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680+ Investors Call on Over 10K Companies to Share Environmental Data
680+ Investors Call on Over 10K Companies to Share Environmental Data
Published on March 14, 2022
About a 6 minute read

While more companies are reporting through CDP every year, many still do not disclose enough data on their environmental impact. Non-disclosure will not be an option for many companies for much longer, with a series of mandatory environmental disclosure requirements coming this year around the world. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Sustainability or Spin? Why Straight Facts Matter Most
Sustainability or Spin? Why Straight Facts Matter Most
Published on March 14, 2022
Written by Philippa Cross and Hannah Zimmerman
About a 4 minute read

As demand for better brands continues to increase, we can expect an exponential increase in two things: ‘green’ brand claims and the level of public scrutiny. Before your brand team loses time, money and precious brand equity, check out this summary of resources to help you stay the course. Read More...

Supply ChainCircular Economy
Conquering the Grass Ceiling: Female Farmers Feeding America and the World
Conquering the Grass Ceiling: Female Farmers Feeding America and the World
Published on March 11, 2022
Written by John Hanselman
About a 8 minute read

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it seems only fitting to focus on the women working to feed our country. From raising dairy and beef cows to vegetables and other crops — women are slowly becoming the face of the next generation of US farmers. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
The Sustainable Brands Network, Ukraine & the Power of Community
The Sustainable Brands Network, Ukraine & the Power of Community
Published on March 11, 2022
Written by Lorenza Guerri
About a 5 minute read

SB amplifies the actions of its global community and governments in support of Ukraine and reflects on the conflict’s potential impacts on long-term sustainability efforts. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Now More Than Ever, Food Companies Need to Show Their Work on Climate Commitments
Now More Than Ever, Food Companies Need to Show Their Work on Climate Commitments
Published on March 10, 2022
Written by Julie Nash
About a 4 minute read

Detailed disclosure is critical in climate action plans. An emissions-reduction target is insufficient without baseline emissions data to compare it to; because investors and stakeholders have no way of knowing if major sources of emissions are going unmeasured, undisclosed and unaddressed. Read More...

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Transparency and Traceability Must Drive Sustainable Fashion
Transparency and Traceability Must Drive Sustainable Fashion
Published on March 10, 2022
Written by Shameek Ghosh
About a 6 minute read

Traceability is the foundation upon which we can truly revolutionize the fashion industry, revealing the actual costs of products and ensuring that the wealth generated from production gets redistributed more fairly. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyMarketing & Communications
New Bank of the West Report Highlights Major Consumer Knowledge Gaps in Sustainable Finance
New Bank of the West Report Highlights Major Consumer Knowledge Gaps in Sustainable Finance
Published on March 9, 2022
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

Fossil fuels and other climate-risky endeavors are still big money for banks; and even if consumers find their bank continues to fund them, it’s something they often feel powerless to change. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
New Target Collection Answers Increased Consumer Demand for Products That Reduce Waste
New Target Collection Answers Increased Consumer Demand for Products That Reduce Waste
Published on March 9, 2022
About a 4 minute read

The ‘Target Zero’ collection features products and packaging designed to be refillable, reusable or compostable; made from recycled content; or made from materials that reduce the use of plastic. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
Advertising: A Missing Link in Successful Corporate Climate Action Plans
Advertising: A Missing Link in Successful Corporate Climate Action Plans
Published on March 8, 2022
Written by Holly Peck
About a 5 minute read

Advertising is a $700B industry that has been overlooked as a source of significant carbon emissions. To achieve sustainable advertising, we must make it easier for companies to calculate their Scope 3 emissions. Here's how some of the world's largest brands, agencies and ad-tech companies will benefit from new innovations. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceGlobal Partners
Asian Companies Can Now Find Their Way to Sustainability with the Brand Transformation Roadmap
Asian Companies Can Now Find Their Way to Sustainability with the Brand Transformation Roadmap
Published on March 8, 2022
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 5 minute read

Sustainable Brands’ proprietary tool was launched in Asia at the 2022 edition of the Sustainable Brands Asia-Pacific conference. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
How Can Apparel Brands Solve a Problem Like Deadstock?
How Can Apparel Brands Solve a Problem Like Deadstock?
Published on March 8, 2022
Written by Mark Litos
About a 5 minute read

A growing number of niche brands are finding success with apparel repurposing; but many larger apparel companies have no best practices in place for managing their enormous volumes of unsellable merchandise. Fortunately, a new sub-industry of upcycling partners is stepping in to ‘reimagine’ increasingly large volumes of deadstock. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
‘Greenwashing Is Dangerous’: Lessons for Purpose-Driven Brands from Innocent’s Recent Lashing
‘Greenwashing Is Dangerous’: Lessons for Purpose-Driven Brands from Innocent’s Recent Lashing
Published on March 7, 2022
Written by James Edney
About a 4 minute read

Brands now understand the immense benefits of touting their sustainability and purpose credentials; but those with sustainability ‘halos’ aren’t immune to scrutiny over their claims. As Innocent drinks was recently reminded, the stakes have never been higher for getting it wrong. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Airline Industry Chips Away at Climate Impacts with Long-Term Sustainability Initiatives
Airline Industry Chips Away at Climate Impacts with Long-Term Sustainability Initiatives
Published on March 7, 2022
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 5 minute read

Alaska, Delta share progress on meantime-measures, lofty goals ahead of industry net-zero targets. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Paleblue Is Betting Big on a Switch to Rechargeable
Paleblue Is Betting Big on a Switch to Rechargeable
Published on March 4, 2022
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

The startup estimates that wide-scale adoption of long-life, rechargeable batteries could save 126,350 metric tons of batteries from filling US landfills each year, with an immeasurable reduction in chemical leakage. But the industry has been slow to innovate to address its environmental impacts. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCollaboration & Co-Creation
Green Science Policy Institute: Engaging Across Sectors to Drive Meaningful Change
Green Science Policy Institute: Engaging Across Sectors to Drive Meaningful Change
Published on March 4, 2022
Written by Troy Virgo
About a 5 minute read

The Institute’s work includes education and cross-sector partnerships to reduce harmful chemicals in products. We spoke with Senior Scientist Tom Bruton, PhD to learn more about the organization’s history, cross-sector collaborative efforts and focus in the midst of a global pandemic. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Racing to Zero, Part 3: Reimagining Construction for Circularity
Racing to Zero, Part 3: Reimagining Construction for Circularity
Published on March 3, 2022
Written by Mike Townsend
About a 25 minute read

The latent circular revolution is slow in getting off the ground in construction — but it’s time to reimagine and transform the industry. Here we explore eight key shifts to help construction actors rise to the circular challenge. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Design for Recycling: High-Tech or Back to Basics?
Design for Recycling: High-Tech or Back to Basics?
Published on March 3, 2022
Written by Emma Samson
About a 4 minute read

Maybe before companies spend millions on futuristic high-tech, they should go back to the drawing board and start sketching from a different perspective. Because there is no technology more powerful than the creative mind. Read More...

Supply ChainMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
New Platform to Help Apparel Brands Illuminate Darkest Corners of Supply Chains
New Platform to Help Apparel Brands Illuminate Darkest Corners of Supply Chains
Published on March 2, 2022
About a 4 minute read

Laudes Foundation’s Transparency in Action portal features best practices, expert advice, tools and resources — including information on existing and upcoming legislation — for brands to take informed steps towards transparency and expand their current efforts. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsGlobal Partners
New Consumer Research Highlights Sustainability Opportunities for Brands in Asia
New Consumer Research Highlights Sustainability Opportunities for Brands in Asia
Published on March 2, 2022
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 4 minute read

The first-ever Asian version of the Socio-Cultural Trend Tracker shows the huge opportunity that await brands for meeting conscious consumers’ needs and desires in Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Focusing on What Matters: How PMI Transparently Identifies ESG Priorities
Focusing on What Matters: How PMI Transparently Identifies ESG Priorities
Published on March 1, 2022
Written by Marie Corger
About a 5 minute read

PMI recently released its 2021 Sustainability Materiality Report, which describes how the company identifies the ESG topics that inform its strategies, goals, and reporting. It’s conducted with full transparency — for stakeholders, and for society. Read More...

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