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Report: Overhaul of Paper, Textile Industries Can Halt Climate, Extinction Crisis in a Decade
Report: Overhaul of Paper, Textile Industries Can Halt Climate, Extinction Crisis in a Decade
Published on January 22, 2020
About a 4 minute read

Canopy’s ‘Pulp Thriller’ outlines a plan to save the world’s forests and climate by replacing 50% of forest fiber from pulp manufacturing with next-generation, alternative fibers such as agricultural residues and waste cotton. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Defining the Decade of Inclusive Growth
Defining the Decade of Inclusive Growth
Published on January 22, 2020
Written by Shamina Singh
About a 4 minute read

As we enter a new decade, it is evident that stakeholder capitalism is here to stay. This new era means that businesses can only be assured of success by adopting values that mean that everyone, everywhere can participate in the cycle of inclusive growth. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Powering Inclusive Growth from the Ground Up
Powering Inclusive Growth from the Ground Up
Published on January 22, 2020
Written by Shamina Singh
About a 5 minute read

As the digital age ushers in a ‘new generation of inequalities’ around information, technology and education, the private sector must play a pivotal role in connecting people to the resources and networks they need to get by and get ahead in a changing economy. Read More...

Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Starbucks Commits to a Resource-Positive Future, Giving More than It Takes from the Planet
Starbucks Commits to a Resource-Positive Future, Giving More than It Takes from the Planet
Published on January 21, 2020
About a 4 minute read

In a public letter to all company stakeholders, CEO Kevin Johnson sets 2030 science-based targets for carbon, water and waste as part of a multi-decade aspiration. Read More...

Organizational Governance
6 Ways to Create an Innovative Workplace
6 Ways to Create an Innovative Workplace
Published on January 21, 2020
Written by Great Place to Work
About a 3 minute read

At most organizations, inspiration and purpose drop as you move down management levels. The best leaders find ways to motivate people at every layer — from those in the C-suite to employees toiling in the basement boiler room. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
More Major Retailers Are Saying ‘Forever Chemicals No More’
More Major Retailers Are Saying ‘Forever Chemicals No More’
Published on January 20, 2020
Written by Mike Schade and Mike Belliveau
About a 6 minute read

To paraphrase Voltaire: “With great market power comes great responsibility.” Retail market leaders are setting the pace in the transition to safer chemistry in their products and packaging. Their actions add up to saying, “Forever chemicals no more.” Read More...

Circular Economy
Dispelling 5 Common Myths about Regeneration and Regenerative Business
Dispelling 5 Common Myths about Regeneration and Regenerative Business
Published on January 17, 2020
Written by Dimitar Vlahov
About a 0 minute read

Regeneration is about leaving nature and society healthier, better off and more resilient than we found them. It’s the future of sustainability. And the business case for regenerative business and regenerative leadership in all aspects of life has never been stronger. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Beyond CSR: Next-Generation Standards for Shaping Your Business for Good
Beyond CSR: Next-Generation Standards for Shaping Your Business for Good
Published on January 17, 2020
Written by Coro Strandberg
About a 4 minute read

By equipping yourself and your organization to understand the changing landscape, and setting a strategic course, you can position your company, customers, shareholders, industry and communities to have a more secure, resilient and thriving future. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Microsoft Will Remove Its 45 Years' Worth of Carbon Emissions by 2030
Microsoft Will Remove Its 45 Years' Worth of Carbon Emissions by 2030
Published on January 16, 2020
About a 4 minute read

The tech giant has committed to carbon-negativity within a decade, and erasing its entire carbon footprint — everything it has emitted since its founding in 1975 — by 2050. Read More...

Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Dow: Intent on #PullingOurWeight Around Cleaning Up Plastic Waste
Dow: Intent on #PullingOurWeight Around Cleaning Up Plastic Waste
Published on January 16, 2020
Written by Diego Donoso
About a 3 minute read

Waste is a fact, but it doesn’t have to be feared. We can tackle this through collection, sorting and processing; and by understanding where and why trash is finding its way into the environment, so we can stop it. Read More...

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The 3 Pillars of a Conscious Organisation
The 3 Pillars of a Conscious Organisation
Published on January 15, 2020
Written by Mark Roberts
About a 6 minute read

A conscious organisation accepts that there are limits to profit and that it should not be the priority. This change is about future-proofing your organisation. It’s not an ‘if’ question — it’s ‘when.’ Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Regenerative Agriculture: Not Just for Beef Anymore
Regenerative Agriculture: Not Just for Beef Anymore
Published on January 15, 2020
Written by Matthew Wadiak
About a 4 minute read

Beef is naturally at the forefront of the conversation around regenerative ag because of the direct and dramatic improvement properly managed ruminants can have on soil quality. But that doesn’t mean that other foods shouldn’t be held to the same standards. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
BlackRock Responds to Demands for Stronger Climate Action with Bold New Commitments
BlackRock Responds to Demands for Stronger Climate Action with Bold New Commitments
Published on January 14, 2020
About a 5 minute read

CEO Larry Fink has called for “a fundamental reshaping of finance” in response to the climate crisis, but BlackRock remains the largest investor in fossil fuels and the companies driving deforestation around the world. Read More...

Supply Chain
Commodity Traders Need to Do Their Part in the Fight Against Deforestation in 2020
Commodity Traders Need to Do Their Part in the Fight Against Deforestation in 2020
Published on January 14, 2020
Written by Julie Nash
About a 4 minute read

With a new year, a new decade and new levels of investor attention in play, global commodity traders should resolve to address their material risks from deforestation and disclosure their progress on no-deforestation commitments. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Remembering Harold Burson: One of the Earliest Corporate Responsibility Visionaries
Remembering Harold Burson: One of the Earliest Corporate Responsibility Visionaries
Published on January 13, 2020
Written by Carol Cone
About a 4 minute read

In 1973, PR pioneer Harold Burson — who passed away last week at the age of 98 — deftly summed up the role of the PR professional, related to the role of a corporation, in society: Be the corporate sensor, conscience, communicator and monitor. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
Here’s How to Encourage People to Dine Out More Sustainably
Here’s How to Encourage People to Dine Out More Sustainably
Published on January 13, 2020
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

Created in collaboration with food-service experts, WRI’s new playbook is designed to enable the already-rich-in-expertise industry — so adept at marketing and selling foods — to help diners choose healthier and more sustainable, plant-rich options. Read More...

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5 Tips for Leaders Who Want to Create a Strong Sustainability Culture
5 Tips for Leaders Who Want to Create a Strong Sustainability Culture
Published on January 10, 2020
About a 11 minute read

In order to integrate sustainability into the core of a business, it has to be a part of the company’s culture. For this to happen, a top leader must be willing and ready to go first and evolve, according to leadership advisor Sandja Brügmann. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Recyclate – A New Lease on Life for Consumer Packaging?
Recyclate – A New Lease on Life for Consumer Packaging?
Published on January 10, 2020
Written by Michael Laermann
About a 8 minute read

Consumers appreciate recycled packaging as long as it doesn’t affect the quality, functionality and price of the product. But how do brands remain competitive in view of added costs for high-quality recycling and the low price of virgin plastics? Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
Sustainability Drove Us to Buy Less This Holiday Season
Sustainability Drove Us to Buy Less This Holiday Season
Published on January 9, 2020
About a 4 minute read

As retail sales reportedly fell for the first time in 25 years, with particularly weak holiday sales, new research reveals that a new conscientiousness may be a central cause — with sustainability-concerned consumers buying less. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Why I Invested in a 'Smart Gun' Company
Why I Invested in a 'Smart Gun' Company
Published on January 9, 2020
Written by Jake Strom
About a 7 minute read

While money and special interests are unlikely to leave US politics, I’m optimistic that Biofire can change the conversation around guns: Why can’t a for-profit company build safer handguns? Read More...

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