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We turned down a client to uphold gay rights
Adrian Ma says that being a B Corp certified business makes it easier to attract good new employeesBy Suzanne Bearne Business reporter It was during the pandemic that Adrian Ma had an epiphany that persuaded him to make his company more environmentally and socially responsible. “We were all celebrating people doing great work,” he says, […]
The “Mycelium mushroom road” from Indonesia to Japan: Interview with Ronaldiaz Hartantyo, Co-founder of Mycotech Labs
Launching a new mushroom leather research facility in Japan with the “WTF! We The Future Exhibition” at FabCafe Tokyo FabCafe Global Editorial Team #サーキュラー・エコノミー #サステイナブル #Sustainable #SDGs #Material Tokyo The rise of plant-based leather Increased attention around the urgency of changing our lifestyles to have a lower impact on the environment is more than a […]
Reid Hoffman Gifts USD $1 Million to Scale the B Corp Movement
NEW YORK, 21 March 2023 — B Lab Global, the nonprofit behind the B Corp movement, today announced it received a generous donation of USD $1 million from Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Partner at Greylock, to advance its journey to transform the economic system to be inclusive, equitable, and regenerative for all. This commitment […]
Building a brand with the right tactics
Havas Immerse Malaysia chief creative officer Donevan Chew By DALJIT DHESIAdvertising & Media Monday, 20 Mar 2023 PETALING JAYA: In today’s world not many brands have the luxury of dividing their marketing budget into brand building campaigns and tactical exercises. But the newly appointed Havas Immerse Malaysia chief creative officer Donevan Chew begs to differ. […]
Rip Curl is officially B Corp Certified
BY Lucy Crock RIP CURL is now officially a B Corp Certified Corporation (B Corp), a stamp of independent approval that the iconic surf brand is meeting stringent standards for positive social and environmental impact. Certified B Corps are for-profit organisations whose performance is making a positive social and environmental impact, measured across five impact […]
Torajamelo, Preserving Indonesia’s Ancient Artisanal Weaving
Made In Indonesia by Sari Widiati Collaborating with more than 1,100 women weavers from different communities in Sulawesi and East Nusa Tenggara, Torajamelo blends traditional motifs of hand-woven fabrics into an array of fashion and lifestyle products, clothes, accessories, gifts and decor all given a beautiful ethnic flair. There is a lot of folklore behind […]
What drives meaningful youth engagement?
Photo credit: United Nations More and more international organizations have realized the importance of engaging youth in sustainable development programs. Various youth engagement programs have been developed to ensure those young people equally benefit from their region’s economic dynamism. However, a thorough evaluation of the ongoing youth engagement approaches and activities is needed to maximize […]
Lecka 2023: The Best of Vietnam in a Snack!
Markus Gnirck, Founder & CEO of Lecka, chats to DeliveryRank about this budding start-up that is taking the snack industry by storm. Proudly Vietnamese in all its glory, Markus gives us a glimpse into the world of Lecka. What inspired the creation of Lecka and how long have your products been on the market? The economies […]
Travel companies are ‘greenwashing’ — here are 3 ways to find ones that aren’t
Monica Pitrelli @MONICAPITRELLI People said the pandemic made them want to travel more responsibly in the future. Now new data indicates they’re actually doing it. According to a report published in January by the World Travel & Tourism Council and Trip.com Group: Nearly 60% of travelers have chosen more sustainable travel options in the last […]