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UNEP FI's Approach to CSRD/ESRS Compliance and Impact Management

UNEP FI's Approach to CSRD/ESRS Compliance and Impact Management

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandates companies to adhere to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), facilitating disclosure of social and environmental data as per updated regulations
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 11th, 2024|2:14 PM
Albertsons Companies Store Directors Pack Snacks for Athletes at Special Olympics Washington Spring Games
Investments & Collaborations
Retail

Albertsons Companies Store Directors Pack Snacks for Athletes at Special Olympics Washington Spring Games

Discover how Albertsons leverages strategic partnerships to drive community empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainability while enhancing its ESG leadership.
AlbertsonsAlbertsons
|May 7th, 2025|12:59 PM
Empowering the Future Workforce: How 3M’s Safety Roadshow Bridges STEM Education and Industry Needs
Manufacturing 4.0
Investments & Collaborations

Empowering the Future Workforce: How 3M’s Safety Roadshow Bridges STEM Education and Industry Needs

Explore how 3M’s Safety Roadshow connects students with real-world STEM and trade skills while advancing community impact and workforce sustainability.
3M3M
|May 7th, 2025|1:27 PM
H&M Foundation and GFA Drive Circular Textile Innovation in Panipat
Material Innovation & Circularity
Apparel & Textiles

H&M Foundation and GFA Drive Circular Textile Innovation in Panipat

Explore how the H&M Foundation and Global Fashion Agenda are transforming Panipat into a global model for circular textile innovation and inclusive growth.
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|May 5th, 2025|2:47 PM
7 Biggest Examples of Greenwashing in Corporate Sustainability
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

7 Biggest Examples of Greenwashing in Corporate Sustainability

Discover seven high-profile cases of corporate greenwashing and learn how businesses can avoid misleading sustainability claims. Essential insights for executives and sustainability leaders
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|March 10th, 2025|5:09 PM
GHG Protocol’s New Forest Carbon Accounting Standards: What Businesses Need to Know and How to Prepare
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

GHG Protocol’s New Forest Carbon Accounting Standards: What Businesses Need to Know and How to Prepare

Navigating the GHG Protocol’s latest updates on forest carbon accounting and their impact on corporate sustainability strategies.
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|March 4th, 2025|2:33 PM
EU Deforestation Law Delay Creates Uncertainty for Commodities Industry
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Retail

EU Deforestation Law Delay Creates Uncertainty for Commodities Industry

A proposed delay to the European Union's landmark deforestation regulation has stirred up significant uncertainty across global commodities markets. The law, designed to tackle deforestation linked to the importation of key agricultural products such as cattle, coffee, cocoa, and soy, would require companies to trace and map their supply chains to ensure they do not contribute to forest destruction. Originally set to come into effect on December 30, 2024, the delay proposal is seen as an attempt to offer producers, particularly in developing countries, more time to adjust to the stringent new requirements. Yet, for many, this postponement might only delay the inevitable, leaving both small farmers and larger corporations grappling with the regulatory and logistical challenges ahead.
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|December 16th, 2024|11:05 AM
How Cloud ERP and AI Are Powering the Future of Sustainability
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Investments & Collaborations

How Cloud ERP and AI Are Powering the Future of Sustainability

Learn how strategic investments in local health capacity and inclusive research models are driving equitable access to care worldwide.
Bristol-Myers SquibbBristol-Myers Squibb
|May 9th, 2025|11:24 AM
Kornit Digital Launches Apollo to Transform On-Demand Textile Production at FESPA 2025
Manufacturing 4.0

Kornit Digital Launches Apollo to Transform On-Demand Textile Production at FESPA 2025

Kornit Digital debuts Apollo at FESPA 2025, bridging screen and digital workflows to scale sustainable, on-demand textile production.
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|May 9th, 2025|4:01 PM
The Crucial Ingredient for Ethical, Sustainable Supply Chains
Apparel & Textiles

The Crucial Ingredient for Ethical, Sustainable Supply Chains

At the recent Fast Company Innovation Festival, industry leaders explored the essential elements required to establish a supply chain that prioritizes sustainability and ethical practices. The discussion revealed a stark reality: when consumers purchase everyday items, such as a set of bed sheets from a large retail chain, they often remain oblivious to the origins of those materials and the complexities of the associated supply chain. Unfortunately, many companies lack this transparency themselves.
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|September 27th, 2024|5:33 PM
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Elevating Sustainability: PotlatchDeltics 2024 Corporate Responsibility Achievements

Elevating Sustainability: PotlatchDeltics 2024 Corporate Responsibility Achievements

Discover PotlatchDeltic's 2024 sustainability achievements and corporate responsibility initiatives.
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|May 23rd, 2025|4:07 PM
Regions Banks Sustainable Community Projects: Fostering Environmental Stewardship and Corporate Social Responsibility
Investments & Collaborations
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

Regions Banks Sustainable Community Projects: Fostering Environmental Stewardship and Corporate Social Responsibility

Discover how Regions Bank's sustainable community projects are fostering environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility through impactful initiatives during Earth Week.
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|May 21st, 2025|1:17 PM
Driving Growth and Impact: Ciscos Purpose-Driven Innovation Unveiled at Cisco Live San Diego 2025

Driving Growth and Impact: Ciscos Purpose-Driven Innovation Unveiled at Cisco Live San Diego 2025

Explore Cisco's purpose-driven innovation driving growth and impact at Cisco Live San Diego 2025. Discover sustainability, social impact, and business strategy alignment.
Cisco SystemsCisco Systems
|May 21st, 2025|1:34 PM
Keysight Technologies Redefines Corporate Responsibility: A 2024 Progress Report on Governance, Sustainability, and Social Impact
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Technology & Software

Keysight Technologies Redefines Corporate Responsibility: A 2024 Progress Report on Governance, Sustainability, and Social Impact

Discover how Keysight Technologies is redefining corporate responsibility in its 2024 Progress Report, showcasing governance, sustainability, and social impact achievements.
Keysight TechnologiesKeysight Technologies
|May 22nd, 2025|4:41 PM
Empowering Sustainability: Duke Energy Foundations $500,000 Investment in North Carolinas Environmental Resilience
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Policy, Regulation & Compliance

Empowering Sustainability: Duke Energy Foundations $500,000 Investment in North Carolinas Environmental Resilience

The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $500,000 in North Carolina to support local environmental projects focused on sustainability, clean water, and community resilience, offering grants of up to $25,000.
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|May 21st, 2025|3:40 PM

Explore Popular Categories to Find Sustainable Business Partners

Textiles

Textiles

In the textiles sector, sustainability is the fabric of development and the preservation of ecosystems and a resilient supply chain. Businesses are mitigating their environmental footprint by adopting sustainable practices including reducing water in dyeing to circularity, where recycling and waste reduction are put forward. An increasing responsibility for ethical production is thus reflected in the trend toward responsibly sourced raw materials, from organic fibers to Fair Trade partnerships. Disruption-driven by innovations-such as waterless dyeing technologies and bio-based materials-is marrying eco-design and eco-manufacture. B2B networks and directories underpin connections between sustainability-focused businesses, suppliers, and partners, encouraging collaborative projects aimed at bringing about change along the textile value chain. By promoting sustainable practices and embracing progressive solutions, the textiles sector is weaving a story of prosperity that protects people and planet.
Cosmetics

Cosmetics

The core of the Cosmetics industry stands for sustainability fighting for a greener spawning of innovations. Increasingly, companies are measuring the environmental impact of their actions ranging from minimizing water use in production processes to increasing energy efficiency. Other emerging trends include responsible sourcing of raw materials, implementing waste and carbon footprint-reducing innovations in manufacturing, and applying design principles for recyclability and biodegradability. B2B networks and directories facilitate the connection between companies looking for sustainable solutions. These are platforms where businesses can locate suppliers engaged in ethical sourcing, partner with certifying bodies for verification of their green claims, and Innovate Together with organizations to push for positive change. Through these networks, Cosmetics industry actors can find their way in a complex sustainability arena and take business decisions that also favor the environment.
Fashion and Apparel

Fashion and Apparel

Sustainability is today no longer an option but a must in Fashion and Apparel. The industry is in a paradigm shift, going down the responsible practices route-from conserving water, energy, and resources. Companies are practicing responsible sourcing, creating new ways of production, and employing design philosophies that are least harmful to the environment. These B2B networks and directories are helping to further this paradigm shift by connecting businesses with suppliers and partners who practice ethical and environmentally mindful practices. With sustainability at the forefront, the Fashion and Apparel industry is not just redesigning its future but also setting an important example for businesses around the world in all industries.
Food and Beverage

Food and Beverage

The sustainable food and beverage industry is constantly evolving to create sustainable products, processes, and practices in response to the increasing demand for sustainable consumption. Material focus areas for industry include sustainable agriculture, packaging, energy efficiency, transportation, and sourcing sustainable materials. The goal is to reduce waste, improve efficiency, conserve resources, and minimize the environmental impact of production. Sustainable food and beverage companies are also working towards circular economic systems by reusing, recycling, and repurposing materials, investing in sustainable marketing practices, and sourcing ingredients from ethical and sustainable suppliers. ## ## 2. Benefits of Sustainability in the Food and Drink Industry ### A. Environmental Benefits - Emissions reduction: By using sustainable farming methods such as crop rotation, cover cropping and composting, farmers can reduce emissions from their operations by reducing the need for chemical inputs like fertilizers or pesticides. In addition, sustainable farming practices result in healthier soil that can capture more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to fight climate change. - Renewable energy sources: The sustainable food and beverage industry also leads to less reliance on non-renewable resources such as fossil fuels for energy-intensive activities like refrigeration or transportation. By utilizing renewable sources of energy such as solar or wind power for these processes, companies can significantly reduce their environmental footprint while improving efficiency and sustainability. - Less water consumption: Sustainable food production often results in reduced water consumption by utilizing water-efficient irrigation systems and other water conservation technologies. Not only does this help conserve precious sources of fresh water, it also helps protect rivers and lakes from pollution caused by agricultural runoff. Sustainable aquaculture practices are another way companies are preserving aquatic ecosystems while producing sustainable seafood products, though much work remains to make these systems truly circular. - Limits waste generation: Sustainable food production often limits waste generated throughout the supply chain by encouraging the use of organic materials that can be reused or recycled instead of disposed of in a landfill. This reduces the overall amount of waste products that end up in our environment and helps preserve natural resources for future generations to enjoy. ### B. Social Benefits - Improved access to nutrient-rich foods: Sustainable farming methods often focus on growing a wide variety of plant-based foods rich in vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients which are critical for healthy diets. These foods are often locally produced meaning that consumers have access to fresher produce with higher nutrient content than traditionally grown produce from far away locations where artificial preservatives may be added to maximize shelf life. - Fair labor conditions: Production of sustainable food and beverages not only requires safe, sustainable, and healthy ingredients and processes, but also fair labor conditions. Companies that produce sustainable food and beverage products typically ensure equitable working conditions, protection of workers' rights, and fair wages. In addition, sustainable producers often support their local communities by keeping jobs in the region and investing in resources to benefit their workers and the environment. ### C. Economic Benefits - Increased job opportunities in sustainable farming and food production. - Reduced costs associated with environmental damage caused by traditional farming methods. - Higher profits due to increased demand for sustainable products. - Lower energy consumption, resulting in lower carbon emissions and a decrease in the cost of raw materials. ## 3. Producing Sustainable Food and Drinks ### A. Materials & Inputs: Increasing common inputs for sustainable food and beverages include: - Organic or local ingredients such as grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, fish, herbs, and spices. - Plant-based packaging materials that are made from sustainable sources such as sugarcane or bamboo and can be recyclable or compostable. - Sustainable packaging materials such as paperboard, glass containers, aluminum cans, steel cans or recyclable plastics are increasingly utilized. - Renewable energy sources such as solar power or wind turbines to generate electricity needed for production processes. ### B. Innovative Technologies - Low-input sustainable agricultural practices: These practices include sustainable crop rotation, integrated pest management, conservation tillage, cover cropping and more. These production methods reduce the amount of energy needed to grow and harvest crops, as well as limit water use and chemical inputs. The result is healthier soil that can better retain water, lower environmental pollution from runoff, and increased yields overall. - Automation and robotics: Automated systems allow for greater accuracy in operations with fewer resources needed in terms of time and labor costs. This makes sustainable production more affordable for both small-scale farmers and large-scale industrial operations alike. ## 4. Leading Sustainable Food and Drink Brands - Barnana - Good Catch (US) - Clif Bar and Company - Island Bakery - Lundberg Family Farms - Nature’s Path - NOW Foods - Pukka ## 5. Sustainable Food and Drinks Standards - USDA ORGANIC - FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL - SOIL ASSOCIATION - THE NON-GMO PROJECT - ACO CERTIFICATION LTD - NATURLAND - WORLD FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATION (WFTO) - FAIR TRADE USA - AMAGGI RESPONSIBLE SOY STANDARD - ACCREDITED FISH FARM SCHEME - EUROPEAN VEGETARIAN UNION - ORGANIC FARMERS AND GROWERS - BIOFORUM
Home and Interiors

Home and Interiors

Sustainability is extremely important in the Home and Interiors Industry because it fosters environmentally conscious choices. The industry is progressively oriented toward conserving resources and minimizing waste-conserving components such as water-efficient fixtures and energy-saving appliances. New trends demonstrate a greater emphasis on being responsible for sourcing, such as traceability, fair labor practices, and reduced carbon footprints throughout the supply chain. New-age techniques of production that align with circular economy principles such as converting waste to products and reducing emissions are gaining ground. Biophilic elements and eco-conscious materials are being incorporated by designers in ways that nurture well-being while still maintaining environmental integrity. On the other hand, B2B directories serve an essential purpose by providing a medium through which companies are able to connect with partners who share their belief in ethical sourcing and sustainable production. Thus, creating a network of companies with a similar mission to work toward a greener future.
Outdoor and garden

Outdoor and garden

The outdoor and garden industry encompasses the production and sales of outdoor-space products, including gardening tools and furniture and decor. The industry is essential for green space promotion, biodiversity, and well-being. Some major sustainability trends include using eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient designs, and water conservation practices. Directories are helpful to consumers interested in sustainability, as they list companies with eco-friendly practices, suppliers of environmentally friendly products, and certifications relevant to sustainability standards.