Societal need and business opportunity are coming together to transform the way companies craft strategy, drive performance, and report results. Investors, lenders, and rating agencies expect greater visibility of an ever-broader range of nonfinancial metrics to better understand diverse social…
Of the $14.6tn spending announced by the world’s largest 50 countries in 2020, $1.9tn (13%) was directed to long-term ‘recovery-type’ measures. $341bn (18%) of long-term spending was for green initiatives. Read more in weforum These countries are leading the way…
Would you pay two percent more for the carbon-neutral version of the products you buy and use every day? In this innovative talk, climate pathfinder Jens Burchardt walks us through the costs and considerations of producing planet-friendly products — from…
In a time of so much uncertainty and challenge, focusing on social impact might seem secondary for businesses. But in fact, looking beyond short-term shareholder value to societal goals is essential Read more in BCG Sustainability Is Our North Star…
A lot can happen in a year—especially one with as much change and potential global impact as 2021 will have. Here are four ways our collective efforts to grapple with climate change will impact society and the economy in 2021.…
From fungal handbags to algae t-shirts, the makers of these leather and cotton alternatives are on a mission to reduce fast fashion’s environmental impact. Read more in raconteur 5 textile innovations fighting fast fashion By Sam Haddad was last modified:…
The blue economy is not just about the ocean, but also about how we use water on land, so we see it as an issue for all water on the planet and how we manage that. Read more in raconteur…
Flash Forest, a Canadian startup , plans to use its technology to plant 40,000 trees in the area this month. By the end of the year, as it expands to other regions, it will plant hundreds of thousands of trees.…
Fossil fuels have long dominated the industry for one major reason: price.Traditionally they were a lot less expensive than other types of energy, but much has changed.The price of solar energy alone has fallen by 89% in the past 10…
Environmental justice is the recognization that already-vulnerable communities, like people of color and low-wealth residents, also bear a larger burden of environmental hazards and the effects of climate change. Read more in Fast Company Why environmental justice must be a…
