June 25, 2020
To B or not to B? More tech companies should ask themselves that question Heather Clancy Thu, 06/25/2020 - 02:00 Fifth Wall, the biggest venture fund dedicated to funding disruptive ideas in real estate and retail, this week revealed that it has become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp) — a move that requires it to embed concerns about equity, inclusiveness and sustainability into its
...June 14, 2020
An artist talks about his environmentally responsive artwork.
June 11, 2020
Ethical Corporation by Reuters Events launches the new Reuters Events Transform Europe Virtual Series to address the big issues facing businesses as they look to deliver a new blueprint fit for a worldwide recovery post Covid-19.
June 3, 2020
A tightrope walk ahead for corporate sustainability managers Rajat Panwar Wed, 06/03/2020 - 00:00 Amidst numerous uncertainties surrounding post-COVID corporate climate, one thing is certain: Sustainability managers will face multifaceted challenges. Many could face budget cuts, even as their stakeholders expect them to ramp up sustainability efforts and seize this
...May 29, 2020
Demystifying the ‘Absolute Zero’ concept Heather Clancy Fri, 05/29/2020 - 02:15 If your sustainability team has regular debates about how to label or describe its various initiatives, it’s not alone. The nuances of all the various adjectives and descriptors that are used to describe climate action — from "science-based" to "net zero"
...May 11, 2020
As we self-isolate, we must be careful not to isolate our ideas and thoughts. We have the opportunity to ensure we deliver a clean, low-carbon and inclusive global recovery. It has never been more important for our industry to share, collaborate and inspire. For that reason, we’re hosting the Responsible Business Week [June 8-16], as an online event and it will be entirely free to attend. We are humbled
...May 7, 2020
As part of the 2020 Virtual Responsible Business Week I interviewed Satya Tripathi of the UNEP to get his thoughts and ideas as to why now's the time for business to re-imagine a new normal and turn from a system focused on the value proposition to one of a proposition of values. You can watch the 15-minute interview below:Image: Channels: EnvironmentTags: UN EnvironmentUNEPSatya
...May 1, 2020
Here's what real benefits for workers and communities can look like, as laid out by Circle Economy.
April 30, 2020
A study commissioned by the Australian Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISCA) reveals that infrastructure will play a key role in Australia’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, with sustainable infrastructure having the potential to deliver significant benefits. The IS Rating Scheme Return on Investment Study found that infrastructure projects rated under the IS
...April 30, 2020
It would be devastating if the COVID-19 crisis killed off climate tech startups. We only have a few months to get it right.