Last chance for Circular Fashion Event 💫 + ESG Talent War
Bringing light and innovation to a sustainable world.
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER
UPDATED EVENT DETAILS!
We will talk to three leaders who are pioneering new ways to design, sell, and recycle fashion by incorporating circularity as a central tenant to their business models.
Tuesday, June 8th
11am ET / 8am PT / 5pm CET
The Understory Team talks to diverse leaders and experts to get their perspectives on innovation and the future of sustainability.
In this episode, the Co-Founders of WasteWizer share how they help companies and haulers weigh waste containers in real time and are transforming the waste management industry.
Available on all major podcast platforms.
Sustainability Job Opportunities
Director of Sustainability at Georgia Pacific
Senior Director, Sustainability at Tory Burch
Head of Sales at Lizee
Software Engineer at LimeLoop
Director of Operations at Returnity
Business Developer & Sales at Resortecs
Various Roles at Imperfect Foods
Various Roles at Southface
Associate for Sustainability and ESG Strategies at JP Morgan
Commercial Development Manager at Matter
Sr. Program Manager, NA Transportation Sustainability at Amazon
Program Manager, Energy & Sustainability Advocacy at Google
Sustainability Communications Manager at UPS
Director, Strategic Innovation at NRG Energy
See real time postings or share your open positions on the Understory Slack channel.
Recycleye
www.recycleye.com
Recycleye uses artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies to identify every item in a waste stream.
The company's software tools and datasets enable better sorting and transparency of waste and recyclables.
New taskforce to recommend nature-based disclosures. Building off the success of the TCFD which sets climate-related disclosures, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures will create a new framework focused on "nature-positive" outcomes. link
The new ESG talent war. Companies are recruiting ESG and sustainability experts at a rapid pace as sustainable investing and net zero targets boom. Demand for talent is outstripping supply. link
Nasdaq acquires carbon credit marketplace platform. The company acquired Puro.earth, a marketplace for carbon removal to enhance its portfolio of ESG products. link
Orsted aims to be #1 in green energy by 2030. The company will invest $57 billion in renewables over the next six years. link
And BP will invest $220 million in a new renewable energy project. link
IEA says net zero by 2050 is possible. The roadmap calls for complete energy transformation and behavioral changes. link
Net zero pledges. Bank of England, Highland Spring, and TCS.
Toyota Ventures launches new Climate Fund. The VC firm will invest $150 million in carbon neutrality startups. link
Closed Loop Ventures launches circular plastics fund. The VC will deploy up to $100 million in funding with support of three corporate LPs - Dow, LyondellBasell, and NOVA Chemicals. link
Venture Funding. Disaster resilience platform One Concern raises $45 million. link
Rent the Runway gets into resale. Customers will be able to buy used designer clothes in addition to renting them. link
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Upcoming Understory Events
June 8: Pioneering Circularity in Sustainable Fashion (RSVP NOW!)
June 22: Startups Driving Sustainability - June Showcase (RSVP NOW!)
June 24: Fintech South 2021 Conference (RSVP NOW!)
July 21: Startups Driving Sustainability - July Showcase
Join us for this informational discussion to learn the basic framework for circularity and best practices for how to implement a circular mindset in organizations.
We highlight case studies from across the industry landscape that showcase how leading innovators have built successful circular businesses.
The 'Corporate in Action' Report summarizes the corporate actions and pledges to address climate risk by a sampling of major corporations.
Read our analysis and recommendations for firms of any size.
ATTENTION STARTUPS: Understory is hosting free office hours to help you refine your investor deck and do pitch practice. Sign up for a slot here.
Understory Insights from our Editors
Circularity Market Landscape
Circularity First, Circularity Native
Regeneration: Closing the Circularity Loop
From Consumption to Preservation, How Circularity Extends Value
How do Organizations Design for a Circular Future?
ESG Frameworks & Reporting: A Beginner's Guide
Webinar: ESG Frameworks & Reporting
Startups Driving Sustainability - 2020 Report
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Understory is a global platform that helps organizations use technology and innovation to make our world more sustainable. We offer a variety of educational resources and events to make sustainability accessible, practical, and actionable.