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Microsoft, LinkedIn Expand Initiative to Enable More Inclusive, Skills-Based Tech Economy in US

Published on April 6, 2021

About a 4 minute read

The companies have launched a variety of new tools and services aimed at fostering a more inclusive tech workforce in the US, with a specific focus on women and underrepresented minorities. Read More...

Consumer Behavior Change Innovation & Technology Marketing & Communications

Breakthrough: 7 Unlocks to Scaling Healthy and Sustainable Living

Published on April 6, 2021

Written by GlobeScan

About a 10 minute read

So, what’s still preventing consumers from living more in line with their values? GlobeScan has identified seven critical “unlocks” to help consumers to change their behaviors, and start aligning their lifestyles with their values and aspirations. Read More...

Circular Economy

Shoppers Play a Huge Role in the Climate Battle

Published on April 5, 2021

Written by RP Siegel

About a 6 minute read

Two innovative new offerings provide forward-thinking companies an engaging way to not only compensate for their product emissions, but to engage with their customers around climate action in a new way. Read More...

Materials & Packaging Circular Economy

Even COVID Can’t Stop Sustainable Packaging

Published on April 5, 2021

Written by Suzanne Shelton and Adam Gendell

About a 10 minute read

As hopes mount for a new, post-COVID “normal,” many systems are in flux and the state of sustainable packaging is once again in question. How will businesses adapt? Or re-adapt? Or un-adapt? Shelton Group CEO Suzanne Shelton and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Adam Gendell share their insights. Read More...

Organizational Governance

8 Mental Models for Wise Leadership in a VUCA World

Published on April 2, 2021

Written by Sandja Brügmann and Tania Ellis

About a 3 minute read

Wise leaders build agile, inclusive and sustainable businesses. But how can you do that in times of crisis? Here are 8 mental models for building inner resilience to take responsible and sustainable actions in VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) situations. Read More...

Marketing & Communications Materials & Packaging

Dow Unwraps Packaging Science, Sustainability Topics with New Podcast

Published on April 2, 2021

Written by Dow

About a 2 minute read

"Plastics Unwrapped" provides savvy brands an insider’s look into some of the latest innovations in recyclable plastics, and tackles complex and fascinating science and sustainability questions. Read More...

Circular Economy Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Anheuser-Busch Revitalizes St. Louis Community, Spent Barley with New Production Facility

Published on April 1, 2021

About a 4 minute read

As part of a recently announced $1B planned investment across the US, a new production facility that repurposes spent grain will create jobs and further the brewer’s commitments to sustainability and the St. Louis Community. Read More...

Organizational Governance

We Need a Vaccine for Business, as Well

Published on April 1, 2021

Written by Coro Strandberg

About a 3 minute read

The pandemic has taught us that everything is interdependent. Global thought leaders agree on the opportunity and need for several key shifts to materialize in business; and they agree on the ingredients necessary for the cure, as set out below. Read More...

Organizational Governance

Netflix Commits to Net Zero by 2022, Better Representation Onscreen and Off

Published on March 31, 2021

About a 4 minute read

Netflix’s new goals include achieving carbon neutrality by 2022. The company also revealed impressive stats behind viewer interest in sustainability-themed programming; and pledged to achieve more balanced representation of underrepresented communities, both on- and offscreen. Read More...

Supply Chain

Regenerative Agriculture: Soil Health, Herd Health, Human Health

Published on March 31, 2021

Written by John Hanselman

About a 9 minute read

Regenerative ag is a growing, dynamic movement that has potential for tremendous climate reversal and healthy food production. When even Neil Young says, “Put the carbon back in the soil," you know it’s time to get on board. Read More...

Circular Economy Collaboration & Co-Creation

New Rewilding Europe Partnership Offers Regenerative Model for Travel Industry

Published on March 30, 2021

Written by JoAnna Haugen

About a 4 minute read

A new collaboration with Exodus Travels opens opportunities for tour operators and travelers to help regenerate biodiversity at degraded destinations — and a thoughtful model with which to reopen global travel. Read More...

Materials & Packaging Innovation & Technology

Value-Engineered Packaging: Does Your Packaging Reflect Your Brand Values?

Published on March 30, 2021

Written by Phil Forbes

About a 7 minute read

Consider working with a packaging engineer the next time you release a new product or as you take steps to make your brand more sustainable. Customised packaging solutions create less waste, fewer emissions, and more savings to pass on to your customers. Read More...

Marketing & Communications

What Gets People to Act: Doom and Gloom or Rainbows and Sunshine?

Published on March 29, 2021

Written by Eileen Chen

About a 5 minute read

The negative framing that accompanies “traditional” climate communications risks turning people off, but exclusively positive framing has its own issues. Long story short, we need both. Here are a few tips for choosing the right one. Read More...

Circular Economy Global Partners

‘Sustainability Is Not Enough:’ The Road to Regeneration in Malaysia and Beyond

Published on March 26, 2021

Written by Nithin Coca

About a 5 minute read

This week at SB’21 Kuala Lumpur, executives and practitioners across industries discussed the needed shift in power and focus — from extractive to regenerative business, and how we get there. Read More...

Supply Chain Collaboration & Co-Creation

Keurig Dr Pepper Taps into a New Era of Water Stewardship

Published on March 26, 2021

Written by Christian Yonkers

About a 6 minute read

KDP has found the power of partnerships to be the best primer for innovation and has worked alongside various groups, including direct competitors, all of whom bring to the table a vested interest in shared water resources. Read More...

Finance & Investment Circular Economy

Trending: Virgin, Aspiration Incentivize Sustainable Spending

Published on March 25, 2021

About a 5 minute read

Virgin Money’s sustainability-linked loans will reduce finance costs for businesses that proactively help the transition to a more sustainable economy; and Aspiration’s new credit card will enable consumers to work toward a ‘zero’ carbon footprint. Read More...

Finance & Investment

Not All Carbon Credits Are Created Equal

Published on March 25, 2021

Written by Tom Idle

About a 6 minute read

While the majority of projects that generate carbon credits focus solely on carbon abatement, an increasing number also achieve other environmental, economic, social and cultural co-benefits — which increase impact ROI for companies. Read More...

Circular Economy Innovation & Technology

Food Rescuers Shouldn't Fight Over Limited Supply; Instead, Diversify

Published on March 24, 2021

Written by Turner Wyatt

About a 10 minute read

I’ve always been frustrated by infighting between food-rescue organizations working together to distribute scarce food donations — mostly from retailers. So, here’s my list of untapped sectors of the food system — where food is almost always genuinely going to waste. Read More...

Organizational Governance

Getting the Balance Right: 3M on Sustainability Goal-Setting

Published on March 24, 2021

About a 7 minute read

3M's new climate goals culminate in climate neutrality by 2050. We talked with Gayle Schueller, 3M’s VP and Chief Sustainability Officer, to gain more insight into the company’s approach to the ‘balancing act’ of sustainability goal-setting. Read More...

Supply Chain

Trending: Beverage Giants Ensuring Their Libations Are Sustainable, Down to the Roots

Published on March 23, 2021

About a 6 minute read

Bombay Sapphire and Starbucks are working with farmers to ensure complete supply chain sustainability for their gin and coffee, respectively. Read More...