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Nat Geo, United Technologies Launch 'Urban Expeditions' Exploring...
Every day, 180,000 people move to urban areas. Urbanization is creating an urgent need for sustainable actions and solutions. At this critical time, National Geographic and United Technologies Corp....
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A Bridge to Economic Transformation: 10 Lessons in Sustainable Banking from...
We’re undergoing a transition to a new economy - one where business is not only focused on returns to shareholders, but also one that understands and prioritizes the complex ecosystem between business,...
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Detroit: Don't Just Fly In … Dig In.
I first witnessed Sustainable Brands descend on Detroit in April — flanked by Diego Rivera’s famous mural, Industry, at the Detroit Institute of Arts — when it announced that in 2017, the SB flagship...
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Everything in Moderation: Why You – and Your Brand – Need to Learn to Say...
In the midst of talks on “marketing,” “driving business forward” and “creating competitive advantages” this week at SB’16 Copenhagen, Sirikul “Nui” Laukaikul - founder of the Brandbeing Consultant and...
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The Circuitous Road to a Circular Economy: Brand Failures, Triumphs and...
Discussions on the circular economy always trigger great interest, even on the final afternoon of the action-packed SB’16 Copenhagen conference, judging from the enthusiastically packed room at this...
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation Launches Circular Cities Network
On Thursday, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation hosted the launch event of its Circular Cities Network, a global network of city leaders who are pioneering the application of circular economy approaches to...
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Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Conference to Highlight Innovations in Policy,...
The 2016 edition of the Zero Waste Conference (ZWC), taking place on November 3, features an international roster of presenters discussing the growing momentum behind the need to reduce waste, boost...
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#BusinessCase: Transition to Low-Carbon Economy Can Bring Big Returns, But...
According to new analysis by CDP, while global corporations have begun the transition to a low-carbon economy and some are already capitalizing on the opportunities this affords, a large number still...
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Majority of UK Investors Call for Label to Certify Ethical Investment Options
A survey conducted by ethical investment specialists Triodos Bank of UK investors has revealed an overwhelming interest in increasing ethical investment options, in while a surprising majority revealed...
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The CITES Veil and Its Unintentional Kill
For those who follow the workings and importance of our global ecosystem - the gatekeeping mechanism for our economy, you will know that early October marked the end of another opportunity at a...
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€220M European Commission Investment Spurs 144 New Circular, Low-Carbon Projects
The European Commission has approved an investment package of €222.7 million from the EU budget to support Europe's transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future. The EU funding will spur...
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Let’s Talk Business: Bridging the Gap Between the Financial World and the...
Since the signing of the Paris agreement, more and more initiatives are emerging and making waves in terms of carbon reduction. However, our planet is much more complicated than a carbon cycle, in...
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New Program to Help London-Based SMEs Capitalize on Circular Economy
The London Waste and RecyclingBoard (LWARB) - a partnership between the Mayor of London and London’s Boroughs dedicated to improving waste and resource management within the capital, with the aim of...
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Circular Economy Framework Could Give India a Competitive Advantage
A new report has found that adopting circular economic principles would put India on a path to positive regenerative and value-creating development with annual benefits of US $624 billion in 2050...
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2017 Circulars Nominate 36 Innovators Leading the Way to a Circular Future
There’s growing evidence around the efficacy of a circular economy and the key role it will play in helping companies and nations carry out the commitments outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement,...
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30 New EU Life+ Pilot Projects Make Convincing Case for Circular Business...
A recent report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and a number of new initiatives sweeping Europe have highlighted the convincing business case for companies to adopt circular principles into their...
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City of Las Vegas Now Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
The City of Las Vegas recently announced it has achieved its goal to draw 100 percent of power for its city facilities from renewable energy sources.As of December 9, the city is powering more than 140...
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From the Archbishop of Canterbury to Captain Kirk and Donald Trump
Can capitalism be ethical? This was the question asked by Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, in a recent lecture in Cambridge (part of Murray Edwards College’s Capitalism on the Edge...
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Report: Small Businesses Key to UK's Low-Carbon Transition
New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) warns that the UK risks failing to meet its climate obligations without the help of small businesses.FSB’s latest report, The Price of Power:...
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Circular Economy Gains Steam in US Thanks to DOE's REMADE Project, Emerging...
Two recent bits of news from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) point to continued groundwork being laid toward a circular economy in the U.S. and beyond.First, the Golisano Institute for...
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