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In praise of process innovation, the idea economy’s behind-the-scenes workhorse

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12 on the list, was recognized for rethinking its manufacturing process and restructuring its business to meet growing demand for its Uncrustables frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The foundation launched a financing facility that helped manufacturers get the capital they needed to expand production; last year UNICEF provided 9.3

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How to Make Sustainable Practices Make Sense for Your Business

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. “Consumer commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility has intensified with consumers voting with their wallets,” Jonathan Wright, global lead for cognitive process reengineering at IBM, told Yahoo Finance.

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Business Travel Is Back: How to Maximize Your Miles

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With companies dealing with lingering COVID-related uncertainty , supply chain shortages and inflation, those business owners who do decide to travel will be focused on stretching their travel budgets as far as possible. That being said, they’re still going to evaluate whether travel is necessary.”.

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KI Postura+ chair reaches first milestone on journey towards 100 percent recycled content

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KI has confirmed that Postura+ will begin its transition to a product for the circular economy, with all one-piece chairs manufactured from December 2022 set to contain at least 30 percent recycled polypropylene.

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Everything You Need to Know About B Corps and How They Can Drive Positive Change Globally

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Since its inception, the B Corp movement has grown exponentially, with more than 8,900 certified businesses in more than 101 countries, spanning 162 industries from retail and manufacturing to finance and technology. Community tackles supply chain—from raw materials to partner companies along the production process.

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4 red flags that your business is guilty of social washing—and how to fix it

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These tools may include environmental, social, and governance strategies; corporate social responsibility; impact investing; philanthropy; and compliance with various legal requirements around labor, supply chains, and stakeholder engagement. Let me give you an example: car part manufacturing. Sustainable in what way?

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Landlords and occupiers don’t see eye to eye on the decarbonisation of European real estate

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With many occupiers often more focused on emissions from other aspects of their businesses, such as manufacturing or supply chains, the contribution that buildings make to the aggregate 37 percent global emissions from real estate can be underestimated.