THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Climate groups and world leaders decry draft agreement as falling fatally short of the clarity and ambition the climate and economy demand — including a phase-out of fossil fuels.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
As our North American operations continue to grow rapidly, we have witnessed in
microcosm the sustainability benefits of marrying together US innovation and
efficiency with European standards.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
The new guidance will support the global financial sector in embedding just-transition practices in their operations to ensure a climate transition that leaves no one behind.
COLLABORATION -
Over 80% of sustainability professionals acknowledge the need to work with peers
to tackle sustainability issues; but most companies are put off collaboration for fear of breaking competition rules and risking litigation.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
The launch includes a call to action for organizations worldwide to use the tools of carbon accounting to drive transition plans and direct emission reductions.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Like many recent rulings coming out of the EU, the CSRD is designed to drive the rest of the global economy — including around 3,000 US companies — towards meaningful action and ESG disclosure.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Newer players Climate Vault and Covalent are banking on their unique approaches — along with the dreaded “R” word, regulation — to salvage the credibility and efficacy of carbon markets.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Several discussions at [SB’23 San Diego](https://events.sustainablebrands.com/conferences/sustainablebrands) highlighted the importance of achieving total visibility into company operations, relationships, impacts and messaging — to avoid surprises that could hamstring progress.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Another strong thread throughout [SB’23 San Diego](https://events.sustainablebrands.com/conferences/sustainablebrands) addressed the tightrope that brands must often walk when working to stay true to their values — and not letting ‘purpose fragility’ rule in our politically polarized world.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Studies have shown that urban and liberal-leaning US consumers are more likely to try alternative meat compared to rural and more conservative-leaning
demographics. So, crafting messages that appeal to both audiences is vital.
CLEANTECH -
Keeping the planet below 1.5ºC will require rapid scaling of current technologies and deployment of emergent climate solutions — as well as innovative, binding policy interventions.
THE NEXT ECONOMY -
Many see DAC as a necessary, if imperfect, tool for
achieving needed carbon reductions; but climate justice groups oppose anything that perpetuates petrochemical operation, which often disproportionately harms communities where they are built.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Anti-ESG agitators are telling a story that’s both inaccurate and bad for business. And silence won’t deter further attacks — though it certainly could compromise long-term brand value.
WALKING THE TALK -
As the advocacy group asserts: ‘This is a time that calls for commitment and courage. Your action can be made in the sound knowledge that you have the majority behind you.'
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Two-thirds of US adults surveyed want companies to continue environmental, social, governance action; more than half have positive view of the term.
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING -
California and Washington are the latest states to attempt to fill gaps in public-health safeguards, thanks to a lack of federal protections against certain commonly used chemicals.
MARKETING AND COMMS -
Here are three lessons social-impact leaders can learn from Ellie — the 14-year-old protagonist in “The Last of Us” — for dealing with these increasingly challenging times.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE -
From ‘quiet quitting’ to conscious quitting: Despite economic uncertainty, 51% of employees surveyed would consider resigning if employers do not align with own values.
FINANCE & INVESTMENT -
Global government action must accelerate to ensure the ‘polluter pays’ principle is enacted. In turn, businesses and citizens will be compelled to consider the cost of carbon-intensive goods.