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Organizational Governance
Q&A: The Role of Corporate Integrity, Authenticity in a Polarized World
Q&A: The Role of Corporate Integrity, Authenticity in a Polarized World
Published on October 4, 2021
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 5 minute read

As governments and public entities remain slow-moving, companies backing their values with action matters more than ever. But for those unsure how to respond to shifting expectations, how do they know they’re leading in a responsible way? Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Fairphone Forges Ahead with Longer-Lasting, E-waste-Neutral Smartphone
Fairphone Forges Ahead with Longer-Lasting, E-waste-Neutral Smartphone
Published on October 1, 2021
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 6 minute read

Still striving to greatly improve the sustainability of the industry, Fairphone’s new model embodies the company’s commitment to better materials, better mining practices and a longer product lifecycle. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeMarketing & Communications
P&G, Walmart Collaborate on Interactive Experience to Help Guide Better Purchases, Habits
P&G, Walmart Collaborate on Interactive Experience to Help Guide Better Purchases, Habits
Published on October 1, 2021
Written by Procter & Gamble and Walmart
About a 4 minute read

The two companies have teamed up to develop an interactive, educational and entertaining experience designed to educate families on how they can conserve resources in their homes with a few simple changes. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Investors Worth $29T Urge 1,600 Companies to Set Science-Based Targets
Investors Worth $29T Urge 1,600 Companies to Set Science-Based Targets
Published on September 30, 2021
About a 4 minute read

220 global financiers holding $29.3 trillion in assets call on world’s highest-impact companies to set science-based emissions-reduction targets ahead of COP26; they are joined this year by 26 CDP supply chain member companies. Read More...

Circular Economy
In the Loop: Sustainable Development Models, Extending Product Lifecycles Furthering a Circular Future
In the Loop: Sustainable Development Models, Extending Product Lifecycles Furthering a Circular Future
Published on September 30, 2021
Written by Dow
About a 3 minute read

Through Dow’s ‘Looped In’ series, sustainability experts across the company connect with industry leaders to discuss initiatives and partnerships that work toward building a more circular economy and explore what we can learn from the results. Read More...

New MetricsOrganizational Governance
Why Does the SB Brand Transformation Roadmap Matter in an ESG-Driven World?
Why Does the SB Brand Transformation Roadmap Matter in an ESG-Driven World?
Published on September 29, 2021
Written by Suzanne Shelton and Christopher Haasen
About a 4 minute read

While ESG frameworks such as MSCI and Sustainalytics help investors spot and manage risks, the Brand Transformation Roadmap also helps companies account for social or environmental value and brand leadership — all are needed for a holistic sustainability strategy. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsInnovation & TechnologyOrganizational Governance
Polestar’s Latest LCA Report Shows New Potential for EV Industry Transparency
Polestar’s Latest LCA Report Shows New Potential for EV Industry Transparency
Published on September 29, 2021
Written by Geoff Nudelman
About a 3 minute read

The Swedish EV maker finds vast differences in CO2e throughout the life of its vehicles, depending on the source of the charging energy. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
ReGrained Shares Key Ingredients for a Deliciously Sustainable Food Future
ReGrained Shares Key Ingredients for a Deliciously Sustainable Food Future
Published on September 28, 2021
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 4 minute read

We spoke with ReGrained co-founder Dan Kurzrock to learn more about the upcycling process, the role such technology can play in helping to fix the food system, and why brand collaboration is so important when it comes to scale. Read More...

Supply Chain
Holistic Approach to US Cotton-Growing Yielding Benefits for Flora, Fauna and Farmer
Holistic Approach to US Cotton-Growing Yielding Benefits for Flora, Fauna and Farmer
Published on September 28, 2021
Written by U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
About a 5 minute read

As consumers demand that brands and retailers provide more sustainable products and ask for transparency, companies understand that these need to start at the very beginning — in the dirt, so to speak. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Circularity Doesn't Need to Be Overwhelming: 3 Ways Retailers Can Close Loops in eCommerce
Circularity Doesn't Need to Be Overwhelming: 3 Ways Retailers Can Close Loops in eCommerce
Published on September 27, 2021
Written by Meagan Knowlton
About a 5 minute read

For retailers, the logistical challenges of returns are overwhelming. Without circularity in operations, returned items often end up in landfills. But retailers can take small, immediate steps to set themselves up for becoming more circular — and more successful. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Craft Brewer Extols Benefits of Pivot to Better Packaging
Craft Brewer Extols Benefits of Pivot to Better Packaging
Published on September 27, 2021
Written by John Perkins
About a 4 minute read

Through materials innovation and technology advances, the packaging industry can be a critical component in working toward a world without waste and a truly closed-loop, circular economy. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Intuit, Techsoup, Impact Hub Join Goodwings Initiative to Turn 1B Trips Net Zero by 2030
Intuit, Techsoup, Impact Hub Join Goodwings Initiative to Turn 1B Trips Net Zero by 2030
Published on September 24, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The “1 Billion Green Trips” initiative, by B Corp-certified hotel booking platform Goodwings — now backed by Intuit, TechSoup, Impact Hub and six other partners — aims to remove travel-generated carbon emissions at an unprecedented scale. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Loop Expands Into Brick-and-Mortar Stores Worldwide
Loop Expands Into Brick-and-Mortar Stores Worldwide
Published on September 24, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The reusable packaging platform’s transition from ecommerce to in-store marks the conclusion of its hugely successful pilot and the beginning of Loop’s next phase of growth, which will see it available in-store across five countries and on four continents. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
How Formosa Plastics Is Nurturing Biodiversity in Texas
How Formosa Plastics Is Nurturing Biodiversity in Texas
Published on September 24, 2021
Written by Vinyl Sustainability Council
About a 2 minute read

In 2020, the team at the Formosa Agricultural and Environmental Research Center, located at the site of the company’s Texas plant, began concurrent production of honeybees, native flowering plants and native trees as part of an effort to enrich the area’s biodiversity. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
Affordability, Availability Are Biggest Barriers to Healthy and Sustainable Diets
Affordability, Availability Are Biggest Barriers to Healthy and Sustainable Diets
Published on September 23, 2021
About a 4 minute read

New global consumer research from EAT and GlobeScan on healthy and sustainable food systems, in conjunction with the UN Food Systems Summit, uncovers barriers to better food habits around the world. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Tau Index Provides Glimpse Into Nations Poised to Lead in Sustainability, Thanks to ICT
Tau Index Provides Glimpse Into Nations Poised to Lead in Sustainability, Thanks to ICT
Published on September 23, 2021
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 4 minute read

The Index ranks 144 countries based on their ICT infrastructures and ecosystems, including how well they are utilizing ICT to create more sustainable economies. For Tau Institute founder Roger Strukhoff, what sets the nations that will succeed apart is “a certain willingness to think beyond their front door.” Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCollaboration & Co-CreationInnovation & Technology
Nestlé Professional, WRI Expand Cool Food Meals to Foodservice Locations Across the US
Nestlé Professional, WRI Expand Cool Food Meals to Foodservice Locations Across the US
Published on September 22, 2021
About a 3 minute read

New partnership enables foodservice operators to easily guide diners toward climate-friendly food choices. Nestlé Professional Cool Food Meals will incorporate plant-based proteins from Sweet Earth Foods, which will be carbon neutral by 2025. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
New Report Sees Home Furnishings Recommerce Eclipsing Traditional Retail
New Report Sees Home Furnishings Recommerce Eclipsing Traditional Retail
Published on September 22, 2021
About a 4 minute read

As circular business models continue to increase in popularity, Chairish’s report finds the resale furniture industry projected to grow by 54% over the next five years; two-thirds of consumers surveyed think resale will play a significant role in the future of sustainability. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Is Employee Critical-Thinking Training the Next ESG Frontier?
Is Employee Critical-Thinking Training the Next ESG Frontier?
Published on September 21, 2021
Written by Bea Boccalandro and Barry Schwartz
About a 5 minute read

Can businesses do anything to mitigate their employees’ vulnerability to fake news? And should they? Corporate schooling might be an uncomfortable idea, but it could be essential to the future of US capitalism and democracy. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Tourism Industry’s Vision for the Future Is Collaborative, Locally Focused
Tourism Industry’s Vision for the Future Is Collaborative, Locally Focused
Published on September 20, 2021
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 5 minute read

Many people are becoming more aware of their environmental footprint and the impact they have on people and the planet. This awareness can be harnessed by the tourism industry to shift passive sea-and-sun tourists into more conscientious, actively engaged travelers. Read More...

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