Business/Finance

Written by: Kimberly White  A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) has found that prioritizing nature isn’t just good for the planet but also good for business.  World leaders, cities, companies, and individuals around the globe have been calling...

Written by: Kimberly White Beyond Meat has unveiled its latest star-studded campaign, Go Beyond. Highlighting the inner spirit and drive to reach the unattainable, Go Beyond was modeled after the inspiration and mission behind Beyond Meat. Kicking off the campaign...

Written by: Alex Kirby If the climate crisis keeps you awake at night, the impact of what we casually throw away is sure to have you worried: it makes global heating a lot worse. But Chile’s waste bus is managing...

Written by: Karen Scofield Seal Demand for plant-based food and nutrition is growing. According to recent retail sales data, grocery sales of plant-based foods in place of animal products grew 29 percent in the US to $5 billion between 2017 and...

Courtesy of Forests News Written by: Julie Mollins Tackling climate change requires large-scale financial investments into adaptation and mitigation activities. Known as “climate finance” under the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, the idea of mobilizing funds from countries in the global...

Written by: Matilda Gennvi and Dan Andersson Nature surrounds us and is the foundation of everything we depend on: clean air, water, food, raw materials and a stable climate. Healthy ecosystems regulate temperatures, protect against extreme weather and pollinate crops. Yet,...

Written by: Gareth Francis A decade ago, the role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) did not exist in many organizations. But with climate change-related risks dominating the long-term global risks identified by the World Economic Forum, businesses around the world are...

Written by: Sean Fleming The challenges facing the world are overwhelming, from the climate crisis to stubborn rates of poverty, inequality and ill health. But what if we could tap into the network effect to unite the world's brightest problem-solvers with...

Written by: Kimberly White  Severe weather cost Scottish farmers millions last year. According to a report commissioned by WWF Scotland, Scottish farmers lost up to £161 million in 2018.  Livestock and cereal crops were significantly impacted. Cereal crop production was down...

Written by: Kimberly White  Samsung and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have teamed up to launch a new mobile app focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UNDP and Samsung announced their partnership and unveiled the Global Goals...