Unilever touts supply chain mapping pilot to tackle deforestation August 24, 2020 by Toby Hill The project involves combining satellite imagery with geolocation data to build a more complete picture of the firm's supply chain. Food & Agriculture
We banned advertising for cigarettes. Should we do the same for SUVs? August 5, 2020 by Toby Hill A new report draws parallels between the ban on tobacco advertising and changed behaviors. Transportation & Mobility Electric Vehicles Policy & Politics
Loop makes its UK debut July 17, 2020 by Toby Hill TerraCycle is launching the latest market for its reusable packaging model in collaboration with retailer Tesco. Circular Economy Circular Packaging
BP walks away from three U.S. trade groups over carbon pricing March 2, 2020 by Toby Hill From Apple to Unilever to Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, more big companies are partings ways with industry associations that support policies at odds with corporate sustainability goals Policy & Politics Carbon Policy Energy & Climate Oil
Delta lifts off with $1 billion pledge to become carbon neutral February 20, 2020 by Toby Hill The airline plans to invest in aircraft renewal, sustainable jet fuel, weight reduction, and CO2 offsetting and sequestration projects. Corporate Strategy Decarbonization Aviation
New rankings show boost in demand for sustainable cotton as Adidas claims the top spot February 19, 2020 by Toby Hill Adidas climbed five places to claim the top spot in 2020's sustainable cotton rankings, but a third of the firms scored zero. Apparel
New UN Global Compact initiative aims to spur private sector progress towards the SDGs January 29, 2020 by Toby Hill A new management tool for embedding considerations related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals into day-to-day business processes. Corporate Strategy Sustainable Development Goals / SDGs
BMW is the first carmaker to join responsible mining initiative January 14, 2020 by Toby Hill Carmakers are coming under increasing pressure to ensure the materials used for electric vehicle production are responsibly sourced. Transportation & Mobility Supply Chain Mining Minerals Supply Chain Electric Vehicles
BlackRock goes green? Investment giant joins Climate Action 100+ amid controversy January 13, 2020 by Toby Hill The move comes just a month after the firm was accused of being 'full of greenwash' by former US Vice President Al Gore. Commitments & Goals Policy & Politics
Poo and power: Electrification and manure offer competing paths to decarbonize HGVs November 8, 2019 by Toby Hill Tevva and CNG Fuels announce new plans to deliver greener trucks. Transportation & Mobility Advanced Materials Biofuels Biomaterials