Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland visited Columbia for a World Leaders Forum event, offering students and faculty an 'extraordinary experience' with a leading sustainability figure. The event

Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland visited Columbia for a World Leaders Forum event, offering students and faculty an 'extraordinary experience' with a leading sustainability figure. The event was hosted by Alex Halliday, director of Columbia’s Earth Institute, and moderated by Karenna Gore, director of the Center for Earth Ethics.

Columbia has long tackled climate change through cutting-edge research and grassroots student movements. A new series, 'Columbia on Climate,' now highlights the university’s central focus on climate and sustainability within its community.

Published October 23, 2024, this initiative showcases how the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota is tackling affordable housing, greenhouse gas emissions, and community development

Published October 23, 2024, this initiative showcases how the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota is tackling affordable housing, greenhouse gas emissions, and community development simultaneously. Their innovative solution centers on utilizing hemp, driven by the leadership of Danny Desjarlais.

This project is documented by a team including Director Joel Caldwell, Producers Monika McClure and Joel Caldwell, and Director of Photography Chris Naum. Executive Producers are Alex Lowther and Damien Etchaubard, with editing by Jackie Viviers.

This final episode of our mini-series, based on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report "How not to fail: Avoiding 10 common pitfalls when scaling circular business models," highlights the

This final episode of our mini-series, based on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report "How not to fail: Avoiding 10 common pitfalls when scaling circular business models," highlights the critical role of coordination. Lead researchers Maddy Oliver and Ella Hedley explain that successful circular models require more than a strong design; they demand empowered and aligned teams with shared goals, incentives, and ownership to scale effectively.

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Circular business models offer significant value beyond just sustainability, driving new revenue, brand strength, and efficiency. However, they often fail to scale without a strong financial case.

Circular business models offer significant value beyond just sustainability, driving new revenue, brand strength, and efficiency. However, they often fail to scale without a strong financial case. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "How not to fail" report and a recent podcast with researchers Maddy Oliver and Ella Hedley highlight that sustainability-focused pitches can lower internal commitment. They advocate for commercial collaboration, citing the HolyGrail partnership. Listen to episode 196 for more.

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This episode, part of a mini-series on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "How not to fail" report, examines why circular business models often fail. Discover how to avoid three strategic

This episode, part of a mini-series on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's "How not to fail" report, examines why circular business models often fail. Discover how to avoid three strategic misalignment pitfalls by integrating business operations, customer needs, and product requirements for scalable success.

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Explore why circular business models fail to scale in this discussion, drawing from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report, "How not to fail: Avoiding 10 common pitfalls when scaling circular

Explore why circular business models fail to scale in this discussion, drawing from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's report, "How not to fail: Avoiding 10 common pitfalls when scaling circular business models." Learn practical steps to avoid common mistakes and enable transformative scale. Key topics include circular opportunities, the necessity of a scaling plan, and aligning models with existing business strategy.

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SMEs are vital for achieving a net-zero economy, comprising over 90% of global businesses. A COP26 session on November 3rd in Glasgow explored the challenges and opportunities for engaging SMEs in

SMEs are vital for achieving a net-zero economy, comprising over 90% of global businesses. A COP26 session on November 3rd in Glasgow explored the challenges and opportunities for engaging SMEs in climate action, highlighting efforts by government, finance, and businesses.

The session also introduced the SME Climate Hub, a new tool launched by BSR and CISL. This free online platform provides global SMEs with essential training to decarbonize their operations, supporting their commitment to climate goals.

Held at COP26, a CISL event at Scottish Power's Glasgow Headquarters synthesized key messages, insights, and actions from the summit, examining their implications for business and finance. Experts

Held at COP26, a CISL event at Scottish Power's Glasgow Headquarters synthesized key messages, insights, and actions from the summit, examining their implications for business and finance. Experts in climate science, policy, business, and finance discussed reactions to the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report, progress on the Paris Agreement, and remaining policy challenges.

Sessions explored translating policy statements into business metrics and targets, including technology and R&D needs for decarbonization and adaptation. The event also addressed capital and risk-sharing systems for a resilient, just transition, aligning net-zero commitments, and their impact on the financial sector. It concluded by reflecting on these outcomes for leaders across all timeframes.

Takeaway paper coffee cup waste and recyclability, especially concerning ocean plastics, are prominent issues. Demand for better design, reuse, and recycling is high. This video features DS

Takeaway paper coffee cup waste and recyclability, especially concerning ocean plastics, are prominent issues. Demand for better design, reuse, and recycling is high. This video features DS Smith's European Strategic Development Director Tom Campbell-White and Costa's Head of Environment Oliver Rosevear, offering industry perspectives on these topics.

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Dr. Oliver Ashford of the WRI Oceans Program will host a webinar on the future workforce in a sustainable Ocean Economy.

Panelists will discuss major economic aspects influenced by the

Dr. Oliver Ashford of the WRI Oceans Program will host a webinar on the future workforce in a sustainable Ocean Economy.

Panelists will discuss major economic aspects influenced by the health and fate of our oceans.