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Analysis of US Utilities Reveals Inconsistent Climate-Policy Advocacy
Analysis of US Utilities Reveals Inconsistent Climate-Policy Advocacy
Published on January 25, 2024
About a 4 minute read

A new benchmark analysis of 12 of the largest US electric utility companies finds significant inconsistencies between utilities’ public climate commitments and their direct and indirect climate lobbying practices. Read More...

New MetricsOrganizational Governance
Early Adopters Share Insights from Piloting Science-Based Targets for Nature
Early Adopters Share Insights from Piloting Science-Based Targets for Nature
Published on January 24, 2024
About a 8 minute read

Pilot companies say the newfound understanding of their impacts and dependencies on nature is helping change mindsets internally regarding the urgency of meaningful action. Read More...

Supply Chain
How Stonyfield Organic and Regrow Are Building a Resilient Dairy Industry
How Stonyfield Organic and Regrow Are Building a Resilient Dairy Industry
Published on January 24, 2024
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 6 minute read

The two have partnered to help Stonyfield build out a program aligned with its science-based climate targets that empowers its farmers with actionable insights to bolster emission-reduction and carbon-sequestration efforts. Read More...

Organizational Governance
New LEGO Initiatives Fostering Empathic Learning, Brick Circularity
New LEGO Initiatives Fostering Empathic Learning, Brick Circularity
Published on January 23, 2024
About a 7 minute read

In the US, LEGO’s ‘Community Builders Challenge’ builds on Comic Relief US’s Red Nose Day in School program; while it brings its LEGO Replay brick take-back program to the UK. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Brands People Love on Purpose, feat. Tracksmith
Brands People Love on Purpose, feat. Tracksmith
Published on January 23, 2024
Written by Jen Mazi
About a 4 minute read

Tracksmith’s brand purpose: To celebrate the competitive spirit that unites runners around the world and support dedicated runners at every stage of their journey. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
Driving Sustainable Growth Through Brand-Led Culture Change
Driving Sustainable Growth Through Brand-Led Culture Change
Published on January 22, 2024
About a 4 minute read

Building a culture of sustainable living can only be achieved when brands and consumers align their efforts and take action together on the most impactful behaviors. Read More...

Supply ChainInnovation & Technology
This App Could Be Key to Securing Fisher Livelihoods, Restoring Fish Stocks
This App Could Be Key to Securing Fisher Livelihoods, Restoring Fish Stocks
Published on January 22, 2024
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 6 minute read

Abalobi's easily scalable app enables traceability previously unseen in small-scale fisheries and connects fishers directly with buyers — reducing dependency on middlemen, resulting in fairer prices and ethical produce for consumers. Read More...

Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Parts of Future Fords Could Be Made from Olive Waste
Parts of Future Fords Could Be Made from Olive Waste
Published on January 19, 2024
About a 2 minute read

Ford engineers are conducting trials on parts made from 40% olive tree fibers and 60% recycled plastic — which is heated and injection-molded into the shape of the selected part. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Ecology Meets Circular Economy at Maryland's Bioenergy Center
Ecology Meets Circular Economy at Maryland's Bioenergy Center
Published on January 19, 2024
Written by Bioenergy Devco
About a 4 minute read

By recycling organics, producing renewable natural gas, and yielding nutrient-rich soil amendments, it exemplifies a harmonious relationship between environmental responsibility and economic growth. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentInnovation & Technology
Latin Americans Are Embracing Plant-Based Foods — a Growing Opportunity for Investment
Latin Americans Are Embracing Plant-Based Foods — a Growing Opportunity for Investment
Published on January 18, 2024
Written by Roberto Guerra
About a 5 minute read

Food investors and entrepreneurs would do well to mark the major focus on plant-based protein innovation happening for our neighbors to the South. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Now in Its 20th Year, Global 100 Index Continues to Track Higher Total Returns
Now in Its 20th Year, Global 100 Index Continues to Track Higher Total Returns
Published on January 17, 2024
About a 4 minute read

Corporate Knights’ 20th annual ranking of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations shows them tripling down on sustainability investments and reaping significant returns. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
In the Pursuit of Sustainability, Silence Is Not Golden
In the Pursuit of Sustainability, Silence Is Not Golden
Published on January 17, 2024
About a 4 minute read

We caught up with TrusTrace co-founder and CEO Shameek Ghosh to discuss companies’ tendency to ‘greenhush’ to avoid scrutiny around sustainability and his advice for overwhelmed retailers. Read More...

Circular EconomyMarketing & Communications
Will the Fashion Industry Come Clean on the Data Point That Matters Most for Circularity?
Will the Fashion Industry Come Clean on the Data Point That Matters Most for Circularity?
Published on January 16, 2024
Written by Liz Ricketts
About a 7 minute read

With 'Speak Volumes,' we aim to draw awareness to overproduction and create a more just distribution of responsibility for fashion waste clean-up — which builds on our overall goal of promoting a shift towards a justice-led, circular fashion economy. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
How Research & Insights Help Brands Meet Consumer Desire for More Sustainable Products
How Research & Insights Help Brands Meet Consumer Desire for More Sustainable Products
Published on January 16, 2024
Written by Delicia Cooney
About a 6 minute read

Assessing how products resonate with consumers and using those insights to refine them is a critical part of product development — and just one way that strategic insights add value for brands. Read More...

Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders: 10 Measures to Close the Emissions-Reduction Gap
Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders: 10 Measures to Close the Emissions-Reduction Gap
Published on January 15, 2024
About a 4 minute read

New WEF report finds a 600-gigaton gap in national emissions-reduction ambitions and policies that must be closed to keep 1.5°C target alive, and outlines 10 ways for businesses and governments to accelerate decarbonization and close this gap. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Vivobarefoot & Balena Take Next Step Toward Regenerative Barefootwear
Vivobarefoot & Balena Take Next Step Toward Regenerative Barefootwear
Published on January 12, 2024
About a 4 minute read

The footwear manufacturer and material-science company aim to deliver the world’s first 3D-printed, made-to-measure footwear that is fully compostable. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Powering Circular Product Design: The Eastman and Stanley Black & Decker Journey
Powering Circular Product Design: The Eastman and Stanley Black & Decker Journey
Published on January 12, 2024
About a 6 minute read

Whatever your product category — including those in which recycled content or recyclable products are rare — circular design can help your brand delight consumers and meet sustainability goals. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Promising Proteins Could Solve Many Food-Related Issues, If We Let Them
Promising Proteins Could Solve Many Food-Related Issues, If We Let Them
Published on January 11, 2024
About a 9 minute read

2 new studies examine the potential of edible insects and mycelium to boost both human and planetary health, and the barriers and systemic issues that must be overcome to realize that potential. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
WEF: Disinformation, Societal Fragmentation Top Global Risks as Environmental Threats Intensify
WEF: Disinformation, Societal Fragmentation Top Global Risks as Environmental Threats Intensify
Published on January 11, 2024
About a 4 minute read

'Global Risks Report 2024' calls for greater cooperation between the public and private sectors to focus global cooperation on rapidly building guardrails for the most disruptive emerging risks. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Coachtopia Docuseries Explores Challenges, Opportunities of Circular Fashion
Coachtopia Docuseries Explores Challenges, Opportunities of Circular Fashion
Published on January 10, 2024
About a 4 minute read

'The Road to Circularity' takes a frank look at the problems facing the fashion industry and the mindset shifts required to pioneer circular solutions for the future. Read More...

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