Working to Make Coffee the World’s First Sustainable Agricultural Commodity

Sat, 04/15/2017 - 10:00

At Fair Trade USA we have long worked with a diverse range of stakeholders to deliver on our mission to empower farmers and workers around the world.Recently a new ally, the Sustainable Coffee Challenge, has emerged to help build a shared space for organizations to come together, share lessons and build a vision for coffee to become the world’s first sustainable agricultural commodity.

Shifting to a Digital Grid Forces System-Wide Grid Modernization

Fri, 04/14/2017 - 12:10

We are at the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, defined by its velocity and volume, scope and scale, and systems impact. The foundation of this new era is squarely built upon the success of the "digital grid." The first three revolutions—defined by the introduction of steam and mechanization, electricity and computing, respectively—all had profound societal impacts, but they lacked the exponential rate of technological breakthroughs and complexity that define the fourth.

Whole Planet Foundation® Prosperity Campaign Raises $3.4 Million

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 09:30

Meet Jeff Johnson, Outdoor Photographer, Fair Trade Ambassador

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 10:00

Launching next week, we teamed up with Jeff Johnson, a well-known photographer of California adventure culture, for our We Wear Fair Trade photo series to honor a few of the individuals and brands who are making a bold, collective commitment to value the people who make our clothes.

Engaging Employers: Three Lessons from Impact Hiring

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 09:15

How to create more inclusive economies by engaging employers in developing new ideas and solutions for employing and retaining entry-level talent.

Domtar and the Rainforest Alliance Host Landowner Event

Fri, 04/14/2017 - 09:15

More than 70 woodland owners interested in the future health of forestland, biodiversity and the planet recently learned about sustainable woodland management at a daylong event hosted by the Rainforest Alliance and Domtar at our Kingsport Mill in Tennessee. As more consumers of fiber-based products demand goods from well-managed forests, land certification becomes critical.

Only 2 Weeks Left for Early Bird Pricing to Attend 2017 Circular Economy Summit!

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 17:00

Registration to attend the 2017 Circular Economy Summit: From Aspiration to Implementation will increase in two weeks! Don't miss your chance to receive an early bird discount, ending April 28.

Five Practical Steps for Conflict Minerals Due Diligence and SEC Disclosure Published by CFSI

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 15:45

Five Practical Steps for Conflict Minerals Due Diligence and SEC Disclosure Published by CFSI

General Mills' 2017 Global Responsibility Highlights

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 09:05

General Mills’ 2017 Global Responsibility Report highlights much of our important work and progress over the last year across four key focus areas: our food, our planet, our workplace and our community.

More Stranded Assets

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 12:45

Much attention has been paid to the concept that global warming will cause a dramatic drop in the value of carbon
reserves. A major shift towards non-carbon-based energy and non-carbon feedstocks for chemical processes could “strand” assets tied to oil drilling, coal mining, and fracking activities. Various groups have tried to quantify the downside risk to energy companies, if the response to climate change occurs.

However, there are other assets that climate change could strand. And, there are other sustainability trends that could result in stranding other types of assets. Both corporate managers and investors should probably examine these risks, too.