Páramo is an alpine tundra ecosystem exclusively located in the Northern Andes of South America and the home to the bryophytes that a team from Bogota, Colombia were inspired by in developing their concept, Bryosoil. Bryosoil is a flood prevention system that took the first place prize for student teams in the 2019 Biomimicry Global Design Challenge.

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 10:30

Portions of the proceeds from the sales of Crafted Convergence are given back to two museums in New Mexico to help preserve the stories and cultural source materials behind the collection. Visit www.Durkan.com to watch a video clip about the collection and learn more about the inspiration behind Crafted Convergence.

Fri, 06/28/2019 - 13:50

Fri, 06/28/2019 - 10:10

Investors are increasingly using shareholder resolutions to request greater disclosure on climate-related risks. The TCFDs have created a framework for more effective climate-related reporting, however many companies are still struggling to accurately report current and future impacts.

Wed, 07/03/2019 - 06:00

Many people in consumer marketing are wondering! In these weekly commentaries the G&A Institute team offers media and experts’ shared perspectives on various issues and matters related to corporate sustainability, responsibility; and, sustainable, responsible and impact investing.

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 11:30

Early bird rates for the BSR Conference 2019, the year’s leading sustainable business event, have been extended to July 12.

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 10:00

CBRE Group, Inc. has released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights the company’s accomplishments as an industry leader in responsible business practices.

Mon, 07/01/2019 - 09:00

Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), a leading international venture capital fund, announced today a new partnership with Mars, Incorporated, on a first-of-its-kind research and development agreement in Israel aiming to pursue innovative tech solutions for global food, agriculture and nutrition challenges.

Wed, 05/15/2019 - 09:00

HP Inc. is making big strides toward achieving its environmental and social goals, and that has major implications for the company's business and for partners' businesses, according to the company's 2018 Sustainable Impact Report.

Thu, 06/27/2019 - 18:05

Almost 100 teams from 17 countries entered this year’s Biomimicry Global Design Challenge, submitting nature-inspired inventions to reverse, mitigate, or adapt to climate change. The ten finalist teams receive an invitation to the 2019-20 Biomimicry Launchpad, a program that supports prototyping and eventually a path to commercialization and the potential to win the $100,000 Ray C. Anderson Foundation Ray of Hope Prize®.

Fri, 06/28/2019 - 10:30