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Innovation & Technology

French Study Uncovers Health Threats Hidden in Our Drinking Water

Published on January 23, 2025

About a 4 minute read

A Université de Toulouse study reveals 98% of microplastics present in the city’s drinking water are too small to be detected by current EU water-safety protocols, which considerably underestimate their presence and their health risks — not just in France, but around the world. Read More...

Regulation & Public Policy Collaboration & Co-Creation

Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change

Published on January 22, 2025

About a 7 minute read

Just like last time the US was withdrawn from the Paris agreement, leaders have responded by doubling down on their commitments — highlighting the missed opportunities and the US’ diminishing leadership and competitiveness as a global power. Read More...

Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability

Generative AI Use for Sustainability: A Zero-Sum Game?

Published on January 21, 2025

About a 6 minute read

In a new study, almost half of execs admit their use of gen AI has fueled their GHG emissions and 42% have had to re-examine their climate goals — because too many still have a one-eyed view of ‘costs.’ Read More...

Supply Chain

Japan’s ‘Coffee Hunter’ Shares Vision of Industry’s Sustainable Future

Published on January 17, 2025

Written by SUSCOM

About a 5 minute read

José Yoshiaki Kawashima, founder of coffee brand Mi Cafeto, is on a mission is to create a market and increase value for producers who are committed to making quality coffee while protecting the environment and human rights. Read More...

Regeneration & Resilience

Study Highlights ‘Invisible’ Wildlife Benefits We Lose by Not Protecting Biodiversity

Published on January 16, 2025

About a 4 minute read

New research reveals that the vital benefits wildlife provides to people’s everyday lives are vastly underrepresented across science and policy discussions — an oversight that could have devastating consequences for society and the economy. Read More...

Regeneration & Resilience Supply Chain

Kentucky Distilleries Are Future-Proofing Bourbon Through Regenerative Ag

Published on January 15, 2025

About a 4 minute read

The five-year, $2.8M collaboration between four spirits giants, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and Precision Conservation Management will help Kentucky corn farmers shift toward regenerative growing practices. Read More...

Circular Economy Supply Chain

BMW Group Expands Circular Supply Chain for EV Batteries

Published on January 14, 2025

About a 3 minute read

After establishing a system for harvesting cobalt, lithium and nickel from its high-voltage batteries in China, a new partnership extends the effort to its EU supply chain — with the US, Mexico and Canada to follow. Read More...

Finance & Investment

Climate Preparedness: From Crisis Springs Opportunity

Published on January 13, 2025

Written by Chris Yoko

About a 5 minute read

Having the systems in place to respond to and (in some cases) capitalize on climate change impacts will ultimately determine which businesses succeed and which fail. Read More...

Circular Economy

Study: Upcycling Food Isn’t Inherently Sustainable

Published on January 9, 2025

About a 4 minute read

New research highlights the potential benefits of upcycling surplus food and by-products — including job creation, cost-effectiveness and environmental advantages. But potential risks include reducing food security and equity. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation

Community Tourism Enriching Traveler Experiences, Locals’ Wellbeing

Published on January 8, 2025

Written by JoAnna Haugen

About a 5 minute read

A tourism model that centers on culturally immersive experiences that empower, rather than deplete, destination communities: The ripple effects of responsibly developed and executed community tourism at scale can be profound. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change

Studies Reveal the Dire Impacts of Bad Gift Giving

Published on January 7, 2025

About a 4 minute read

Shoppers everywhere would likely agree that the billions’ worth of negative economic and environmental impacts created by unmindful gift giving diminishes the intended sentiment behind giving gifts. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

Playful Good Deeds: GRAMMA's Recipe for Effective Sustainability Marketing

Published on January 6, 2025

Written by Adomas Pūras

About a 4 minute read

By following GRAMMA's recipe, brands can avoid greenwashing and transform marketing into a force for good — for the planet, for brand value, and for people seeking agency and meaning in the face of the climate crisis. Read More...

Organizational Governance

Costco Stands Its Ground, Asserts Business Case for DEI

Published on January 3, 2025

Written by Jennifer Elks

About a 5 minute read

Costco has set a great example of finding the value in values — and a precedent that hopefully many more companies will follow. Read More...

Finance & Investment Marketing & Communications

‘Benedict Lumberjack’ Puts Pension Funds in the Hot Seat Over Deforestation

Published on January 2, 2025

About a 5 minute read

The smarmy CEO is the latest celebrity character to fuel Make My Money Matter’s campaign to raise awareness of the impacts of our retirement funds. In the spot, he tells viewers how he's benefiting from their hard-earned funds: 'The business of deforestation is on fire, and it’s all thanks to you.' Read More...

Finance & Investment

WEF Reports Provide Roadmap for Company Leaders Bewildered by Climate Risks

Published on December 30, 2024

About a 4 minute read

Companies investing in adaptation, decarbonization & resilience are seeing up to $19 in avoided losses for every dollar spent; businesses that fail to adapt to climate risks could lose up to 7% of annual earnings by 2035. In layman’s terms: You snooze, you lose. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Supply Chain

Future-Proofing Brews: Welcome to the Era of Climate-Resilient Beer

Published on December 30, 2024

Written by Scarlett Buckley

About a 8 minute read

Ekonoke is farming hops indoors — safeguarding and revolutionizing the brewing industry through a sustainable, reliable supply of high-quality, customizable hops year-round. Read More...

Organizational Governance

Divided Americans Unite in Call for People-First Approach to Business

Published on December 27, 2024

About a 5 minute read

Overall, there is a tremendous opportunity for corporate America to take a leadership role in tackling some of the country’s more intractable economic and societal challenges — and to become a positive, unifying force by doing so. Read More...

Finance & Investment

Asset Managers Shooting Down Nature Resolutions, Despite Soaring Investor Concern

Published on December 26, 2024

About a 6 minute read

Investors filed a record number of shareholder resolutions relating to biodiversity in 2024, but none passed — because asset managers aren’t seeing the forest for the trees. Read More...

Organizational Governance

Tales of ESG's Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated

Published on December 23, 2024

Written by Keith Thomajan

About a 4 minute read

Whether we’re still calling it ESG 10 years from now, won’t our employees and customers expect some iteration of it? Companies that see the symbiosis between solid values and profitability drivers will make smart use of their resources and maximize shareholder value. Read More...

Materials & Packaging Supply Chain Circular Economy

Latin Innovators Unseating Conventional Leather with Circular, Biobased Alternatives

Published on December 23, 2024

Written by Nina Purton

About a 8 minute read

Polybion and Mabe Bio are future-proofing leather production with local and circular strategies that utilize waste, boost local economies and empower rural communities. Read More...