Sustainability

Indulge in Rainforest Chocolate Making & Regenerative Farming at Luna Nueva

May 9, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Indulge in the magic of chocolate making, right in the heart of the lush rainforest. Experience a thousand-year journey through the history of cacao cultivation and chocolate production, using an …

Tetra Pak Named European Climate Leader 2023 by Financial Times for Significant GHG Emissions Reduction

May 9, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Tetra Pak, the world-renowned packaging and processing solutions provider, has been awarded the coveted European Climate Leader 2023 title by the Financial Times. This prestigious accolade recognizes Tetra Pak’s unwavering …

California Adopts Advanced Clean Fleets Rule to Accelerate Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles

May 2, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Ceres and its esteemed company and investor partners are proud to hail the California Air Resources Board for adopting the ground-breaking Advanced Clean Fleets rule – a masterful and harmonious …

Hormel Foods: Leading the Way in Corporate Responsibility and Green Power Use

May 2, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Discover why Hormel Foods Corporation is a trailblazer in corporate citizenship! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been included on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s coveted list of the top …

UNFCU Foundation grants $50,000 for sustainable development projects benefitting marginalized women and youth in 2024

May 2, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The UNFCU Foundation has announced its call for submissions for grant applications for the year 2024, inviting interested parties to apply for funding support up to a maximum of $50,000. …

HanesBrands Upcycle Program Diverts 240 Tons of Waste in Thailand

April 27, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

HanesBrands’ associates in Surin, Thailand, are passionately driving environmental and social impact through their innovative upcycle program. By collaborating with local vendors, the team transforms surplus materials into marketable products, …

Meta partners with Mycocycle to turn construction waste into sustainable building materials using mushrooms

April 27, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Each year, the United States alone sees a staggering 660 million tons of construction waste sent to landfills or incinerators. Unfortunately, even Meta, with each new data center it builds, …

American Airlines’ Sustainability Efforts: SAF, ‘Smart Gating,’ Renewable Energy, and More – Podcast Highlights

April 26, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

American Airlines has been incorporating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its flights to promote sustainability. Jill Blickstein, American Airlines’ Vice President of Sustainability, sheds light on SAF advancements, fleet upgrades, …

Future-Proof Your Business with Sustainable Solutions: SAP Sapphire 2023

April 26, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

SAP made sustainability a key strategic goal in 2009, and since then, we have focused on combining economic performance, environmental protection, and social responsibility to create sustainable businesses. Our commitment …

HanesBrands Surin Associates Launch Upcycle Program, Diverting 240 Tons of Waste from Landfills Annually

April 26, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The team of HanesBrands associates in Surin, Thailand, is committed to driving positive impact on the environment and nearby communities. With their latest upcycle program, these associates collaborate with local …

Walmart’s Sustainability Efforts: Innovations in Sustainable Products and Waste Reduction

April 26, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Walmart is committed to its purpose of helping people save money and live better by operating in a more regenerative way, making a net positive difference for people and the …

Cummins’ Latest Solar Installation Honored by U.S. Department of Energy

April 26, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized Cummins’ latest solar installation, which has recently gone online, with a 2023 Better Project Award. The 3.62 megawatt (MW) solar farm, located …

IMSA’s STEM Program and PROMISE Initiative attract talented students from diverse backgrounds to solve global challenges

April 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

According to the United Nations, a significant portion of crops, equivalent to 56 million tons, are lost globally between harvest and retail, resulting in the wastage of energy, fresh water, …

Coach Launches Coachtopia – a Circular Fashion Sub-Brand with a Commitment to Sustainability

April 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Coach Launches Coachtopia Sub-Brand to Advance Circular Fashion System Today, Coach announced the launch of its new sub-brand, Coachtopia, which focuses on circular craft and collaborative creativity, accelerating the brand’s …

eSAT: Henkel’s Employee Sustainability Action Team Drives Sustainable Culture

April 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Henkel’s eSAT is focused on fostering a culture of sustainability within the company by encouraging employees and stakeholders to live their best lives while minimizing their impact on the environment. …

Ericsson Consumer Report: American Consumers Look to ICT Innovations for Climate Change Adaptation

April 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

According to the Ericsson ConsumerLab report, American consumers are of the opinion that innovative ICT products and services will assist them in coping with climate change. The report highlights trends …

Meta’s Approach to Sustainable Data Centers: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and More

April 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Data centers are the backbone of our digital world, enabling online activities ranging from internet access to digital communication. As the largest consumers of Meta’s energy, water, and greenhouse gas …

AMD’s Role in Advancing Sustainability Through Energy Efficiency

April 23, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

On April 22nd, the world comes together to commemorate Earth Day and promote sustainable living. As a leader in the semiconductor industry, AMD is committed to mitigating climate change by …

Bacardi’s global Headquarters get a Greener Makeover

April 21, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

On the occasion of Earth Day which falls on April 22, Bacardi, a family-owned company, is introducing a new environmentally-friendly initiative at its global headquarters located in Bermuda. The primary …

Georgia-Pacific recycling tech recognized for innovation and sustainability

April 21, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Juno, an Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific (GP) recycling technology, has been recognized by three organizations for its innovation and sustainability, as well as the impact it is having on recycling and landfill …

An interview with The Home Depot’s Chief Sustainability Officer

April 12, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Reduced environmental impact is critical to The Home Depot’s efforts to build a better business, workplace, and world. Ron Jarvis, The Home Depot’s chief sustainability officer, has spent more than …

Whirlpool Corporation achieves 100% Zero Waste to Landfill certification for global large manufacturing sites

April 12, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Whirlpool Corporation today announced that its large manufacturing sites worldwide have achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) Gold or Platinum status (self-certification), as part of the company’s ambitious and long-standing …

Alex Edmans, finance professor at London Business School, discusses longterm value creation and sustainability

April 11, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Alex Edmans, a finance professor at London Business School and a leading expert on sustainable finance, will be joining Mandi McReynolds, Workiva’s vice president of ESG. Alex and Mandi talk …

AccountAbility recognised as award-winning leader in ESG

April 11, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

AccountAbility is featured in the Spring 2023 issue of CFI.co, which includes the firm’s comprehensive view on ESG issues. This comes after Capital Finance International (CFI.co) named the award-winning consulting …

Growing interest in sustainability, environment and social well-being among US adults

April 3, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

According to recent research conducted by 3BL Media, TriplePundit, and Glow in collaboration, interest in sustainability and social impact issues is growing in the United States. The survey, which polled …

Universal Pictures to launch sustainable initiative into filmmaking process

March 28, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) has announced the launch of the GreenerLight Program, an initiative aimed at integrating sustainability into the entire filmmaking process, from development to production and distribution. …

Sofidel receives Platinum award from EcoVadis

March 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Sofidel, one of the world’s leading paper groups for the production of hygienic and household paper, best known in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, has received Platinum recognition …

Cummins Inc bags several ESG recognitions in 2023

March 1, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Cummins Inc. has received a number of sustainability-related awards and recognitions for 2023, including high marks from two major ESG rankings. The global leader in power technology was ranked 35th …

Nature based solutions make good business models

February 28, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Elizabeth Shirt is the President of GLOBE Series, an organization that brings together innovators and change agents who are driving the green economy forward. Elizabeth has spent her career working …

Financial Times names AccountAbility as top ESG Consultant for 2023

February 18, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

AccountAbility, the trusted global ESG consulting and standards firm with a nearly three-decade history of assisting leaders in building better companies, announced today that it has been named a Leading …

UN names Arbor Day Foundation as Restoration Campaign Support Partner

February 18, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The United Nations Environment Programme has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to support the critical movement to increase global sustainability efforts. The Arbor Day Foundation has recently been named …

MAC Cosmetics wins 2022 PCD Innovation Awards

February 8, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

M.A.C Cosmetics was honored to receive a PCD Innovation Award in the category “Limited Edition Pack” for the Bubbles & Bows Holiday Collection’s sustainable “Bursting With Surprises” advent calendar. The …

Triple Bottom Line can boost profitability without harming our planet

January 26, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility, Climate Action, and Digital Inclusion are buzzwords that are gaining traction not only in Washington, D.C., but also in the minds of corporate executives. As business leaders …

LEED certified buildings command rent premium

January 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

According to a new CBRE report, LEED-certified office buildings command a rent premium over non-certified peers, even as the market deals with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic and remote …

Essity recognized for leadership in sustainability, named to CDP’s prestigious A List

January 24, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The global non-profit environmental organisation CDP has once again recognised the hygiene and health company Essity for its leadership in sustainability. For its efforts in combating deforestation, the company has …

Alibaba leveraging its cloud platforms to create green supply chains

January 23, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

To create greener supply chains in China, Alibaba Group is leveraging its platform power and cloud computing capabilities. Tmall Supermarket, the platform company’s online grocery service, has partnered with Energy …

Schneider Electric placed in Global 100 list of World’s Most Sustainable Corporations for 12th time

January 22, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital energy management and automation, has been named to Corporate Knights’ 2023 Global 100 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Corporations for the 12th …

Recycle your Christmas tree at Home Depot

January 9, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, nearly 350 million Christmas trees are currently grown on farms in the United States. During its typical lifespan of eight to twelve years, …

Dow celebrates 30 years of collaboration towards a sustainable world

January 2, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Bringing diverse perspectives to the table is an important way to aid in critical thinking and the discovery of new opportunities. This is especially evident in the field of corporate …

Newsweek places Qurate Retail Group in America’s Most Responsible Companies 2023

December 28, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Qurate Retail Group has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for the second year in a row.

Black & Veatch boosts sustainability using solar energy

December 28, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Solar projects are the fastest-growing renewable energy source. Despite the fact that solar modules generate clean energy, there is still room for improvement in terms of sustainability during procurement and …

Cultivating a culture of innovative mindsets

December 27, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

The challenges facing global communities are interconnected and complex and can be mitigated only finding solutions fueled by creative innovators.

CNH Industrial conducts agriculture sustainability at Tech Day 2022

December 27, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

CNH Industrial outlined its commitment to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers at its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona. The Company’s progress in three key areas was …

Innovative sustainable packaging solutions from Sealed Air – An Interview

December 23, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

An interview with Ron Cotterman, Vice President of Sustainability Innovation and Strategy.

Kohler collaborates with Robert Swan on exploring Antarctica

December 13, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

For the very first time Antarctica is being explored using renewable energy.

Sofidel wins ISSA Innovation Award 2022 with Papernet HyTech Seas dispensers

December 12, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Sofidel, a leading global provider of hygienic and household paper, received an ISSA Innovation Award in 2022 for its Papernet HyTech Seas dispensers. The dispensers are made from recycled ocean …

ISEAL revises Code of Good Practices to manage Sustainability claims

December 10, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

The move is aimed at fighting greenwashing.

Pure Strategies wins Best in Business 2022 award

December 7, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Pure Strategies, a sustainability consulting firm that empowers brands and retailers to achieve meaningful environmental and social improvement, was named to Inc.’s Best in Business list in the Business Services …

Ellen McArthur Foundation moves to create circular economy

December 6, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

Ellen McArthur Foundation moves to use flexible plastic for in packaging materials.

Sustainability and economic prosperity in Southern Africa

December 1, 2022 by Mathieu Maurice

This year, Egypt hosted the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27), which raised some intriguing questions about the relevance of sustainable business to African organizations and communities. Many …

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