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Corporate sustainability leadership during a pandemic

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The 2020 Sustainability Leaders , a GlobeScan- SustainAbility survey of experts worldwide, reveals which companies are perceived to be leaders on sustainability during this challenging time by sustainability professionals representing business, government, NGOs and academia. The time to act is now. Consumer Trends.

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It’s urgent to reshape our economy towards justice and sustainability

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As sustainability professionals, we need to ensure our companies do more than take a stand against racism and unfair labor practices. By doing so, we can shift the economy towards justice and environmental sustainability. As discussed in earlier columns ( here and here ), consumer demand drives 70 percent of the economy.

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The 33 sustainability certifications you need to know

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That should tell you that there are no easy answers here and that there is no one-size-fits-all certification for sustainability professionals. . Both organizations offer programs for young professionals or those new to sustainability. . International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP).

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Sustainable shopping is healthy, even amid a pandemic

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Sustainable shopping is healthy, even amid a pandemic. As sustainability professionals, we’ve been talking for years about how consumers are increasingly influenced by values and sustainability. We search the data for proof points that people would prefer to buy from a more sustainable company. Diane Osgood.

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2020 was the year that…

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German sportswear company adidas committed to using only recycled polyester across its supply chain by 2024. And pressing companies to eliminate deforestation in their supply chains has long been an activist focus. Now, companies themselves are seeing the business benefits of proactive forestry policies.

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Is sustainability undergoing a pandemic pause?

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For the first time, corporate sustainability professionals are on the bus instead of being thrown under it. Unlike previous economic downturns, sustainability isn’t being jettisoned in the spirit of corporate cost-savings. For the first time, corporate sustainability professionals are on the bus instead of being thrown under it.

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Episode 224: Biodiversity, climate tech and voices of clean energy equity

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Leading the sustainability transformation. How sustainability professionals can uplift the black community. Ideas for building a supply chain resilient to both short-term disruptions such as the pandemic and long-term risks such as climate change. Supply chains and circularity. Week in Review.