Advancing the Circular Economy through Shared Value

Mon, 10/30/2017 - 09:15

The need and the opportunity to transition to a circular economy—an economic model that is restorative and regenerative by design—have become clear to many industries over the last 5 years.

Sourcing Our Fuels Responsibly: From Coffee to Electricity

Tue, 11/21/2017 - 09:30

Most people aren’t thinking about the journey that coffee makes from a farm half a world away to the cup in their hand, but as a sustainability professional, I just can’t help myself. You can call it a blessing—or a curse.

Carlsberg Group Wins Award for Reporting on UN Sustainable Development Goals

Mon, 10/30/2017 - 11:30

The Carlsberg Group has been awarded for the communication and integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) in its 2016 Sustainability Report, at the Danish CSR Rapporteringsprisen 2017.

The judging panel praised the clear connection between Carlsberg's sustainability programme and selected SDG’s for which it can effectively contribute towards, alongside the steps that will be taken to impact them.

Erb Featured Business Sustainability Case Study: Cargill: The Risky Business of Integrating Climate Change and Corporate Strategy

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 15:45

The complex and fragmented agribusiness sector has been resistant to legislation surrounding greenhouse gas emissions and other climate change regulations. Cargill, one of the largest agribusiness companies and the largest privately held company in the U.S., has the ability to become a significant driver of the climate change conversation and set new industry standards.

Sunny Verghese Appointed as WBCSD Chair for 2018

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 11:15

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development today announced that Mr Sunny Verghese, Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Olam International, has been appointed as the new Chair of WBCSD. Mr Verghese’s term begins on 1 January 2018 for a duration of two years.

How Being Committed to the Environment Can Be a Business Opportunity

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 10:40

As well as being the only industrial company on CDP’s A List for 7 years in a row, Schneider Electric also helps clients identify business opportunities in acting to address climate risks.

Environment and Sustainability: Drivers of Opportunity | Q&A With Karen Clarke-Whistler

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 08:10

TheFutureEconomy.ca: What has changed in the corporate world in terms of sustainability over the last decades and how can Canada strike a balance between being resource based and developing our economy sustainably?

Leading Study of 120 Global Companies Finds Corporate Social Investments Resilient and Growing, Despite Continued Unrest

Thu, 10/26/2017 - 15:30

A global study from CECP: The CEO Force for Good found that businesses headquartered around the world continued to stand firm in their social investments, despite unrest and instability in their home countries and beyond.

The Boston Consulting Group Releases Study: Total Societal Impact – A New Lens on Strategy

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 09:10

De Beers Partners to Hold Conference That Shines Light on Conservation Research

Fri, 10/27/2017 - 09:30

More than 200 conservationists, scientists, academics, students, nature lovers and activists heard about the latest developments in a series of research presentations at the 8th Oppenheimer De Beers Group Research Conference.