Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. Learn more at amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.
Supporting Sponsors
Dow
Dow combines one of the broadest technology sets in the industry with asset integration, focused innovation and global scale to achieve profitable growth and become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dow’s portfolio of performance materials, industrial intermediates and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for our customers in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow operates 113 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,000 people. For more information, visit www.dow.com or follow us @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
Eastman
At Eastman, our purpose is to enhance the quality of life in a material way. That means we will transform tomorrow by revolutionizing the materials that shape it today. We are a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. We work with our customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2018 revenues of approximately $10 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion and 25,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company’s portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability. For more information, visit, www.keurigdrpepper.com.
Nestlé Waters North America
Nestlé Waters North America provides people with an unrivaled portfolio of bottled waters for healthy hydration. Brands such as Nestlé Pure Life®, Arrowhead®, Poland Spring®, Perrier® and San Pellegrino® have driven Nestlé Waters North America to be the third largest non-alcoholic beverage company by volume in the U.S. Based in Stamford, Connecticut with some 8,500 employees, Nestlé Waters is committed to reducing its environmental footprint across operations. As a natural resource company, Nestlé Waters sustainably manages our 47 spring sources and maintains more than 20,000 acres of natural watershed area. The company is also committed to creating shared value and being a good neighbor in the 140 communities where it operates in the U.S.
Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak is a world leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With more than 25,000 employees around the world, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our promise, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™," reflects our vision to commit to making food safe and available, everywhere. More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com/en-us.
Waste Management
Waste Management is a leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions services in North America, serving more than 21 million customers in the U.S. and Canada. As part of our strategy, we are committed to developing new waste solutions that can help communities and organizations achieve their green goals, including zero waste.
Waste Management Sustainability Services is a nationwide network of environmental professionals offering sustainability advisory services, environmental and project management experience to help companies advance along the path toward sustainability. By leveraging the network of assets and expertise of WM, our team can design and implement value-driven solutions unrivaled in the industry. Learn more at https://www.wm.com/index.jsp.
Contributing Sponsors
Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ 21,500 people worldwide and reported 2020 net sales of $11.8 billion. For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
HP Inc.
HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. Sustainable Impact is our commitment to create positive, lasting change for the planet, its people and our communities. Learn more at www.hp.com/sustainableimpact.
P&G Family Care
Ray C. Anderson Foundation
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation is a private nonprofit family foundation that seeks to promote a sustainable society by supporting and funding educational and project-based initiatives that advance knowledge and innovation in sustainability. Learn more at www.raycandersonfoundation.org.
Reusability
Reusability™ empowers supply chains by driving sustainability and delivering savings. We design and execute the world’s most innovative and environmentally sustainable supply chains by eliminating disposable packaging materials. We have 20 years of experience helping companies leverage the benefits of reusable packaging by managing your assets and circular supply chain, reducing your packaging, logistics, and transportation costs, and meeting the sustainability goals of your business. Learn more at https://www.reusability.com.
Rubicon
Rubicon is a software company that provides smart waste and recycling solutions for businesses and governments worldwide. Using technology to drive environmental innovation, the company helps turn businesses into more sustainable enterprises, and neighborhoods into greener and smarter places to live and work. Rubicon’s mission is to end waste by helping its partners find economic value in their waste streams and confidently execute on their sustainability goals. Learn more at https://www.rubicon.com/esg-report/.
Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at nearly 1,900 stores and at Target.com. Building on our heritage as a responsible business, we’re constantly putting the needs of people, communities and the planet at the heart of how we work today, to help build a better tomorrow. We are committed to addressing the environmental impacts of our business within our operations and across our value chain because we believe operating a sustainable business and using resources responsibly responsibility will allow us to serve our guests for generations to come. And we are working toward a future where everyone, regardless of their race or background, has equal access to opportunities and in which everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. For more information, visit www.target.com/corporateresponsibility.
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Participating Sponsors
Andersen Corporation
Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and market window and door products under the Andersen®, Renewal by Andersen®, EMCO®, Weiland®, MQ™ and Heritage™ brands. Andersen was founded in 1903 and employs more than 12,000 people with manufacturing sites in North America and Europe. Andersen deploys a comprehensive strategic approach to driving sustainable improvements across our value chain—from the forest, to our operations, to the home, to the communities where we live and work.
Natural Capital Partners
Natural Capital Partners, the leading experts on carbon neutrality and climate finance, works with more than 300 clients in 34 countries, including Microsoft, Logitech, Interface, HP and Nestle Waters, to deliver climate action solutions of the highest quality. Through a global network of projects which reduce carbon emissions, generate renewable energy, build resilience in supply chains, conserve and restore forests and biodiversity, and improve health and livelihoods, Natural Capital Partners’ clients are able to meet carbon neutrality and net zero targets. The CarbonNeutral Protocol, which is managed by Natural Capital Partners, provides a robust framework for clear, transparent and high quality carbon neutral action for businesses to achieve carbon neutrality, including CarbonNeutral® product certification.
Sustainability Partners
Natural Capital Partners
Natural Capital Partners, the leading experts on carbon neutrality and climate finance, works with more than 300 clients in 34 countries, including Microsoft, Logitech, Interface, HP and Nestle Waters, to deliver climate action solutions of the highest quality. Through a global network of projects which reduce carbon emissions, generate renewable energy, build resilience in supply chains, conserve and restore forests and biodiversity, and improve health and livelihoods, Natural Capital Partners’ clients are able to meet carbon neutrality and net zero targets. The CarbonNeutral Protocol, which is managed by Natural Capital Partners, provides a robust framework for clear, transparent and high quality carbon neutral action for businesses to achieve carbon neutrality, including CarbonNeutral® product certification.
Waste Management
Waste Management is a leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions services in North America, serving more than 21 million customers in the U.S. and Canada. As part of our strategy, we are committed to developing new waste solutions that can help communities and organizations achieve their green goals, including zero waste.
Waste Management Sustainability Services is a nationwide network of environmental professionals offering sustainability advisory services, environmental and project management experience to help companies advance along the path toward sustainability. By leveraging the network of assets and expertise of WM, our team can design and implement value-driven solutions unrivaled in the industry. Learn more at https://www.wm.com/index.jsp.
Community Partners
Techstars Sustainability Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy
Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs and Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships. Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs help founders do more faster and Techstars Startup Programs inspire, educate and connect entrepreneurs. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships helps brands supercharge growth by accelerating innovation and cultural transformation. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,500 companies with a market cap of $13.9 Billion. Learn more at https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/sustainability.
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, a non-profit organization, educates and empowers manufacturers of consumer products to become a positive force for society and the environment, helping to bring about a new industrial revolution. To learn more about Crable to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, visit www.c2ccertified.org
PACE
PACE is the platform for global leaders and their organizations to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. PACE provides leaders in the circular economy with the connections, learning, and opportunities to pilot and rapidly scale best practices.
PACE hosts projects that generate learning used by leaders for further decision making and investments. At the start of 2020, the PACE community consists of 75 public, private and civic executive leaders and over 200 members championing 18 tangible projects across the globe. The community is supported by the PACE Hub, a team hosted by the World Resources Institute in The Hague. Learn more: https://pacecircular.org/
Ocean Plastics Leadership Network
The Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN) is a diverse group of leaders, organizations and interests, all coming together with one common goal – end the flow of plastics into our oceans. Through healthy debate and a shared vision, OPLN develops the programs and experiences that build relationships, deepen understanding and drive action.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. We help make our member companies more successful and sustainable by focusing on the maximum positive impact for shareholders, the environment and societies.
Our member companies come from all business sectors and all major economies, representing a combined revenue of more than USD $8.5 trillion and 19 million employees. Our global network of almost 70 national business councils gives our members unparalleled reach across the globe. Since 1995, WBCSD has been uniquely positioned to work with member companies along and across value chains to deliver impactful business solutions to the most challenging sustainability issues.
Together, we are the leading voice of business for sustainability: united by our vision of a world where more than 9 billion people are all living well and within the boundaries of our planet, by 2050. Learn more at wbcsd.org
3BL Media
Founded in 2009, 3BL Media is a leading news distribution and content marketing company focused on niche topics including sustainability, health, energy, education, philanthropy, community and other social and environmental topics. The company works with organizations including multinational corporations, SME's, and non-profits to distribute multi-format media assets through social, traditional and new media channels. 3BL Media leverages its expertise in communications, technology and social media to enable organizations to more effectively communicate about their initiatives to the press, investors, consumers and other critical stakeholder groups. Learn more at 3blmedia.com
Biomimicry Institute
The Biomimicry Institute is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 2006 that empowers people to seek nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. To advance the solution process, the Institute created AskNature.org, a free online tool that contains strategies found in nature and examples of how they could be used in design. It also hosts a Biomimicry Global Design Challenge and Youth Design Challenge to support project-based education, supports startup innovation through the Launchpad and Ray of Hope Prize® to bring designs to market, and connects innovators through the Global Biomimicry Network. To learn more about Biomimicry Institute, visit biomimicry.org
Arizona State University
The Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability is the hub of Arizona State University’s sustainability initiatives. The ASU Wrigley Institute advances research, education and business practices for an urbanizing world. Its School of Sustainability, the first of its kind in the U.S., offers transdisciplinary degree programs focused on finding practical solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges.
Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support and recognize purchasing leadership that accelerates the transition to a prosperous and sustainable future.
BSR
BSR works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Visit bsr.org to learn more about BSR's more than 20 years of leadership in sustainability.
Elemental Excelerator
Elemental Excelerator helps startups change the world, one community at a time. Each year, it finds 15-20 companies that best fit its mission and funds each company up to $1 million to improve systems that impact people's lives: energy, mobility, water, agriculture, and beyond. To date, it has awarded over $30 million to 82 companies. Learn more at https://elementalexcelerator.com.
Pyxera Global
We leverage the unique strengths of corporations, governments, social sector organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to enhance the abilities of people and communities to solve complex problems and attain mutually beneficial goals. With a quarter century of experience in more than 90 countries, our team is passionate and dedicated to navigating challenges and pinpointing purposeful global engagement opportunities for our clients and partners. To learn more about PYXERA Global, visit pyxeraglobal.org
ReFED
ReFED is a national nonprofit working to end food loss and waste across the food system by advancing data-driven solutions to the problem. ReFED leverages data and insights to highlight supply chain inefficiencies and economic opportunities; mobilizes and connects people to take targeted action; and catalyzes capital to spur innovation and scale high-impact initiatives. ReFED’s goal is a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system that optimizes environmental resources, minimizes climate impacts, and makes the best use of the food we grow. For more information, visit refed.com.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness and educating the public on how our free enterprise system improves society and the economy. The Foundation conducts research and produces events on issues facing business now and in the future. Through its initiatives, the Foundation builds skills, drives innovation, and encourages growth. For more information on U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation, visit uschamberfoundation.org
Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)
The Sustainability Consortium
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) is a global organization transforming the consumer goods industry to deliver more sustainable consumer products. We are dedicated to improving the sustainability of consumer products. Our Members and partners include manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, service providers, NGOs, civil society organizations, governmental agencies and academics. Each member brings valuable perspectives and expertise. TSC convenes our diverse stakeholders to work collaboratively to build science-based decision tools and solutions that address sustainability issues that are materially important throughout a product’s supply chain and lifecycle. TSC also offers a portfolio of services to help drive effective implementation. sustainabilityconsortium.org
Closed Loop Partners
Closed Loop Partners is a New York-based investment firm comprised of venture capital, growth equity, private equity, project-based finance and an innovation center focused on building the circular economy. The firm has built an ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs, industry experts, global consumer goods companies, retailers, financial institutions and municipalities.
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is an American trade association headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. RILA promotes consumer choice and economic freedom through public policy and industry operational excellence. Executives participate in RILA for its educational forums, its public policy advocacy, and its advancement of the industry. To learn more about Rila, visit rila.org
Textile Exchange
Textile Exchange is a global nonprofit that creates leaders in the sustainable fiber and materials industry. The organization manages and promotes a suite of six leading industry standards, as well as, collects and publishes critical industry data and insights that enable brands and retailers to measure, manage and track their use of preferred fiber and materials. With more than 400 members representing leading brands, retailers and suppliers, Textile Exchange has, for years, been positively impacting climate through accelerating the use of preferred fibers across the global textile industry and is now making it an imperative goal through its 2030 Strategy: Climate+. Under the Climate+ strategic direction, Textile Exchange will be the driving force for urgent climate action with a goal of 35-45% reduced CO2 emissions from textile fiber and material production by 2030. To learn more about Textile Exchange, visit: TextileExchange.org.
Fashion for Good
Fashion for Good is the international organisation that brings the entire apparel industry together through collaboration and community with the aim to make all fashion good. At the core of Fashion for Good is our Innovation Platform – where we connect those working on sustainable innovation with brands, retailers and funders to bring new ideas and technologies from niche to norm. We also act as a convenor for change with a visitor-facing museum, co-working space for like-minded organisations and by producing open source tools around the production of circular apparel. To learn more about Fashion for Good, visit fashionforgood.com
Accelerate Partners
Elemental Excelerator
Elemental Excelerator helps startups change the world, one community at a time. Each year, it finds 15-20 companies that best fit its mission and funds each company up to $1 million to improve systems that impact people's lives: energy, mobility, water, agriculture, and beyond. To date, it has awarded over $30 million to 82 companies. Learn more at https://elementalexcelerator.com.
ReFED
ReFED is a multi-stakeholder nonprofit, powered by an influential network of the nation’s leading business, nonprofit, foundation, and government leaders committed to reducing U.S. food waste. ReFED takes a data-driven approach to move the food system from acting on instinct to insights to solve our national food waste problem. Llearn more at refed.com
Closed Loop Partners
Closed Loop Partners is a New York-based investment firm comprised of venture capital, growth equity, private equity, project-based finance and an innovation center focused on building the circular economy. The firm has built an ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs, industry experts, global consumer goods companies, retailers, financial institutions and municipalities.
Fashion for Good
Fashion for Good is the international organisation that brings the entire apparel industry together through collaboration and community with the aim to make all fashion good. At the core of Fashion for Good is our Innovation Platform – where we connect those working on sustainable innovation with brands, retailers and funders to bring new ideas and technologies from niche to norm. We also act as a convenor for change with a visitor-facing museum, co-working space for like-minded organisations and by producing open source tools around the production of circular apparel. To learn more about Fashion for Good, visit fashionforgood.com
Techstars Sustainability Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy
Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs and Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships. Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs help founders do more faster and Techstars Startup Programs inspire, educate and connect entrepreneurs. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships helps brands supercharge growth by accelerating innovation and cultural transformation. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,500 companies with a market cap of $13.9 Billion. Learn more at https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/sustainability.