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Here’s how retail can be profitable and sustainable
There are obvious steps to reduce environmental impact such as getting rid of single-use plastics or curtailing excess packaging. But retailers could also optimize back-end operations to reduce their environmental impact by using data to match customer purchasing habits with merchandise and inventory. Read More
The hidden risks nature loss poses for businesses
Over $44 trillion of economic value generation, more than half the world’s total GDP, is moderately or highly dependent on nature. Read More
How to build a flood resilient future
A new book shows how we can adapt the built and natural environment to be more flood resilient in the face of climate change. Read More
Capitalist businesses may have the model for democratic and effective economic planning
In public, CEOs defend the superiority of markets over planning. But inside their own corporations, where they could leave their various business units to compete with each other, they rely instead on comprehensive strategic planning. Read More
Why simplified approaches to reducing Scope 3 emissions don’t always work
How do you demonstrate dramatic GHG reductions when the way you measure doesn’t allow for it? Read More
Emerging Leaders find inspiration in sustainability veterans, and one another
This year's Emerging Leaders "are the game changers that this industry needs — critical, compassionate, and tremendously capable." Read More
Resilience, in this moment
Can we survive and thrive amid the multiple stressors coming our way? Read More
4 things you should know about sustainability reporting practices
While disclosure is generally on the rise, this greater transparency does not always produce significant changes in practice. At least not yet. Read More
Delta lifts off with $1 billion pledge to become carbon neutral
The airline plans to invest in aircraft renewal, sustainable jet fuel, weight reduction, and CO2 offsetting and sequestration projects. Read More
Corporate philanthropy in the era of climate shocks
With companies’ environmental, social and governance initiatives largely focused on mitigation and adaptation, the lines are blurring between corporate sustainability and philanthropy. Read More