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Redesigning the Purpose of Business for Humanity: Let’s Talk Know-How
A few weeks ago, The Business Roundtable reached a major milestone on the path toward a broadly accepted redefinition of business purpose. What's next? We have some ideas. Read More...
Climate Week NYC: 3M, HP Among Brands Using Their Might, Science to Protect Precious Resources
New partnerships for forest and clean-air restoration, science-based emissions-reduction targets by over 50 companies and 6 countries, lead us into a week full of business and government sustainability commitments for Climate Week 2019. Read More...
Welcome to the Global Climate Strike: The Largest-Ever Mobilization to Fight Climate Change
What began as the Youth Climate Strike — organized by Greta Thunberg’s group, Fridays for Future — has rallied people of all ages who feel compelled to rail against sufficient climate action around the world. Read More...
Do We Need Science-Based Targets for Plastic?
How much plastic recycling is enough to save our seas? It might be time to do the math and set forth quantifiable expectations and accountabilities for plastic production, use and recovery, as we’ve started to do with emissions. Read More...
One Year In, Target’s Future at Heart Strategy is Already Helping Create a Better Tomorrow
One year ago, Target unveiled our Future at Heart corporate responsibility strategy. The concept is simple: A commitment to put the needs of people, communities and the planet at the center of everything we do, to help create a better tomorrow. Read More...
Amazon Makes Surprise Climate Pledge to Meet Paris Agreement 10 Years Early
The tech giant — until now largely silent re climate goals — commits to net zero carbon by 2040, 100% renewable energy by 2030, $100 million in reforestation projects around the world. Read More...
Abbott: Sustainable by Design
Abbott's product development creates life-changing technologies, while advancing a sustainable future at the same time. Read More...
With Farm-Level Food Loss Data, Our Food Waste Problem Is Much Bigger Than We Thought
Food waste isn’t a new story. We read about the waste that’s happening in the grocery store and we see it happening on our countertops. But waste on the farm is still largely undiscussed, and adds a whole new aspect to the problem. Read More...
Q&A: The Agency Behind the Ice Bucket Challenge Gets Even More Focused on Purpose
Purpose-led communications campaigns have skyrocketed, and Porter Novelli has moved in lockstep with this trend — helping clients find, live and tell their purpose. We spoke with CEO Brad MacAfee to hear more about their pivot towards purpose. Read More...
Tervis Launched the First Recycled Cup Made of Post-industrial Material
The proceeds from all sales of these limited-edition recycled cups will be donated to two Florida-based aquariums, Mote Marine and Florida Aquarium, for specific coral reef research and experimentation Read More...
Sustana - Carton Council has Helped More Than Triple America’s Access to Carton Recycling in 10 Years
Sustana Fiber’s ‘Conversations with Green Champions’ Scott Byrne, Director of Government Affairs for the Carton Council, which has helped to expand food and beverage carton recycling to more than 72 million American homes. Read More...
UPDATE: Salesforce’s Sustainability Cloud Empowers Business to Drive Impactful Climate Action
Salesforce reinforces sustainability commitments at UNGA and Climate Week NYC with stakeholder engagement, STEM investments, and a new carbon accounting product. Read More...
ReGrained Rebrands, Invites Us All to ‘Eat Up!’
ReGrained — which has made a name for itself with nutrient-dense granola bars made from spent brewery grains — has announced a new brand aesthetic, complete with a consumer call to action. Read More...
Blockchain and the Climate Crisis: Beyond the Hype
Blockchain’s full potential cannot be forecast with certainty. Yet, in a messy world where various parties struggle to gain enough good faith to work together on solutions, systems that engender trust will lay the foundation for progress. Read More...
6 Exceptional Young, Female Activists Recognized for Environmental Leadership
A signature element of Earth Island Institute’s year-round New Leaders Initiative, Brower Youth Award winners demonstrate passion and leadership, as well as a commitment to the communities their work serves. Read More...
50 Leading Mobile Operators Now Disclosing Climate Impacts Through CDP
The commitments are part of a GSMA-led climate initiative to develop a decarbonization pathway for mobile sector. Read More...
Trending: US, UK Farmers Take Closer Look at Their Role in Fighting Climate Change
USFRA’s new short film marks farmer movement to create sustainable food systems; and new reports from the UK’s National Farmers Union and General Mills’ Triple Bottom Line Operating Unit outline the way forward. Read More...
Sustainable Investors Representing $90T Rally to Fight Amazon Fires
The world’s largest responsible investor group is campaigning to end the manmade fires raging through the Amazon, as latest assessment reveals increased deforestation since the 2014 New York Declaration on Forests. Read More...
Good Fashion Fund Seeks Sustainable, Scalable Supply Chain Solutions
If we are to really shift the textile industry from one that is harming workers, local communities and the environment to one that is circular and sustainable, scalable solutions will be necessary. Read More...
Alaska Airlines Asks Guests to #FillBeforeYouFly, to Reduce Inflight Plastic Waste
Alaska’s new initiative aims to rally flyers to bring their own water bottle and fill it before they board; the airline will now plant trees when guests bring their own pre-filled water bottle. Read More...
