Jake Safane

Jake Safane is a freelance writer specializing in finance and sustainability. He's written for The Economist, Business Insider and more.

Beyond Sustainability as Usual: Inside Humanscale’s Efforts to Improve the World

The office furniture company wants to improve the environment and society, not just reduce harm.

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10 Mission-Driven Food and Beverage Brands at Expo West

See 10 of the top mission-driven brands at Expo West 2024 that stood out for more than just taste.

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CPG Brands Should Lead With Consumer Benefits, Not Solely Sustainability — Insights From Expo West Panelists

To close the gap between consumers wanting and buying from sustainable brands, consider emphasizing how sustainability addresses core needs.

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Daily Crunch Balances Sustainable Growth

To Laurel Orley, CEO and co-founder of Daily Crunch Snacks, building a new brand with sustainability in mind can feel like walking a tightrope. Good intentions aren’t enough. In the ultra-competitive snack market, Orley and her company are trying to stay true to their values while building a viable

How KnowBe4 Builds Employee Engagement on Sustainability

KnowBe4 combines hard and soft data for its sustainability efforts.

What Is Corporate Sustainability and Why Does It Matter?

Corporate sustainability is about balancing economic, environmental and social factors so that companies can operate indefinitely.

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2023-2024 Carbon Neutral Copy Corporate Sustainability Survey

Our inaugural survey reveals what's top of mind for corporate sustainability leaders.

How Circular Helps Manufacturers Transition From Virgin to Recycled Plastic

Digital supply chain platform Circular is bringing much-needed efficiency to the recycled plastic market.

Carbon Footprint App Commons Shows Small Climate Decisions Add Up

Shifting purchases to more sustainable brands can add up to a big impact.

What Can Companies Learn From Sustainability in Sports?

As we approach Green Sports Day, consider how those in the sports world approach areas like event sustainability.

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What Can Businesses Learn From Eco-Friendly Baby Brands? 3 Examples

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Will Climate Cases Like Held v. Montana Affect Businesses Nationwide?

Proactively supporting environmental rights can help companies come out ahead.

Quantifying Organic: How Tractor Beverage's Organic Impact Tracker Helps the Business and the Environment

Can a fountain drink save the world? Maybe not on its own, but Tractor Beverage has a mission to “create a cleaner, healthier planet one drink at a time.”

Greenly's Climate App Store Helps Businesses Take Carbon Accounting to the Next Level

If you look at the categories of the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, you’ll find ones like finance, medical, and shopping. But there’s no dedicated category for an area like climate or the environment, aside from weather. Greenly, a carbon accounting software platform, noticed this

Is Sustainability on the Brink in Banking? (Probably Not, But Survey Shows Downtrend)

A new survey from Mobiquity shows sustainability has taken a step back in the banking sector, but that might be temporary.

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Ritual’s Ethos of Traceability Extends to Sustainability

Supplement brand Ritual's emphasis on product transparency and scientific rigor aligns well with its sustainability efforts.

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila Backs Up Sustainability Claims

The company recently became a certified B Corp and is supporting community projects in Mexico.

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Small Footprint, Big Impact: How 3 Tech Companies Are Using Their Platforms for Good

Companies like Asana, Chegg, and ZoomInfo are using their platforms to try to make a better impact.

3 Sustainability Takeaways From Expo West

At Expo West, leaders from some of the most sustainable brands shared lessons on communication and collaboration.

What’s the Point of Sustainability Certifications for Businesses?

Sustainability certifications for businesses aren't just for show; they can help your brand improve operations, connect with customers, and more.

What Does a Circular Supply Chain Look Like and Why Does It Matter?

A circular supply chain can cut waste while building resiliency, reducing carbon emissions, and more.

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5 Environmental Examples From Sustainable Wine Companies

See how sustainable wine companies are working to improve biodiversity, reduce carbon emissions, and more.

Listen to Your Investors: Climate Is the Top ESG Factor, Finds US SIF

The latest US SIF study finds that climate change/carbon emissions is the top ESG factor among US sustainable investors.

Dell’s Concept Luna Fuels Circularity and Low-Carbon Design

A prototype from Dell shows how computers can be built more sustainably with reuse and repair in mind.

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A Bourbon B Corp: Inside Maker’s Mark's Sustainability Efforts

Maker's Mark knows that nature is at the core of its products, and the brand is committed to strong environmental and social practices.