Catalyst

🌞+💚 = 👍 Our friends @TriplePundit have just re-launched with a refreshing, positive perspective on sustainability news that focuses on stories that inspire, empower and drive positive change. Check it out: hubs.li/Q025TVLK0

Data Data Data 📚 Want a snapshot of a brand's sustainability performance? 📸 The team @glowfeed have just released 700+ brand specific sustainability performance reports for the US, UK and AUS. Check out the data 👇 hubs.li/Q025nRkn0

Bored of AI doom mongering? Well, here's an example of AI being used for good ♻️ A new AI system from @greyparrotai is using AI to revolutionize waste management. #AIForGood #SustainableSolutions #recycling hubs.li/Q020T2Vg0

Can Barbie bridge the dream gap? Great POV piece from TriplePundit hubs.li/Q01Z3dff0

With extreme weather records becoming the new norm, climate change is no longer a distant threat: it's our stark reality. But amidst the chaos, there lies an opportunity for brands that lead the way. Find out why in the article below. hubs.li/Q01Z4jxH0

According to the latest research from Australian Retirement Trust, 74% of Australians want their superannuation to be invested sustainably. hubs.li/Q01XdX4-0 This finding aligns with various reports published by @peoplescatalyst – hubs.li/Q01XdKP20

Tony’s Chocolonely (a social mission focused business) has just installed 3 Mission Guardians to ensure the company remains focused on its social mission long into the future, open sourcing this governance structure: hubs.ly/Q01TVgxl0 #ESG #sustainability

Consumer technology giant Logitech is partnering with the iFixit online community to increase the repairability of its consumer technology products: hubs.li/Q01SMCpG0 #sustainability #ESG

Technologists have developed an additive that when added to the plastic manufacturing process renders that plastic bio-degradable: hubs.li/Q01RK8dq0 #sustainability #ESG

Shoe manufacturer Allbirds has created the world’s first zero-carbon shoe, made from materials that are carbon sinks such as sugar-cane based foam: hubs.li/Q01RrfxD0 #allbirds, #ESG, #sustainability

"When it comes to sustainability and ESG issues, we are not as divided as we might think." A new report from @3BLNews highlights that US consumer opinions on ESG issues are more aligned than you might think. Consumers want businesses to be doing more. hubs.li/Q01Rrr4V0

Ikea has just announced that it is expanding its renewable electricity program to suppliers in 10 additional markets, making it easier for them to access renewable electricity and reduce Ikea’s overall carbon footprint. hubs.li/Q01P-6s-0 #ikea #sustainability #ESG

Apparel: 1 in 3 items sold last year in the U.S. were second-hand, and 1 in 2 consumers shopped for second-hand items in 2022. Read the full story 👇 hubs.li/Q01NC9f_0

Aligned with the findings of various #catalyst reports, @NielsenIQ has released research that finds consumers in APAC view sustainability as increasingly important. Barriers to wider adoption center around cost, access and clarity: hubs.li/Q01NgbSW0

A 29 country study finds brands with greater board level diversity are less likely to embellish their sustainability efforts and be found to be greenwashing: hubs.li/Q01M8Tnl0 #esg #climatechange #sustainability #genderequality

After preventing half a million plastic bottles from entering landfill in 2022, @TheBodyShopANZ have added makeup to their product refill program, allowing customers to visit their stores and refill existing bottles and containers. hubs.li/Q01L4B6R0 #sustainability #esg

Online retailer Klarna has expanded their conscious badges program, to include electronic goods. The program provides consumers with information about the sustainability performance of brands. hubs.li/Q01K4gMD0

This interesting article by the Washington Post warns of the danger of citizens becoming Climate Doomers, that is to lose hope in our collective ability to address climate change. hubs.li/Q01K4j060

A global study into mental health by Dynata finds that a significant portion of the population report their current mental health to be worse than it was in 2019: hubs.li/Q01K4l8t0

For all the food manufacturers out there, Ponova oil could be an ingredient that helps your brand’s journey towards #sustainability, curtesy of Terviva, an agricultural innovator from California👇👀 hubs.li/Q01J9zLJ0