A wave of apps to help consumers, including people working in corporate centers and other businesses, connect with discount food before it goes to waste has been on the rise over the last few years, along with apps to connect food with local organizations to help feed those in need. The United States Department of …
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What is the difference between CSR and ESG?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) have similar characteristics and goals, but there is one major difference between the two: ESG uses quantifiable data for comparisons across an array of goals for public reporting; CSR lends itself to giving back to non-measurable approaches in philanthropical endeavors. That said, there are some …
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PART I: Why buy shade-grown cocoa (chocolate products) for Halloween?
The number of hardships cacao growers experience can’t be understated. Many aspects, social, economic and environmental, can and do affect the production of the sought-after crop, but shade-grown techniques do promote longevity and resilience, overall, for the industry and the consumers that purchase any chocolate product across the globe. With Halloween approaching, and this first …
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Part I: What is sustainability?
The modern roots of the term and the three pillars The roots of sustainability, in the modern sense of the term, come from actions in the 1980s by the World Commission on Environment and Development, which was sponsored by the United Nations. In 1987, the WCED, also known as the Brundtland Commission, released a major …
Why buyers should watch for regenerative farming practices for sustainable supply chains
The supply of food products is vital for business and industry. But certain practices protect the economic, environmental and social wheels that the industry affects. “Regenrative farming” encompasses many of the practices that ensure things like food security, an important point when considering the economic side of things. The practices are also known to positively …
3 ways to reach corporate event sustainability goals
The advent of sustainable thinking can also include thoughts on how to incorporate sustainability into corporate events. Several ways exist in reducing carbon emissions for corporate gatherings, including conferences or new product launches, just as examples. Some simple solutions to increasing sustainability are available by focusing on supply chain, venue and transportation options. 1. Supply …
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Carbon footprint, supply chain and lunch options
Simple choices can be made to make lunchtime for employees and employers a more sustainable affair. Thinking sustainably has different levels of difficulty, but a few tactics can get someone started on the path to a better carbon footprint. Sustainability starter lunch kit 1. Identify local food Two scenarios can play out when seeking local …
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5 benefits to starting a corporate garden
Corporate campus gardens are a good initiative for corporations and businesses of all sizes. The benefits of taking on the task of building a corporate garden can be vast and bountiful, including for employees and company image. 1. Team building Employees from every part of a company can come together and work toward a common …
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Unknown future of climate change: Supply chain disruption could affect multiple industries
The recent issues with the Mississippi River being stricken with drought close to and in the Southeastern United States bring about the question of climate change and the potential effects on business and supply chains. The answer to the question of how climate change will affect the river over time is still being worked on …
Local food can help shape future landscapes in desert Southwest
The local food landscape has been on the minds of some, depending on where you are in the country. In the desert Southwest home in Nevada, local food is typically mentioned, but the region has only seen a few sparks of local food availability. To start a conversation about local food and sustainability, it’s worth …
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