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Collaboration, Transparency and Monitoring Enabling Faster Deforestation Progress, Shows the Consumer Goods Forum’s Report

3BL Media

The report, ‘Perspectives on Progress: Challenges and Insights on the Way to Forest Positive’ , marks three years since the Coalition started implementing its Theory of Change. Being forest positive for us means sustainable economic development, improved livelihoods, and climate positive outcomes.

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Change the World: By Focusing on the Human Impact of the Climate Crisis, Companies Can Turn Risks Into Opportunities

3BL Media

For example, in 2021 Nestlé announced its ambition to foster regenerative food systems , in alignment with its commitment to addressing the two-thirds of its greenhouse gas emissions generated from agriculture. In 2021, more than 2 million farmers associated with Better Cotton produced 20% of the global cotton supply.

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Scaling Climate Finance for Smallholder Agriculture: Lessons Learned from Partnering with Farmer-Allied Businesses

James Militzer

Informed by this data from our partners, Root Capital prioritized three climate solutions for our climate finance offering: resilient farm management, especially support for agroforestry and regenerative soil management practices; business nurseries for climate-resilient crops and shade trees; and climate-smart business infrastructure.

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America’s Top 10 Companies for Environmental Performance in 2022

Just Capital

The company’s climate commitment is a verified 1.5 degree Science Based Target , and is informed by its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2030 across its operations and supply chains and its analysis on the carbon impact of remote work. Intuit ranks first among Software companies for its work to address climate change.

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2020 was the year that…

GreenBiz

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. It’s not just the climate impacts of concern to investors.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The company touts advancing responsibility for sourcing raw ingredients, such as cobalt, within its supply chain. Rosalind Brewer is the first African-American and woman to steer the company’s Americas operations as well its global supply chain, product and store development. and globally by 2040. Company profile.

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IKEA Sources Bright Sustainability Ideas From Stakeholders at the ONE HOME, ONE PLANET U.S. Event

3BL Media

The emphasis on regenerative resources, material circulation and eliminating waste at the core of this economic model requires changing the way products are consumed and, ultimately, the way businesses operate. The global home furnishing company aims to become a circular and climate-positive business by 2030.