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Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Rise in ‘Balance Sheet Activism’ Swells CNote’s Community Investment Platform to $300M
Rise in ‘Balance Sheet Activism’ Swells CNote’s Community Investment Platform to $300M
Published on June 3, 2022
About a 3 minute read

Apple, Netflix, Xylem and others are putting corporate cash to work in financially underserved communities by moving money to CDFIs, LID credit unions and MDIs throughout the US. Read More...

Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Mandates Supply Chain Due Diligence
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Mandates Supply Chain Due Diligence
Published on June 2, 2022
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 5 minute read

The law is a direct response to the widespread, well-documented reports of crimes against humanity in the Uyghur regions — and the fact that the reactions from most global brands to the issue have been, to put it lightly, disappointing. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentInnovation & Technology
Digital Verification Solutions for Carbon Markets Could Fast-Track Climate Action
Digital Verification Solutions for Carbon Markets Could Fast-Track Climate Action
Published on June 2, 2022
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 7 minute read

A recent Innovate4Climate workshop focused on technology’s role in improving carbon accounting verification processes. SustainCERT and INFRAS explored how digitization will revolutionize emissions-reductions verification in both voluntary and compliance markets. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
It’s 2022: Are Companies Walking Their Talk on Racial Equity?
It’s 2022: Are Companies Walking Their Talk on Racial Equity?
Published on June 1, 2022
About a 6 minute read

JUST Capital’s 2022 Corporate Racial Equity Tracker reveals progress in key areas; but companies have a long way to go toward implementing meaningful actions that help fundamentally advance racial equity. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Why Innovative Partnerships Are Crucial to a More Sustainable Food Industry
Why Innovative Partnerships Are Crucial to a More Sustainable Food Industry
Published on June 1, 2022
Written by Dr Stella Peace
About a 3 minute read

R&D is the engine room of all businesses, not just tech companies — playing an instrumental role in generating the ideas that will transform our food system in a way that can sustain both people and planet. Read More...

Circular Economy
Appalachian Botanical Is Growing Opportunity in West Virginia
Appalachian Botanical Is Growing Opportunity in West Virginia
Published on May 31, 2022
Written by Shaw Industries
About a 8 minute read

The company — committed to sustainable agriculture and a truly inclusive approach for creating economic opportunity for the people of Boone County, West Virginia — has been growing lavender and raising bees on reclaimed coal mine soil since 2019. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Groupe Rossignol CEO Offers Measured Hope About the Future of Winter Sports
Groupe Rossignol CEO Offers Measured Hope About the Future of Winter Sports
Published on May 31, 2022
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 5 minute read

The leading ski and snowboard maker is a case study in outdoor economy resilience amid several unknowns — including climate change. CEO Vincent Wauters is committed to working with competitors for the greater good. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Miller Lite, Dr. Eric Cervini Spotlight 10 Iconic Queer Bars in New Guidebook, 'Beers & Queer History'
Miller Lite, Dr. Eric Cervini Spotlight 10 Iconic Queer Bars in New Guidebook, 'Beers & Queer History'
Published on May 27, 2022
About a 3 minute read

The book is the latest addition to Miller Lite's Open & Proud program, which works with the Equality Federation to help make the 55K bars across the US that serve Miller Lite more welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community by the end of 2022. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
LanzaTech, Danone Discover Breakthrough Method to Produce PET from Captured Carbon
LanzaTech, Danone Discover Breakthrough Method to Produce PET from Captured Carbon
Published on May 27, 2022
About a 3 minute read

Proof of concept for direct production of monoethylene glycol (MEG), a key building block in sustainable PET manufacturing, has been completed at lab scale. Read More...

Supply ChainCollaboration & Co-Creation
Collaboration, Communication Key to Scaling Sustainable Forestry in Supply Chains
Collaboration, Communication Key to Scaling Sustainable Forestry in Supply Chains
Published on May 26, 2022
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 7 minute read

In a recent webinar, FSC, Procter & Gamble and Stok discussed how companies can fulfill their role in the responsible sourcing and manufacturing of products derived from forests. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
European Retailers Called Out for Cutting Corners on Curtailing Plastic Pollution
European Retailers Called Out for Cutting Corners on Curtailing Plastic Pollution
Published on May 26, 2022
About a 5 minute read

First-ever ranking of leading European supermarkets’ commitments to dial back their use and waste of plastic reveals lack of real action. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Tourism Cares Lays Groundwork for ‘Meaningful Travel’ That Tackles Global Issues with Local Focus
Tourism Cares Lays Groundwork for ‘Meaningful Travel’ That Tackles Global Issues with Local Focus
Published on May 25, 2022
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 6 minute read

Tourism must grapple with its place alongside growing and egregious social and environmental concerns. The Meaningful Travel Summit used Lake Tahoe as a case study of challenges and solutions for a specific destination; but everyone must reflect on these “global issues that need to be addressed, no matter where you work, or from what sector.” Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Recycle Your Plastics, Not Your Visuals: A Modern Marketer’s Guide to Sustainability
Recycle Your Plastics, Not Your Visuals: A Modern Marketer’s Guide to Sustainability
Published on May 25, 2022
Written by Rebecca Swift
About a 4 minute read

By refreshing these assets, matching consumer sentiment and upleveling authentic storytelling, brands can better reflect the increasingly conscious world around them and create stronger connections to audiences yearning to make a difference. Read More...

Organizational Governance
New Guide to Aid US Food Sector’s Climate Transition Plans as Investors Ramp Up Pressure
New Guide to Aid US Food Sector’s Climate Transition Plans as Investors Ramp Up Pressure
Published on May 24, 2022
About a 4 minute read

Investors can use the guide to engage companies by emphasizing the importance of disclosing their full-scope GHG emissions and setting 1.5°C emissions-reduction targets — ahead of forthcoming mandates. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
A Springboard for Circularity: Investment in NY Recycling Infrastructure to Create Ripple Effect Across the US
A Springboard for Circularity: Investment in NY Recycling Infrastructure to Create Ripple Effect Across the US
Published on May 23, 2022
Written by Dow
About a 4 minute read

These investments offer proof-of-concept for scaling more investments in waste infrastructure across North America. Modernizing Sims’ recycling capabilities acts as a circularity laboratory, which can lead to better design for the whole US recycling system. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Mocktail Club Raises the Bar for Sophisticated, Sustainable, Socially Conscious (Non)Spirits
Mocktail Club Raises the Bar for Sophisticated, Sustainable, Socially Conscious (Non)Spirits
Published on May 20, 2022
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 4 minute read

Founder Pauline Idogho and her diverse team of BIPOC women have created a line of globally inspired, ready-to-drink, organic, non-alcoholic cocktails that support environmental sustainability and social health and inclusion around the world. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyMarketing & Communications
Rhum J.M Offers How-to for Fellow Distillers Seeking Sustainability
Rhum J.M Offers How-to for Fellow Distillers Seeking Sustainability
Published on May 20, 2022
About a 7 minute read

The EDDEN Project highlights the Martinique distillery’s circular and sustainable efforts to date and its roadmap for improvement, as well as advocating for similar commitments from distilleries around the world. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
Why Pushing Doesn’t Work … and a Better Way to Change Minds
Why Pushing Doesn’t Work … and a Better Way to Change Minds
Published on May 19, 2022
Written by Jonah Berger
About a 8 minute read

Sometimes change doesn’t require more horsepower. Sometimes we just need to unlock the parking brake. This book is about finding the parking brakes — discovering the hidden barriers preventing change that are thwarting action and learning how to mitigate them. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
eBay Releases Methodology for Calculating Environmental, Financial Benefits of Recommerce
eBay Releases Methodology for Calculating Environmental, Financial Benefits of Recommerce
Published on May 18, 2022
About a 4 minute read

The resale giant says the information allows consumers to make meaningful decisions about what used or refurbished products to purchase, by understanding how the positive environmental impact from purchases are calculated. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
What Are Plastic Credits? A 4-Minute Explainer
What Are Plastic Credits? A 4-Minute Explainer
Published on May 18, 2022
Written by rePurpose Global
About a 6 minute read

As the global plastic-pollution crisis continues to deepen, key stakeholders must come together to find and fund solutions. The introduction of plastic credits has brought with it a renewed cause for optimism. Read More...

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