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US Plastics Pact Unveils List of 11 ‘Problematic and Unnecessary’ Materials to Be Eliminated by 2025

Published on January 25, 2022

About a 6 minute read

The US Pact’s brands, retailers and materials manufacturers are seek to develop immediate solutions to the 11 ubiquitous and unrecyclable materials — but the plastics industry is up in arms. Read More...

Supply Chain

When It Comes to Sustainable Cotton, Transparency Is Material

Published on January 25, 2022

Written by U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

About a 4 minute read

Raw material sourcing is more important than ever. Evolving attitudes among brands, retailers and consumers are creating demand for greater sustainability and transparency — starting at the seed and throughout the entire supply chain. Read More...

Supply Chain

Thai Coconut Giant Partners to Root a Rare Type of Labor Abuse Out of Its Supply Chain

Published on January 24, 2022

Written by Nithin Coca

About a 4 minute read

It seems human rights abuses aren’t the only labor issues companies need to watch out for in their supply chains. Here, Thailand-based Theppadungporn Coconut Company details how it partnered to create the first audit scheme specifically designed to uncover monkey labor. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

Social Infrastructure: Construction Projects as a Force for Good

Published on January 21, 2022

Written by Coro Strandberg

About a 5 minute read

If an organization commissions a multimillion-dollar building or renovation, how can it double or triple the social and environmental benefits from its investment? Many green building standards already exist, but what if it was possible to go beyond them — to design a building process that was transformational in its execution? Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation Organizational Governance

Water May Be Life, But It Is Never a Given: Learnings from the Navajo Nation

Published on January 21, 2022

Written by Kohler

About a 4 minute read

It’s 2022, and 1 in 3 homes on the Navajo Nation Reservation still do not have a tap or toilet. In 2021, human rights nonprofit DigDeep collaborated with Kohler to launch the Water Is Life microgrant program — which is working to make safe water a reality for all residents of the Navajo Nation. Read More...

Finance & Investment Organizational Governance

Decolonizing Wealth Project Redistributes $1M Towards Indigenous-Led Sustainability Efforts

Published on January 20, 2022

About a 4 minute read

The multi-year, multimillion-dollar Indigenous Earth Fund initiative will support systemic and policy-change efforts centered around Indigenous leaders and environmental solutions. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

These ‘Friendly’ Insects Could Make Our Most Deadly, Destructive Pests Drop Like Flies

Published on January 20, 2022

Written by Scarlett Buckley

About a 5 minute read

Oxitec’s Friendly™ technology has created self-limiting versions of some of our most deadly and destructive insect pests — a safe, targeted solution that has the potential to protect human populations, food crops and livelihoods globally. Read More...

Organizational Governance

Climate Action Plans: How Do We Know If We’re Making Real Progress?

Published on January 19, 2022

Written by Paul C. Hutton

About a 7 minute read

In our experience, it’s challenging to proceed from knowing your company’s emissions profile to crafting a climate action plan to reduce it. Successful companies will adopt the right mix of strategies for them — which is where the bigger challenge comes in. Read More...

Supply Chain

Different Paths, Common Goal: How More Companies Are Providing Living Wages

Published on January 19, 2022

Written by Carla Romeu Dalmau

About a 7 minute read

Paying living wages throughout supply chains can mean changing business models, which can seem insurmountable. But a series of case studies from IDH shows how companies and coalitions are making real progress on their commitments. Read More...

Organizational Governance

BlackRock's Fink Expounds on Need for Decarbonization, But Not Divestment

Published on January 18, 2022

About a 5 minute read

In his annual letter to CEOs, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says that, while decarbonizing the global economy is ‘the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime,’ he also asserts that ‘divesting from entire sectors will not get the world to net zero.’ Read More...

Innovation & Technology Circular Economy

The Future of Meat: Likely Somewhere Between Regenerative and Alternative

Published on January 18, 2022

Written by Geoff Nudelman

About a 5 minute read

The broad spectrum of choices in today’s ‘meat’ aisle will continue to diversify as brands work to satisfy the appetites of ever-growing climate-conscious consumer market — and each product has its own benefits, challenges and impacts. Read More...

Materials & Packaging

How to Fuel a Sustainable Future for Packaging

Published on January 17, 2022

Written by Tom Idle

About a 5 minute read

Solving the ongoing packaging conundrum demands a significant shift in how businesses think — moving from a linear to a circular model of operation to improve the amount of packaging that can be reused, recycled and returned to the value chain. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund Propels Completion of LanzaJet’s First SAF Plant

Published on January 14, 2022

About a 3 minute read

The financing partnership will enable LanzaJet to bring its alcohol-to-jet, net-zero sustainable aviation fuels to commercial scale. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Materials & Packaging

Enterprise-Wide Engagement Unearths Sweeping Solutions for Reining in SO2 Emissions

Published on January 14, 2022

Written by Susan Wade

About a 2 minute read

The team at Vestolit — part of polymers, materials and infrastructure leader Orbia — worked closely with the corporate sustainability team to find modifications to plant operations that promise significant reductions in the entire enterprise’s sulphur dioxide emissions. Read More...

Materials & Packaging Circular Economy

Lidl, Swiss Scientists Developing Circular Food-Preservation Solution

Published on January 13, 2022

About a 3 minute read

New cellulosic bio-coating for fresh produce greatly reduces both packaging and food waste by coating the produce with, well, produce. Read More...

Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Intrepid Travel Introduces 22 New ‘Impact Initiatives’ for 2022

Published on January 13, 2022

About a 4 minute read

To provide experiences that enrich destination communities and travelers alike, the new initiatives span 16 countries and include activities such as meals at local establishments supporting women, migrants and seniors; and immersive tours preserving Indigenous and ethnic minority legacies. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Circular Economy Collaboration & Co-Creation

Unique Public-Private Partnership Ensures Climate-Proof Future for Sake Production

Published on January 12, 2022

Written by SUSCOM

About a 4 minute read

Companies and industries are being forced to innovate to ensure success in a climate-changed future. One win-win partnership epitomizes the ingenuity of a legendary, highly particular sake brewery and a city government seeking to leverage local characteristics to revitalize the region. Read More...

Circular Economy

Climate Failure, Growing Social Divides Top WEF’s Global Risks for 2022

Published on January 11, 2022

About a 4 minute read

The World Economic Forum's annual global survey of experts finds only 1 in 6 are optimistic and only 1 in 10 believe in our ability to implement a stable, sustainable global recovery. Read More...

Finance & Investment Organizational Governance

1% for the 99%: Corporate Leaders’ Golden Opportunity to Recharge US Communities

Published on January 11, 2022

Written by Paul Herman and Catherine Berman

About a 5 minute read

By unleashing the corporate balance sheet, finance teams can provide resources to nurture local entrepreneurial talent, improve climate resilience and build housing — all with minimal risk. Read More...

Circular Economy Organizational Governance

Timberland Gives Worn Items New Life Through Timberloop™ Take-Back Program

Published on January 10, 2022

About a 2 minute read

Timberloop enables Timberland and its community to work together to keep products and materials in circulation for as long as possible — critical to the company’s goal for 100% of its products to be designed for full circularity by 2030. Read More...