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How Sustainability at Eastman Has Evolved to Tackle Global Challenges
How Sustainability at Eastman Has Evolved to Tackle Global Challenges
Published on March 5, 2021
Written by Cathy Combs
About a 5 minute read

Here, Cathy Combs, Eastman’s Director of Sustainability, details the materials giant’s ongoing journey to embedding sustainability into its core strategy — to enhance quality of life in a material way. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
New WeSpire Research Finds Significant Drop in Corporate DEI Programs in 2020
New WeSpire Research Finds Significant Drop in Corporate DEI Programs in 2020
Published on March 4, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The 10th annual study reveals that HR departments apparently underestimated employee concerns about racial equity and social unrest. Was the pandemic, or lack of company buy-in, to blame? Read More...

Materials & PackagingInnovation & Technology
LanzaTech’s Carbon-Negative Ethanol to Help Coty Pioneer Sustainable Fragrance Production
LanzaTech’s Carbon-Negative Ethanol to Help Coty Pioneer Sustainable Fragrance Production
Published on March 4, 2021
About a 3 minute read

A new partnership will see fragrance giant Coty incorporating LanzaTech’s upcycled, CarbonSmart™ ethanol, sourced from carbon capture, into its manufacturing process — with the goal of using it in the majority of its fragrance portfolio by 2023. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
‘Net-Zero Emissions by 2050’ and ‘2°C’ Climate Targets: The Devil’s in the Details
‘Net-Zero Emissions by 2050’ and ‘2°C’ Climate Targets: The Devil’s in the Details
Published on March 3, 2021
Written by Etienne White and Dimitar Vlahov
About a 5 minute read

If you are truly looking for ways to maintain or establish your company as a leader in sustainability, and to minimize backlash from critical stakeholder groups, get thee to a 1.5°C science-based target as soon as you can. Read More...

Circular EconomyGlobal Partners
SB’21 Asia-Pacific: In Asia, the Time for a Sustainable Recovery Is Now
SB’21 Asia-Pacific: In Asia, the Time for a Sustainable Recovery Is Now
Published on March 3, 2021
Written by Nithin Coca
About a 5 minute read

In many parts of Asia, COVID-19 is relatively under control; and the focus is on recovery. How the region responds, and how much companies push for a sustainable post-pandemic economy could influence the entire world, due to Asia’s place as the global driver of innovation and change. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
Milwaukee Startup Helping Small African Farms Turn Waste into Livelihoods
Milwaukee Startup Helping Small African Farms Turn Waste into Livelihoods
Published on March 2, 2021
Written by Tilde Herrera
About a 6 minute read

Agricycle wants to address poverty and put a dent in global food waste. So far, it has created nearly 7,000 livelihoods in Africa and diverted 177 tons of food waste — and counting. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Crowdsourced Impact Investing Mobilizes Regeneration Effort in Portugal
Crowdsourced Impact Investing Mobilizes Regeneration Effort in Portugal
Published on March 2, 2021
Written by Max Pinnola
About a 5 minute read

GoParity — an innovative investment platform that finances sustainable projects through crowdlending — has enabled the villagers of fire-ravaged Belver, Portugal to expedite access to much-needed recovery funds and quickly begin reforesting. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Trending: AB InBev, Carlyle Ante Up on ESG Commitments
Trending: AB InBev, Carlyle Ante Up on ESG Commitments
Published on March 1, 2021
About a 4 minute read

Two first-of-their-kind revolving credit facilities support Carlyle’s goal of 30% diverse board directors across its portfolio companies and progress toward four of AB InBev’s 2025 sustainability goals, respectively. Read More...

Consumer Behavior ChangeCircular EconomyMarketing & Communications
Healthy People, Healthy Ocean: How Conscious Consumers Are Helping Build a More Sustainable Seafood Sector
Healthy People, Healthy Ocean: How Conscious Consumers Are Helping Build a More Sustainable Seafood Sector
Published on March 1, 2021
Written by Jackie Marks
About a 5 minute read

Recent research shows that people’s awareness of the link between their personal wellness and that of the environment has increased. How can simple solutions make a big impact? When it comes to food, we need to make it easy for people to make smart, sustainable choices. Read More...

Circular EconomyMarketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
SB’21 Trend Watching: Brands’ Role in Reshaping the World in 2021 and Beyond
SB’21 Trend Watching: Brands’ Role in Reshaping the World in 2021 and Beyond
Published on February 26, 2021
Written by Nithin Coca and Max Pinnola
About a 14 minute read

At SB’s latest Trend Watching event, experts across a variety of fields and industries offered insights into how purpose-driven brands can effectively activate on everything from marketing to effective leadership to climate justice in our post-pandemic world. Read More...

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For Those Still Wondering About the Business Case for Purpose …
For Those Still Wondering About the Business Case for Purpose …
Published on February 26, 2021
About a 4 minute read

In its latest research to understand consumer expectations of responsible brands, Porter Novelli used social psychology to unpack why consumers prefer Purpose-driven brands — and the importance of strong storytelling to complement sound business strategies. Read More...

Circular EconomyInnovation & Technology
The Zero-Waste Movement Is Taking Hold in the Restaurant Sector
The Zero-Waste Movement Is Taking Hold in the Restaurant Sector
Published on February 25, 2021
Written by Sandra Noonan
About a 5 minute read

For a growing number of restaurant operators and diners, our throwaway culture is no longer acceptable. The growing landscape of zero-waste dining and zero-waste restaurant logistics is cause for optimism that a low-waste restaurant industry is achievable.  Read More...

Collaboration & Co-CreationCircular Economy
Coalition Aims to Get US Back on Track with Paris Goals, Prove That ‘America Is All In’
Coalition Aims to Get US Back on Track with Paris Goals, Prove That ‘America Is All In’
Published on February 24, 2021
About a 4 minute read

As the US formally rejoins the Paris Agreement, a coalition of communities, businesses and institutions will play critical role in supporting an ambitious new US climate target and mobilizing whole-of-society climate action. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Bad Sustainability Writing Is Everywhere, and It’s a Problem
Bad Sustainability Writing Is Everywhere, and It’s a Problem
Published on February 24, 2021
Written by Eileen Chen
About a 4 minute read

The proliferation of ineffective communications is holding sustainability back in its most critical decade. There is no more time for boring, beige writing. We need language that teaches, convinces and inspires — before it’s too late. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
What Will Be Your Organization’s Authentic Purpose in 2021?
What Will Be Your Organization’s Authentic Purpose in 2021?
Published on February 23, 2021
Written by Carol Cone
About a 20 minute read

The power of authentic purpose comes from integrating it into an organization such that it generates shared value for all stakeholders. Here are my suggestions for organizations to define and integrate a truly authentic, activated purpose. Read More...

Supply Chain
Trending: Major Brands Partner to Cultivate Regenerative Ag Supply Chains
Trending: Major Brands Partner to Cultivate Regenerative Ag Supply Chains
Published on February 22, 2021
About a 6 minute read

Allbirds, icebreaker and Smartwool throw their weight behind the industry’s first regenerative wool platform; and The North Face and three other companies join Indigo Ag’s program to incentivize farmers to shift to regenerative practices. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceMarketing & Communications
To Be an Anti-Racist Brand: Start by Being Aware, Additive and Alive
To Be an Anti-Racist Brand: Start by Being Aware, Additive and Alive
Published on February 22, 2021
Written by Jennifer Louie
About a 7 minute read

The next frontier of sustainability is regeneration — building brands that actively restore and renew a system. And that’s as true for our systems that continue to allow racial injustice as for our environmental ecosystems. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Dole’s ‘Sunshine for All’ Fund Strives to Close Gaps on Good Nutrition
Dole’s ‘Sunshine for All’ Fund Strives to Close Gaps on Good Nutrition
Published on February 19, 2021
About a 3 minute read

The $2M annual fund will aim to address gaps of food affordability and waste, as well as accessibility and acceptability, around the world. Dole is seeking strategic partners to help develop solutions. Read More...

Materials & Packaging
Where Dow and the Packaging Industry Are Headed in 2021 and Beyond
Where Dow and the Packaging Industry Are Headed in 2021 and Beyond
Published on February 19, 2021
Written by Jeff Wooster
About a 5 minute read

At Dow, our goal is to be a sustainability leader by providing products that support people and our planet’s wellbeing — whether by combatting climate change or working to eliminate waste. But we can’t do this alone. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentOrganizational Governance
Corporations Can Support BIPOC Communities by Putting Their Money to Work
Corporations Can Support BIPOC Communities by Putting Their Money to Work
Published on February 18, 2021
Written by Ron Homer
About a 4 minute read

It is critical to understand and address the intersectional links between access to affordable housing, education, job creation and improved public health; and we look forward to continuing our work with organizations that target their dollars towards these needs within the communities they seek to serve. Read More...

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