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Materials & Packaging
The 5 Biggest Packaging Trends Impacting Sustainability in 2024
The 5 Biggest Packaging Trends Impacting Sustainability in 2024
Published on December 18, 2023
Written by WestRock
About a 6 minute read

Improved automation is a major driver behind several of the biggest trends that will impact packaging sustainability in 2024. Read More...

Circular Economy
Meet the Company Helping Brands Give Nature a Place on the Board
Meet the Company Helping Brands Give Nature a Place on the Board
Published on December 18, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 8 minute read

We caught up with Ephi Banaynal dela Cruz, co-founder and CEO of Context Nature, to learn how they are supporting companies to integrate nature into business and investment decision-making to build a nature-positive future. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Cultivating Relationships, Understanding Around Food’s Place in Nature
Cultivating Relationships, Understanding Around Food’s Place in Nature
Published on December 15, 2023
Written by SUSCOM
About a 6 minute read

A unique partnership between a Japanese pizza chef and a CEO dedicated to regional revitalization created a ‘cook’s sanctuary,’ where cooks and the public can connect and learn about the importance of food sustainability. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Collaborative Sustainability Initiatives Driving Innovation in Manufacturing Clusters
Collaborative Sustainability Initiatives Driving Innovation in Manufacturing Clusters
Published on December 15, 2023
Written by Eric Whitley
About a 7 minute read

Examples such as the Net-Zero Basque Industrial Super Cluster show how targeted, collaborative sustainability efforts can set new standards for environmental responsibility in manufacturing — leading the way in industrial innovation and global competition. Read More...

Circular Economy
WWF Report Reveals Progress on Some of the World’s Biggest Brands' Plastic Footprints
WWF Report Reveals Progress on Some of the World’s Biggest Brands' Plastic Footprints
Published on December 15, 2023
About a 4 minute read

While ReSource: Plastic members are demonstrating that plastic reporting is possible, voluntary corporate action is not sufficient to address the scale and urgency of the plastic waste crisis. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceInnovation & Technology
An Early Adopter’s Guide to Sustainability: 5 Lessons Learned
An Early Adopter’s Guide to Sustainability: 5 Lessons Learned
Published on December 14, 2023
Written by Liz Minné
About a 6 minute read

Companies that challenge the idea of business-as-usual can set the pace of innovation for their peers despite the risk of failure. And you might just unlock a new way of doing business and see ripple effects for years to come. Read More...

Circular Economy
The Evolution of Insurers’ Climate-Related Reporting in the US
The Evolution of Insurers’ Climate-Related Reporting in the US
Published on December 14, 2023
Written by R. Dale Hall
About a 5 minute read

Though these disclosures are meant to provide an overview of an insurer’s climate-management practices and are not judged by length, the limited content analysis in some findings highlights the need for more substance on the part of insurers. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Virtual Travel Offers New Perspectives, Accessibility to Hard-to-Reach Natural Wonders
Virtual Travel Offers New Perspectives, Accessibility to Hard-to-Reach Natural Wonders
Published on December 14, 2023
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 4 minute read

While tourism has returned to pre-pandemic levels and the industry re-embraces physical travel, virtual travel operators see a different future on the horizon. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Under Armour’s Breakthrough Fiber-Shed Test Method Now Available to Industry
Under Armour’s Breakthrough Fiber-Shed Test Method Now Available to Industry
Published on December 13, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The brand is sharing its solution with the apparel industry and suppliers, and developing a reduced-shed version of its largest fleece offering. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
2024 Outlook: Sustainable Businesses Must Partner and Help Sustain Others
2024 Outlook: Sustainable Businesses Must Partner and Help Sustain Others
Published on December 13, 2023
Written by Stephanie Kinlock
About a 5 minute read

Through Citizen Verizon, we have the opportunity and obligation to leverage our technology to drive positive societal impact across key areas: Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection and Human Prosperity. Read More...

Regulation & Public Policy
As COP28 Goes Into Overtime, Hope Dwindles for Meaningful Climate Agreement
As COP28 Goes Into Overtime, Hope Dwindles for Meaningful Climate Agreement
Published on December 12, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Climate groups and world leaders decry draft agreement as falling fatally short of the clarity and ambition the climate and economy demand — including a phase-out of fossil fuels. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Brands People Love on Purpose, feat. Tony's Chocolonely
Brands People Love on Purpose, feat. Tony's Chocolonely
Published on December 12, 2023
Written by Jen Mazi and BarkleyOKRP
About a 4 minute read

We spoke with Aidaly Sosa — Tony’s Head of Marketing, USA — about the culture that drives the brand’s purpose to make chocolate 100% exploitation free. Read More...

Can a Systems Approach Unlock the Value of Waste? Yes, Here’s How
Can a Systems Approach Unlock the Value of Waste? Yes, Here’s How
Published on December 11, 2023
Written by Haley Lowry
About a 4 minute read

Alongside collaborators such as BanQu and New Energy Blue, we’re redefining what we think of as waste — designing for more sustainable materials and recyclability; and valuing people such as waste pickers and farmers, right from the start. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Holiday Demon ‘Crampus’ Takes Bold Stand Against Period Poverty
Holiday Demon ‘Crampus’ Takes Bold Stand Against Period Poverty
Published on December 8, 2023
About a 4 minute read

New campaign from Public Inc. and PERIOD. is here to #DeckTheStalls across the US and Canada this holiday season. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Building Trust Through Your Sustainability Narrative
Building Trust Through Your Sustainability Narrative
Published on December 8, 2023
Written by Amy Romero
About a 3 minute read

We ranked 1K companies on transparency, leadership and connectivity in conveying their sustainability narrative. Here are 4 insights into how global companies are successfully communicating their ESG efforts. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
The Game within a Game: Eastman, UTenn, UMich Compete for a Common Good
The Game within a Game: Eastman, UTenn, UMich Compete for a Common Good
Published on December 7, 2023
Written by Eastman
About a 1 minute read

Together, Eastman and the two teams helped turn the spirit of competition into a unique approach to diverting waste, keeping recycling top of mind and driving behavior change with football fans. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Why ‘Authentic’ Has Been My Word of the Year Since 1983
Why ‘Authentic’ Has Been My Word of the Year Since 1983
Published on December 7, 2023
Written by Carol Cone
About a 5 minute read

For organizations ready to embrace the word of the year, here are 3 suggestions for how your organization can embed and bring to life a truly authentic, activated purpose. Read More...

Circular Economy
Cities Now Have Guidance on Setting Science-Based Targets for Nature
Cities Now Have Guidance on Setting Science-Based Targets for Nature
Published on December 6, 2023
About a 4 minute read

SBTN’s new Cities program will offer a holistic, science-based target indicators framework for understanding the impact of cities on both climate and other natural systems. Read More...

Regulation & Public PolicyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Carrot and Stick: European & US Businesses Must Learn From Each Other to Become More Sustainable
Carrot and Stick: European & US Businesses Must Learn From Each Other to Become More Sustainable
Published on December 6, 2023
Written by Thomas Körmendi
About a 4 minute read

As our North American operations continue to grow rapidly, we have witnessed in microcosm the sustainability benefits of marrying together US innovation and efficiency with European standards. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
From Farm to Renewable Energy: The Win-Win Solution Bringing Us Closer to a Circular Economy
From Farm to Renewable Energy: The Win-Win Solution Bringing Us Closer to a Circular Economy
Published on December 6, 2023
Written by Shawn Kreloff
About a 3 minute read

As the world strives to achieve its sustainability goals, such holistic approaches not only benefit the environment but also enhance the resilience and prosperity of rural communities while taking us one step closer to a more circular future. Read More...

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