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‘Vanguardians of the Galaxy’ Stunt Shows Climate Laggards Can No Longer Fly Under the Radar
‘Vanguardians of the Galaxy’ Stunt Shows Climate Laggards Can No Longer Fly Under the Radar
Published on November 15, 2021
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 4 minute read

Two recent releases by a noted activist group put tough questions in front of one of the world’s largest financial institutions — which would be wise to pay attention. Read More...

Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Carbon Footprint Measurement and Challenges: A Case Study
Carbon Footprint Measurement and Challenges: A Case Study
Published on November 15, 2021
Written by Paul C. Hutton
About a 9 minute read

Cuningham was commissioned to estimate GHG emissions for a company with $6.6B in annual sales and operations in 14 states, with 305 locations comprising more than 4M square feet. Companies’ real work begins when their GHGs are known and they can decide how to respond to newfound knowledge about their impacts. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Scaling Reuse Must Include Consensus on Safety, Design, Considerations for Cities
Scaling Reuse Must Include Consensus on Safety, Design, Considerations for Cities
Published on November 12, 2021
Written by Tom Szaky
About a 7 minute read

Cities are complex ecosystems that both exacerbate and suffer from the scale of packaging waste. Standards for key areas of design, safety and city programming minimize risk, drive collaboration and provide trustworthy information for stewarding game-changing reuse strategies. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Thinking About the Box: The Role of Digital Printing in Packaging Sustainability, Consumer Experience
Thinking About the Box: The Role of Digital Printing in Packaging Sustainability, Consumer Experience
Published on November 12, 2021
Written by Jurriaan Kamp
About a 6 minute read

Brands have a powerful voice and field of influence; by leading by example on digital packaging innovation, they can not only reduce their impact on the environment, but be heroes of change and inspire others to take positive action, as well. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Microgrids Could Be a Secret Weapon in the Corporate Race Towards Net Zero
Microgrids Could Be a Secret Weapon in the Corporate Race Towards Net Zero
Published on November 12, 2021
Written by Tom Idle
About a 5 minute read

Reining in energy emissions is top of mind for companies; so having more control of how, where and when energy is produced makes good business sense. Here, Shell Energy’s Matt Baker explains why microgrids are an increasingly popular solution. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Baby Steps on Eliminating Transport Emissions Still Leave Big Carbon Footprint
Trending: Baby Steps on Eliminating Transport Emissions Still Leave Big Carbon Footprint
Published on November 11, 2021
About a 7 minute read

Wednesday was Transport Day at COP26; and promising corporate and government pledges came together from airlines, automakers and the shipping industry. But the question remains: Are we doing enough, fast enough? Read More...

Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Roots of Change: How Fairtrade Is Unlocking Climate Resilience, Fairer Incomes for Cocoa Farmers
Roots of Change: How Fairtrade Is Unlocking Climate Resilience, Fairer Incomes for Cocoa Farmers
Published on November 11, 2021
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 6 minute read

In a recent webinar, representatives from throughout the Fairtrade ecosystem, along with partners Lidl and Tony’s Chocolonely, discussed how the NGO and its partner brands are working to finally make cocoa farming sustainable for producers. Read More...

New Metrics
Sustainability Metrics 3.0: Measuring ROI of Regenerative Approaches, Social Impacts, Brand Trust
Sustainability Metrics 3.0: Measuring ROI of Regenerative Approaches, Social Impacts, Brand Trust
Published on November 11, 2021
Written by Tina Nguyen and Christian Yonkers
About a 15 minute read

At SB’21 San Diego, veterans from sales, marketing, certification, design, finance, agriculture and more agreed: While there’s no checklist for regeneration, a focus on interconnectivity, holistic approaches and actionable goals will lead to measurable ripple effects. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
3 Key Drivers for the Regenerative Leadership We Need
3 Key Drivers for the Regenerative Leadership We Need
Published on November 10, 2021
Written by Tina Nguyen Christian Yonkers and Geoff Nudelman
About a 11 minute read

At SB’21 San Diego, leaders from a variety of industries and disciplines seemed to agree on three key drivers necessary for the regenerative leadership our world needs. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
Blended Finance Offers the Best Approach to Climate Change Adaptation
Blended Finance Offers the Best Approach to Climate Change Adaptation
Published on November 10, 2021
Written by South Pole
About a 5 minute read

With so little time left, we must prepare for the colossal climate challenges yet to come. We hope our approach to public-private blended finance will inspire other multinationals, investors and climate funds to support protective measures that ensure the climate resilience of their supply chains and the global economy. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
Consent and the Climate Crisis: How Learnings From #MeToo Can Reframe the Conversation
Consent and the Climate Crisis: How Learnings From #MeToo Can Reframe the Conversation
Published on November 10, 2021
Written by John Izzo
About a 5 minute read

If #MeToo has taught us anything, it’s that the privileged cannot ultimately succeed if others suffer as a result. So, too, humanity cannot thrive if nature, future generations and the less privileged have no voice in the decisions we make. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
‘Lead With We’: How to Drive Business Growth Through Collectivized Purpose
‘Lead With We’: How to Drive Business Growth Through Collectivized Purpose
Published on November 9, 2021
Written by Simon Mainwaring
About a 4 minute read

Business leaders are best positioned to facilitate meaningful change — not only for our bottom lines, but for the collective good. Together, we will create a transcendent practice of business that restores and protects the natural and social systems on which all our futures depend. Read More...

Materials & PackagingCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Composting Consortium Aims to Advance Recovery of Compostable Packaging, Food Scraps
Composting Consortium Aims to Advance Recovery of Compostable Packaging, Food Scraps
Published on November 9, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The new Consortium — which includes Closed Loop Partners, PepsiCo, the NextGen Consortium, the US Plastics Pact and other value chain players — aims to pilot industry-wide solutions and map tech and infrastructure investment to advance the circularity of compostable packaging in the US. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeInnovation & Technology
Water and Climate: The Business Imperative to Change Behavior
Water and Climate: The Business Imperative to Change Behavior
Published on November 9, 2021
Written by Kohler
About a 4 minute read

While it can feel overwhelming to see how much our actions impact the Earth, we still have a small window of opportunity. And by changing how we consume, store and distribute water, the water sector alone could eliminate 10% of global GHG emissions. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Ready to Kelp: How the ‘Kelp Bill’ Unlocked a Potential Game Changer in the Climate Fight
Ready to Kelp: How the ‘Kelp Bill’ Unlocked a Potential Game Changer in the Climate Fight
Published on November 8, 2021
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 4 minute read

Now finally legal in New York, kelp farming is an environmental engineering solution ready-made for sequestering carbon and nitrogen, improving soil health, cleaning up waterways and creating jobs — a ‘suite of benefits’ that could make it a climate game changer. Read More...

Organizational Governance
COP 2030 Deforestation Commitment: More Hot Air or Game-Changer for our Planet?
COP 2030 Deforestation Commitment: More Hot Air or Game-Changer for our Planet?
Published on November 8, 2021
Written by Nicole Rycroft
About a 4 minute read

One of the most noteworthy pledges to come out of COP26 so far sees over 100 governments, responsible for 86 percent of the world’s forests, committing to end deforestation by 2030. Now, we must immediately take this lofty vision and make it a reality. Read More...

Circular Economy
Conquering E-Waste Will Take More Than Certifications
Conquering E-Waste Will Take More Than Certifications
Published on November 5, 2021
Written by Jeffrey Jones
About a 5 minute read

Companies that are truly invested in building proper circular processes shouldn’t just rely on recyclers’ certifications. There are steps companies can take to strengthen their processes, instead of assuming that recycling is being handled in the right way. Read More...

Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Dramatically Decarbonizing Our World: A Blueprint for Global Circularity
Dramatically Decarbonizing Our World: A Blueprint for Global Circularity
Published on November 5, 2021
Written by Dow
About a 5 minute read

With specific investments, partnerships and innovations all directed at the various steps of the plastics system, Dow’s approach provides a blueprint for how industry can build a foundation for a circular economy and the reduction of emissions. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
New Campaign Empowers Consumers to Ditch Banks Financing Fossil Fuels
New Campaign Empowers Consumers to Ditch Banks Financing Fossil Fuels
Published on November 4, 2021
About a 3 minute read

'Swap for COP' asserts that moving one’s money out of fossil-fuel-financing banks is one of the simplest and most impactful things that individuals can do to help mitigate the climate crisis. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
Bottling the Secret Sauce: Brands Share Insights on Closing the Intention-Action Gap
Bottling the Secret Sauce: Brands Share Insights on Closing the Intention-Action Gap
Published on November 4, 2021
Written by Maxine Perella and Christian Yonkers
About a 11 minute read

At SB’21 San Diego, leaders in food, retail, finance, healthcare, pet care and more shared lessons learned from a variety of initiatives aimed at moving the needle on consumer behavior change. Read More...

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