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Why There Won’t Be Quite So Much Waste from the Big Game This Year
Why There Won’t Be Quite So Much Waste from the Big Game This Year
Published on February 11, 2022
About a 7 minute read

From cups and straws to the over 300 million gallons of beer expected to be drunk in the US this weekend, companies are stepping up with innovative solutions to rein in the fallout from one of our most wasteful celebration days of the year. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceInnovation & Technology
Creating a Ripple Effect: Associates at the Heart of Engagement and Innovation
Creating a Ripple Effect: Associates at the Heart of Engagement and Innovation
Published on February 11, 2022
Written by Kohler
About a 4 minute read

Companies must create opportunities for employees to break down internal and social borders that try to dictate who they are and what they can achieve. By doing so, employees can think beyond their day-to-day role to grow as professionals and individuals, while also creating meaningful value for the company. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
To Ensure Our Future in Business, We Must Make Sustainability Accessible to All
To Ensure Our Future in Business, We Must Make Sustainability Accessible to All
Published on February 10, 2022
Written by Christopher Fox
About a 4 minute read

As consumer-product companies, we have a unique ability to make meaningful change in the broadest sense — and a shared responsibility to our consumers to help make doing the right thing an easy, affordable choice. Read More...

Circular Economy
The 3 Vital Perspectives Sustainability Leaders Need for the 2020s
The 3 Vital Perspectives Sustainability Leaders Need for the 2020s
Published on February 10, 2022
Written by Caroline Ashley
About a 7 minute read

As we look back on 25 years of the sustainability movement and focus on the critical decade ahead, we challenge business leaders to embrace three vital perspectives in order to drive deep transformation of the way we live and work in unsettled times. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Fossil Free Banking Alliance to Help Conscious Consumers Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are
Fossil Free Banking Alliance to Help Conscious Consumers Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are
Published on February 9, 2022
About a 3 minute read

Bank.Green’s new Alliance, made up of 8 founding members, aims to fuel the global movement towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient financial sector. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Super Bowl Ads Cost $6.5M This Year – What If Brands Used That Money for Good?
Super Bowl Ads Cost $6.5M This Year – What If Brands Used That Money for Good?
Published on February 9, 2022
Written by Carol Cone
About a 4 minute read

Advertising is a critical element for business success; and successful businesses are better positioned to give back to society. But we believe the societal impact of $6.5M can do far more to authentically connect stakeholders with brands than a half-minute of airtime. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
Attention, Corporations: Creative Accounting Will Not Save Us from the Climate Crisis
Attention, Corporations: Creative Accounting Will Not Save Us from the Climate Crisis
Published on February 8, 2022
About a 5 minute read

The first Climate Corporate Responsibility Monitor dissects the climate pledges of 25 of the world’s leading companies — and finds they fall well short of the action required to help the world avoid the effects of catastrophic climate change. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCollaboration & Co-Creation
Meet the Olive Oil Brand on a Mission to Reunify a War-Torn Country
Meet the Olive Oil Brand on a Mission to Reunify a War-Torn Country
Published on February 8, 2022
Written by Tom Idle
About a 6 minute read

Bringing new gravitas to the term, ‘purpose-driven,’ the team behind Colive is using their uniquely delicious olive oil to help end the civil unrest that has divided their native Cyprus since the 1970s — and exemplify the benefits of social entrepreneurship and peace through cooperation. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular EconomyMarketing & Communications
Mayo x Mayo: Hellmann’s, Jerod Mayo Team Up During the Big Game to Tackle Food Waste
Mayo x Mayo: Hellmann’s, Jerod Mayo Team Up During the Big Game to Tackle Food Waste
Published on February 7, 2022
About a 4 minute read

In Hellman’s newest Super Bowl spot, former football player and current coach, Jerod Mayo, shows would-be home food-wasters how they can ‘make taste, not waste.’ Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
‘Toxic Tours’ Shed Light on Communities Most Affected by Petrochemical Pollution
‘Toxic Tours’ Shed Light on Communities Most Affected by Petrochemical Pollution
Published on February 7, 2022
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 6 minute read

New platform from Break Free from Plastic explores the hardest-hit frontline communities in the world, from India to Ohio. After hearing each story, viewers can choose to view another location, or take actions designed to make local and global impact. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
WSL: Riding the Wave to Sports Industry Leadership in Sustainability
WSL: Riding the Wave to Sports Industry Leadership in Sustainability
Published on February 4, 2022
Written by Kristen Fulmer
About a 5 minute read

The World Surf League has chosen to focus on the specific threats to its “playing field.” This risk-turned-opportunity approach to building a sustainability strategy is the best way for other leagues and teams to ‘find their wave,’ addressing the specific reasons to inspire action. Read More...

Supply Chain
Report: Regenerative Ag Practices Fundamental to Long-Term Health of Fashion and Textile Industries
Report: Regenerative Ag Practices Fundamental to Long-Term Health of Fashion and Textile Industries
Published on February 3, 2022
About a 3 minute read

Far from simply the latest buzzword, regenerative agriculture is an opportunity for brands to invest in a fundamentally different system that drives numerous benefits for people and the planet — from boosting climate resilience and reversing biodiversity loss to prioritizing justice, equity and sustainable livelihoods. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
After Disaster in Texas, Community and Industry Come Together to Transform Water Infrastructure
After Disaster in Texas, Community and Industry Come Together to Transform Water Infrastructure
Published on February 3, 2022
Written by Dell Doyle, PhD
About a 5 minute read

Disasters such as the aftermath of the February 2021 ice storm that left millions of Texans without running water lay bare the urgent need for updated utility infrastructure across the US. This would involve repairing and replacing hundreds of thousands of miles of water piping — but what should be used in their place? Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Umpqua Bank Offers $2M Infusion to Support Minority, Women Entrepreneurs
Umpqua Bank Offers $2M Infusion to Support Minority, Women Entrepreneurs
Published on February 2, 2022
About a 4 minute read

Through a series of multi-year partnerships with business-focused nonprofits, Umpqua aims to close the opportunity gap in access to capital, resources, and expertise for traditionally underserved innovators. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Salesforce, JetBlue Accelerate Shared Journey Toward Sustainable Air Travel
Salesforce, JetBlue Accelerate Shared Journey Toward Sustainable Air Travel
Published on February 2, 2022
About a 3 minute read

Salesforce has joined JetBlue’s Sustainable Travel Partners program to accelerate sustainability of employee business travel; while JetBlue becomes the first airline to leverage Salesforce Net Zero Cloud to track emissions. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Meet the Company Deconstructing Food Products to Reconstruct a More Resilient Food System
Meet the Company Deconstructing Food Products to Reconstruct a More Resilient Food System
Published on February 1, 2022
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

Journey Foods is on a mission to transform our food system, one product at a time. Its database of over 17B data points on millions of food products and ingredients is helping companies optimize the complete lifecycle of products, from ideation to market. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Rural Studio Immersion Program Enriching Students, Reviving West Alabama’s Black Belt
Rural Studio Immersion Program Enriching Students, Reviving West Alabama’s Black Belt
Published on February 1, 2022
Written by Shaw Industries
About a 9 minute read

At Auburn University’s architectural-training program, “housing is health.” Associate Director Rusty Smith asserts: “As architects, we have a professional responsibility. It's not only an ethical or moral responsibility; it's a professional responsibility, as well, to act when we see people in crisis.” Read More...

Circular Economy
No Matter the Industry, We All Have a Role to Play in Fighting Hunger
No Matter the Industry, We All Have a Role to Play in Fighting Hunger
Published on January 31, 2022
Written by John Hanselman
About a 7 minute read

As I write this, we are anxiously awaiting the US Senate to pass President Biden’s “Build Back Better” legislation. It’s important that this passes, as it calls for the continuation of the Child Tax Credit program that has been instrumental in helping US families rise out of poverty. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Seeing Stars: Reconnecting Humanity with a Flick of a Switch
Seeing Stars: Reconnecting Humanity with a Flick of a Switch
Published on January 28, 2022
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 4 minute read

When the city of Franeker, Netherlands, turned off its lights for a night to reveal the now-rarely seen splendor of the night sky, it was a reminder of our inextricable link to each other and our universe. Read More...

Organizational Governance
For the Women at Westlake Chemical, Affinity Wins
For the Women at Westlake Chemical, Affinity Wins
Published on January 28, 2022
Written by Vinyl Sustainability Council
About a 2 minute read

As the traditionally male-dominated chemical industry becomes ever more inclusive, women in leadership roles are joining forces to create camaraderie, mentorship and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Read More...

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