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Struie Distillery Could Raise Bar for Sustainable Scotch Production
Struie Distillery Could Raise Bar for Sustainable Scotch Production
Published on April 2, 2025
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

Thompson Bros’ new facility will run mostly off-grid and on renewable energy, exponentially increase capacity and generate a fraction of emissions of standard Scotch makers. Read More...

Circular Economy
New Study Challenges Circular Fashion’s Sustainability Potential
New Study Challenges Circular Fashion’s Sustainability Potential
Published on April 1, 2025
About a 5 minute read

The devil’s in the details: Researchers assert circular fashion’s economic and environmental benefits have been grossly overstated, and more clarity and due diligence are critical. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Delta, JetZero Advancing 50% More Fuel-Efficient Aircraft
Delta, JetZero Advancing 50% More Fuel-Efficient Aircraft
Published on March 31, 2025
About a 3 minute read

Inspired by the manta ray, JetZero’s blended-wing-body design is poised to change the shape of air travel. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
The Returns Crisis: How to Balance Sustainability and Convenience
The Returns Crisis: How to Balance Sustainability and Convenience
Published on March 28, 2025
Written by Kristin Naragon
About a 6 minute read

Modern shoppers want guilt-free consumption with minimal inconvenience — here are 3 ways retailers can address the returns crisis while keeping consumers happy. Read More...

Regeneration & Resilience
How to Shift the Seafood Industry from Extractive to Regenerative
How to Shift the Seafood Industry from Extractive to Regenerative
Published on March 26, 2025
About a 6 minute read

New ocean science-based targets for seafood help companies support marine biodiversity while strengthening long-term supply chain resilience, and a new report quantifies the economic and climate-changing potential of regenerative aquaculture. Read More...

Regeneration & Resilience
New Guide Aims to Help Mining Industry Reverse Its Impacts on Biodiversity
New Guide Aims to Help Mining Industry Reverse Its Impacts on Biodiversity
Published on March 25, 2025
About a 5 minute read

ICMM’s ‘Good Practice Guide’ outlines a seven-step process to help companies establish baselines, apply the mitigation hierarchy and transparently disclose progress towards improving biodiversity. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Navigating Disruption and Driving Impact with Social Purpose
Navigating Disruption and Driving Impact with Social Purpose
Published on March 21, 2025
Written by Coro Strandberg
About a 5 minute read

Here are 7 practical tools and frameworks to help your business realize the potential of its purpose — and be a beacon of hope in a time that sorely needs it. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Becoming Net Positive: The Impetus for Effecting Systemic Change
Becoming Net Positive: The Impetus for Effecting Systemic Change
Published on March 21, 2025
Written by Sol Salinas and Franco Amalfi
About a 7 minute read

Capgemini calls on forward-thinking companies to leverage advanced technologies to drive bold action to contribute more to the planet than they take. Read More...

Global Partners
SB’25 Tokyo Calls for Brands to Adopt Regenerative Practices for a Flourishing Future
SB’25 Tokyo Calls for Brands to Adopt Regenerative Practices for a Flourishing Future
Published on March 21, 2025
Written by Sustainable Brands Japan
About a 4 minute read

This year’s theme, 'Breakthrough in Regeneration,' reflects a shift toward a more dynamic approach to sustainability that emphasizes restoration and renewal. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Plastic Pollution No More: Chemistry Breakthroughs Revolutionize Recycling
Plastic Pollution No More: Chemistry Breakthroughs Revolutionize Recycling
Published on March 20, 2025
About a 10 minute read

Researchers from Northwestern and Cornell may have solved several critical challenges in recycling two of our most common plastics, thanks to machine learning and moisture from the air. Read More...

Circular Economy
US Retailers Missing $74B Opportunity in Apparel Resale
US Retailers Missing $74B Opportunity in Apparel Resale
Published on March 19, 2025
About a 3 minute read

With consumers increasingly preferring higher-quality apparel at affordable prices and tariffs threatening supply chain stability, ThredUp outlines the win-win online resale offers for retailers and shoppers alike. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentSupply Chain
EACs for Scope 3 — Not Perfect, But Necessary
EACs for Scope 3 — Not Perfect, But Necessary
Published on March 18, 2025
Written by Dr. Robin Daniels
About a 5 minute read

Despite promising developments, industry efforts to eliminate scope 3 emissions will not scale in time. EACs allow companies to invest in climate-change mitigation activities while they decarbonize their value chains. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
3 Ways to Strengthen Climate Communications in a Chaotic World
3 Ways to Strengthen Climate Communications in a Chaotic World
Published on March 14, 2025
Written by Charlotte Colombeau
About a 5 minute read

Continued engagement and support for climate action now calls for bolder communication, stronger alliances, and a refusal to let misinformation and apathy stall progress. Read More...

Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability
aiESG Visualizes Corporate Impacts at the Product and Service Level
aiESG Visualizes Corporate Impacts at the Product and Service Level
Published on March 14, 2025
Written by SUSCOM
About a 4 minute read

aiESG’s analysis service incorporates the company’s own AI into a database co-developed by Kyushu University and Harvard to perform comprehensive ESG assessments of each individual product and service throughout a supply chain. Read More...

Finance & Investment
A Business Guide for Navigating IRA Clean-Energy Tax Credits
A Business Guide for Navigating IRA Clean-Energy Tax Credits
Published on March 12, 2025
Written by Ian Boccaccio and Ryan Tax Capital
About a 6 minute read

While headwinds of change are creating uncertainty around a clean-energy transition in the US, a careful analysis of tax-policy history, political realities and energy demands suggests a more nuanced outlook than headlines might indicate. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
The 5 Product Categories Best Suited for Reusable Packaging
The 5 Product Categories Best Suited for Reusable Packaging
Published on March 11, 2025
About a 4 minute read

New study from Closed Loop Partners and the US Plastics Pact identifies the top 5 consumer product categories poised for near-term reuse success in US retail. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Senior Sustainability Leaders Tell Us Why ESG Won’t Die in 2025
Senior Sustainability Leaders Tell Us Why ESG Won’t Die in 2025
Published on March 10, 2025
Written by Ipsos
About a 4 minute read

Headlines have been flush with stories reporting the death of ESG. But in reality, it’s been more of a ‘reset’ than a ‘retreat.’ We dig into the challenges and opportunities businesses will face in 2025, with insights from the Ipsos ESG Council. Read More...

Regulation & Public Policy
The Omnibus Confusion Aftermath: What Companies Must Do Now
The Omnibus Confusion Aftermath: What Companies Must Do Now
Published on March 7, 2025
Written by Jaime Santisteban
About a 5 minute read

The best corporate strategy in the face of the EU's Omnibus proposal is not to wait and see but to adapt and lead. Here are five key things for companies to keep in mind amidst the chaos. Read More...

Global Partners
Award-Winning Tours Immerse Travelers in Japan’s Unique Culture, History
Award-Winning Tours Immerse Travelers in Japan’s Unique Culture, History
Published on March 7, 2025
Written by Sustainable Brands Japan
About a 8 minute read

The Japan Tourism Agency's 2nd Sustainable Travel Awards recently recognized tour offerings that create value for both travelers and destinations. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentSupply Chain
WWF Calls on Brands to Lead Shift to Deforestation-Free Leather
WWF Calls on Brands to Lead Shift to Deforestation-Free Leather
Published on March 6, 2025
About a 5 minute read

New funding mechanism designed to help companies achieve deforestation-free leather supply chains through increased transparency and collective action. Read More...

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