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The first step toward an embedded sustainability strategy: Pinpoint key ESG issues
The initial building blocks in creating an embedded strategy are establishing material ESG factors and stakeholders and developing a materiality matrix. Read More
Building relationships with Indigenous peoples: A 5-step guide for companies
In recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Oct. 14, we offer from our archives these recommendations on how to rethink your corporate Indigenous partnerships to protect the climate. Read More
A climate solution disguised as an administrative decision
Companies are increasingly focused on their financial carbon footprint. Choosing a sustainable insurance provider can provide an overlooked lever for change. Read More
How to be like Patagonia: 3 lessons in responsible business
Key takeaways from Patagonia's first 50 years in operation, including insights from Vincent Stanley, director of Patagonia philosophy. Read More
How Microsoft and P&G are planning to replenish more water than they use
Microsoft and P&G are among a growing group of companies replenishing freshwater ecosystems to offset their corporate water consumption. Read More
Checklist: Preparing for the SEC Climate Disclosure Rules
The highly anticipated climate disclosure requirements proposed by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) pose complex challenges for both public enterprises and the private companies that sell to them. While the rules haven't been finalized, the new requirements are said to deliver an enhancement and standardization of climate-related disclosures, shifting climate reporting from a primarily voluntary practice to an enforced standard and fundamentally altering enterprise operations. Read More
Why Unilever’s downshift on sustainability is good news
Environmental and social commitments are aligning more closely with tangible financial goals, a sign of sustainability’s maturity in business. Read More
Unilever CEO signals radical shift in sustainability agenda
Under new Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher, sustainability will become part of a composite score by which brand managers will evaluate performance. Read More
How to Center Racial Justice in Your Climate Action Planning
Climate change and inequality operate in a vicious cycle. Thanks to years of institutionalized racism and systemic inequality, communities of color and low-income populations – those least responsible for climate change – bear the greatest burden. To make sure your climate initiatives don’t perpetuate the cycle and cause unintended harm to vulnerable communities, you’ll need to thoughtfully weave racial justice considerations into every step of your climate action planning. Read More
The awesome opportunity of auditing retail waste
Sponsored: Conducting a waste audit doesn’t come without its challenges; but the opportunities are just as high. Read More
