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Marketing & Communications
Navigating a World of Labels Through Third-Party Certification
Navigating a World of Labels Through Third-Party Certification
Published on July 9, 2019
Written by Lisa Yakas
About a 3 minute read

Consumers want to trust that the products they are buying are accurately labeled, but in a marketplace saturated with brands all making different claims, this is easier said than done. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Trending: G-Star Raw, Gap Dyeing to Make Better Jeans
Trending: G-Star Raw, Gap Dyeing to Make Better Jeans
Published on July 8, 2019
About a 4 minute read

G-Star Raw launches its latest collection of garments dyed with upcycled plant waste; while Gap Inc will roll out foam-dyed denim that dramatically reduces water, chemical and energy use. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Nestlé Creates Industry-First, Recyclable Paper Snack Packaging
Nestlé Creates Industry-First, Recyclable Paper Snack Packaging
Published on July 5, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Nestlé SA has launched a world first for confectionery packaging: a bar packaged in paper using a high-speed, flow-wrap technology — unlocking the potential for paper packaging to be widely used in the snack industry. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Higher Education Needs a Higher Bar to Equip Us for a Flourishing Future
Higher Education Needs a Higher Bar to Equip Us for a Flourishing Future
Published on July 4, 2019
Written by Coro Strandberg
About a 5 minute read

Our consumption and production systems will soon need re-engineering, so that all nine billion of us can live well within our planetary boundaries. Are higher education institutions doing enough to equip our professionals for these roles? Read More...

Supply Chain
Trending: Fashion Giants Lining Up with Science-Based Targets
Trending: Fashion Giants Lining Up with Science-Based Targets
Published on July 3, 2019
About a 6 minute read

As Levi Strauss moves forward with its industry-leading climate action strategy, PUMA and Burberry are following suit with SBTi-approved science-based targets of their own. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Business for Nature: Our Economy, Wellbeing Depend on Restoring Biodiversity
Business for Nature: Our Economy, Wellbeing Depend on Restoring Biodiversity
Published on July 3, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Today, at the Trondheim Biodiversity Conference in Norway, a diverse group of influential international organizations launched a global coalition to elevate a business call for comprehensive action to reverse nature loss and restore the planet’s vital natural systems. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Trending: Brands Leveraging Tomorrow’s Greatest Minds to Solve Today’s Problems
Trending: Brands Leveraging Tomorrow’s Greatest Minds to Solve Today’s Problems
Published on July 2, 2019
About a 8 minute read

From early-stage startups to college students to grade-school prodigies, 3M, the Biomimicry Institute and Unilever continue to mine the latest, greatest minds for the next sustainability innovations. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationMarketing & Communications
KLM Issues Global Call to Industry, Travelers to 'Fly Responsibly'
KLM Issues Global Call to Industry, Travelers to 'Fly Responsibly'
Published on July 1, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Just ahead of its 100th birthday, the Dutch airline calls on global aviation industry, individual travelers to join forces for sustainable air travel — or take the train, instead. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Finnish R&D Project Aims to Make Business from Circular Textiles
Finnish R&D Project Aims to Make Business from Circular Textiles
Published on July 1, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Telaketju, a Finnish network promoting sustainable recycling of textiles, shifts its focus from recycling to managing the whole value chain, extending textile lifespan and creating novel business models. Read More...

Beautycounter Takes Action in D.C.
Beautycounter Takes Action in D.C.
Published on June 28, 2019
Written by Beautycounter
About a 3 minute read

This past Tuesday was the 81st anniversary of the passing of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act—the last major legislation governing personal-care products. Read More...

Organizational Governance
The Balancing Act of CSR: Meeting Community and Stakeholder Expectations
The Balancing Act of CSR: Meeting Community and Stakeholder Expectations
Published on June 28, 2019
Written by Indiana Lee
About a 6 minute read

While some proponents of CSR would like to believe that all CSR efforts can be beneficial in some way, the facts indicate otherwise. CSR is not black and white, and not all CSR proposals are created equal. Read More...

Optoro: 3 Ways Circularity is Driving Retail
Optoro: 3 Ways Circularity is Driving Retail
Published on June 27, 2019
Written by Optoro
About a 3 minute read

Our sustainability team attended two conferences this June: Sustainable Brands and Circularity 19. We’ve put together some of the key takeaways from these conferences. Read More...

Organizational Governance
How Brands Can Better Employ Empathy During Pride
How Brands Can Better Employ Empathy During Pride
Published on June 27, 2019
Written by Daniel Sheehan
About a 3 minute read

Although June is the perfect milestone to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, our hope is that brand efforts and progress last throughout the year — and simply become another part of doing good business. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Lessons from a Decade of Scaling Energy-Efficiency Projects Across Global Portfolios
Lessons from a Decade of Scaling Energy-Efficiency Projects Across Global Portfolios
Published on June 26, 2019
Written by Steven Horowitz
About a 5 minute read

How can organizations maximize energy efficiency across entire portfolios in a way that is, well, efficient? The ones that surge ahead tend to share a set of approaches that encourage stakeholder buy-in, provide sustainable financial support and ensure positive outcomes across all sites. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Multiplying Impact: Collaboration on Sustainability Powers Business Performance
Multiplying Impact: Collaboration on Sustainability Powers Business Performance
Published on June 25, 2019
Written by Pierre-Francois Thaler
About a 4 minute read

As corporate responsibility attracts more attention, more and more companies are working with peers and competitors in their respective industries to accomplish sustainability-related goals. Read More...

Adobe Breaks Ground on North Tower in San Jose
Adobe Breaks Ground on North Tower in San Jose
Published on June 24, 2019
Written by Adobe
About a 3 minute read

Investing in our employees and community as we expand our headquarters We’re excited to announce that our North Tower will be an all-electric building that can be powered by clean, renewable energy, and will be among the first of its kind in Silicon Valley. Read More...

Supply Chain
Barry Callebaut, Unilever Pilot New Platform to Monitor Sustainability in Ag Supply Chains
Barry Callebaut, Unilever Pilot New Platform to Monitor Sustainability in Ag Supply Chains
Published on June 21, 2019
About a 4 minute read

By piloting the Equivalency Module with US farmers, Barry Callebaut and Unilever now benefit from streamlined sustainability assessment. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Discerning Offsetting: The Right Projects Can Take You from Carbon-Neutral to Climate+
Discerning Offsetting: The Right Projects Can Take You from Carbon-Neutral to Climate+
Published on June 21, 2019
Written by Sarah Leugers
About a 3 minute read

By making informed decisions on carbon credit selection, sustainability-minded companies can go beyond simply being carbon neutral — to inspire customers and employees alike with life-changing impacts. Read More...

Circular Economy
US Consumers More Concerned About Ocean Plastic Than Climate Change
US Consumers More Concerned About Ocean Plastic Than Climate Change
Published on June 20, 2019
About a 3 minute read

New study finds bans of single-use plastic and awareness of circular alternatives are breaking through to consumers. The impacts of climate change remain much more intangible. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Best Buy Now Helping Consumers Reduce CO2, Save Billions on Utilities, Recycle More
Best Buy Now Helping Consumers Reduce CO2, Save Billions on Utilities, Recycle More
Published on June 19, 2019
About a 4 minute read

The electronics retailer will now help its customers save billions while reducing their emissions, as it works to further decrease its own — and now offers expanded recycling and repair services. Read More...

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