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Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
IPCC to Global Business and Government Leaders: The Jig Is Up
IPCC to Global Business and Government Leaders: The Jig Is Up
Published on March 1, 2022
About a 7 minute read

The latest IPCC report provides further detail about just how far we’re careening off the proverbial rails and our ever-narrowing window for getting back on a habitable track. But it also provides deeper insight into a potential path forward — if we take definitive, collective action immediately. Read More...

Regulation & Public Policy
EU Proposes Plan to Hold Companies Accountable for Human Rights Violations
EU Proposes Plan to Hold Companies Accountable for Human Rights Violations
Published on February 28, 2022
About a 3 minute read

The Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence would oblige companies to identify, prevent, and mitigate human rights and environmental violations in their value chain. But there is debate over whether companies can be reasonably expected to control their entire value chain, down to the smallest suppliers. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
New UN Global Treaty Seeks to Break the ‘Plastic Wave’
New UN Global Treaty Seeks to Break the ‘Plastic Wave’
Published on February 25, 2022
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 7 minute read

We can cut annual flow of plastic into the ocean by 80% in the next 20 years. The technology and will is there, but one important piece of the puzzle is missing — and the UN is hopeful they can pull it together. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Bumble Bee, Ocean Conservancy Join Forces to Rid the World’s Oceans of Ghost Gear
Bumble Bee, Ocean Conservancy Join Forces to Rid the World’s Oceans of Ghost Gear
Published on February 25, 2022
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 4 minute read

The seafood giant and the global nonprofit have expanded their ongoing partnership to not only clean hazardous fishing nets out of waterways, but to try and stop fishers — large and small — from discarding gear in harmful ways. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Meet Svart: The World’s First Off-Grid, Energy-Positive, Luxury Resort
Meet Svart: The World’s First Off-Grid, Energy-Positive, Luxury Resort
Published on February 24, 2022
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 4 minute read

The futuristic hotel is being built using a ‘360-degree, holistic circular approach.’ With a data-driven approach to next-level ecotourism, Svart’s goals include not only its guests’ relaxation, but education on environmental conservation, and changes in ‘attitude and behavior.’ Read More...

Supply ChainCircular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
From Shores to Shelves: Codifying Ocean Plastic Supply Chains
From Shores to Shelves: Codifying Ocean Plastic Supply Chains
Published on February 24, 2022
Written by Paul Cheek
About a 5 minute read

Brands committed to increasing sustainability by putting ocean plastic to good use deserve the infrastructure and data they need to verify their products and meet the standards that consumers demand. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Visa Commits $100M to Help Minority Depository Institutions Drive Economic Mobility
Visa Commits $100M to Help Minority Depository Institutions Drive Economic Mobility
Published on February 23, 2022
About a 3 minute read

MDIs are trusted providers for communities of color and include some of the oldest minority-owned US banks; they play a unique role in increasing access to financial services for underserved populations. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & TechnologyMaterials & Packaging
After Going Public, On Rightly Has Its Head in the Cloud
After Going Public, On Rightly Has Its Head in the Cloud
Published on February 23, 2022
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

The Swiss company now has the funds to take its sustainability ethos to the next level — with the launch of a potentially game-changing, truly circular shoe and long-awaited subscription service. Read More...

Artificial Intelligence for SustainabilityCollaboration & Co-Creation
Kraft Heinz Not Company Out to Upend Industry with AI-Driven, Plant-Based Food Innovation
Kraft Heinz Not Company Out to Upend Industry with AI-Driven, Plant-Based Food Innovation
Published on February 22, 2022
About a 3 minute read

In partnering with NotCo, Kraft Heinz aims to leverage its manufacturing and commercial capabilities, with the scale of some of its beloved global food brands, to reshape the food landscape and set a new standard for plant-based innovation. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
US Dairy Industry Quietly Leads the Way Toward Sustainability
US Dairy Industry Quietly Leads the Way Toward Sustainability
Published on February 22, 2022
Written by David Darr
About a 5 minute read

I reached out to some friends in the industry to gather perspectives about dairy’s sustainability journey — and more importantly, the lessons we have collectively learned. The hope is that others can look to dairy’s example and shorten their own sustainability journeys. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Why the Business World Should Use India as a Model for Corporate Social Responsibility
Why the Business World Should Use India as a Model for Corporate Social Responsibility
Published on February 21, 2022
Written by Adhip Ray
About a 6 minute read

In India, CSR is approached with a rigor not found anywhere else in the world. Here, we see how businesses around the world can learn from the Indian approach to CSR — to ensure that every dollar spent has the best societal impact, while improving your brand value. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Knorr Gives Our Favorite Comfort Food a Planet-Friendlier Makeover
Knorr Gives Our Favorite Comfort Food a Planet-Friendlier Makeover
Published on February 18, 2022
About a 4 minute read

Knorr’s ‘Plizza’ is the brand’s updated take on the classic dish that features plant-based, nutrient-rich ingredients from crust to toppings — in honor of World Eat for Good Day. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Company-Specific ESG Adoption Pushes Leaders to Dig Deeper
Company-Specific ESG Adoption Pushes Leaders to Dig Deeper
Published on February 18, 2022
Written by John C. Wilcox
About a 5 minute read

The rise of company-specific materiality assessments will require companies to undertake substantial organizational and behavioral adjustments, reduce their reliance on standardized metrics, and incent investors to dig more deeply into the inner workings of individual portfolio companies. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Will Carbon-Labeled Products Sell More? Here’s What We Know
Will Carbon-Labeled Products Sell More? Here’s What We Know
Published on February 17, 2022
Written by Christina Lampert
About a 5 minute read

Even with an uptick in consumer knowledge of climate issues and food brands sharing carbon-footprint data for their products, the CPG world is still wondering if carbon-labeling is worth the effort and investment. Here are 5 key takeaways from recent peer-reviewed literature and industry papers. Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
Making a Hot Cup Recyclable: The Innovation Behind the Scenes at WestRock
Making a Hot Cup Recyclable: The Innovation Behind the Scenes at WestRock
Published on February 17, 2022
Written by Rajiv Banavali
About a 5 minute read

In 2019, WestRock’s answer to a recyclable hot cup was named a winner of the NextGen Cup challenge. Here, we go behind the scenes of developing this innovative barrier technology and hear what’s next for the holy grail of the easily recycled hot cup. Read More...

Supply Chain
Meat Industry Conditions Still Perfect Petri Dishes for Next Pandemic
Meat Industry Conditions Still Perfect Petri Dishes for Next Pandemic
Published on February 16, 2022
About a 6 minute read

Marking two years of COVID-19, new research from FAIRR warns failure to improve crowded, high-stress conditions in animal agriculture fosters ideal breeding ground for new, zoonotic diseases. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
5 Key Trends at the Intersection of Health, Wellbeing and Design
5 Key Trends at the Intersection of Health, Wellbeing and Design
Published on February 16, 2022
Written by Kellie Ballew
About a 9 minute read

Here, Shaw Industries’ VP of Global Sustainability, Kellie Ballew; and Rachel Hodgdon, CEO of the International WELL Building Institute, discuss game-changing trends in building design — all centered around a new focus on human health and wellbeing. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Super Bowl 2022: Glimmers of Purpose Messaging Brighten Push for Consumption as Usual
Super Bowl 2022: Glimmers of Purpose Messaging Brighten Push for Consumption as Usual
Published on February 15, 2022
Written by Etienne White
About a 9 minute read

Except for a clutch of ads for EVs, it seems the climate crisis is not yet a force driving brand messaging at the Super Bowl. But a few brands seized the opportunity to drive adoption of sustainable behaviors at scale. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
How Climate Risk Can Inform Climate Solutions
How Climate Risk Can Inform Climate Solutions
Published on February 15, 2022
Written by Julie Pullen
About a 3 minute read

The fast and yet slow pace of climate change, along with the geographically dispersed nature of the impacts, can make a collective risk accounting seem overwhelming. Yet there is an interplay between climate risk and certain mitigation measures; we need to factor the risks into how we approach solutions. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & TechnologyOrganizational Governance
There’s an Opportunity for Purpose Leadership in the Metaverse Gold Rush
There’s an Opportunity for Purpose Leadership in the Metaverse Gold Rush
Published on February 14, 2022
Written by Aaron Pickering
About a 10 minute read

Companies getting into the gold rush of the metaverse can, like many before them in burgeoning industries, put profit first with little thought to the implications on society. Rarely have we been able to proactively factor in brand purpose and ESG planning into the early stages of an industry; and we have the unique opportunity to get it right this time around. Read More...

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