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Organizational Governance

2021 a ‘Landmark’ for Corporate Human Rights Litigation

Published on November 30, 2021

Written by Richard Howitt

About a 5 minute read

On day two of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights, delegates discussed how environmental damage is being viewed as a human rights violation in a growing number of court cases around the world — and that the UN Guiding Principles may increasingly be criteria in court judgements. Read More...

Organizational Governance Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Racing to Zero, Part 1: On Track, or Playing with Numbers?

Published on November 30, 2021

Written by Mike Townsend

About a 11 minute read

Many companies say they’ve reached their net-zero goals, but is it really that easy? We can make the numbers look good, at least in the short-term; or we can strive for greater impacts — towards real zero and beyond. If we don’t take this challenge seriously today, we won’t be in business in ten years’ time. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

A Deconstructive Tool for a Constructive Future

Published on November 30, 2021

Written by Megan Nowak and Christopher Wheeler

About a 8 minute read

An awareness of these circular strategies will identify opportunities for any project team to consider the potential of a more 'constructive' future for the built environment. Read More...

Supply Chain Organizational Governance

Where Is the New Roadmap for Business and Human Rights Taking Us?

Published on November 29, 2021

Written by Richard Howitt

About a 6 minute read

As delegates from the UN launched the roadmap at day one of this year's Business and Human Rights Forum, full respect for human rights by business was described as a strategic — not just an operational — issue, requiring a change of corporate culture and of business models. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology Organizational Governance

While Travel Was Quiet, JetBlue Was Busy with Sustainability

Published on November 29, 2021

Written by South Pole

About a 7 minute read

During COVID, JetBlue announced several sustainability targets — including a net-zero target by 2040, as well as a set of short-and medium-term targets to help them get there. We asked Carl Otto, JetBlue’s Senior Analyst for Sustainability and ESG, how they'll do it. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation

Natural Resources: Brands Partnering with Indigenous Communities on Forest Conservation

Published on November 26, 2021

Written by Charlotte Opal

About a 5 minute read

Consumer goods brands and retailers aiming to diminish their climate impacts or even become forest positive can find cost-effective solutions to protect forests when they partner with indigenous communities on the ground. Read More...

Innovation & Technology Circular Economy Materials & Packaging

This Industry-First Online Marketplace Is Helping Companies ‘SourceGreenPackaging’

Published on November 24, 2021

Written by Scarlett Buckley

About a 3 minute read

The newly launched B2B marketplace helps connect companies with vetted, sustainable, plastic-free packaging options, as well as education on materials and the evolving regulatory landscape. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change Marketing & Communications

Growing Anti-Black Friday Movement Spurns Overconsumption, Unsustainable Holiday Shopping

Published on November 22, 2021

Written by Christian Yonkers

About a 6 minute read

Consumers are more and more inclined to buy from brands that align with their beliefs and values; and anti-Black Friday is an important indicator of the growing chasm between purpose-driven brands and those still banking on business-as-usual approaches. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation Organizational Governance

Calling On All ‘Bad Actors’ to Join the Climate Change Fight

Published on November 22, 2021

Written by Kelley Devaney

About a 3 minute read

Those of us committed to combatting climate change have no patience for companies that are ‘part of the problem’; but we should embrace anyone that is truly committed to being part of the solution. We’re all on the same team — and we will stand or fall together. Read More...

Circular Economy

Shimokawa Town: A Collaborative Approach to Building an SDGs Future City

Published on November 19, 2021

Written by SUSCOM

About a 4 minute read

Shimokawa Town in Hokkaido is a designated SDGs Future City and the winner of the first Prime Minister’s Japan SDGs Award in 2017. Four years on, Shimokawa is still working earnestly to achieve the goals and is keen to share its progress, new initiatives, and challenges along the way. Read More...

Finance & Investment Organizational Governance

Beyond Data: How Financial Firms Can Build a Sustainable Future

Published on November 18, 2021

About a 4 minute read

Disclosure and data certainly are important, but they are not sufficient to create a more equitable and sustainable world. Companies that take a narrow or compliance-focused approach to ESG are missing the forest for the trees. Read More...

Organizational Governance Collaboration & Co-Creation

Reimagining Canada’s Economy: Putting Purpose Before Profit Will Ultimately Net the Highest Returns

Published on November 18, 2021

Written by Coro Strandberg

About a 4 minute read

In Canada’s first-ever Purpose in Business Week, business, government and thought leaders are creating a Roadmap to accelerate the purpose economy and mainstream social purpose in business that will require cross-sector engagement and collaboration across six critical levers. Read More...

Circular Economy Materials & Packaging

Meeting Your Corporate Circularity Commitments: Welcome to the Age of Advanced Recycling

Published on November 17, 2021

Written by Dow

About a 5 minute read

We believe that the solution to stopping plastic waste is understanding that the material is too valuable to be lost in landfills. We can change what is traditionally considered waste and transform it into a valuable, sustainable resource through advanced recycling. Read More...

Circular Economy Organizational Governance

Net Zero: 4 Signs We’re on the Verge of a Systems Change

Published on November 16, 2021

Written by Marion Verles

About a 6 minute read

The roadmap and momentum are there; so, the big issue now is acceleration. We have the capacity to build a better future — and right now, some leaders are driving a fundamental redefinition of value by adopting new metrics and standards. Read More...

Innovation & Technology

Citizen Science Engages Travelers, Contributes to Conservation Efforts

Published on November 16, 2021

Written by JoAnna Haugen

About a 5 minute read

The natural intersection of citizen science and tourism is obvious: If travelers are already participating in these activities, why not encourage deeper understanding and awareness about the natural world while also advancing scientific research? Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Poll Finds Disconnect Between Spanish, Latin American Mobility Preferences, Sustainability

Published on November 16, 2021

About a 4 minute read

While private car is the preferred mode of transport for Spanish and Latin Americans, 70% think cars take up too much space in cities. Cabify is working to raise awareness on the impact of transport and advancing a pioneering environmental strategy to decarbonize urban mobility. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

‘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 Economy Organizational Governance

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 Economy Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

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

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...