Sustainable Brands

The future doesn’t wait — and neither do these brands! Danone, Microsoft, Patagonia, Procter & Gamble, Amazon, Target, Nestlé, L'Oréal, Walmart, REI, Mastercard, Tocabe, Honda, Dr. Bronner's, Calvin Klein, General Mills, AT&T, BIC, Braskem, Kenvue, MGM Resorts International, Avery Dennison, Capgemini, ERM, OLIPOP PBC, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and more are already saying yes to what’s next by joining us at #SB25SanDiego. We’re not just inviting you to attend. We’re inviting you to build. At SB’25, sustainability leaders will gather to: ✅ Align across functions ✅ Pressure-test strategies ✅ Move ideas into action It’s where marketing teams meet product, finance meets sustainability, and vision meets execution — with one goal: to turn ambition into real, scalable progress. October 13–16; Town and Country Resort, San Diego! Featuring: ✅ Five strategic tracks ✅ Two all-new summits on Resilience + Regenerative Agriculture Save 20% by registering before August 15 with code: ATDPROGRAM REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eWJ-QzVp #Sustainability #Innovation #RegenerativeBusiness #FutureOfWork

In tough markets and challenging climates, the right allies and the right message can make all the difference. Part 3 of our ROI of Sustainability Masterclass tackles what most leaders struggle with: ✔️ How to be a credible messenger ✔️ How to gain buy-in under pressure ✔️ How to navigate resistance and build unlikely coalitions Get real-world strategies, responses to opposition, and tools you can use right away to turn complexity into confidence. Register now and receive the recording even if you can’t join live: https://lnkd.in/eHeb5b-i Sponsored by Valutus in partnership with Sustainable Brands.

🌍“If you want credits in four or five years, the projects have to start today. We’re making that more feasible.” Writing for Sustainable Brands, Scarlett Buckley published an in-depth feature on how insurance is unlocking climate finance in the voluntary carbon market. The piece looks at why early-stage projects often struggle to attract funding, how lack of trust and delivery risk have slowed investment, and why insurance is emerging as the missing infrastructure to help the market move forward with confidence. It also highlights our approach of offering insurance from the idea stage, giving developers, financiers and buyers the assurance they need to start projects sooner and at greater scale. A thoughtful read on the challenges and opportunities shaping the next phase of carbon markets. 🔗 Read the article in the comment section. #carbonmarkets #climatefinance #netzero #carboncredits #climatesolutions

For those headed to #NYClimateWeek - Sustainable Brands and Change Chemistry are holding an open conversation and working session of the Scaling Future-Fit Materials Working Group, hosted by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. It will be a great conversation led by Al Iannuzzi (Estée Lauder Companies), Todd Cline (Procter & Gamble), Renee Henze (IFF), Rui Resendes, PhD (Change Chemistry), and moderated by SB's Michael Dupee. Request an invitation to this and other SB events at NY Climate Week here: https://lnkd.in/eGgST-sx Who else will be at Climate Week and what are your "can't miss" events?

Scope 3 often accounts for over 90% of company's emissions. These emissions are complex and hard to address, but can unlock new business value and keep sustainability goals on track. From raw materials to end-of-life, leading retailers are rethinking solutions across 5 key hotspot in retail value chains: 📦 Packaging 🔄 Circularity 🚚 Freight + Logistics 🏭 Supplier Manufacturing 🚜 Agricultural Commodities We break down these hotspots in a new Sustainable Brands article from our net zero expert Ellen Shenette here: https://lnkd.in/e2GBTeaW

My kids recently demanded we rewatch a documentary on how development has fragmented and shrunk the endangered Florida panther's range. As they patch together habitat, panthers are being fatally struck when crossing roads. Viewers find photographer Carlton Ward Jr. waist deep in a flooded forest, deploying camera traps to try to tell the story and save the remaining wildlife corridors. You can’t help but feel the weight of his soggy, slow progress vs the pace of all they’re up against. Similar issues are playing out in our ocean. While no roads physically fragment endangered whale habitat, heavily trafficked international shipping lanes have impacts. Like with panthers and cars, whales have not evolved to avoid these large vessels used to move the majority of our goods. The good news is that there are ways companies that rely on #oceanfreight can help. Companies can start by asking their shipping partners to relay info about their cooperation with whale protection measures, and prioritize working with those demonstrating effort. (Link in comments for article and more info.) Examples: > Pacific Northwest: Quiet Sound encourages reduced speeds to protect the critically endangered Southern Resident Killer Whale #SRKW from noise pollution. > East Coast: Mandatory speed restriction measures exist to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale #NARW.  > California: Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program (my team!) verifies shipping lines’ cooperation with voluntary speed reduction requests to protect endangered fin, humpback, and blue whales. > [And - thanks to Danielle Alvarez and Jessica Morten with California Marine Sanctuary Foundation - this week mariners will be able to easily access & download data from our new Whale Atlas for #whale-safer shipping *across the globe*.] Doubt they'll see this but thanks for all you are doing Grizzly Creek Films, Eric Bendick, Carlton Ward Jr and all the many people amplifying solutions and what's at stake. It's obvious why Path of the Panther won an Emmy. Photos: Adam Ernster Wildlife (ship and whales); Mark Stuckey, Unsplash (road); Michael Jerrard, Unsplash (panther) TY 🐋 Jessica Morten Karin Grennan Sara Hutto Sustainable Brands Gonzalo Banda-Cruz Sara Adams

Over the past 50 years, wildlife populations have declined by 73%, and species are going extinct at unprecedented rates. While habitat fragmentation on land gets attention, our oceans face similar hidden risks. Shipping lanes now cross 92% of whale habitats, exposing endangered species to collisions, noise pollution, and disruption of critical feeding and migration patterns. The good news? Solutions exist, and companies that rely on maritime freight can play a direct role by working with shipping lines that adopt these measures. As Becca Tucker, Director of Corporate Engagement at the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, emphasizes, healthy oceans are essential for healthy businesses. Protecting marine biodiversity safeguards long-term growth, supply chain resilience, and the global economy. https://lnkd.in/eBqqapnr #Biodiversity #MarineConservation #SupplyChain #ClimateAction

London-based startup Artio is the first insurer designed specifically to cover carbon-credit projects from the concept phase, before a single tree is planted or a ton of carbon is removed. “We want to... support projects coming to market and help investors worry less about the risks. That’s why we chose insurance: we saw it as a stabilizing force with real power to unlock scale," Artio co-founder and CEO Bilal Hussain told Sustainable Brands. Backed by Tokio Marine HCC, Markel, Apollo, and with one of the fastest-ever approvals at Lloyd's of London, Artio is building the infrastructure to make carbon markets trustworthy, scalable, and inclusive. https://lnkd.in/eAu9BwpY

🌟 “Why are we still working in a way that doesn’t work?” That was the bold question Dr Ellen Joan Ford put on the table as she took the stage as keynote speaker at the first edition of Sustainable Brands Aotearoa – The Value of Purpose. Ellen’s talk was one of those rare moments where the whole room leaned in. Equal parts energy, authenticity, and straight-talking truth, she reminded us that belonging, autonomy, and purpose are the foundation of thriving workplaces. Work should fit life, not the other way around. And when people feel great, they do their best work. The audience loved her vibe!“Inspiring and uplifting – a conference like no other.” No wonder, you could just tell purpose is her guiding force in life: "Why do I get up every morning? There has to be a meaning behind it. For me, the purpose of life is love and connection. Whatever you do in life, you want to know it matters!” And when it comes to leadership? “True leadership is about creating an environment where people can thrive. Where that thriving energy is directed and the task that has to be achieved.” From the battlefield to the boardroom, Dr Ellen Joan Ford has shown again and again that leadership is about creating workplaces where everyone can show up as their whole selves. Watch this snippet from her keynote and feel the energy for yourself. 💚 Our next stop? Sustainable Brands ’25 San Diego, October 13–16, your gateway to global connections. Join the New Zealand delegation and stay tuned for more information! Thank you for believing in the power of purpose and helping us build something extraordinary in Aotearoa. #SustainableBrandsAotearoa

Join us at Climate Week this year where Sustainable Brands, along with our amazing partners, are hosting some fantastic activations. 🌎 September 23rd: We are proud to work with Emma Gillespie Cox and ClimeCo to host the Sustainable Brands Member Impact Dinner. 🌱 September 24th: Al Iannuzzi and The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. are hosting a reception and panel at Estée Lauder's beautiful offices overlooking Central Park on September 24th on Scaling Future-Fit Materials, in conjunction with Change Chemistry. Join The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Procter & Gamble, Target, Braskem, Eastman and others to discuss paths forward towards scaling safer and more sustainable materials across industries. Register your interest here for these opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gUWArXcZ KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz Michael Dupee Toby Aronson