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Organizational Governance
How Can We All Help Sustain HUMAN Ability?
How Can We All Help Sustain HUMAN Ability?
Published on May 3, 2019
Written by Susan Farris
About a 3 minute read

In this four-part series, Shaw will be exploring trends in where and how we live, and the movement toward more sustainable housing, offices and other buildings that embraces occupant wellbeing. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Good Scents: An Inside Look at Cradle to Cradle’s New Certified Fragrances
Good Scents: An Inside Look at Cradle to Cradle’s New Certified Fragrances
Published on May 2, 2019
About a 8 minute read

What do actress Michelle Pfeiffer; William McDonough, creator of the Cradle to Cradle® design framework and a pioneer of the circular economy movement; and perfume have in common? Likely nothing, until recently — when two newly launched products brought the certification into new territory. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Beer, Plastic, Insect Feed: Almonds Find Unexpected Uses in Journey to Zero Waste
Beer, Plastic, Insect Feed: Almonds Find Unexpected Uses in Journey to Zero Waste
Published on May 2, 2019
About a 5 minute read

Almonds are a fantastic food — they contain 6g of protein, have good fat, are an excellent snack themselves and make great alternatives to milk and flour products. But almonds may soon bring us joy in a host of new ways. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
25-Country Study to Help Identify Barriers, Opportunities for More Sustainable Lifestyles
25-Country Study to Help Identify Barriers, Opportunities for More Sustainable Lifestyles
Published on May 1, 2019
About a 3 minute read

A consortium of leading organizations has joined insights and strategy consultancy GlobeScan in launching a new global consumer research study on the topic of Healthy and Sustainable Living. Read More...

Finance & Investment
SASB, CDSB Partner on How-To Guide for Climate-Related Disclosures
SASB, CDSB Partner on How-To Guide for Climate-Related Disclosures
Published on May 1, 2019
About a 2 minute read

Sustainability standards setters release implementation guide for complying with TCFD recommendations for communicating about climate-related financial risk. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Of Plastics and People: Suzanne Shelton Shines Light into the Consumer Mind
Of Plastics and People: Suzanne Shelton Shines Light into the Consumer Mind
Published on May 1, 2019
Written by Alison Ferolo
About a 6 minute read

Through intensive research, Suzanne Shelton and her firm have gained insight into the ‘what next’ brands are looking for: less conversation, more action. And consumers are actively asking for more sustainable options — not alongside, but in place of traditional products and packaging. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
6 Tactics for Optimizing Corporate Communications on Climate Action
6 Tactics for Optimizing Corporate Communications on Climate Action
Published on April 30, 2019
Written by Jonathan Hanwit
About a 8 minute read

Communications on climate action needs to be grounded in strategic, results-based initiatives — always. These six approaches will help ensure that your communications are impactful in reinforcing your company’s sustainability strategy. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
Beverage Giants, L’Oréal, Tupperware Continue Paving Way for Circular Plastics Economy
Beverage Giants, L’Oréal, Tupperware Continue Paving Way for Circular Plastics Economy
Published on April 30, 2019
About a 4 minute read

Expanded collaborations aimed at scaling the use of the world’s first enzymatic plastic-recycling technology and introducing recycled polymers into durable storage ware. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceGlobal Partners
Danone CEO Directs Brands to ‘Be Bold or Die’
Danone CEO Directs Brands to ‘Be Bold or Die’
Published on April 29, 2019
Written by Etienne White
About a 3 minute read

SB'19 Paris opened with a powerful statement from Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber, which in large part set the tone of the discussions for the week ahead. With remarks that were as refreshing as they were bold, Faber outlined how his company is championing being a brand for good. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Saskia Van Gendt: Her ‘Method’ for Optimism & Innovation
Saskia Van Gendt: Her ‘Method’ for Optimism & Innovation
Published on April 29, 2019
About a 4 minute read

How does Saskia Van Gendt, Method’s Senior Director of Greenskeeping, stay so positive facing the globally unsustainable manufacturing processes still in play today? She says it’s through science — that at Method, “the direction of sustainability is based on the right thing from a scientific perspective, not a whim.” Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeInnovation & Technology
P&G Brands Aim to Expand Leadership in Responsible Consumption
P&G Brands Aim to Expand Leadership in Responsible Consumption
Published on April 26, 2019
About a 5 minute read

At SB’19 Paris this week, P&G presented a forward-looking framework, including innovation strategies that will inspire and enable responsible consumption for the five billion consumers served by the company’s many brands each day. Read More...

Nielsen - Celebrating Earth Week 2019: Thinking Global but Acting Local
Nielsen - Celebrating Earth Week 2019: Thinking Global but Acting Local
Published on April 26, 2019
Written by Nielsen
About a 2 minute read

While consumers around the world are embracing sustainability and the environment more than just one day a year, Earth Day celebrations this week unify consumers in their efforts to make a positive impact on our planet and act as responsible global citizens. Read More...

Abbott: Working Toward a Malaria-free World
Abbott: Working Toward a Malaria-free World
Published on April 25, 2019
Written by Abbott
About a 3 minute read

Malaria prevention and detection will be critical to eliminating the disease. Abbott's test to detect malaria and financial support to Malaria No More prove our commitment to the cause. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & TechnologyGlobal Partners
SB’19 Paris, Day 3: Confidence, Cautionary Tales About a Tech-Driven Future
SB’19 Paris, Day 3: Confidence, Cautionary Tales About a Tech-Driven Future
Published on April 25, 2019
Written by Tom Idle and Sustainable Brands
About a 5 minute read

As SB’19 Paris wound down to a close, two thought-provoking roundtables on Tech, Science and Ethics explored conflicting views regarding a rise in AI applications; and how, for the next generation of purpose-driven startups, not all investors are created equal. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Sportswear, Outdoor Brands Lead on Transparency; Luxury Is Waking Up
Sportswear, Outdoor Brands Lead on Transparency; Luxury Is Waking Up
Published on April 25, 2019
About a 5 minute read

On the sixth anniversary of the devastating Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, which killed over 1,100 garment workers, Fashion Revolution’s most recent Transparency Index indicates slow progress across the industry. Read More...

Organizational Governance
SB’19 Paris: The Future of Leadership Is Bold, Brave and Feminine
SB’19 Paris: The Future of Leadership Is Bold, Brave and Feminine
Published on April 25, 2019
Written by Lucy von Sturmer
About a 4 minute read

Europe’s largest event on innovation and sustainability, Sustainable Brands '19 Paris — taking place this week — echoes the growing call for a shift away from ‘command and control’ styles of leadership. Because time is running out… Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular EconomyGlobal Partners
SB’19 Paris, Day 2: Virtuous Value Chains, Next-Gen CSR and Redesigning the #GoodLife
SB’19 Paris, Day 2: Virtuous Value Chains, Next-Gen CSR and Redesigning the #GoodLife
Published on April 24, 2019
Written by Tom Idle and Sustainable Brands
About a 14 minute read

Our second day in Paris was chock-full of rich panel discussions with brands trading stories of the evolution of ideas and lessons learned — and still to be learned — on the long, windy road to creating a sustainable consumer economy. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Pond: Using Algae to Turn CO2 to Our Many Advantages
Pond: Using Algae to Turn CO2 to Our Many Advantages
Published on April 24, 2019
Written by Jason Najum
About a 6 minute read

Pond Technologies is a Canadian cleantech company using nature’s filters to combat climate change, while also providing a model to help existing industries join the shift towards a low-carbon economy via value-added, recycled-carbon products. Read More...

Nielsen - A Sustainability How-to Guide for Retailers and Manufacturers
Nielsen - A Sustainability How-to Guide for Retailers and Manufacturers
Published on April 24, 2019
Written by Nielsen
About a 4 minute read

As consumers continue to gravitate toward sustainability-friendly products, brands are no longer being judged against a single lens of what their products can do for individual consumers. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational GovernanceGlobal Partners
3 Lessons Learned from SB’19 Paris, Day 1
3 Lessons Learned from SB’19 Paris, Day 1
Published on April 24, 2019
Written by Tom Idle and Sustainable Brands
About a 10 minute read

Across Europe, activists demanding more action on issues that matter have taken over the narrative. Tapping into business innovation to help change the world for the better is now firmly accepted as a crucial part of the puzzle. As speakers highlighted this theme in various ways throughout the day, three key lessons rose to the fore. Read More...

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