INTERLAKEN, Switzerland, March 20, 2023 — There are multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change, and they areavailable now, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)report released today. “Mainstreaming effective and equitable climate action will not only reduce losses and damages for…
Tag: Sustainability
What is ‘green hushing’? The new negative sustainability trend, explained
Greenwashing has become part of our modern-day lexicon. Now there’s a new term, ‘green hushing,’ for when a company is too quiet about its accomplishments. This article is written by Talib Visram and was originally published on Fast Company on March 10, 2023. Greenwashing—the term referring to businesses exaggerating their commitment to sustainability—is now firmly…
NEW Case Study with RepYourWater!
The Business Case for Sustainability: As Demonstrated Through the Sustainability Journey of RepYourWater I am thrilled to share our recently released Case Study with RepYourWater, which is a design-driven apparel brand dedicated to providing top quality gear for anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts while inspiring exploration for the outdoors and conserving the resources we are…
The 8 Responsibilities of Chief Sustainability Officers (and how we do the same at a fraction of the cost)
According to Salary.com, the average salary for a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is $153,522 per year, and in 2021, more CSOs were hired than in the previous five years combined. Additionally, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will soon begin to “require registrants to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports,…
Take our NEW Simple Sustainability Assessment!
Is your business ready to solve the world’s biggest social & environmental challenges, but doesn’t know where to begin? After some recent speaking engagements AFFLINK Engage event in Scottsdale, AZ and the American Fly Fishing Trade Association Industry Summit & Lowcountry Local First Good Business Summit in Charleston, one thing became abundantly clear: small to medium enterprises want to measure…
Apparel Industry Is Unprepared For New Sustainability Laws (So Where to Begin?)
This article was originally published on Forbes on February 16, 2023 and was written by Greg Petro. “One of the hot topics among fashion execs these days is what’s shaping up to be the industry’s next crisis — government regulation of sustainability. In the US, Europe, and elsewhere, new laws are in the pipeline or…