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Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change
Déjà Vu: World, Business Leaders Unswayed by US Regression on Climate Change
Published on January 22, 2025
About a 7 minute read

Just like last time the US was withdrawn from the Paris agreement, leaders have responded by doubling down on their commitments — highlighting the missed opportunities and the US’ diminishing leadership and competitiveness as a global power. Read More...

Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability
Generative AI Use for Sustainability: A Zero-Sum Game?
Generative AI Use for Sustainability: A Zero-Sum Game?
Published on January 21, 2025
About a 6 minute read

In a new study, almost half of execs admit their use of gen AI has fueled their GHG emissions and 42% have had to re-examine their climate goals — because too many still have a one-eyed view of ‘costs.’ Read More...

Supply Chain
Japan’s ‘Coffee Hunter’ Shares Vision of Industry’s Sustainable Future
Japan’s ‘Coffee Hunter’ Shares Vision of Industry’s Sustainable Future
Published on January 17, 2025
Written by SUSCOM
About a 5 minute read

José Yoshiaki Kawashima, founder of coffee brand Mi Cafeto, is on a mission is to create a market and increase value for producers who are committed to making quality coffee while protecting the environment and human rights. Read More...

Regeneration & Resilience
Study Highlights ‘Invisible’ Wildlife Benefits We Lose by Not Protecting Biodiversity
Study Highlights ‘Invisible’ Wildlife Benefits We Lose by Not Protecting Biodiversity
Published on January 16, 2025
About a 4 minute read

New research reveals that the vital benefits wildlife provides to people’s everyday lives are vastly underrepresented across science and policy discussions — an oversight that could have devastating consequences for society and the economy. Read More...

Regeneration & ResilienceSupply Chain
Kentucky Distilleries Are Future-Proofing Bourbon Through Regenerative Ag
Kentucky Distilleries Are Future-Proofing Bourbon Through Regenerative Ag
Published on January 15, 2025
About a 4 minute read

The five-year, $2.8M collaboration between four spirits giants, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and Precision Conservation Management will help Kentucky corn farmers shift toward regenerative growing practices. Read More...

Circular EconomySupply Chain
BMW Group Expands Circular Supply Chain for EV Batteries
BMW Group Expands Circular Supply Chain for EV Batteries
Published on January 14, 2025
About a 3 minute read

After establishing a system for harvesting cobalt, lithium and nickel from its high-voltage batteries in China, a new partnership extends the effort to its EU supply chain — with the US, Mexico and Canada to follow. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Climate Preparedness: From Crisis Springs Opportunity
Climate Preparedness: From Crisis Springs Opportunity
Published on January 13, 2025
Written by Chris Yoko
About a 5 minute read

Having the systems in place to respond to and (in some cases) capitalize on climate change impacts will ultimately determine which businesses succeed and which fail. Read More...

Circular Economy
Study: Upcycling Food Isn’t Inherently Sustainable
Study: Upcycling Food Isn’t Inherently Sustainable
Published on January 9, 2025
About a 4 minute read

New research highlights the potential benefits of upcycling surplus food and by-products — including job creation, cost-effectiveness and environmental advantages. But potential risks include reducing food security and equity. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
Community Tourism Enriching Traveler Experiences, Locals’ Wellbeing
Community Tourism Enriching Traveler Experiences, Locals’ Wellbeing
Published on January 8, 2025
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 5 minute read

A tourism model that centers on culturally immersive experiences that empower, rather than deplete, destination communities: The ripple effects of responsibly developed and executed community tourism at scale can be profound. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change
Studies Reveal the Dire Impacts of Bad Gift Giving
Studies Reveal the Dire Impacts of Bad Gift Giving
Published on January 7, 2025
About a 4 minute read

Shoppers everywhere would likely agree that the billions’ worth of negative economic and environmental impacts created by unmindful gift giving diminishes the intended sentiment behind giving gifts. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Playful Good Deeds: GRAMMA's Recipe for Effective Sustainability Marketing
Playful Good Deeds: GRAMMA's Recipe for Effective Sustainability Marketing
Published on January 6, 2025
Written by Adomas Pūras
About a 4 minute read

By following GRAMMA's recipe, brands can avoid greenwashing and transform marketing into a force for good — for the planet, for brand value, and for people seeking agency and meaning in the face of the climate crisis. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Costco Stands Its Ground, Asserts Business Case for DEI
Costco Stands Its Ground, Asserts Business Case for DEI
Published on January 3, 2025
Written by Jennifer Elks
About a 5 minute read

Costco has set a great example of finding the value in values — and a precedent that hopefully many more companies will follow. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentMarketing & Communications
‘Benedict Lumberjack’ Puts Pension Funds in the Hot Seat Over Deforestation
‘Benedict Lumberjack’ Puts Pension Funds in the Hot Seat Over Deforestation
Published on January 2, 2025
About a 5 minute read

The smarmy CEO is the latest celebrity character to fuel Make My Money Matter’s campaign to raise awareness of the impacts of our retirement funds. In the spot, he tells viewers how he's benefiting from their hard-earned funds: 'The business of deforestation is on fire, and it’s all thanks to you.' Read More...

Finance & Investment
WEF Reports Provide Roadmap for Company Leaders Bewildered by Climate Risks
WEF Reports Provide Roadmap for Company Leaders Bewildered by Climate Risks
Published on December 30, 2024
About a 4 minute read

Companies investing in adaptation, decarbonization & resilience are seeing up to $19 in avoided losses for every dollar spent; businesses that fail to adapt to climate risks could lose up to 7% of annual earnings by 2035. In layman’s terms: You snooze, you lose. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologySupply Chain
Future-Proofing Brews: Welcome to the Era of Climate-Resilient Beer
Future-Proofing Brews: Welcome to the Era of Climate-Resilient Beer
Published on December 30, 2024
Written by Scarlett Buckley
About a 8 minute read

Ekonoke is farming hops indoors — safeguarding and revolutionizing the brewing industry through a sustainable, reliable supply of high-quality, customizable hops year-round. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Divided Americans Unite in Call for People-First Approach to Business
Divided Americans Unite in Call for People-First Approach to Business
Published on December 27, 2024
About a 5 minute read

Overall, there is a tremendous opportunity for corporate America to take a leadership role in tackling some of the country’s more intractable economic and societal challenges — and to become a positive, unifying force by doing so. Read More...

Finance & Investment
Asset Managers Shooting Down Nature Resolutions, Despite Soaring Investor Concern
Asset Managers Shooting Down Nature Resolutions, Despite Soaring Investor Concern
Published on December 26, 2024
About a 6 minute read

Investors filed a record number of shareholder resolutions relating to biodiversity in 2024, but none passed — because asset managers aren’t seeing the forest for the trees. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Tales of ESG's Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
Tales of ESG's Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
Published on December 23, 2024
Written by Keith Thomajan
About a 4 minute read

Whether we’re still calling it ESG 10 years from now, won’t our employees and customers expect some iteration of it? Companies that see the symbiosis between solid values and profitability drivers will make smart use of their resources and maximize shareholder value. Read More...

Materials & PackagingSupply ChainCircular Economy
Latin Innovators Unseating Conventional Leather with Circular, Biobased Alternatives
Latin Innovators Unseating Conventional Leather with Circular, Biobased Alternatives
Published on December 23, 2024
Written by Nina Purton
About a 8 minute read

Polybion and Mabe Bio are future-proofing leather production with local and circular strategies that utilize waste, boost local economies and empower rural communities. Read More...

Collaboration & Co-Creation
The Webs We Weave: Our 5 Most Urgent Global Crises Must Be Addressed Together
The Webs We Weave: Our 5 Most Urgent Global Crises Must Be Addressed Together
Published on December 20, 2024
About a 9 minute read

Landmark reports highlight interconnectivity of biodiversity loss, water and food insecurity, health risks and climate change; the trillions in opportunities that await immediate, coordinated action; and the trillions in unaccounted-for costs of current, siloed approaches to these inextricable crises. Read More...

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