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The 3-Part Formula for Effective ESG Communication
MARKETING AND COMMS - ESG issues continue to gain traction and capture investor attention in the corporate world. Yet, sustainability professionals aren’t fully utilizing the power of narrative to engage.
Dow Wins Four 2019 Sustainability Awards from Business Intelligence Group
PRESS RELEASE - Three breakthrough, sustainable innovations from Dow and one circular economy program are winners of the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) 2019 Sustainability Awards.
Can a Mobile App Help Barry Callebaut Eradicate Poverty in the Cocoa Supply Chain?
SUPPLY CHAIN - Big data is now helping Barry Callebaut improve its farmer support programs in typically low-tech environments such as cocoa farms.
Latest C2C Certified Product Standard Open for Public Comment
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - Recognized as the world’s leading science-based standard for responsible production and consumption, the Standard encourages innovation to maximize the positive impacts of products and materials.
Braskem's Renewable Resin Used to Make Insoles for Recyclable Sneakers of Brazilian Tnin Shoes
PRESS RELEASE - One year after its launch, the biobased EVA gains in first application in children's footwear
Gaia Herbs: Bringing Accountability, Sustainability to the Herbal Industry
SUPPLY CHAIN - Long recognized for its publicly transparent and ethical growing and sourcing practices, Gaia Herbs demonstrates a commitment throughout its entire supply chain to the health of people and planet.
The Challenge to Fly Sustainably
CLEANTECH - A broad set of stakeholders is focusing attention on the climate change impact of air travel. In the face of regulatory uncertainty, businesses will benefit from modifying their behaviors and leading the way.
Fighting Fire with Fire: Zippo Pledges to Help Fight Effects of Global Deforestation
MARKETING AND COMMS - Zippo will plant a tree with every lighter sold in partnership with Woodchuck USA’s Buy One. Plant One.® program; and has documented its first step in Madagascar, with National Geographic.
THESIS: TSC’s Newest Way to Track Retail Suppliers' Sustainability Performance
SUPPLY CHAIN - Heads up to retailers and suppliers: The Sustainability Consortium has moved its measurement and reporting system over to a new platform. What does this mean for retailers, and their suppliers? And will it offer more assurance to consumers?
Shaw Industries Simultaneously Focuses on Environmental Health and the Human Experience
PRESS RELEASE - Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw), a global floorcovering provider, has released its 2018 sustainability report.
Caesars Entertainment Announces Release of its 10th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Marking a Decade of Positive Impact
PRESS RELEASE - The “PEOPLE PLANET PLAY” Report highlights Caesars’ many achievements in corporate social responsibility including a 30-year commitment to Responsible Gaming, a new record for guest service scores, and employee volunteer time equivalent to more than $55M
Ekoa: The Wonder Material That Could Help Save the Rainforests
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - Merely slowing our rate of deforestation won't cut it if humanity is going to make a dent in climate change — major disruptions are needed. That's where Ekoa comes in.
New Book Shows How, 10 Years In, Sharing Economy Is Improving Millions of Lives
THE NEXT ECONOMY - 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.
Unilever: We’re Innovating for a Reuse-refill Revolution
CORPORATE MEMBER UPDATE - 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.
The Most Critical Sustainability Metric of the Year, and the Decade
NEW METRICS - 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.
L'Oréal USA Named to Highest Level of Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index
PRESS RELEASE - L’Oréal USA has been recognized as a leader in creating an inclusive workplace by Diversity Best Practices (DBP), a division of Working Mother Media.
Partnerships, Education Helping Braskem Pave Way Toward a Circular Future
COLLABORATION - With dedication to research, investment in technology and partnerships, Braskem has been transforming the plastics value chain.
Cisco: Going Green Can be Gold
CORPORATE MEMBER UPDATE - See how Cisco is supporting renewable energy in areas like data.
Morgan Stanley Impact Quotient™ Offers Sustainable Investing Analytics, Reporting
FINANCE & INVESTMENT - The Morgan Stanley IQ application gives wealth management clients new customizable insights into the social and environmental impact of their investment portfolios.
Trending: Fashion Edges Ever Closer to Circularity
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - 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.