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Survey: COVID-19 Is Intensifying Sustainability Challenges, But Not Derailing Corporate Action
Survey: COVID-19 Is Intensifying Sustainability Challenges, But Not Derailing Corporate Action
Published on July 29, 2021
About a 3 minute read

2021 Sustainability Leaders Survey examines attitudes of nearly 700 experts from over 70 countries, reflecting on the pandemic’s implications for sustainable social and environmental development agendas — and who is perceived to be leading the charge. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
When Purpose Becomes Personal: The Role of the Individual in Organisational Purpose
When Purpose Becomes Personal: The Role of the Individual in Organisational Purpose
Published on July 28, 2021
Written by Ben Hayman
About a 6 minute read

There are many challenges to implementing corporate purpose effectively. One of the biggest is to sufficiently embed it, so it is owned by everyone. This is more challenging than embedding other corporate ideas, because purpose is personal. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
How Can We End the Blame Game in Waste Diversion?
How Can We End the Blame Game in Waste Diversion?
Published on July 27, 2021
Written by Christian Yonkers
About a 7 minute read

Global recycling rates are at a discouragingly low 13.5%. But who, or what, is to blame? Finger-pointing won’t help: Policy, consumer demand and companies must work in tandem to close the loop in a still-lacking US recycling system. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Could Food Waste Be the Future of Fashion?
Trending: Could Food Waste Be the Future of Fashion?
Published on July 27, 2021
About a 5 minute read

A recent study analyzes agricultural waste streams in Asia and charts a roadmap for establishing alternative textile value streams at scale; while Lenzing puts this into practice with a lyocell fiber made from orange pulp and wood fibers. Read More...

Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Pushing Beyond Infinite: How Circular Plastics Can Help Reduce GHGs
Pushing Beyond Infinite: How Circular Plastics Can Help Reduce GHGs
Published on July 26, 2021
Written by Jill Martin
About a 6 minute read

As issues caused by plastic waste and climate change come to a head, finding new uses for end-of-life plastics and other materials will be vital to achieving a low-carbon future. Read More...

Supply ChainInnovation & Technology
Porsche, Tesla Partner with Materials Suppliers to Increase Sustainability of EV Batteries
Porsche, Tesla Partner with Materials Suppliers to Increase Sustainability of EV Batteries
Published on July 26, 2021
About a 4 minute read

BHP will now supply some of the world’s lowest-carbon nickel to Tesla, while BASF will supply Porsche with high-energy HED™ cathode active materials and recycle battery-production waste to close the loop. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Beyond Burgers: Eating Insects Is Just One Small Part of Their Potential
Beyond Burgers: Eating Insects Is Just One Small Part of Their Potential
Published on July 23, 2021
Written by Sasha Babitsky
About a 4 minute read

Asking Westerners “Would you eat bugs to save the planet?” makes for great headlines — but it only scratches the surface of how bugs can help solve global challenges. Essentially, insects such as black soldier flies are a quintessential addition to a circular economy. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Dole-Future Food Institute Study Identifies Key Contributors to Global Nutrition Inequality
Dole-Future Food Institute Study Identifies Key Contributors to Global Nutrition Inequality
Published on July 23, 2021
About a 3 minute read

‘Nutrition Unpacked’ combines quantitative data with the input of a broad range of experts and stakeholders to uncover the underlying causes of nutrition inequality and identify actionable outcomes. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
New Rulebook Helps Companies Validate Their Sustainability Claims
New Rulebook Helps Companies Validate Their Sustainability Claims
Published on July 22, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The Provenance Framework debuts as the UK government cracks down on greenwashing, and competition regulators find that up to 40% of firms’ environmental claims could be misleading. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Chipotle, Chobani, Verizon Among Companies Committing to Financial Health of US Workforce
Chipotle, Chobani, Verizon Among Companies Committing to Financial Health of US Workforce
Published on July 21, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Member companies will assess the financial security and health of their employees as part of a new effort to address the economic hardships of workers. Read More...

Circular Economy
Digital Disruption Paving the Way for More Collaborative, Transparent Waste Collection
Digital Disruption Paving the Way for More Collaborative, Transparent Waste Collection
Published on July 21, 2021
Written by Dow
About a 1 minute read

In Dow’s ‘Looped In’ series, sustainability experts across the company connect with other industry leaders to discuss circular initiatives and partnerships, and what we can learn from the results. Read More...

Circular EconomyCircular Economy
Just Salad Poised to Take Zero-Waste Dining Nationwide
Just Salad Poised to Take Zero-Waste Dining Nationwide
Published on July 20, 2021
About a 2 minute read

The fast-casual chain plans to scale both its geographic footprint and its pioneering reusable bowl program, thanks to a cash infusion from circular-economy drivers Closed Loop Partners. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Startup Aiming to Redesign Food Industry, One Plant-Based ‘Suppa’ at a Time
Startup Aiming to Redesign Food Industry, One Plant-Based ‘Suppa’ at a Time
Published on July 19, 2021
About a 5 minute read

Future Fit Foods’ line of nutritious, sustainably sourced, freeze-dried soups is the company’s first step in its mission to reinvent food from ingredients to packaging — and truly democratize sustainable nutrition. Read More...

Circular Economy
Flight-Shaming Movement Evolves Into Flight-Free Travel Trend
Flight-Shaming Movement Evolves Into Flight-Free Travel Trend
Published on July 19, 2021
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 4 minute read

It may have taken COVID-19 to put a hard and fast stop on flight travel; but during the pandemic pause, a more mindful approach to tourism has taken shape — as seen in a growing wave of flight-free offerings, specifically intended to keep people out of the sky. Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
Unilever to Ditch Fossil Fuel-Based Ingredients for Computer-Designed Enzymes in Cleaning Products
Unilever to Ditch Fossil Fuel-Based Ingredients for Computer-Designed Enzymes in Cleaning Products
Published on July 16, 2021
About a 3 minute read

A partnership with biotech company Arzeda will see the companies computer designing new enzymes with superior benefits to help clean up the cleaning industry. Read More...

Supply Chain
Martini Asti to Be Made from 100% Sustainable Grapes by End of 2021
Martini Asti to Be Made from 100% Sustainable Grapes by End of 2021
Published on July 16, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The Italian sparkling wine and vermouth brand celebrates its 150th anniversary with a milestone that pushes parent company Bacardi closer to achieving its 2025 goal of sustainably sourcing 100% of its key ingredients. Read More...

Circular Economy
Q&A: Harnessing Energy, Fresh Thinking with the Next Generation of Innovators
Q&A: Harnessing Energy, Fresh Thinking with the Next Generation of Innovators
Published on July 16, 2021
Written by Julie Zaniewski
About a 8 minute read

As climate- and waste-related issues continue to evolve, the next generation will create and deliver sustainable solutions that decision-makers haven’t yet dreamt of. That's why we must engage these rising leaders about the path to circularity and carbon neutrality. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationOrganizational Governance
Transform to Net Zero: What Collective Climate Action Looks Like, One Year On
Transform to Net Zero: What Collective Climate Action Looks Like, One Year On
Published on July 15, 2021
Written by Sustainable Brands
About a 5 minute read

In July 2020, Transform to Net Zero launched as a cross-sector initiative to accelerate the transition to a net-zero global economy, and inspire other global leaders to do the same. What does progress looks like one year on, and what happens next in the lead-up to COP 26? Read More...

Circular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Consumers Are Hungry for Regenerative Food Brands
Consumers Are Hungry for Regenerative Food Brands
Published on July 14, 2021
Written by Jaime Cao
About a 4 minute read

With shifting food habits, supply chains and levels of access to new information, today’s consumers recognize the urgent need to change how they eat. In order to meet the urgency of this moment, the new BBMG/GlobeScan report, “Radically Better Food,” outlines four imperatives for regenerative food brands. Read More...

Circular Economy
Build Back Better: The 5 Key Pillars for a Purposeful Post-COVID Reset
Build Back Better: The 5 Key Pillars for a Purposeful Post-COVID Reset
Published on July 14, 2021
Written by Sandra Pina and Dimitar Vlahov
About a 7 minute read

Over the past year, we conducted an extensive research project engaging over 100 sustainability leaders from around the world to understand how they thought sustainable business would evolve after the pandemic. Here’s how they think we can build back better brands. Read More...

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