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Meet the Company Infusing Circularity, Inclusivity into PPE
AmorSui's new line of higher-quality, inclusive, washable and recyclable garments eliminate waste and better protect medical personnel. We spoke with founder Beau Wangtrakuldee about her vision for a circular commerce model for medical supplies. Read More...
Latest Ban on ‘High-Carbon’ Ads Shows Appetite for Clean-Energy Transition
Edinburgh’s recent ban on ads for fossil fuels and other high-carbon products exemplifies a desire to shift those ad spaces toward cleaner, more viable alternatives and ads that promote low-carbon behaviors. Read More...
WA Ballot Initiative Could Stymy National Efforts to Put a Price on Carbon
I-2117 is already destabilizing the state’s landmark carbon market — confusing businesses and creating uncertainty about the future of climate policy. Read More...
US Plastics Pact Unveils Bold New Roadmap to Transform the Use of Plastics
Update to 2025 Roadmap carries forward unfinished targets from the original plan and outlines new steps toward circular design, based on insights from 130+ US Plastic Pact Activators. Read More...
Awareness of Tourism’s Impacts Requires a Rethink of Marketing’s Function
Tourism marketing has largely centered around traveler desires such as pleasant weather and low prices. Now, it must also consider how travelers’ presence impacts locals, the local economy, wildlife and the natural environment. Read More...
Efforts to Scale Regenerative Ag Bearing Fruit Around the World
This week in regenerative-ag news, Heineken, innocent Drinks and Rainforest Alliance all revealed progress in scaling practices that increase resilience in food and beverage supply chains around the world. Read More...
The Purpose of Governance: Bridging the Say-Do Gap
If Boards acknowledge their fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of a company as defined by its purpose — and work with management to adopt a social purpose as the company’s reason for being and have oversight of the purpose — it can help propel the purpose economy into a formidable force for good. Read More...
Consumers, Brewers Taking a Closer Look at Beer’s Environmental Impact
As Deschutes and Patagonia Provisions partner on beers made from regenerative grain, nearly 50% of beer lovers around the world say they will pay more for a sustainable brew. Read More...
Pernod Ricard Partnership Expands Circular Spirits Distribution
The spirits giant has expanded its partnership with ecoSPIRITS, whose closed-loop packaging system reduces waste and emissions from the production and transportation of bottled beverages. Read More...
Engaging with LGBTQ+ Consumers Offers Brands Both Risk and Reward
As brands grapple with their position on LGBTQIA+ issues and building inclusivity and diversity across their businesses, the latest Outvertising Consumer Report offers plenty of advice for being more effective. Read More...
Report: Food & Beverage Sustainability Plans Missing Critical Levers
A new Quantis report has identified several common gaps in company strategies that will keep businesses sustainability targets out of reach and five key priorities for companies to adopt. Read More...
Cross-Industry Collaborations Turning the Tide on Cold-Water Washing
Tide partnerships with everyone from appliance manufacturers and retailers to NASA and the International Space Station are helping us reduce the impact of cleaning our clothes. Read More...
Gen Z Becoming More Skeptical of Influencers, Sustainability Messaging
New survey of Gen Zs in the US and Canada suggest a growing distrust of influencers; and while sustainability is still a consideration when purchasing, budget, price and brand authenticity are paramount. Read More...
This Partnership Is Set to Slash Scope 3 Emissions in the Meat Sector
New partnership between the Meat Institute and Supplier LOCT signifies a pivotal moment in the effort to tackle the climate impacts of our food system and offers a template for other industries to follow. Read More...
Turning the Tide: A Startup’s Mission to Restore Balance to Coastal Ecosystems
Thalasso’s technology harvests invasive sargassum seaweed, while its micro-biorefineries turn the ecosystem-disrupting material into a circular-economic revenue generator for affected communities. Read More...
Tourism Has Rebounded Post Pandemic, But Inclusivity Challenges Remain
Developing economies — which account for 52 out of 71 economies improving since 2019 — are making strides, but significant investment is needed to bridge gaps and increase market share. Read More...
More Companies Cutting Deforestation Out of Supply Chains
Barriers remain, particularly around data; but a joint AFi-CDP report finds 7% of companies assessed have eliminated deforestation from at least one supply chain. Read More...
Abillion: Fueling the Plant-Based Revolution from Platform to Plate
Abillion founder & CEO Vikas Garg shares insights and impacts from the app — which has become the world’s largest consumer-review platform for vegan foods and products. Read More...
GSK, Kering Among Companies Setting Bar for Nature Strategies
Business for Nature’s ‘It’s Now for Nature’ campaign highlights the strategies of five companies leading the charge and invites others to start their journey to developing and publishing their own biodiversity policies. Read More...
Big Lessons for Sustainable Finance from Financial Economic Crime
The two fields may seem wildly different; however, when it comes to conducting client due diligence and collecting data, there are clear lessons sustainable finance professionals can learn from their counterparts in financial economic crime. Read More...
