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North Carolina Town Sues Utility Over Climate-Related Costs
North Carolina Town Sues Utility Over Climate-Related Costs
Published on December 5, 2024
About a 6 minute read

In the latest in a growing wave of actions aiming to hold the fossil fuel industry liable for its role in accelerating climate change, Carrboro, NC is suing Duke Energy for its continued use of fossil fuels and attempting to gaslight the public about the reality of climate change. Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
Meet the Startup Remolding the Future of Fashion
Meet the Startup Remolding the Future of Fashion
Published on December 4, 2024
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 7 minute read

Simplifyber is redesigning fashion production with a cellulose-based, liquid fiber that can be molded for a variety of applications, including shoe uppers — bypassing 60% of traditional manufacturing steps and significantly reducing waste, energy use and emissions. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
What ESG Backlash? Investors Staying the Course on Sustainability, Human Rights
What ESG Backlash? Investors Staying the Course on Sustainability, Human Rights
Published on December 3, 2024
Written by Richard Howitt
About a 7 minute read

Day three of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2024 saw investors unmoved by the backlash against ESG investment — instead, redoubling efforts to understand risks and opportunities through better data and deeper engagement with stakeholders. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsSupply Chain
Black Friday Clothing Zombie ‘Speaks Volumes’ About Overproduction in Fashion
Black Friday Clothing Zombie ‘Speaks Volumes’ About Overproduction in Fashion
Published on December 2, 2024
About a 3 minute read

The demonstration is part of the Or Foundation’s Speak Volumes campaign, a global initiative calling on fashion brands to declare their production volumes to help clean up the industry's waste crisis. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
Gear-Free Experiences Helping People to Connect More Deeply with Nature
Gear-Free Experiences Helping People to Connect More Deeply with Nature
Published on December 2, 2024
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 4 minute read

The desire to slow down, reconnect with the physical body and draw on the many health benefits of nature are some of the key attractions to organic, immersive experiences like these. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceSupply Chain
Meaningful Supplier Partnerships Are Critical in Era of Human Rights Due Diligence
Meaningful Supplier Partnerships Are Critical in Era of Human Rights Due Diligence
Published on November 29, 2024
Written by Richard Howitt
About a 5 minute read

Key takeaways from day two of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2024 included viewing impacted communities as ‘rights-holders’ — not stakeholders — to help bridge the power imbalance between larger, Global North companies and their Global South supply chain partners. Read More...

Regeneration & Resilience
‘The Evolving Expression of Essence:’ A Tribute to Carol Sanford
‘The Evolving Expression of Essence:’ A Tribute to Carol Sanford
Published on November 27, 2024
Written by KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz
About a 3 minute read

Carol was one of the most important thinkers, writers and teachers on the topic of regenerative systems — which, as she describes it, involve building conditions and practices that support the ‘evolving expression of essence.’ I am deeply grateful to have experienced her support of my ability to evolve my own expression of essence, and that of Sustainable Brands’ organization and community. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsConsumer Behavior Change
UK Electronics Retailer Reminds Shoppers ‘Black Friday Is a Load of Rubbish’
UK Electronics Retailer Reminds Shoppers ‘Black Friday Is a Load of Rubbish’
Published on November 27, 2024
About a 4 minute read

New research shows Brits will spend £3.5B on tech they don’t need this Black Friday, with 1 in 5 using new tech for only four months. CeX’s campaign reminds shoppers about the mountains of tech waste created by the annual shopping frenzy. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Equitable Sustainability: Addressing the Human Dimension in Achieving Net Zero
Equitable Sustainability: Addressing the Human Dimension in Achieving Net Zero
Published on November 27, 2024
Written by Jeff Skelton
About a 6 minute read

By fostering a shared commitment to sustainable development that is interwoven with social equity, we can pave the way for long-term, profitable solutions that benefit both current and future generations worldwide. Read More...

Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Voluntary vs Mandatory Human Rights Action: Is There a 'Smart Mix'?
Voluntary vs Mandatory Human Rights Action: Is There a 'Smart Mix'?
Published on November 26, 2024
Written by Richard Howitt
About a 4 minute read

Day one of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights 2024 debated the validity of a ‘smart mix’ of both voluntary and regulatory action on business and human rights, when companies cannot succeed alone in combatting systemic problems. Read More...

Circular Economy
Unwrapping the Holiday Returns Crisis: The Hidden Costs of Convenience
Unwrapping the Holiday Returns Crisis: The Hidden Costs of Convenience
Published on November 25, 2024
Written by Emily Hosie
About a 5 minute read

Product returns should no longer be viewed as an inevitable cost of doing business but as an opportunity to innovate. It’s time to broaden consumer awareness of the fate of most returned goods and change that story by closing the loop. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Uniqlo Expands Campaign to Use Power of Clothing to Bring ‘Peace for All’
Uniqlo Expands Campaign to Use Power of Clothing to Bring ‘Peace for All’
Published on November 22, 2024
Written by SUSCOM
About a 5 minute read

The brand has partnered with renowned photographers from Magnum Photos to bring the stories and impacts of its Peace for All campaign to exhibitions in 10 cities. Read More...

Regeneration & ResilienceSupply Chain
Enhancing Photosynthesis Could Hold Key to Climate-Resilient Crops
Enhancing Photosynthesis Could Hold Key to Climate-Resilient Crops
Published on November 21, 2024
About a 6 minute read

Salk researchers have discovered how some plant species evolved a more efficient photosynthesis approach; findings could help make staple crops including rice and wheat more resilient to climate change. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Charting a Clear Path Forward on Corporate Use of Carbon Credits
Charting a Clear Path Forward on Corporate Use of Carbon Credits
Published on November 20, 2024
Written by Brad Kahn
About a 6 minute read

It may seem safer to sit on the sidelines, but this bias towards inaction is why we are failing to achieve our climate goals. We cannot let uncertainty prevent action where it counts most — reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsConsumer Behavior Change
Yuka Users Can Now Appeal Directly to Brands for Healthier Products
Yuka Users Can Now Appeal Directly to Brands for Healthier Products
Published on November 19, 2024
About a 3 minute read

New in-app feature allows consumers to contact brands about harmful ingredients and urge them to reconsider products’ formulation. Read More...

Artificial Intelligence for SustainabilityInnovation & Technology
Pursuing AI Responsibly: A Business Technologist Perspective
Pursuing AI Responsibly: A Business Technologist Perspective
Published on November 18, 2024
Written by Rick Pastore
About a 6 minute read

SustainableIT.org has developed a framework and set of principles to guide responsible AI application deployment. While the guidance is uniquely informed by the business technologist perspective, it is pertinent to leadership from the boardroom to the C-suite in every industry. Read More...

Regeneration & Resilience
6 Trends That Bode Well for a Resilient Business Future
6 Trends That Bode Well for a Resilient Business Future
Published on November 15, 2024
About a 4 minute read

In a time of ever-growing volatility, 6 themes that emerged from business leaders and innovators at SB’24 San Diego show glimmers of a resilient future for business and society. Read More...

Regeneration & ResilienceSupply Chain
Study Shows Higher Nutrient Profiles in Regeneratively Raised Turkeys
Study Shows Higher Nutrient Profiles in Regeneratively Raised Turkeys
Published on November 15, 2024
About a 4 minute read

In addition to improving soil health, regenerative pasture-raised turkeys have a better omega 6:3 ratio; more phytochemical antioxidants; and higher vitamin, mineral and protein concentrations. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Corporate Giants See $5T Benefit in Climate Action, Doubling Previous Estimates
Corporate Giants See $5T Benefit in Climate Action, Doubling Previous Estimates
Published on November 14, 2024
About a 5 minute read

The financial benefits of climate-related opportunities seen by the world’s largest companies have more than doubled in the past 5 years; they identify an average of over $3B each. Read More...

Surfacing Submerged ValueRegulation & Public Policy
Finding the Value in Values Is More Important Than Ever
Finding the Value in Values Is More Important Than Ever
Published on November 12, 2024
Written by Daniel Aronson
About a 3 minute read

There are many things the US election didn’t change — including European regulations, consumer pressures, worsening effects of climate change, and what needs to be done. All of these things mean that investment in sustainability needs to grow, and quickly. Read More...

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