Economist Impact

08/08/2025

Despite rising political headwinds, corporate sustainability leaders in the US remain focused on long-term resilience. Most anticipate increased investor scrutiny and are maintaining or expanding budgets for sustainability-linked initiatives. Explore the full findings from the CSO Leaders Club survey here: http://econimpact.co/10V

06/08/2025

“The climate crisis is a health crisis. Those on the front line of care are also on the front line of its impacts” says Heidi Barnard, Head of Sustainability at NHS Supply Chain
Watch the full interview at The Health Dividend:
http://econimpact.co/10L

04/08/2025

Food waste accounts for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Adam Park, Former UK CEO of HelloFresh emphasises the role of innovation and collaboration in tackling this urgent challenge across the food system.
http://econimpact.co/10D

04/08/2025

Take a look at our adaptation framework, which shows how to minimise the impact of environmental change on cardiovascular-renal-metabolic health, fostering equitable and inclusive care.
http://econimpact.co/10B
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31/07/2025

In this week's newsletter: supply chains are getting smarter. New research with GEP reveals how firms across America and Europe are using AI to forecast demand, track emissions and automate decisions. The question for leaders now: how far should they trust it?

Inform your discussions and decisions this week. Procurement and supply chains, long seen as dull domains buried in spreadsheets and involving repetitive tasks, are moving faster and becoming more automated.

30/07/2025

Reuse is no longer theoretical. From Jakarta to Aarhus, reuse systems are scaling—cutting emissions, shortening supply chains and shielding businesses from rising costs. Amy Larkin, co-founder and director of PR3 - The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse, explains why this shift is both urgent and investable. Read more at The Sustainability Project.

Our world is changing so rapidly that it is hard to keep up. Terrifying news greets us every day. In the area of packaging—for takeaway food and beverage and consumer-goods packaging—there is actually good news. Reuse is coming to market in an array of new systems, and this paradigm shift addres...

29/07/2025

Economist Impact’s “Resilience from the ground up” programme, supported by Zurich, has been shortlisted in the Social Good category at the World Media Group Awards. It explores how cities can face climate change—not just as sources of risk, but as engines of resilience. Drawing on a survey of 5,000 residents across ten cities worldwide, we examined what people think their cities should do—and what is being missed when their views are ignored. Find out more:

Cities are at the centre of the climate crisis. While they can amplify climate risks, they can also guard against the worst impacts of climate change. City residents hold strong opinions about the road ahead, yet their views are rarely considered.

28/07/2025

Sustainability is no longer just about the environment—it’s about business survival. Companies that want to stay profitable and resilient for the next 50 or 100 years must embed sustainability at their core. Joanna Gilroy, Group Director of Sustainability at Balfour Beatty, shares why this shift matters. Find out more on The Sustainability Project:
http://econimpact.co/10m

23/07/2025

Andrew Savage, VP of Sustainability and founding team member at Lime, shared a striking insight: growth and decarbonisation aren’t mutually exclusive. Last year, Lime scaled its operations significantly while also achieving a double-digit reduction in absolute carbon emissions. Can business performance and climate progress go hand in hand? Find out on Urban Futures.

23/07/2025

We’re proud that The Sustainability Atlas, developed by Economist Impact in collaboration with Infosys has been shortlisted for a World Media group Award in the Brand & Media Owner Partnership category.

The Atlas uses generative AI to deliver clear, data-driven answers to key sustainability questions. It draws on insights from over two dozen indices and 500+ reports to help decision-makers understand sustainability challenges across regions.
Explore the Atlas here: http://econimpact.co/10c

22/07/2025

Hanne Sondergaard, EVP at Arla Foods, made a clear call: “It starts with data.” Tracking climate at the farm level is essential to create the right incentives—helping farmers act in ways that benefit both the environment and their bottom line. Can data transform agriculture? Find out on The Food Imperative: http://econimpact.co/104

22/07/2025

Tenants increasingly demand spaces that allow for adaptability, collaboration and a sense of community. Retrofitting allows for intentional placemaking, improves health and wellbeing, and enhances accessibility.
http://econimpact.co/101
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