Packaging With Purpose
byEllie Gabel |Circular Economy,ESG Investing,Europe,Impact Economy,Impact Investing,Impact Measurement & Management,North America,Policy & Regulation,Regions,Scaling Solutions,SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 13 - Climate Action,SDG 14 - Life Below Water,SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth,SDGs,Stakeholder Capitalism,Systems Change,Tech for Social Good
Packaging has long been treated as a cost center — a way to protect products, comply with regulations and market to consumers. But upstream sourcing is where the real leverage lies. Choosing what materials go into packaging and how they are procured can shift entire...
Cultural Roots, Bold Flavors: Yaala Sparkling’s Journey
byEsther Abodunrin |Gender Lens,Impact Economy,Impact Investing,Oceania,Regions,Scaling Solutions,SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities,SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 13 - Climate Action,SDG 15 - Life on Land,SDG 5 - Gender Equality,SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth,SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,SDGs,Stakeholder Capitalism,Systems Change
A trailblazing Indigenous-led beverage company is redefining the impact of consumer choice through native ingredients, cultural storytelling, and sustainable enterprise. In Australia, an estimated 12,000 social enterprises contribute approximately $21.3 billion to the...
Empowering Women-led Agri-businesses in Kenya
byChristian Kingombe |Africa,Financial Inclusion,Gender Lens,Global,Impact Economy,Impact Investing,Regions,SDG 1 - No Poverty,SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production,SDG 13 - Climate Action,SDG 5 - Gender Equality,SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth,SDGs
Founded in 2012 by Jane Maigua, Charity Ndegwa, and Loise Maina, Exotic EPZ Ltd has become a pioneering women-led agribusiness in Kenya, recognized for its innovative approach to macadamia nut processing and its commitment to sustainable impact. Exotic EPZ’s...
Amplifying the S-Factor
byIsabella Wang |Editor's Picks,ESG Investing,Gender Lens,Global,Impact Economy,Impact Investing,Impact Measurement & Management,North America,Policy & Regulation,Regions,SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities,SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions,SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being,SDG 5 - Gender Equality,SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth,SDGs,Stakeholder Capitalism
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has been gaining traction for decades, promising a holistic approach that considers a company’s impact beyond just the bottom line. Yet, progress has been frustratingly slow. Despite significant growth in ESG...
