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Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
New Book Shows How, 10 Years In, Sharing Economy Is Improving Millions of Lives
New Book Shows How, 10 Years In, Sharing Economy Is Improving Millions of Lives
Published on July 31, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Published to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the sharing economy, Generation Share captures 200 untold stories of how sharing models are saving and transforming the lives of millions across the world. Read More...

Unilever: We’re Innovating for a Reuse-refill Revolution
Unilever: We’re Innovating for a Reuse-refill Revolution
Published on July 30, 2019
Written by Unilever
About a 4 minute read

As part of our efforts to make all our plastic packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, we’re working on ways that shoppers can buy one container and refill it over and over again. Read More...

New Metrics
The Most Critical Sustainability Metric of the Year, and the Decade
The Most Critical Sustainability Metric of the Year, and the Decade
Published on July 30, 2019
Written by Dimitar Vlahov
About a 2 minute read

I hope that by now we are more than clear on what we can and need to do about our dwindling carbon budget. If you are not thinking ‘science-based targets’, you really need to catch up — keep reading. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationMaterials & Packaging
Partnerships, Education Helping Braskem Pave Way Toward a Circular Future
Partnerships, Education Helping Braskem Pave Way Toward a Circular Future
Published on July 30, 2019
Written by Braskem
About a 5 minute read

With dedication to research, investment in technology and partnerships, Braskem has been transforming the plastics value chain. Read More...

Cisco: Going Green Can be Gold
Cisco: Going Green Can be Gold
Published on July 29, 2019
Written by Cisco
About a 3 minute read

See how Cisco is supporting renewable energy in areas like data Read More...

Finance & Investment
Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ Offers Sustainable Investing Analytics, Reporting
Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ Offers Sustainable Investing Analytics, Reporting
Published on July 29, 2019
About a 2 minute read

The Morgan Stanley IQ application gives wealth management clients new customizable insights into the social and environmental impact of their investment portfolios. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Trending: Fashion Edges Ever Closer to Circularity
Trending: Fashion Edges Ever Closer to Circularity
Published on July 29, 2019
About a 5 minute read

Prada's new Nat Geo series highlights its Re-Nylon line; while the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign Guidelines aim to ensure jeans are made better for the environment and the health of garment workers. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Leave Pro-Plastics Lobbying Association
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo Leave Pro-Plastics Lobbying Association
Published on July 26, 2019
About a 4 minute read

As more and more companies are transitioning away from single-use plastics and actively seeking more sustainable alternatives, The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo have announced their exit from the Plastics Industry Association. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-CreationOrganizational Governance
Automakers, California Reach Landmark Agreement on Clean Emission Standards
Automakers, California Reach Landmark Agreement on Clean Emission Standards
Published on July 25, 2019
About a 6 minute read

Ford, VW, Honda and BMW — which together represent about a third of the US market — are using their collective heft to fight for cleaner air in the US. 12 other US states and Canada have adopted California’s rules. Read More...

BASF - The Rambutan-fruit Tree: A Sustainability Story
BASF - The Rambutan-fruit Tree: A Sustainability Story
Published on July 25, 2019
Written by BASF
About a 4 minute read

BASF designs a socially- and environmentally- responsible supply chain. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Raising the Purpose Banner (Again) Is Only the Start
Raising the Purpose Banner (Again) Is Only the Start
Published on July 25, 2019
Written by Neil Gaught
About a 2 minute read

It is progress when communications and CSR teams unite under the purpose banner. But to deliver sustainable success for all, it is critical that executive teams and their Boards hot-wire purpose into the core of their business strategy. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
Report: Food Giants Capitalizing on Consumers’ ‘Appetite for Disruption’
Report: Food Giants Capitalizing on Consumers’ ‘Appetite for Disruption’
Published on July 24, 2019
About a 5 minute read

$5.3 trillion investor coalition reports on how global food companies including Tesco, Carrefour and Nestlé are responding to consumer demand for alternative proteins Read More...

Organizational Governance
Football as a Force for Good? Meet the Forest Green Rovers
Football as a Force for Good? Meet the Forest Green Rovers
Published on July 24, 2019
Written by Tom Idle
About a 4 minute read

The Rovers are proving that the popularity of sport, even at lower levels, offers a unique opportunity to spread key sustainability messages to the masses. Read More...

Organizational Governance
28 Companies, with Total Market Cap Of $1.3T, Rise to New Level of Climate Ambition
28 Companies, with Total Market Cap Of $1.3T, Rise to New Level of Climate Ambition
Published on July 23, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Ahead of the UN Climate Action Summit in September, companies commit to set 1.5°C climate targets aligned with a net-zero future, challenging governments to match their ambition. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeInnovation & Technology
Burgers for Biodiversity? How Much Difference Can the Impossible Burger Really Make?
Burgers for Biodiversity? How Much Difference Can the Impossible Burger Really Make?
Published on July 23, 2019
Written by Mia Overall
About a 5 minute read

For a country that loves its burgers, the Impossible Burger’s swift uptake has been a bit of a surprise. But it shouldn’t be — Impossible Foods is giving people what they really want: taste, health and ethics. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
200 CEOs Call on New EU Leaders for Sustainable Europe by 2030
200 CEOs Call on New EU Leaders for Sustainable Europe by 2030
Published on July 22, 2019
About a 3 minute read

The CEOs say they will be calling on three newly elected EU leaders to work with them to implement an overarching strategy for a Sustainable Europe by 2030. Read More...

Circular Economy
Down in the Dumps: The Need for Rational IT Sustainability Policies
Down in the Dumps: The Need for Rational IT Sustainability Policies
Published on July 22, 2019
Written by Carmen Ene
About a 4 minute read

25% of organisations that say they have a sustainable IT policy dump or destroy their obsolescent hardware — the least sustainable ways of handling them. Here's a business case for better IT lifecycle management. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Sustainable Fashion — What’s the Hold Up?
Sustainable Fashion — What’s the Hold Up?
Published on July 19, 2019
Written by Becky Willan
About a 6 minute read

Despite the consumer demand, brand opportunity and environmental imperative, very few brands are taking action in a meaningful way. So, what’s holding up the necessary shift away from fast fashion? Read More...

Sustana: Forbes Highlights Traction in Circular Solutions for Food and Beverage Packaging
Sustana: Forbes Highlights Traction in Circular Solutions for Food and Beverage Packaging
Published on July 18, 2019
Written by Sustana
About a 2 minute read

Conversations around recycling and the perils of landfills at capacity are now mainstream for both consumers and businesses. But it’s not all negative – in fact, a lot of productive conversations are happening around opportunities in this space. Read More...

Rolland: Forbes Shines a Light On The Circular Economy
Rolland: Forbes Shines a Light On The Circular Economy
Published on July 18, 2019
Written by Renee Yardley and Rolland
About a 2 minute read

Conversations around recycling and the perils of landfills at capacity are now mainstream for both consumers and businesses. But it’s not all negative – in fact, a lot of productive conversations are happening around opportunities in this space. Read More...

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