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Toward Resilient Coffee Farming: Nestlé Offers Farmers Weather Insurance, Contributes to Regenerative-Ag Guidebook
Toward Resilient Coffee Farming: Nestlé Offers Farmers Weather Insurance, Contributes to Regenerative-Ag Guidebook
Published on October 10, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Nestlé is piloting a weather-insurance program for over 800 smallholder farmers in Indonesia and has contributed to a guide for coffee farmers to shift to regenerative practices. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Mental Health Is a Universal Human Right: How to Protect That in Our Climate-Changing World
Mental Health Is a Universal Human Right: How to Protect That in Our Climate-Changing World
Published on October 10, 2023
Written by Michael Samuel MBE
About a 5 minute read

Whilst we celebrate World Mental Health Day, we also need to be realistic about the relationship between our natural environment and mental wellbeing — and find proactive ways to protect both. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Princeton, Microsoft Co-Develop Wireless Solution to Combat Produce Waste
Princeton, Microsoft Co-Develop Wireless Solution to Combat Produce Waste
Published on October 9, 2023
About a 4 minute read

High-frequency wireless tech will help suppliers sort fruit based on fine-grained ripeness measurements — enabling distributors and retailers to save good fruit and veg from being thrown out with the bad, and move ripe fruit to the front of the line. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
4 Ways to Accelerate Your Business Results on Purpose
4 Ways to Accelerate Your Business Results on Purpose
Published on October 9, 2023
Written by Jen Mazi
About a 4 minute read

In State of the Whole Brand 2023, some of the world’s most influential marketers share their unique POVs on whole brand-building and purpose. Here are four ways they suggest you level up your own purpose-driven brand. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
‘The Climate Crisis Is, in Part, a Communication Crisis:’ Brands Must Walk Their Talk to Galvanize Consumers
‘The Climate Crisis Is, in Part, a Communication Crisis:’ Brands Must Walk Their Talk to Galvanize Consumers
Published on October 6, 2023
About a 4 minute read

A new study by Magna, Teads and Project Drawdown confirms consumers are relying on brands to create a clear, tangible and compelling vision — backed by substantive action — to guide them toward more sustainable lifestyles. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Plant-Based World Expo Showcases Continued Global Momentum Behind Food Innovation
Plant-Based World Expo Showcases Continued Global Momentum Behind Food Innovation
Published on October 6, 2023
Written by Jeremy Osborn
About a 3 minute read

The 4th annual event provided a comprehensive glimpse into the state and direction of an exciting, maturing industry and provided a valuable platform for businesses within the evolving global food supply network. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
BODYHEAT: How SWG3 Is Heating Up the Dance Floor to Cool Down the Planet
BODYHEAT: How SWG3 Is Heating Up the Dance Floor to Cool Down the Planet
Published on October 6, 2023
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 5 minute read

In the Glasgow megavenue, BODYHEAT technology transforms the energy generated by visitors into sustainable power — utilizing a previously wasted, and readily available, power source. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
From Landfills to Biogas and Healthier Crops: The Anaerobic Digestion Revolution
From Landfills to Biogas and Healthier Crops: The Anaerobic Digestion Revolution
Published on October 5, 2023
Written by Shawn Kreloff
About a 3 minute read

The role of waste-management practices in our journey towards a more sustainable future cannot be overstated. Anaerobic digestion’s multitude of benefits demonstrate its potential to turn ‘waste’ into valuable resources. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Marketing Resilient Food Production: How Kellogg’s and Oatly Are Leading the Pack
Marketing Resilient Food Production: How Kellogg’s and Oatly Are Leading the Pack
Published on October 4, 2023
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 7 minute read

By partnering with Regrow Ag to track and reduce supply chain emissions, Kellogg's and Oatly are driving change and increasing awareness through transparent, data-driven marketing. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular EconomyMarketing & Communications
‘Zero-Waste Chef’ Campaign Inspires Canadians to Eliminate At-Home Food Waste
‘Zero-Waste Chef’ Campaign Inspires Canadians to Eliminate At-Home Food Waste
Published on October 4, 2023
About a 3 minute read

SkipTheDishes partnered with the Circular Innovation Council and top Canadian chefs to inspire consumers to reimagine their takeout leftovers and reduce food waste. Read More...

Supply Chain
New Climate Action Program Gives Apparel Brands Step-by-Step Guide to Decarbonization
New Climate Action Program Gives Apparel Brands Step-by-Step Guide to Decarbonization
Published on October 3, 2023
About a 6 minute read

New program from the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Nike and Target aims to enable manufacturers on their decarbonization journey. Read More...

Supply ChainInnovation & Technology
How Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility Is Transforming the Food System
How Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility Is Transforming the Food System
Published on October 3, 2023
Written by Kris Barton
About a 6 minute read

Implementing traceability systems puts food companies in a better position to navigate the changing regulatory landscape, build consumer trust and contribute to a sustainable food system. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Understand the Systemic Nature of the Challenge — and the Role of Your Business in the System
Understand the Systemic Nature of the Challenge — and the Role of Your Business in the System
Published on October 2, 2023
Written by Jon Miller and Lucy Parker
About a 6 minute read

Leaders with an activist mindset look for new ways of working with and through others to mobilise change: showing up with a commitment to drive change systemwide, beyond the performance of their own business. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Microsoft, Crown Estate Engage Budding Environmentalists in New Minecraft Education Worlds
Microsoft, Crown Estate Engage Budding Environmentalists in New Minecraft Education Worlds
Published on September 29, 2023
About a 5 minute read

The companies have collaborated on two new worlds aimed at engaging students on issues related to climate change and biodiversity; and to consider careers in areas such as engineering, sustainability and conservation. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Creating Infrastructure Today That Can Withstand Tomorrow
Creating Infrastructure Today That Can Withstand Tomorrow
Published on September 29, 2023
Written by Joanna Giovanoli
About a 4 minute read

Increasing climate intensity and resulting recovery costs can be daunting; but we must continue focusing on updating our infrastructure with the advanced materials-science-based technology available today. Read More...

Circular Economy
Low-Carbon Retrofits are Becoming a Climate Priority for Cities, Fast
Low-Carbon Retrofits are Becoming a Climate Priority for Cities, Fast
Published on September 29, 2023
Written by Jeremy Osborn
About a 4 minute read

Cities and states are incentivizing retrofits because buildings are major emitters — and because retrofit investments offer significant long-term ROI through energy savings alone. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular Economy
6 Principles Driving Circular Innovation at Eastman
6 Principles Driving Circular Innovation at Eastman
Published on September 28, 2023
Written by Eastman
About a 5 minute read

Learn about how we're transforming recycling to create a circular economy in this six-part series. Read More...

Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
FMCG Giants, Farmer Co-ops Commit to New Global Definition of 'Regenerative Agriculture'
FMCG Giants, Farmer Co-ops Commit to New Global Definition of 'Regenerative Agriculture'
Published on September 27, 2023
About a 4 minute read

In an industry first, SAI Platform’s framework offers a globally aligned definition of regenerative agriculture — to which 30 agriculture co-ops and the 170-strong SAI Platform member group have already committed. Read More...

Supply ChainInnovation & Technology
Starbucks Developing Climate-Resistant Coffee Tree Varietals
Starbucks Developing Climate-Resistant Coffee Tree Varietals
Published on September 26, 2023
About a 4 minute read

The coffee giant has developed six new varieties of Arabica beans that can better withstand some of the worsening effects of climate change – particularly, diseases such as coffee rust. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
New Report Urges Insurance Companies to Stop Underwriting Climate Change
New Report Urges Insurance Companies to Stop Underwriting Climate Change
Published on September 26, 2023
About a 6 minute read

‘Underwriting Our Planet’ finds that rather than addressing climate change and biodiversity loss, many economic activities underwritten by insurance companies actually fuel the twin crises. Read More...

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