More and more companies are adopting mission-oriented approaches to business and while it’s great that companies are using their voice and products to support the planet and promote inclusivity, there are definite financial benefits to good business as well. A new study from … [Read more...] about Beyond price: More consumers are buying based on brand values
2020
UK readers have broken records in 2020 as book sales soared
From opening up a whole world of knowledge to reducing our levels of stress, the benefits of reading are virtually endless. While we have known this for a long time, it seems the pandemic has truly re-opened our eyes to the magic of reading as book sales skyrocketed in 2020. In … [Read more...] about UK readers have broken records in 2020 as book sales soared
Scientists identified 503 new animal species in 2020
While 2020 was most definitely a year of uncertainty, scientists at London’s Natural History Museum were certainly pleased to wrap up the year by announcing that, over the last 12 months, they’ve identified a total of 503 new species belonging to almost all kingdoms of life. As … [Read more...] about Scientists identified 503 new animal species in 2020
The case for making Earth Day an official company holiday
Earth Day is an opportunity to honor our most precious asset and serves as a reminder of the very real responsibility we have to protect our planet — a planet that is in dire need of help. The sad thing is that many companies don’t take the chance to take part in Earth Day. While … [Read more...] about The case for making Earth Day an official company holiday
The Netherlands is doubling its 2020 green subsidies to meet climate goals
Let’s start with the bad news: The Netherlands is struggling to meet its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 25% below 1990 levels by the end of this year. The good news: the Dutch government is actually taking this seriously. This week, the … [Read more...] about The Netherlands is doubling its 2020 green subsidies to meet climate goals