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Urban Forests: An Essential Tool for Climate-Resilient Communities

As we navigate the escalating impacts of climate change, fostering plentiful urban forests is not just beneficial — it is essential for the long-term sustainability and resilience of our communities. Read More...

24 Industry Leaders Now Back Pledge to Fund Social Innovation Worldwide

11 more companies have joined the Schwab Foundation’s Rise Ahead Pledge — an initiative to address the $1.125T funding need of the world’s 10M social innovators. Read More...

Industry Players Continue Multi-Pronged Effort to Reduce Fashion’s Impacts

Latest initiatives include circularity advocates and resellers working to end double taxation on secondhand fashion, a sustainable detergent brand’s continued efforts to reduce the impacts of laundry, and a recycled edition of a beloved clog. Read More...

New Study Proves Inclusive Advertising Boosts Sales, Brand Value

“This irrefutable data should reassure any business and encourage brands to renew their commitment to inclusivity in all forms — to not only benefit the communities they serve, but to drive growth and financially prosper.” Read More...

WWF Identifies Tailored, Local Strategies for Transforming Global Food System

While no single set of policy interventions should be applied globally, the research reveals a universal need to optimize land use and restore biodiversity, improve education on healthy and sustainable diets, and redesign financial subsidies and incentives. Read More...

Designing with Nature, Not Against – It Takes a Village (or Town)

The continued growth and success of Babcock Ranch, the US’s first solar-powered town, serves as an inspiration for communities around the world seeking to leave a positive impact on the planet. Read More...

EU Consumers the Most Skeptical of Corporate Sustainability Claims

Brand Finance Europe 500 2024 ranking reveals the 500 most valuable European brands, with insights on European perceptions of brands’ sustainability efforts. Read More...

Study: Decarbonization Efforts Bring Companies $200M in Annual Net Benefits

BCG and CO2 AI’s 4th Carbon Emissions Survey highlights the substantial rewards some companies are reaping from decarbonization — including significant financial gains, enhanced reputations and operational efficiencies. Read More...

Balancing Risk and Impact in the Evolving Carbon Market

The rapid growth of the voluntary carbon market has resulted in a mismatch between supply of and demand for quality carbon credits. Read More...

Unilever Refreshing Fragrance Formulas with Upcycled Flowers

The consumer-goods giant is working with the University of Nottingham to develop sustainable fragrances from waste plants, in a bid to reduce emissions and reliance on petrochemical ingredients. Read More...

The Economic (& Environmental & Health) Case for Regenerative Farming & Food

Despite their benefits for soil and ecosystem health, regenerative practices are not going to make a positive dent in the food system long term unless there is a true economic case for farmers and others in the value chain. And there is. Read More...

Kiehl’s Urges Consumers: ‘Don’t Rebuy. Just Refill’

The skincare brand highlights the benefits of refillable vs single-use packaging formats in its latest campaign. Read More...

The Frugal Economy, Part 2: ‘Scaling Out’ Manufacturing to Maximize Sustainable Local Impact

By scaling out their manufacturing with a distributed network of agile micro-factories rooted in local communities, businesses can gain agility and resilience and produce and deliver personalized goods faster, better, cheaper and more sustainably. Read More...

Bioengineered Plants Offer Superior Indoor Air Purification

Neoplants' microbiome system uses advanced science and nature to purify indoor air 30 times more effectively than regular plants, offering a continuous and energy-efficient solution to improve air quality in homes and offices. Read More...

Report Gives Investors Practical Steps to Strengthen Nature Conservation Portfolios

ShareAction’s report highlights the critical role investors play in helping reverse biodiversity loss, and highlights specific approaches needed when investing in or near areas that have been protected by governments due to their rich biodiversity. Read More...

Future-Proofing Olive Farming: Balancing Tradition and Modern Practices

Balancing productivity with sustainability will be crucial to ensuring the long-term viability of olive farming in Spain amidst changing climate conditions. Read More...

New Research Offers Pathway to More Inclusive Travel Industry

First-of-its-kind study from Expedia Group takes an intersectional approach to uncover barriers to travel for underserved communities and help industry eliminate barriers including access, discrimination and lack of personal safety. Read More...

What is Real Organic Ranching?

It turns out that ranchers are a keystone species, too — as human management has cascading effects. We hold the keys to whether our public lands are nurtured or destroyed. Read More...

Breeding New Hope for the Future of Coffee in a Climate-Changing World

World Coffee Research and its partner brands are directing vital investment and R&D into this globally popular yet critically underfunded, climate-vulnerable crop. Read More...

Climate Uneducation in the US, Part 2: Failing High Schools

1 in 3 US high school students say they feel helpless when it comes to climate change and its effects. Much of this can be attributed to the lack of adequate teaching on the subject, and instruction on how students can feel more empowered. Read More...

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