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Newsflash: Not All Nature-Based Solutions Are Created Equal
In a new analysis of three common nature-based climate change-mitigation strategies, only one offers the holistic benefits needed to address both the climate and biodiversity crises. Read More...
Building a Resilient Future in an Oscillating Market
In a politically polarized environment, sustainability risks becoming a casualty of partisan divides. But market-driven solutions offer a rare opportunity to unite diverse perspectives and priorities. Read More...
How Biomimicry Continues to Optimize Air Travel
A ‘sharkskin’ coating is the latest nature-inspired innovation helping reduce aircraft fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, by reducing frictional resistance. Read More...
French Study Uncovers Health Threats Hidden in Our Drinking Water
A Université de Toulouse study reveals 98% of microplastics present in the city’s drinking water are too small to be detected by current EU water-safety protocols, which considerably underestimate their presence and their health risks — not just in France, but around the world. Read More...
Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change
Just like last time the US was withdrawn from the Paris agreement, leaders have responded by doubling down on their commitments — highlighting the missed opportunities and the US’ diminishing leadership and competitiveness as a global power. Read More...
Generative AI Use for Sustainability: A Zero-Sum Game?
In a new study, almost half of execs admit their use of gen AI has fueled their GHG emissions and 42% have had to re-examine their climate goals — because too many still have a one-eyed view of ‘costs.’ Read More...
Japan’s ‘Coffee Hunter’ Shares Vision of Industry’s Sustainable Future
José Yoshiaki Kawashima, founder of coffee brand Mi Cafeto, is on a mission is to create a market and increase value for producers who are committed to making quality coffee while protecting the environment and human rights. Read More...
Study Highlights ‘Invisible’ Wildlife Benefits We Lose by Not Protecting Biodiversity
New research reveals that the vital benefits wildlife provides to people’s everyday lives are vastly underrepresented across science and policy discussions — an oversight that could have devastating consequences for society and the economy. Read More...
Kentucky Distilleries Are Future-Proofing Bourbon Through Regenerative Ag
The five-year, $2.8M collaboration between four spirits giants, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and Precision Conservation Management will help Kentucky corn farmers shift toward regenerative growing practices. Read More...
BMW Group Expands Circular Supply Chain for EV Batteries
After establishing a system for harvesting cobalt, lithium and nickel from its high-voltage batteries in China, a new partnership extends the effort to its EU supply chain — with the US, Mexico and Canada to follow. Read More...
Climate Preparedness: From Crisis Springs Opportunity
Having the systems in place to respond to and (in some cases) capitalize on climate change impacts will ultimately determine which businesses succeed and which fail. Read More...
Study: Upcycling Food Isn’t Inherently Sustainable
New research highlights the potential benefits of upcycling surplus food and by-products — including job creation, cost-effectiveness and environmental advantages. But potential risks include reducing food security and equity. Read More...
Community Tourism Enriching Traveler Experiences, Locals’ Wellbeing
A tourism model that centers on culturally immersive experiences that empower, rather than deplete, destination communities: The ripple effects of responsibly developed and executed community tourism at scale can be profound. Read More...
Studies Reveal the Dire Impacts of Bad Gift Giving
Shoppers everywhere would likely agree that the billions’ worth of negative economic and environmental impacts created by unmindful gift giving diminishes the intended sentiment behind giving gifts. Read More...
Playful Good Deeds: GRAMMA's Recipe for Effective Sustainability Marketing
By following GRAMMA's recipe, brands can avoid greenwashing and transform marketing into a force for good — for the planet, for brand value, and for people seeking agency and meaning in the face of the climate crisis. Read More...
Costco Stands Its Ground, Asserts Business Case for DEI
Costco has set a great example of finding the value in values — and a precedent that hopefully many more companies will follow. Read More...
‘Benedict Lumberjack’ Puts Pension Funds in the Hot Seat Over Deforestation
The smarmy CEO is the latest celebrity character to fuel Make My Money Matter’s campaign to raise awareness of the impacts of our retirement funds. In the spot, he tells viewers how he's benefiting from their hard-earned funds: 'The business of deforestation is on fire, and it’s all thanks to you.' Read More...
WEF Reports Provide Roadmap for Company Leaders Bewildered by Climate Risks
Companies investing in adaptation, decarbonization & resilience are seeing up to $19 in avoided losses for every dollar spent; businesses that fail to adapt to climate risks could lose up to 7% of annual earnings by 2035. In layman’s terms: You snooze, you lose. Read More...
Future-Proofing Brews: Welcome to the Era of Climate-Resilient Beer
Ekonoke is farming hops indoors — safeguarding and revolutionizing the brewing industry through a sustainable, reliable supply of high-quality, customizable hops year-round. Read More...
Divided Americans Unite in Call for People-First Approach to Business
Overall, there is a tremendous opportunity for corporate America to take a leadership role in tackling some of the country’s more intractable economic and societal challenges — and to become a positive, unifying force by doing so. Read More...
