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High-Quality, Nature-Based Solutions in Indonesia: Allying with Communities, Restoring Ecosystems
High-Quality, Nature-Based Solutions in Indonesia: Allying with Communities, Restoring Ecosystems
Published on May 10, 2023
Written by David Chen and Emily Romano
About a 6 minute read

When implemented thoughtfully, nature-based climate-action projects support biodiversity and connect communities, governments and other organizations to make long-lasting, impactful changes that no one group could do alone. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentMarketing & Communications
Investor Demand Propelling Corporate Plastic-Reduction Strategies
Investor Demand Propelling Corporate Plastic-Reduction Strategies
Published on May 9, 2023
About a 7 minute read

Kraft Heinz and Church & Dwight responded to shareholder proposals with new goals to cut virgin plastic use; now, 185 investors have called on 30 other CPG brands and retailers to accelerate their action on plastic. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Planetarians’ Tasty New Use for Spent Beans and Yeast Shaking Up Alt-Protein Market
Planetarians’ Tasty New Use for Spent Beans and Yeast Shaking Up Alt-Protein Market
Published on May 9, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

The startup upcycles food waste and byproducts into a new kind of high-protein, high-fiber, vegan meat. Unlike most products in the crowded alt-protein market, it has achieved both great taste and price parity. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentSupply Chain
Is the Voluntary Carbon Market Worth Saving?
Is the Voluntary Carbon Market Worth Saving?
Published on May 8, 2023
Written by Marion Verles
About a 5 minute read

Despite its flaws, I believe that the VCM is an essential tool in our climate toolkit. To ensure funding is channeled into real climate-action projects, we still must drive greater integrity and transparency. Here are four ways we can do that. Read More...

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Patagonia Chair: For Brands to Thrive In These Uncertain Times, They Must Be 'Imperfect'
Patagonia Chair: For Brands to Thrive In These Uncertain Times, They Must Be 'Imperfect'
Published on May 8, 2023
Written by Tom Idle
About a 7 minute read

Author Charles Conn digs into some of his disruptive advice for brands that make up his new book, "The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times." Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Oatly Challenges Big Dairy to Climate Footprint Showdown
Oatly Challenges Big Dairy to Climate Footprint Showdown
Published on May 5, 2023
About a 3 minute read

Oatly is offering free ad space to a big dairy brand that shares the same impact data that Oatly did to receive its climate certification. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Of Course, Nature Can Save Our Hot, Polluted Cities: Meet the CityTree
Of Course, Nature Can Save Our Hot, Polluted Cities: Meet the CityTree
Published on May 5, 2023
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 4 minute read

Green City Solutions has combined air-purifying moss with IoT technology in a smart biotech filter that can clean 82% of fine dust particles from the air, and humidify and cool it by up to 4°C. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Launches Database of Circular Startups
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Launches Database of Circular Startups
Published on May 4, 2023
About a 2 minute read

The Foundation invites businesses to discover startups through its Circular Startup Index to help accelerate innovation that facilitates transition to a circular economy. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Estée Lauder Companies Advances Financial Literacy for Women in Shea Supply Chain
Estée Lauder Companies Advances Financial Literacy for Women in Shea Supply Chain
Published on May 4, 2023
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 5 minute read

The ELC Charitable Foundation’s work supports programs at the intersection of environmental sustainability and social impact, including investments in communities around the ELC supply chain. Read More...

Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings
Cornell Researchers Upcycling Polyester Textile Waste into Functional Coatings
Published on May 3, 2023
About a 4 minute read

A new method chemically breaks down old fabric and reuses polyester compounds to create fire-resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that can then be applied to new clothes and fabrics. Read More...

Supply Chain
Supply Chains Must Be a Key Focus of ESG Strategies — Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Risk
Supply Chains Must Be a Key Focus of ESG Strategies — Here’s How to Stay Ahead of the Risk
Published on May 3, 2023
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

A recent webinar took a deep dive into building a strategy that makes both business and compliance sense. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Study: Many Marketers Feel ‘Capability Gap’ When It Comes to Sustainability Communication
Study: Many Marketers Feel ‘Capability Gap’ When It Comes to Sustainability Communication
Published on May 2, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Many marketing professionals feel they need to be braver and clearer in their sustainability communications to avoid greenwashing; but over a third don’t feel they have the capacity or knowledge to do so. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Bridging the Sustainability Trust Gap in a Climate-Challenged World
Bridging the Sustainability Trust Gap in a Climate-Challenged World
Published on May 1, 2023
Written by Rebecca Swift
About a 4 minute read

Despite growing corporate efforts to drive sustainable change and climate action, there’s an underlying issue: a lack of consumer trust towards companies’ claims on this front. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
New Research from Tide, WWF Reveals Keys to Sustainable Behavior Change
New Research from Tide, WWF Reveals Keys to Sustainable Behavior Change
Published on May 1, 2023
About a 4 minute read

Tide and WWF believe the new insights gathered from their work together on laundry are applicable for all brands seeking to partner with consumers to reduce environmental impacts. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
2 Biotech Startups Are 3D Printing ‘Fish’ to Give the Ocean a Rest
2 Biotech Startups Are 3D Printing ‘Fish’ to Give the Ocean a Rest
Published on April 28, 2023
Written by Nina Purton
About a 5 minute read

Mycorena and Revo Foods have combined mycelium-based protein and 3D printing to create a potential win-win for seafood fans and overexploited fish populations. Read More...

Organizational Governance
4 Strategies for Bridging the Sustainability Skills Gap
4 Strategies for Bridging the Sustainability Skills Gap
Published on April 28, 2023
Written by Joanna Buczkowska-McCumber
About a 5 minute read

While it may be tempting to take a ‘wait and see’ approach, more and more companies are developing their own solutions to mitigate this gap internally. Here are four such strategies. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Coach Launches Community-Powered, Circular Sub-Brand, Coachtopia
Coach Launches Community-Powered, Circular Sub-Brand, Coachtopia
Published on April 27, 2023
About a 11 minute read

Coachtopia was co-created with a community of fashion enthusiasts, creatives, entrepreneurs, activists and more. Coach says it’s a platform for change in which Gen Z can help create the fashion future they want to see. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Food Companies: The Most Impactful Scope 3 Emissions Solutions Have Multiple Benefits
Food Companies: The Most Impactful Scope 3 Emissions Solutions Have Multiple Benefits
Published on April 27, 2023
Written by David Darr
About a 6 minute read

Working towards halving food loss and waste by 2030 will help food and beverage companies mitigate their GHGs across all scopes. Supply chain collaborations and engagements that yield multiple environmental benefits are critical. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Meet the Company Extending the Life of Some of Our Most Common (and Uncommon) Waste Streams
Meet the Company Extending the Life of Some of Our Most Common (and Uncommon) Waste Streams
Published on April 26, 2023
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 5 minute read

Through a nationwide network of independent haulers and reverse-recycling carriers linked through an app-based platform, CheckSammy brings long-overdue change to an outdated waste-management and recycling industry. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
L'Oréal, Apple Continue to Cultivate Nature-Based Climate and Biodiversity Solutions
L'Oréal, Apple Continue to Cultivate Nature-Based Climate and Biodiversity Solutions
Published on April 25, 2023
About a 8 minute read

The two companies have expanded the scope and scale of their respective nature-focused impact-investment funds. Read More...

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