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#WhoMadeMyClothes: Transparency Has Become a Fashion-Industry Imperative
#WhoMadeMyClothes: Transparency Has Become a Fashion-Industry Imperative
Published on February 3, 2021
Written by Tyler Chaffo
About a 3 minute read

When it comes to one of the world’s most polluting and exploitative industries, more and more consumers are demanding transparency. We have the technology to deliver end-to-end transparency and to support the reinvention of the fashion industry. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Why We Tell the Stories Behind Sustainable Products
Why We Tell the Stories Behind Sustainable Products
Published on February 3, 2021
Written by Chris McLaren
About a 4 minute read

Telling the stories of the people and forests behind FSC-certified products deepens consumers’ connections with the brands, and demonstrates the impacts of responsible sourcing. We expect this is just the beginning, due to the clear signals of consumer demand for these stories. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsCircular Economy
EVERFI Launches Black History Month Challenge to Promote Youth Education on Race, Equity
EVERFI Launches Black History Month Challenge to Promote Youth Education on Race, Equity
Published on February 2, 2021
About a 2 minute read

The company’s latest digital learning initiative aims to inspire students and spark critical conversations and learning around race and equity, year-round. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular Economy
Landmark Review Calls for Nature to Be at the Center of Economic Decision-Making
Landmark Review Calls for Nature to Be at the Center of Economic Decision-Making
Published on February 2, 2021
About a 5 minute read

The UK Government commissioned an independent, global Review on the Economics of Biodiversity in Spring 2019. The report urges policymakers to start valuing ecosystems and says GDP encourages unsustainable growth. Read More...

Marketing & CommunicationsOrganizational Governance
Study: No Brand Is Immune to Cancel Culture, But Purpose Helps
Study: No Brand Is Immune to Cancel Culture, But Purpose Helps
Published on February 1, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The explosion and proliferation of social media has given power to the masses to share their opinions about brands — and sway others’ opinions in the process. But 73% of those surveyed said they’re less likely to cancel a purpose-driven brand. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
Digital Twins: A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainable Building Operations
Digital Twins: A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainable Building Operations
Published on February 1, 2021
Written by Adam Wilbrecht
About a 4 minute read

Digital twins are now beginning to be recognized for their ability to monitor a building’s performance in real time. Companies' building projects should include a model that is prepared for this new, data-driven approach to sustainability. Read More...

Circular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Sustainability, Climate Change Strategies
How COVID-19 Has Impacted Sustainability, Climate Change Strategies
Published on January 29, 2021
Written by Mathias Lelievre
About a 6 minute read

COVID-19 showed us that we can respond quickly to a crisis, and that industry collaboration is an achievable goal. Looking ahead, we have an opportunity to redefine our planet’s future by setting more ambitious sustainability goals and shortening the timeframe in which we deliver on them. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Benchmarks vs. Actual Data: Balancing Accuracy, Effort in GHG Reporting
Benchmarks vs. Actual Data: Balancing Accuracy, Effort in GHG Reporting
Published on January 29, 2021
Written by Katie Selasco and Scope 5
About a 9 minute read

Here, we discuss how companies — particularly larger, multi-facility enterprises — can ensure they are getting an accurate picture of their energy usage and GHG emissions. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCollaboration & Co-Creation
GEON Performance Solutions Unites Vinyl Industry in COVID-19 Relief
GEON Performance Solutions Unites Vinyl Industry in COVID-19 Relief
Published on January 29, 2021
Written by Vinyl Sustainability Council
About a 3 minute read

In mid-2020, as companies around the country rallied and pivoted to fill demand for PPE and other vital products during the pandemic, GEON offered its expertise in logistics, supply, sourcing, technical, commercial and manufacturing operations to SMEs at no cost. Read More...

Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
330+ Companies with Ambitious Science-Based Targets Exceeding Paris Emissions Goals
330+ Companies with Ambitious Science-Based Targets Exceeding Paris Emissions Goals
Published on January 28, 2021
About a 4 minute read

SBTi target-setters are ahead of schedule: Since setting targets, these companies have reduced their annual emissions 25% since 2015 — a rate that exceeds the rate needed to limit warming to 1.5°C. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular Economy
S’well’s New Sustainability-as-a-Service Platform Riding GroundS’well of Demand for Circular Products
S’well’s New Sustainability-as-a-Service Platform Riding GroundS’well of Demand for Circular Products
Published on January 28, 2021
Written by Maxine Perella
About a 5 minute read

Best known for its fashionable reusable bottles and hydration accessories, S’well recently launched GroundS’well — a sustainability-as-a-service platform that aims to help brands improve consumer habits while decreasing single-use plastic waste. Read More...

Finance & InvestmentCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Trending: Welcome to the Age of Stakeholder Capitalism
Trending: Welcome to the Age of Stakeholder Capitalism
Published on January 27, 2021
About a 12 minute read

Two global coalitions have committed to make good on their companies’ DEI commitments; and adhere to a new set of Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, respectively. Larry Fink’s annual CEO letter expounds on the need for both. Read More...

Innovation & Technology
The Role of Renewable Natural Gas in the Decarbonization of Our Economy
The Role of Renewable Natural Gas in the Decarbonization of Our Economy
Published on January 27, 2021
Written by John Hanselman
About a 6 minute read

The potential of renewable natural gas in the decarbonization landscape is examined in this Q&A with Johannes Escudero, CEO and Executive Director of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition). Read More...

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New Tool Keeps Sky-High Eye on Sustainable Agriculture’s geoFootprint
New Tool Keeps Sky-High Eye on Sustainable Agriculture’s geoFootprint
Published on January 26, 2021
About a 2 minute read

The multi-stakeholder geoFootprint initiative, led by Quantis, allows businesses to assess risks posed by changes in climate, water availability and quality, soil health and biodiversity to secure supply chains and the future of food. Read More...

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Global Innovation Competition Seeks Solutions to Microplastic Pollution
Global Innovation Competition Seeks Solutions to Microplastic Pollution
Published on January 26, 2021
About a 3 minute read

Conservation X Labs’ $650,000 challenge aims to “harness planetary genius” to create solutions to replace plastic in textiles and textile manufacturing. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyMaterials & Packaging
The Shift from Sustainable to Regenerative Design
The Shift from Sustainable to Regenerative Design
Published on January 25, 2021
Written by Paul C. Hutton
About a 4 minute read

The language and terms we use influence our approach to the problems we face. Switching from sustainable to regenerative design enables us to more easily leave behind strategies that are no longer equal to the challenges we face. Read More...

Marketing & Communications
Digging Deeper Into Marketing’s Purpose Pivot
Digging Deeper Into Marketing’s Purpose Pivot
Published on January 25, 2021
Written by Coro Strandberg
About a 3 minute read

Once your purpose is in everything you do, it becomes an indelible part of the customer experience. By attracting customers who believe society is better off if they do business with your company, you can create a social movement around your brand. Read More...

Supply Chain
WEF: Decarbonizing Supply Chains Would Be Game-Changer for Fighting Climate Change
WEF: Decarbonizing Supply Chains Would Be Game-Changer for Fighting Climate Change
Published on January 22, 2021
About a 4 minute read

The opportunity for impact is especially high for consumer-facing companies, whose supply chain emissions far outweigh their direct emissions from manufacturing. Read More...

Circular EconomyMaterials & Packaging
Sika Sarnafil’s Retractable Roof for the Rogers Centre Is a Case Study in Recycling and Reuse
Sika Sarnafil’s Retractable Roof for the Rogers Centre Is a Case Study in Recycling and Reuse
Published on January 22, 2021
Written by Vinyl Sustainability Council
About a 2 minute read

When Toronto’s Rogers Centre stadium needed a new roof, the owner turned to Sika Sarnafil — the manufacturer of the original vinyl roof membrane. Choosing a Sarnafil roof provided the additional benefit of the company’s recycling program. Read More...

Innovation & TechnologyCircular EconomyCollaboration & Co-Creation
Starbucks, Unilever, Dairy Farmers of America on Their Food-Waste-to-Energy Alliance
Starbucks, Unilever, Dairy Farmers of America on Their Food-Waste-to-Energy Alliance
Published on January 21, 2021
Written by John Hanselman
About a 8 minute read

The three founding members of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance discuss how the pioneering partnership is propelling their individual sustainability strategies. Read More...

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