Collaboration & Co-Creation
The work of organizations joining forces in win-win, pre-competitive ways to bring about massive, impactful shifts away from business as usual
Cultivating Relationships, Understanding Around Food’s Place in Nature
A unique partnership between a Japanese pizza chef and a CEO dedicated to regional revitalization created a ‘cook’s sanctuary,’ where cooks and the public can connect and learn about the importance of food sustainability. ... View More
Collaborative Sustainability Initiatives Driving Innovation in Manufacturing Clusters
Examples such as the Net-Zero Basque Industrial Super Cluster show how targeted, collaborative sustainability efforts can set new standards for environmental responsibility in manufacturing — leading the way in industrial innovation and global comp... View More
The Game within a Game: Eastman, UTenn, UMich Compete for a Common Good
Together, Eastman and the two teams helped turn the spirit of competition into a unique approach to diverting waste, keeping recycling top of mind and driving behavior change with football fans. ... View More
Carrot and Stick: European & US Businesses Must Learn From Each Other to Become More Sustainable
As our North American operations continue to grow rapidly, we have witnessed in microcosm the sustainability benefits of marrying together US innovation and efficiency with European standards. ... View More
Firms Need Help Navigating Competition Laws in Pursuit of Collaboration for Sustainability
Over 80% of sustainability professionals acknowledge the need to work with peers to tackle sustainability issues; but most companies are put off collaboration for fear of breaking competition rules and risking litigation. ... View More
Unprecedented Industry Collab Paves Way for Decarbonization of Global Supply Chains
With foundational support from Apple, Amazon, Meta, Nike, PepsiCo and REI, the Clean Energy Procurement Academy aims to equip companies with the knowledge required to shift to clean energy. ... View More
Summit Provides Ecosystem-wide Look at Groundwork for a Regenerative Food Future
SB’23 San Diego concluded with the inaugural Regenerative Agriculture Summit, in which players from the field explored the shared opportunities offered by regenerative ag — where sustainable practices intersect with economic growth. ... View More
EY, Microsoft Partner to Advance Sustainability Education Worldwide with ‘Green Skills Passport’
The program will position learners ages 16 and over to thrive in the evolving market for jobs related to sustainability and climate change; and provide NGOs a platform to empower underserved communities with new, employable skills. ... View More
FMCG Giants, Farmer Co-ops Commit to New Global Definition of 'Regenerative Agriculture'
In an industry first, SAI Platform’s framework offers a globally aligned definition of regenerative agriculture — to which 30 agriculture co-ops and the 170-strong SAI Platform member group have already committed. ... View More
Teeing Up a Transformation: How Golf Is Driving Inclusivity, Sustainability
Dow is partnering to elevate both gender and sustainability in golf to show how the sport can be an inspiring source of progress for people and planet alike. ... View More
WEF’s New Immersive Technology Hub to Address Climate Tipping Points
Part of the Global Collaboration Village, leaders can now come together in the metaverse to experience and solve the deepening effects of the climate crisis. ... View More
Nestlé, Cargill, CCm Upcycling Cocoa Shells into Low-Carbon Fertilizer
As part of Nestlé’s bid to source 50% of its key ingredients from regenerative-ag methods by 2030, the three are turning the waste steam into a win-win, circular solution for food companies and farmers alike. ... View More
Nature Positive Initiative Aims to Promote Alignment, Integrity in Race to Save Global Biodiversity
The NPI will clarify and standardize the term ‘nature positive;’ and drive synergies across the many actors supporting and implementing changes towards the goal of halting and reversing nature loss by 2030. ... View More
How to Win Big with a Recycling Challenge
Last year, we set the record for World’s Largest College Recycling Event; but we didn’t want this to be a one-time win. So this year, we’ve recruited new partners to heighten the competition and increase the impact. ... View More
Collaborative Relationships Key to Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to a Circular Economy
Forging strategic partnerships can unlock immediate win-win solutions while also creating a roadmap for future success across the supply network. ... View More
Becoming a Regenerative Enterprise: Stories from the Field
At Biomimicry 3.8’s third annual Project Positive Summit, participants shared progress and groundbreaking new tools for raising the bar on ‘sustainability’ and demonstrating what regenerative design looks like in practice. ... View More
Salesforce, Deloitte, WEF Calling on Startups Ready to Fuel Sustainable Aviation
The challenge seeks next-generation aviation solutions including alternative fuels and propulsion technologies; and innovations in feedstock, engineering, and physical and market infrastructure. ... View More
Brands Rally to Bolster Maui in Wildfire-Relief Effort
Here are some of the companies and organizations that have stepped up to contribute to relief for the affected community. ... View More
How Food Companies Are Incentivizing Suppliers to Rein in GHGs
A new report from WWF examines the efficacy of rewards for climate-smart on-farm practices in getting suppliers’ help in eliminating Scope 3 emissions. ... View More
‘Big Build’ Brings Mars Closer to Goal of Restoring 1M Corals Worldwide by End of 2023
The massive coral-restoration project took place in the Spermonde Archipelago, Indonesia — in the world’s most biologically complex marine ecosystem in the Coral Triangle — alongside Indonesian community partners. ... View More
