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Electronics Giants, Global Orgs Launch Circular Electronics Partnership
Electronics Giants, Global Orgs Launch Circular Electronics Partnership
Published on March 19, 2021
About a 2 minute read

Cisco, Dell, Google and Microsoft are among the founding members of the alliance — which sees the biggest names in tech, consumer goods and waste management working together to enable a circular economy for electronics by 2030. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Design Takes Center Stage in Kohler Co.’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Design Takes Center Stage in Kohler Co.’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Published on March 19, 2021
Written by Kohler
About a 4 minute read

We have set bold sustainability goals and worked to understand the gaps we need to fill and the impacts we can make based on our business and expertise. We’re guided on this path by our Design for Environment program, which takes into account the full life-cycle of our products. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is with This Socially Impactful Money Move
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is with This Socially Impactful Money Move
Published on March 18, 2021
Written by Tim Chen
About a 4 minute read

We’re calling on companies across the country to deposit $1M of their banked dollars today into credit unions serving low-income communities. Thanks to our partnership with Inclusiv, this is one smart, seamless, socially conscious money move. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Tide Aiming to Decarbonize Laundry by Reducing Carbon, Plastic, Hot-Water Washing
Tide Aiming to Decarbonize Laundry by Reducing Carbon, Plastic, Hot-Water Washing
Published on March 18, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Laundry giant’s 2030 Ambition goals center on turning consumers to cold water, exploring carbon capture and reducing virgin plastic — so that ‘every load of laundry does a load of good.’ Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
Carbon Offsets: Sowing the Seeds of a Climate-Resilient Future
Carbon Offsets: Sowing the Seeds of a Climate-Resilient Future
Published on March 17, 2021
Written by Brad Kahn and Chris McLaren
About a 4 minute read

As companies race to address climate change, unlocking the carbon potential from responsibly managed forests creates a powerful new way for companies to offset their unavoidable emissions. Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
New C2C Certified Product Standard Pushes Companies Beyond Compliance, Toward Leadership
New C2C Certified Product Standard Pushes Companies Beyond Compliance, Toward Leadership
Published on March 16, 2021
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 5 minute read

V4.0 of the newly released Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard is designed to meet companies wherever they are on their sustainability journey and help them set achievable milestones through actionable pathways as they work towards their ultimate goals. Read More...

Circular Economy
Safety, Nature, Resourcefulness Are Key Features of Sustainable Urban Design
Safety, Nature, Resourcefulness Are Key Features of Sustainable Urban Design
Published on March 16, 2021
Written by JoAnna Haugen
About a 6 minute read

The move toward more sustainable, inclusive and safer cities isn’t just better for the environment. These spaces contribute to a higher quality of life, foster community, encourage collaboration, and are more resilient and economically productive. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsInnovation & Technology
Budweiser Is Turning All Beer ‘Green’ on St. Patrick’s Day, Calling on Industry to Do the Same
Budweiser Is Turning All Beer ‘Green’ on St. Patrick’s Day, Calling on Industry to Do the Same
Published on March 15, 2021
About a 3 minute read

On March 17, Budweiser will purchase renewable energy credits equivalent to the estimated electricity needed to brew every beer in the US in a single day. Read More...

Organizational Governance
Shaw Recognizes More Organizations Putting People at the Heart of Sustainability
Shaw Recognizes More Organizations Putting People at the Heart of Sustainability
Published on March 15, 2021
Written by Kellie Ballew
About a 4 minute read

The nine organizations selected for this year’s sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program have displayed tremendous effort and progress to support the wellbeing of people and the planet amid the unprecedented challenges of 2020. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
Best Foot Forward: Could Fashion Be the Next Big Thing in Corporate Social Purpose?
Best Foot Forward: Could Fashion Be the Next Big Thing in Corporate Social Purpose?
Published on March 12, 2021
Written by Coro Strandberg
About a 3 minute read

A growing breed of fashion brands has adopted social purpose to propel their business models. They are transitioning themselves and the entire industry to be a force for good in the world. And that’s fashionable. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
5 Ways Retailers Are Winning by Aligning Financial Performance, Sustainability
5 Ways Retailers Are Winning by Aligning Financial Performance, Sustainability
Published on March 12, 2021
Written by Stefan Kalb
About a 7 minute read

Many retail and food giants are proving that businesses can grow, improve margins and bolster competitive advantage through examination of waste streams and investing in creative solutions — even during a pandemic. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
Trending: Nike, Chipotle Tie Exec Compensation to Diversity, Sustainability Metrics
Trending: Nike, Chipotle Tie Exec Compensation to Diversity, Sustainability Metrics
Published on March 12, 2021
About a 5 minute read

In the past week, both Nike and Chipotle announced new sets of environmental and social goals — and systems with which their executives’ compensation will be tied to achieving them. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentMarketing & Communications
Klarna: Can ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Be Used for Good?
Klarna: Can ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Be Used for Good?
Published on March 11, 2021
Written by Lucy Smaill
About a 6 minute read

It is easy for people with money to write off services such as these for those who don’t have it, but there is a massive opportunity for Klarna to rewrite the rules of ’buy now, pay later’ and create genuinely positive impacts. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
It’s Time to Break Free from Sustainability’s Ivory Tower
It’s Time to Break Free from Sustainability’s Ivory Tower
Published on March 10, 2021
Written by Eileen Chen
About a 5 minute read

One major reason that most sustainability writing is bad is that it’s written by a microscopic number of smart people who think and talk the same way, unintentionally excluding the bulk of audiences that need to be spoken to. Read More...

Circular Economy
Partnerships Helping Dow Create Shared Value, Eliminate Waste Across the World
Partnerships Helping Dow Create Shared Value, Eliminate Waste Across the World
Published on March 10, 2021
About a 3 minute read

Through strategic partnerships in Brazil and South Africa, Dow has helped create jobs, education and infrastructure for more efficient waste management, in turn generating sustainable ripple effects throughout the regions. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Unilever Redefining ‘Normal’ with New ‘Positive Beauty’ Strategy
Unilever Redefining ‘Normal’ with New ‘Positive Beauty’ Strategy
Published on March 9, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Unilever is eliminating the word “normal” from all of its beauty and personal care brands’ packaging and advertising, championing a new era of beauty that is equitable and inclusive, as well as sustainable. Read More...

Supply ChainOrganizational Governance
Palm Oil — Redeeming an ‘Evil Crop’
Palm Oil — Redeeming an ‘Evil Crop’
Published on March 9, 2021
About a 8 minute read

In this excerpt from his new book, Honor Thy Label, Dr. Bronner's Gero Leson shares the company's years-long journey to establishing a stable supply chain for fair trade, organic palm oil. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
4 Key Reasons to Embed Renewables Throughout Your Supply Chain
4 Key Reasons to Embed Renewables Throughout Your Supply Chain
Published on March 9, 2021
Written by Patrick Horka
About a 5 minute read

It can be challenging to drive sustainable change in a supply chain, but the impact of action far outweighs the risks of inaction. Here's why adopting renewables through your supply chain is the pathway to climate leadership. Read More...

Circular Economy
Cities Can Have Something for Everyone When Created by Everyone
Cities Can Have Something for Everyone When Created by Everyone
Published on March 8, 2021
Written by Natalia Gutiérrez
About a 4 minute read

At Cabify, our team’s female representation more than doubles the technology sector’s average. Safe and inclusive transport plays a crucial role in socially sustainable development — so, if we want truly inclusive cities, we must also listen to women. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
From Coal Mine to Clean Energy: How One Company Can Make a Difference
From Coal Mine to Clean Energy: How One Company Can Make a Difference
Published on March 5, 2021
Written by Matt Jones
About a 5 minute read

Talking about climate change didn’t resonate with the Koch team. But when we talked about capturing and monetizing wasted resources, their ears perked up. We’ve been transparent with the economics of this project, so that others may imitate it — which would give us all a chance to help avert climate disaster. Read More...

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