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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 1d

What partnerships will emerge from these conversations? How can we turn today’s inspiration into tomorrow’s lasting impact?

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners and sponsors for making this gathering possible — your commitment to collaboration and innovation continues to spark progress.

Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 1d

This week, hundreds of sustainability, brand, and innovation leaders are coming together at #SB25SanDiego to share bold ideas, tackle urgent challenges, and accelerate the shift toward a regenerative future. ...

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John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 1d

It always starts with people. Sharing ideas leads to innovation.

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 1d

Precision and transparency in measurement are essential to ensuring the integrity of climate action.

From plugging orphan wells to developing our Certainty Policy, Rebellion Energy Solutions is advancing verifiable methodologies that strengthen trust in high-quality carbon credits.

Lessons in Integrity: What We Learned from Abating Methane

As carbon markets evolve, one truth is becoming clear: the credibility of climate action depends on the precision of its measurements. Through Rebellion’s ...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 1d

What if your breakthrough isn’t a new technology or policy, but your people?

The @envdefensefund.bsky.social's new cross-functional climate activation model empowers team members from across departments to lead real climate projects aligned with core business priorities.

From Silos to Solutions: Unlocking Employee Power for Corporate Climate Action

What if the key to your next major climate breakthrough isn’t a new technology or policy, but the people already on your payroll? Across industries, employ...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 1d

When ESG oversight softens, many organizations assume their risk profile has too.

In reality, weaker rules create wider blind spots, leaving companies more vulnerable to failures that damage trust, disrupt supply chains, and erase market value overnight.

The Hidden Risks of ESG Complacency

The most dangerous time for a company isn’t when regulations tighten—it’s when they ease. As ESG oversight softens, many organizations assume their ris...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 8d

The next frontier is clear: to unlock purpose’s full potential and safeguard your company’s reputation, leaders must integrate purpose into risk management.

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From Purpose to Performance: Managing Risks to Unlock Purpose’s Full Potential

Social purpose has become the north star for many companies—but too often, it floats above the messy realities of risk. Without thoughtful consideration of...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 13d

Why attend #SB25SanDiego? From climate risk to consumer trust and product innovation, today’s biggest challenges require cross-functional collaboration.

Don’t miss the chance to connect, align, and accelerate your work.

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 18d

During #ClimateWeekNYC, we were thrilled to co-host an invite-only SB Membership Impact Dinner with ClimeCo.

Sustainability leaders and brand innovators gathered to discuss how they're meeting the moment and leading with optimism in an age of skepticism.

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 20d

Just a few days left!

Don’t miss Part 1 of our latest Masterclass Series with #Logitech.

📩 Register now to join live or get the recording: sustainablebrands.com/events/view/...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 21d

From smarter design to nature-inspired materials, over 60 companies worldwide are working on low-carbon concrete solutions — and momentum is building fast.

In our latest Innovation Watch, we explore 5 breakthrough technologies that could redefine the future of construction.

@tomidle.bsky.social

5 Innovations Cementing Construction’s Low-Carbon Future

In this Innovation Watch, five of the most compelling solutions proving the future of concrete can be not just low-carbon but smart, circular and resilient.

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 21d

MiAlgae is tackling one of aquaculture’s biggest challenges — the unsustainable sourcing of Omega-3s — by growing algae on whisky by-products. Instead of catching fish to feed fish, MiAlgae’s solution goes straight to the source: microalgae.

Partnerships are what makes this innovation so powerful!

From Whisky Waste to Sustainable Omega-3s: Cheers to Circularity

Scottish biotech startup MiAlgae is upcycling whisky waste into algae-derived Omega-3s — a regenerative, circular solution for distilleries, fisheries and ...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 22d

We sat down with Emma Gillespie Cox, CCO at ClimeCo, to discuss how Digital Carbon Solutions (DCS) make climate action seamless, credible and scalable.

Emma’s bottom line: when #climate contributions are easy, #traceable and #affordable, businesses win alongside the planet.

Why Digitizing Climate Action Is a ‘Billion-Dollar Opportunity’

Digital carbon tools are helping more companies increase customer engagement and transparency around their climate efforts. We spoke with ClimeCo Chief Com...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 22d

While #data and #science form the backbone of #sustainability, it’s storytelling that creates connection, urgency — and hope.

That’s why the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) launched a new digital docuseries showcasing innovation and resilience in fisheries across North America and beyond.

3 Ways Visual Storytelling Can Inspire Action, Build Trust

By amplifying stories of innovation and resilience, organizations can build trust, strengthen their sustainability leadership and inspire others to act.

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 22d

In 3 weeks, hundreds of business leaders will gather to co-create solutions we need.

Join companies AT&T, Calvin Klein, Clorox, Crocs, Danone, Eastman, General Mills, Henkel, L’Oréal, Nestlé, P&G, Target, Walmart, Whole Foods & more.

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 25d

Interface is taking bold steps toward a carbon-negative future by 2040 by embedding circularity into every stage of their product lifecycle!

Their key insight: Collaboration across the supply chain is essential to scale sustainable impact.

#CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction

What It Really Takes to Design for Circularity

We hope that by sharing our approach, we’ll continue to inspire other companies to take similar action — driving more climate progress across their orga...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 25d

#REBOOT is happening soon, and it’s your chance to join this transformative, one-day retreat built for the humans behind the impact.

Before the buzz of the #SB25SanDiego conference, give yourself space to reconnect with what matters most.

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Code SB25 for SB’25 attendees

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 25d

Some of the most memorable moments at #SB25SanDiego happen outside the sessions.

This year’s special events are designed to spark conversation, build community, and recharge your energy.

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 26d

We need to better understand the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) — the leadership styles, skills, and competencies that will be most essential in the years ahead.

Please share your opinions in this survey.
www.research.net/r/FutureCSO

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 27d

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is one of the most destructive pig viruses, costing U.S. producers an estimated $1.2B annually while driving higher antibiotic use and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Now, a breakthrough may change that trajectory.

#FoodSystems #FDA #Health

PIC: Healthier Animals = Healthier Food System, Healthier Planet

PIC’s new FDA-approved, disease-resistant pigs aim to protect herds from the devastating impacts of PRRS and lower both antibiotic use and environmental ...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 27d

This week, #ADM, #PepsiCo, and #Mars announced the launch of a regenerative agriculture program in Poland.

It takes a farm-wide approach to improving soil health, strengthening water management, and reducing reliance on synthetic inputs.

#Resilience #SupplyChains #Agriculture

PepsiCo, Mars, ADM Partner to Boost Resilience of Ag Supply Chains

Working with farmers in Poland, the program will yield sustainable rapeseed oil for PepsiCo’s Lay’s and Doritos brands and regenerative wheat for Mars�...

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 27d

Join @logitech.bsky.social and Sustainable Brands for the first session in our "Designing Consumer Electronics for Sustainability and Circularity" series.

Learn how prioritize product design principles, and how leading leading brands tackle hurdles.

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simonmainwaring.bsky.social @simonmainwaring.bsky.social · 28d

I’m looking forward to the conversation, to learning from peers across industries, and to exploring how we can unlock the collective power of consumers to accelerate change.

If you’ll be there, I’d love to connect. Use my network code spk25SB25SD and get 25% off #SB25SanDiego bit.ly/3rLpyY4

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 29d

Join the Sustainable Brands community and receive the latest industry updates, innovation insights, and real-world strategies to help your brand lead with purpose!

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Sustainable Brands @sustainablebrands.bsky.social · 29d

Businesses make billions of transactions daily, but how many account for carbon impact?

Join #ClimeCo, #Lenovo, and leading experts to uncover how your organization can embed carbon responsibility — automatically, invisibly, and verifiably — into operations.

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