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The State of Green Business 2021

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The report found that "in large companies, there has been a significant increase in terms of the sustainability leader reporting to the CEO, from 19 percent in 2018 to 26 percent today.". Given this, it was not surprising to see an uptick in corporate ambition on sustainability issues.

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2020 was the year that…

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And that stat was from 2018, long before this year’s pandemic and global recession created millions more hungry bellies. Fair Trade certified crops continue to rise , ensuring a living wage for many smallholder farmers, and there’s growing interest in supporting Indigenous farmers , who have long practiced regenerative techniques.

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The 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

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Now, WeBloom is cultivating a group of Namibian "bloomers" in the circular economy and regenerative agriculture. Robert Luo’s innovative approach for addressing food waste was inspired by time spent in 2018 on his uncle’s dairy farm in China. Sarah Golden. Robert Luo, 24. Founder and CEO, Mi Terro; Los Angeles. LinkedIn .

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The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

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The second is a commitment to sourcing 100 percent of the natural materials Timberland uses from regenerative agriculture, such as leather for boots. Even now, with China’s more enlightened populace, Qui says it’s not easy selling the value of sustainability. And that’s his hope for the apparel and footwear industry as a whole.

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

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And, if you want to consult those lists in their entirety, here are the links: 2016 , 2017 , 2018 and 2019. Jessica Artioli Centurião ( 2018 ). COVID-19 will definitely change the world, and I truly hope that this will bring a new priority for sustainability topics. John Bello (2018). Willemijn Brouwer (2018).

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25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021

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And like many agricultural companies, Cargill is investing in regenerative agriculture, with the goal of advancing practices such as planting cover crops or rotational grazing on 10 million acres. . "I It’s the rare corporate sustainability professional who doesn’t recognize the name Dame Ellen MacArthur. LinkedIn | Twitter.