… of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from developing countries—implementing sustainable practices will have far-reaching impact. … strategy was a core focus area, and will only become more significant as 2030 approaches. Here’s how apparel brands can “A.D.A.P.T” to shifting consumer demands and climate threats … also uncover the business case for addressing them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with SDG four, concerning quality education. While I’m sure they’re not …
… plant-rich diets. In early September, a group of more than 400 leaders from across the entrepreneurship, investment, corporate, academia, non-profit, and public spaces came … the marine conservation field, came on stage to discuss her hopes for food technology and innovation to address major issues around overfishing. Sharing her hope for the future of plant-based and clean seafoods replacing our current status quo around seafood that does not consider what we take out of the system, Earle said “In a world that is rightly so …
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… targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to reduce emissions broadly throughout their supply chains, where most emissions occur. Walmart has one of the world’s largest supply chains and it …
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