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Rolland: The Timeless Appeal Of Print Gives It A Future Digital Media Can’t Touch

Published on April 15, 2019

Written by Renee Yardley and Rolland

About a 9 minute read

Print’s unique qualities – physical presence, visual impact, reader-friendliness – remain unmatched. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Collaboration & Co-Creation

Solar Mamas: Empowering Women to ‘Flip the Switch’ to Better Health, Renewable Energy

Published on April 15, 2019

Written by Sustainable Brands

About a 5 minute read

Law firm Hogan Lovells has partnered with Barefoot College International to empower mostly illiterate women from off-grid areas around the world by training them as solar engineers, or “Solar Mamas.” Read More...

Materials & Packaging

Trending: Cannabis Companies Cultivating Circular, Degradable Packaging Solutions

Published on April 12, 2019

About a 4 minute read

As the cannabis industry continues to proliferate, so, too, does it packaging waste. But more and more companies are taking a long view, incorporating sustainability into their products and processes. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

'Mdudu,' Political Correctness & Sustainable Storytelling

Published on April 12, 2019

Written by Julian Borra

About a 7 minute read

Doing good does not require everyone to be insufferably ‘good’; re-engineering narratives and characters to remove friction, discomfort, distaste — the inappropriate and the sometimes highly imperfect humanity of them — leaves a massive hole in the realm of sustainability communications. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation

Quantis Guidance Ushers in New Era for Industry Land Use, Forestry

Published on April 11, 2019

About a 5 minute read

More than 40 organizations banded together to develop a solution to a major challenge: how to effectively and reliably account for GHG impacts from land and land-use change to prevent deforestation and promote soil restoration. Read More...

Lyft: Creating Community Parks With The Trust for Public Land

Published on April 11, 2019

Written by Lyft

About a 2 minute read

Our work is rooted in making cities more livable by building them around people, not cars. As part of our commitment to cities through Lyft City Works we’re partnering with The Trust for Public Land (TPL) to create and protect parks in areas where they’re needed most. Read More...

Finance & Investment

ESG Evaluation Tool Sets Holistic Benchmark for Sustainability Performance

Published on April 11, 2019

About a 3 minute read

New market offering seeks to improve transparency, disclosure and private-sector engagement with rising environmental, social and governance risk concerns. Read More...

AT&T: Until Then, It Can Wait

Published on April 10, 2019

Written by AT&T

About a 2 minute read

New research shows that 7-in-10 drivers say their smartphone has become essential for getting around. But using your phone behind the wheel can be deadly. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change Marketing & Communications

KIND Blows Lid Off of Hidden Sugars in Snacks, Urges Industry to Open Up

Published on April 10, 2019

About a 4 minute read

With ‘Sweeteners Uncovered’ pop-up in NYC and new online database, KIND shines a light on disguised ingredients in some of the US’s favorite snacks. Read More...

Nielsen - Openness and Transparency Help Drive the "Trust Economy"

Published on April 10, 2019

Written by Nielsen

About a 3 minute read

Transparency is key to authentically connecting with consumers, but are companies sharing all that their consumers want to know? Read More...

Five Important Ways Target is Designing with the Planet in Mind

Published on April 9, 2019

Written by Target

About a 4 minute read

Earth Month is in full swing, and here at Target, we’re building on the same good work we do all year long: putting innovative solutions in place across the company to leave our planet better for future families. Read More...

Best Buy Earns ENERGY STAR® Partner Of The Year For 6th Time

Published on April 9, 2019

Written by Best Buy

About a 1 minute read

Because of our commitment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency named Best Buy an ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year for the sixth year in a row. Read More...

New Metrics Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability

JetBlue, Nature Conservancy Using AI to Evaluate Impact of Ecosystems on Tourism

Published on April 9, 2019

About a 5 minute read

With 65% of the Caribbean’s reefs generating tourism dollars, the study reveals an opportunity for tourism-associated businesses — such as cruise lines, airlines and hotels — to work together to protect the region’s environmental health. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

Bright Ideas Will Usher in the Clean Energy Future

Published on April 9, 2019

Written by John Friedman

About a 3 minute read

A clean energy future will require innovation and creativity, including an increase in investment in high-efficiency energy solutions. But once we eliminate the kinks — and the misconceptions — it is a bright future. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation

Forum for the Future Presents Fatty, Oily Challenge to Global Food, Ag Value Chain

Published on April 8, 2019

About a 5 minute read

Building on the work of Protein Challenge 2040 and Feed Compass, this three-year, global initiative is focused on accelerating the sustainable production and use of edible fats and oils. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

How to Promote Your Sustainability Story on Social Media as a B2B Company

Published on April 5, 2019

Written by Shannon Valdes Leiderman

About a 5 minute read

Social media thrives on compelling storytelling, and chances are that your sustainability efforts have the capacity to pull on your audience’s heartstrings better than another post promoting your product or service. Read More...

Finance & Investment

BofA Commits $300 Billion by 2030 to Low-Carbon, Sustainable Business

Published on April 4, 2019

About a 4 minute read

Bank of America’s third environmental commitment is designed to advance solutions to issues aligned with the SDGs — including sustainable energy and transportation, climate resiliency, clean water and sanitation. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

Trending: With These Shoes, You Can Now Literally Walk Your Sustainability Talk

Published on April 3, 2019

About a 4 minute read

While SOLExUBB’s ‘world’s most eco-friendly shoe’ has been Kickstart-ed more than 150 times over, Sweden’s Icebug has reached climate-positivity — and is challenging the rest of the footwear industry to follow suit. Read More...

Marketing & Communications Circular Economy

Behavior Change Pilot Makes UK Consumers ‘Smarter’ About Water Use

Published on April 3, 2019

Written by Becky Willan

About a 5 minute read

Not only did Anglian Water’s ‘Smarter Drop’ project deliver impressive reduction in water consumption amongst consumers, it created impressive gains in brand loyalty and trust for the UK utility. Read More...

Organizational Governance

With 2030 Roadmap, Pernod Ricard Offers More Ways to Wet Your Whistle Responsibly

Published on April 3, 2019

About a 8 minute read

Today, the beverage giant releases a new, comprehensive sustainability framework, alongside a set of 2030 goals. It joins many of its industry peers in establishing sustainability strategies with clearly defined goals and science-based targets. Read More...