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Ambitious Vision for Manmade Cellulosic Fibers Promises Greater Resilience for Textile Industry
Ambitious Vision for Manmade Cellulosic Fibers Promises Greater Resilience for Textile Industry
Published on June 17, 2020
About a 3 minute read

New report highlights the huge potential of manmade fibers such as viscose, modal and lyocell to create a more sustainable future, and outlines a sector-wide vision that could revolutionize multiple industries. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
Circularity, Human Rights, Regeneration Pillars of Natura &Co’s 2030 ‘Commitment to Life’ Strategy
Circularity, Human Rights, Regeneration Pillars of Natura &Co’s 2030 ‘Commitment to Life’ Strategy
Published on June 16, 2020
Written by Sustainable Brands
About a 5 minute read

“We are confident that we will be able to reach these targets by 2030, but we are ambitious to get there sooner; because that is what the planet needs and what our consumers are asking for.” — Christopher Davis, The Body Shop Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Storytelling Has the Power to Eliminate Institutional Racism, Forever
Storytelling Has the Power to Eliminate Institutional Racism, Forever
Published on June 15, 2020
Written by Ida Byrd-Hill
About a 6 minute read

Corporate America, through storytelling, can eliminate institutional racist policies and laws to create economic opportunities for African Americans; and hence, themselves. I urge every corporation to create storytelling programs to weave your employee/client/supplier base into a seamless diversity quilt. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Is your SDG Response Defensive, Selective or Holistic?
Is your SDG Response Defensive, Selective or Holistic?
Published on June 15, 2020
Written by Geoff Kendall
About a 5 minute read

Take a minute to scan your last sustainability report’s CEO statement, and to peel back the glossy SDG infographics. Can you say, hand on heart, that your company’s current SDG response really is creating system-wide value? Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCollaboration & Co-Creation
How to Use Nature to Make Progress Across Several ESG Goals
How to Use Nature to Make Progress Across Several ESG Goals
Published on June 12, 2020
Written by American Forest Foundation
About a 3 minute read

Investors and shareholders leading the push for greater ESG performance recognize that ESG challenges are complex, evolving and nuanced. The Family Forest Carbon Program allows companies to address a range of critical ESG issues that benefit the environment and rural communities. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Achieving Racial Equity in the US Demands We Rethink Capitalism
Achieving Racial Equity in the US Demands We Rethink Capitalism
Published on June 11, 2020
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 4 minute read

Fixing centuries of racism and unequal access will require big changes in how we do business if we are to truly move towards a more equitable, fair, and just economy and society. Read More...

Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
Stella McCartney, Telus Join Initiative to Tackle Paper Packaging Problem
Stella McCartney, Telus Join Initiative to Tackle Paper Packaging Problem
Published on June 10, 2020
About a 2 minute read

Participation in Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative to keep the world’s ancient and endangered forests out of packaging supply chains doubles, with the addition of 11 new companies. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Black Lives Matter; Racial Equity Is Fundamental to Our Vision of a Flourishing Future
Black Lives Matter; Racial Equity Is Fundamental to Our Vision of a Flourishing Future
Published on June 10, 2020
Written by Sustainable Brands
About a 3 minute read

We must foster resilient and just societies in order to solve the major challenges that face the world. So, systemic racism and barriers to equity must be embedded into the sustainability equation and conversation. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Meet the Innovators Ensuring the COVID Plastic Boom Doesn't Last Forever
Meet the Innovators Ensuring the COVID Plastic Boom Doesn't Last Forever
Published on June 9, 2020
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

With health concerns momentarily outweighing mindful consumption, global efforts to wean the world off of single-use plastics have ground to a halt — and suddenly, in the race to protect citizens, plastic is everywhere. Thankfully, lockdown has also triggered radical, sustainable innovation and ingenuity. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Sisters’ Social Enterprise Breaking the Cycle of Limited Personal Mobility in the UAE
Sisters’ Social Enterprise Breaking the Cycle of Limited Personal Mobility in the UAE
Published on June 8, 2020
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 5 minute read

Meet Charicycles — the upcycled cycles that are helping improve mobility and air quality in Dubai, while improving the wellbeing and motivation of children in refugee camps. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyOrganizational Governance
SDGs Key to (Re)Building Tourism with an Eye Toward the Future
SDGs Key to (Re)Building Tourism with an Eye Toward the Future
Published on June 8, 2020
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 6 minute read

The travel industry has done a poor job integrating the SDGs into business operations and reporting on them. But the Goals offer guidance on how to develop destinations that can appropriately manage tourism’s footprint and minimize environmental impact while benefiting local communities. Read More...

Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
Fairtrade America Calls for Democratization of Data Across Supply Chains
Fairtrade America Calls for Democratization of Data Across Supply Chains
Published on June 5, 2020
Written by Fairtrade America
About a 0 minute read

Farmers working within complex supply chains require democracy in data to obtain a living wage. If the goal is supply chain sustainability, then data needs to be shared among all stakeholders.  Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Israeli Startup Looks to Nature for Concrete Solution for Marine Infrastructure
Israeli Startup Looks to Nature for Concrete Solution for Marine Infrastructure
Published on June 5, 2020
Written by ECOncrete
About a 5 minute read

ECOncrete has created a unique line of concrete solutions that enhance the biological and ecological value of urban, coastal and marine infrastructure; while increasing their strength and durability. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Brands Speak Out to Support Black Lives Matter, But Actions Speak Louder
Brands Speak Out to Support Black Lives Matter, But Actions Speak Louder
Published on June 4, 2020
Written by Jennifer Elks
About a 6 minute read

Brands are more willing than ever to take public stands in support of important issues. But while many aren’t much more than social media sound bytes, others go beyond lip service to action. Read More...

Supply ChainCircular Economy
Financial Future for Factory Farms Looks Grim, Post-COVID
Financial Future for Factory Farms Looks Grim, Post-COVID
Published on June 4, 2020
About a 4 minute read

New ‘Pandemic Ranking’ from $20T investor network warns that, with over 70% of animal agriculture firms at ‘high risk’ of creating future pandemics, COVID-19 could be the “straw that breaks the meat industry’s back.” Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
How to Future-Proof Brands and Create Culture Change in Challenging Times
How to Future-Proof Brands and Create Culture Change in Challenging Times
Published on June 3, 2020
Written by Maxine Perella and Sustainable Brands
About a 9 minute read

Day 2 of the SB Leadership Summit saw a host of intimate discussions on the power of teamwork to drive change toward a better future — as seen in the relationships between top brands’ CMOs and CSOs, the many brand partners fueling SB’s Brands for Good initiative, and making “what people need” a core brand focus. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Pandora Commits to 100% Circular Silver, Gold by 2025
Pandora Commits to 100% Circular Silver, Gold by 2025
Published on June 3, 2020
About a 3 minute read

The company says it will also work with suppliers to increase the availability of recycled silver — its most used material — and improve production standards. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
‘Quality of Life’ Economists Reveal Planning Tool for Values-Driven Entrepreneurs
‘Quality of Life’ Economists Reveal Planning Tool for Values-Driven Entrepreneurs
Published on June 2, 2020
About a 1 minute read

Happonomy’s Leap Model is a step-by-step plan that helps startups, businesses and organizations strengthen their foundations, evaluate resources and move ideas forward while staying true to their sustainability principles. Read More...

Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Learning from Leadership: How to Create a Climate-Positive, Post-Pandemic Future
Learning from Leadership: How to Create a Climate-Positive, Post-Pandemic Future
Published on June 2, 2020
Written by Maxine Perella and Sustainable Brands
About a 6 minute read

Embracing serendipity, climate positivity and wisdom from the natural world are just a few pertinent principles from the host of inspiring discussions on day 1 of the SB Leadership Summit — along with a shift in focus to being “known for what we allocate, not what we accumulate.” Read More...

Marketing & Communications
What Role Will Shaming Play in a Post-Pandemic World?
What Role Will Shaming Play in a Post-Pandemic World?
Published on June 1, 2020
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 6 minute read

Myriad opportunities exist to create a new “business as usual,” post-pandemic: People won’t need to be shamed into being more thoughtful or responsible if sustainable practices become the default in society and in business. Read More...

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