Impact Links: Climate Week 2019 Announcements; UN Global Compact And Accenture Releases CEO Study On Sustainability; Caltech $750 Million Donation To Environmental Research; Invesco Study On Socially Responsible Investing; LeapFrog Reveals Independent Audit Results; Alternative Proteins Seek To Disrupt Seafood Industry; AI And Weather Data Are Helping Brands Battle Food Waste; The Future Of Sustainable Fashion
- Significant commitments, partnerships, and new research projects worth trillions were announced during Climate Week 2019.
- The United Nations Global Compact and Accenture released findings from their CEO study on sustainability, which draws on insights from more than 1,000 CEOs.
- Caltech announced a $750 million donation aimed at scaling research on environmental sustainability and climate research.
- A new study by Invesco reveals that socially responsible investing is catching on among sovereign investors.
- LeapFrog Investments became the first impact investor to globally announce the results of an independent audit against the Operating Principles for Impact Management.
- As alternative proteins gain momentum, TUNO, a plant-based alternative to tuna, seeks to disrupt the $120 billion seafood industry with a sustainable solution.
- Several leading Japanese brands battle food waste in production using artificial intelligence and weather data.
- The booming resale business could lead the future of sustainable fashion.
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