8 March is International Women’s Day. During the COVID-19 pandemic, women leaders across the globe have been associated with faster action and fewer deaths. Read more in weforum 5 top global priorities for 2022, according to women leaders at Davos…
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How farming innovations can feed the world and protect the planet J. Erik Fyrwald
11 January 2022Views: 229According to the UN, more than 3 billion people around the world – 40% of the global population – cannot afford a healthy diet. By 2050 the global population is expected to grow by an additional 2 billion, so unless…
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energy & eco
The activist entrepreneurs running zero-waste shops By Mary-Ann Russon
24 September 2021Views: 201The online community of zero-waste shop owners estimates there are now roughly 320 zero-waste shops in the UK, but this also includes community interest companies (CICs) and organic wholefood shops. Read more in BBC The activist entrepreneurs running zero-waste shops…
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energy & eco
Are you ready for the ESG revolution? By Peter Gassmann Casey Herman and Colm Kelly
24 June 2021Views: 296Societal 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…
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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…
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talk the trends
Supply Chains as a Game-Changer in the Fight Against Climate Change By Jens Burchardt, Michel Frédeau, Miranda Hadfield, Patrick Herhold, Chrissy O’Brien, Cornelius Pieper, and Daniel Weise
17 February 2021Views: 246For companies, especially those in consumer-facing sectors, end-to-end supply chain emissions are much higher than the direct emissions from their own operations. By implementing a net-zero supply chain, companies can amplify their climate impact, enable emission reductions in hard-to-abate sectors,…
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Do you have a solution to a global problem? Hyundai and UNDP are ready to listen By Bill Van Parys
30 January 2021Views: 292A pioneering partnership between Hyundai Motor Company and the United Nations Development Programme is looking to grassroots innovators around the world to solve far-reaching sustainability issues. Read more in Fast Company Do you have a solution to a global problem?…
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social faith
Social enterprises can change entire industries. This is how By Bas van Abel, Wineke Haagsma and Stefan Panhuijsen
28 January 2021Views: 616Tony’s Chocolonely started as a small social enterprise that sources cacao to ensure farmers a ‘living wage’ and has now expanded to a fast-growing international company, whose sourcing principles have been followed by the largest Dutch supermarket chain. Read more…
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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:…
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