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. is among the latest to drop a new product bearing the Regenerative Organic Certified label. So, what is #regenerative organic agriculture, and why does it matter for growers, consumers and the environment?
Experts say few companies are ready for the U.S. SEC's forthcoming climate disclosure rules, but it's not too late to proactively prepare. triplepundit.com/story/2023/com via
Drew Barrymore's line with features refillable packaging and zero single-use plastic. It's the latest example in a trend toward reusables that's receiving a warm reception from consumers. triplepundit.com/story/2023/dre by #susty
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Anti-immigration is holding the U.S. back from real solutions to a growing labor shortage that has resulted in supply chain slowdowns and a slew of child labor violations, writes
While studies and reports can point companies in the right direction with top-level overviews of trends and industry insights, real-time surveys and data collection can dig deeper into what consumers prize in #ESG efforts.
The legal status of mifepristone is under attack by anti-abortion factions affiliated with religious extremism. Pharmacies will be forced to take a stand on their own principles until the legal clouds part — if they ever do. bit.ly/3yqBw9M via
What are some measurable steps that global businesses can take to push toward gender parity in the workplace? Let's look at a few that are backed by research and supported by working women and advocates worldwide. More here bit.ly/3l443Pn via
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Vast new clean power resources are yet to be tapped, and the U.S. Department of Energy is leveraging its financial muscle to lift new, sustainable energy systems, writes
With the launch of Aloha's special edition protein bar, you could take part in climate resiliency. See how: bit.ly/3IWlKZi via
Meta runs multiple pilot programs to improve data center sustainability and cut its overall carbon footprint. The company's data center sustainability lead outlines how it grows these pilot programs from concept to reality.
Research finds that increasing access to capital for nonprofits led by people of color and underrepresented groups is critical to closing the racial wealth gap. Cloud-based software company Salesforce is trying to help change this.
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By 2050 plastic consumption will be twice what it was in 2019. Businesses must choose long-term #purpose over profit — leverage incoming policy changes. More from
The corporate voice is more important now than ever before, as Russia begins to deploy its disinformation resources to raise doubts about the very existence of a war in Ukraine, says
Investments in community solar and solarizing nonprofits look to boost clean power access and energy savings in underserved neighborhoods across the U.S. More bit.ly/3EZ6IR9 via
Together, small- and medium-sized enterprises make up 90% of all businesses worldwide, affecting the livelihoods of more than 2 billion people. Meta & the SME Climate Hub are looking to rally SMEs as change-makers for climate action. bit.ly/3y37poQ via
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At present, only about 5% of lithium-ion batteries are recycled. The Casa Grande, Arizona, recycling plant is projected to turn out 10,000 tons of recycled materials, including lithium-ion batteries. More from
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Jane Fonda is adding her star power and activist clout to a last-ditch effort to sign a U.N. Ocean Treaty that would turn 30 percent of the world’s oceans into marine sanctuaries — writes
New research points to the benefits of #ESG performance for profitability. We spoke with Nikos Avlonas, president of the Center for Sustainability and Excellence, about what the research means for businesses that take ESG seriously. bit.ly/41sHT9Q via
We sat down with Christine Stoner, executive director of the Autodesk Foundation, to find out more about the Tech Lead Development Program — designed to equip tech leaders with the soft skills they need to succeed in the future of work. bit.ly/41layh9 via
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An estimated 1 out of every 25 premature deaths in the U.S. can be linked to air pollution. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund of $27 billion aims to mobilize its funds for climate justice of this kind and more. More from
Business leaders who profess to take diversity and inclusion seriously need to recognize the real threats facing American democracy today — and rising transgender repression is the latest reason why. bit.ly/3EzXD0T writes
Gen Z and millennial workers expect more from their employers — and the rising cost of living won't stop them from quitting workplaces that don't share their values, according to new research from former Unilever CEO Paul Polman. bit.ly/41g8xTf writes
Ford has announced that it will build a new $3.5 billion EV battery factory in Michigan dedicated exclusively to manufacturing LFP batteries. What does this mean for future Ford electric vehicles? More from
A new program in Chicago will distribute $500 per month to 5,000 of the city’s residents for the next year. The goal: Relieve extreme poverty. bit.ly/3YWyLZu writes
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Elon Musk has long cultivated a reputation as the planet-saving, visionary CEO of Tesla, but his personal behavior over recent years — particularly since purchasing Twitter — could put the electric carmaker at risk. bit.ly/3kjgqXs via
The ‘Project Black’ fund aims to help midsize businesses scale up and work with Fortune 500 companies has reached $1.45 billion. More from
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The U.S. maritime and logistics company, Crowley, illustrates what is needed to decarbonize the maritime industry. Estimating one initiative to eliminate 3,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over a 10-year period.
We asked William Theisen, CEO of the climate consultancy EcoAct North America, how leaders can best prepare for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's release of climate disclosure rules for companies this spring. bit.ly/3keFUp3 via
Executives are making a fact-based, bottom-line case for clean power: Despite economic shakeups, long-term clean power purchase agreements increased by 18 percent last year, as CFOs looked to leverage renewables to mitigate risk. bit.ly/3KivnUk via
Last year, the upcycled food market was worth just under $53 billion, with an expected increase of $30 billion to its market share — pushing us towards alleviating world hunger and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. More from
In an interview with TriplePundit, CEO of Motion Infusion, Laura Putnam said: “remote work has a negative impact on social connections,” with 2/3 of people working from home saying they feel isolated or lonely. bit.ly/3Z46IqJ via
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Black entrepreneurs have historically received less than 2 percent of the venture capital funding, what commitments are companies making to amplify the impact Black-owned businesses have in local communities and the economy? More via
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One great whale will sequester an estimated 33 tons of carbon dioxide over its lifetime - and that’s just one of the benefits these animals provide.
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“The world is closer to colonizing Mars than it is to fixing the world's broken workplaces,” Gallup's annual State of the Workplace Report reads bluntly. So, what are leaders doing wrong, and how can they do things differently? More via
During the BNEF Summit in San Francisco last week, the state of play for EV battery technologies was addressed in depth, and it's a tale of both challenge and opportunity.
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Does AI have a role in #sustainability? says "Yes." One example: AI can glean insights from data at a massive scale, helping us to make smarter decisions.
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The HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge raises $1 million for #HBCUs and raised awareness of the role historically Black colleges and universities play in workforce diversity and economic mobility.
