their extra-financial performance as to their financial performance. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Trending: Meet the Innovators Hell-Bent for Plant-Based Leather
Trending: Meet the Innovators Hell-Bent for Plant-Based Leather
Published on July 7, 2020
About a 5 minute read

While companies such as Amadou and MycoWorks are charging ahead with mushroom-based leather, here we see the material made from eggplant, cacti and apples — and taking a bite out of food waste at the same time. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Regenerative Investing Key to Creating an Inclusive Economy
Regenerative Investing Key to Creating an Inclusive Economy
Published on July 7, 2020
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 4 minute read

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 decades of chronic underinvestment is needed. Read More...

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The COVID Covenant: Don’t Go Back — Go Big and Go Now!
The COVID Covenant: Don’t Go Back — Go Big and Go Now!
Published on July 6, 2020
Written by Daniel Aronson
About a 4 minute read

We know that we can buy less, use less, work from home, drive less, collaborate more; and have business, society and government move faster — because we just did all of that. How can we respond as powerfully and courageously to other super-critical threats? Read More...

Supply ChainCircular Economy
Kering Commits to Net-Positive Impact on Biodiversity by 2025
Kering Commits to Net-Positive Impact on Biodiversity by 2025
Published on July 6, 2020
Written by Sustainable Brands
About a 6 minute read

The luxury group’s new biodiversity strategy provides a detailed roadmap aligned with the Science Based Targets Network’s Framework, with four stages: Avoid, Reduce, Restore and Regenerate, and Transform. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Good Start — But Let’s Move from ‘Brand Say’ to ‘Brand Do’
Good Start — But Let’s Move from ‘Brand Say’ to ‘Brand Do’
Published on July 3, 2020
Written by Dr. Myriam Sidibe
About a 4 minute read

Much-needed updates to a growing number of brands in response to the Black Lives Matter movement is a great start. But deep, lasting impact requires two main actions — apologies; and adjusting the social paradigm. Read More...

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