BASF’s Mitchell Toomey on mapping corporate strategy on the sustainable development goals

Having formerly worked with the United Nations on developing the Global Goals, Toomey is driving impact sustainability and human rights.

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General Motors’ Rob Threlkeld on collaboration in corporate renewable energy procurement

Can corporates and utilities work together to ensure that the future of transportation is sustainable?

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General Motors’ Rob Threlkeld on collaboration in corporate renewable energy procurement

The United Nations backs seed sovereignty in landmark small-scale farmers’ rights declaration

Conventional modern agriculture threatens seed diversity around the world — but a new UN declaration seeks to reverse that.

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The United Nations backs seed sovereignty in landmark small-scale farmers’ rights declaration

How DSM is embracing the Sustainable Development Goals

The food supply giant is pursuing five of the SDGs to drive its sustainability efforts, including the mission to eradicate hunger.

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How DSM is embracing the Sustainable Development Goals

Why food companies need to step up on human rights in global supply chains

Increased scrutiny and monitoring of abuses is on the menu at a growing number of companies.

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Why food companies need to step up on human rights in global supply chains

Milton Friedman was wrong: Corporations do have social responsibility

Here are some suggestions for meeting that obligation.

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Milton Friedman was wrong: Corporations do have social responsibility

Human rights as a driver of climate action and sustainable development

The impacts of climate change threaten our foundational rights. We must act on them with dignity and respect.

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Human rights as a driver of climate action and sustainable development

Concrete change: Making cement carbon-negative

The right policies and technologies could turn concrete manufacturing into a net climate benefit.

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Concrete change: Making cement carbon-negative

Is your sustainability team thinking enough about human rights?

By overlooking socioeconomic factors, we limit the potential for transformation.

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Is your sustainability team thinking enough about human rights?

Why foundations are spending more to address climate change

The impact on humanity is no longer a hypothetical concern.

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Why foundations are spending more to address climate change

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