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Quantis releases new report to guide beauty brands towards becoming sustainable businesses

Download this valuable new resource for cosmetics and personal care players to transform and thrive in today’s fast-changing world.

29 | 04

Video: Driving meaningful action to reduce food loss and waste

Alexi Ernstoff shares the 3 things companies need to know when they want to tackle food loss and waste in their value chain.

27 | 04

Welcoming Sarah Beaubien to lead the expansion of Quantis solutions in the Western US

We’re excited to have this seasoned sustainability strategist leading our growing team.

27 | 04

Quantis hires seasoned sustainability strategist to lead western US development

Sarah Beaubien joins Quantis in Head of Western US role to lead the expansion of the group’s growing presence in the region.

22 | 04

Earth Day videos: planetary boundaries and climate action

On #EarthDay2020, we’re talking about the systems-level approach food companies need to take climate action.

06 | 04

Driving sustainable change #notcanceled

Dive into the key sustainability topics of the moment

08 | 03

International Women’s Day

Meet some of Quantis' talented women innovators, scientists and leaders

04 | 03

Quantis launches first science-driven guidelines to tackle plastic pollution

Quantis and EA publish pioneering methodology to measure plastic leakage and identify its pathways into the environment

02 | 03

Quantis Has Talent! Watch our 1-on-1 Videos

Watch these latest clips to get an inside view of life at Quantis from one of our creative geeks.

27 | 02

First standardized guidelines to measure plastic pollution across corporate value chains

The Plastic Leak Project — a multi-stakeholder initiative to address plastic pollution worldwide

24 | 02

Natural Climate Solutions: How 4 global companies leverage nature to tackle the climate crisis

Danone, General Mills, Barry Callebaut and Braskem accelerate climate action through nature-based solutions

03 | 02

Video: How Food Companies Build Ambitious Climate Strategies

Charlotte Bande gives food sector-specific insights on science-based targets, getting internal buy-in and tackling value chain emissions

22 | 01

Starbucks commits to give more than it takes from the planet

Starbucks is brewing a goal to become "resource positive" on carbon, water and waste, while eventually moving away from single-use packaging.

13 | 01

Video: materiality assessment + corporate footprint lay the foundation

In this episode, we break down the two tools you need to start on your sustainability journey: materiality + corporate footprint

08 | 01

Advanced biodiversity impact methodology for French meat + livestock association

Quantis partners with Interbev to enable bold corporate action on biodiversity and soil health.

12 | 12 | 19

Destination net-zero: how to build a credible neutrality strategy

As companies commit to carbon neutral, net-zero, climate neutral, they’ll need to prioritize emissions reductions over carbon credits to get there.

12 | 12 | 19

GreenBiz’s Joel Makower talks Sustainable Business in 2020

Quantis is honored to welcome Joel as a guest writer for the Quantis Quarterly. He offers some perspective as we approach the Super Year.

04 | 12 | 19

World Soil Day: capturing and measuring the benefits of soil health

Quantis soil expert Mariko Thorbecke shares how food companies take on the growing challenges + opportunities in soil health.

28 | 11 | 19

Cosmoprof Asia: the Asian beauty market is ready for sustainable trans...

Quantis France Director Dimitri Caudrelier shares insights from his trip to Hong Kong for the largest beauty trade show in Asia

27 | 11 | 19

Israeli startup UBQ turning trash into plastic products

To the best of our knowledge, the UBQ Material is the most climate positive plastic available today

14 | 11 | 19

Q&A with Mars: What it takes to tackle land-use change

Mars' Kevin Rabinovitch shares insights on tackling land-use change in your supply chain, and what to do when certifications aren't enough.

06 | 11 | 19

Food for Thought: new series exploring key issues and actions for the agri-food sector

Natural Climate Solutions expert Michèle Zollinger talks about the added value of integrating land-use change and deforestation-related impacts into climate strategy.

16 | 10 | 19

Quantis launches Food Report to cultivate a sustainable and resilient food system

Dig In provides valuable guidance on the key sustainability topics for the food industry and viable science-based solutions.

14 | 10 | 19

Quantis Food Report digs into the business actions that will shape a sustainable food system

On World Food Day, Quantis releases a comprehensive report showcasing food sustainable business priorities and strategies.

09 | 10 | 19

Natixis launches tool to actively manage the climate impact of its balance sheet

Quantis supports bank Natixis with environmental decision-making tool to accelerate investment in sustainable solutions

18 | 09 | 19

Cultivating a resilient future for the food system

With the right tools and know-how, building a resilient food system that optimizes planetary and human health is mission possible.

05 | 09 | 19

New report serves as primer for standardized plastic footprint measure...

Quantis and partners EA and IUCN have published a first-of-its-kind report, laying the foundation for the development of a standardized plastic footprint measurement tool

03 | 09 | 19

Measuring Fashion in Bloomberg

In a recent feature, Bloomberg highlights findings from Quantis’ Apparel Sector report.

23 | 08 | 19

New guidance for measuring the benefits of water stewardship

Companies now have a common, science-based method for implementing and valuing water stewardship activities.

15 | 08 | 19

Innovation Forum Podcast: Quantis’ Jon Dettling talks innovation...

Quantis' Jon Dettling, shares insights on the Innovation Forum Podcast about how business can innovate to tackle supply chain challenges in the agriculture sector.

05 | 08 | 19

The Beef About Burgers

We’re in a race against time to achieve a globally sustainable food system, and the humble hamburger could hold the answers to what will get...

10 | 07 | 19

Video: FAQs on the new SBT Guidance for Apparel + Footwear

Global Apparel Lead Angela Adams answers questions on the new sector-specific guidance for setting ambitious SBTs.

05 | 07 | 19

Quantis joins UN One Planet’s Consumer Information Work Group (CI-SC...

Quantis helps raise the bar on sustainability consumer communication to drive progress on SDG 12 - Sustainable Production & Consumption

20 | 06 | 19

5 things you should know about natural climate solutions

How businesses harness the power of nature to fuel their climate action.

20 | 06 | 19

SPICE Initiative releases new guidance to assess cosmetics packaging

The Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics celebrates one year of collaboration.

18 | 06 | 19

Q&A: Talking purpose + sustainable finance with Barbara Spiegel &...

Getting to know Barbara as she shares insights on the state of sustainable business in the Zurich market + beyond.

13 | 06 | 19

Q&A: Farther, faster together at Sustainable Brands Paris

Quantis France Director Dimitri Caudrelier says SB Paris was a turning point for sustainability in Europe.

24 | 05 | 19

Copenhagen Fashion Summit: Q&A with Global Apparel Lead Angela Ad...

Quantis apparel expert Angela Adams was at CFS last week and shares insights.

16 | 05 | 19

Video: Worms for the future – Ÿnsect teams up with Quantis to fuel ...

Ÿnsect CEO shares how it used environmental metrics to raise $125 million to secure largest-ever ag-tech investment outside the US

07 | 05 | 19

Video: Innovation, transparency, metrics and collaboration at COSMOPRO...

At COSMOPROF Worldwide Bologna in March 2019, Quantis France Director Dimitri Caudrelier highlighted the latest developments in cosmetics sustainability. Here’s a recap of what it...

07 | 05 | 19

Science-driven goals: what businesses want to know

Here’s a glimpse into how these conversations typically progress — from vision, to concepts, to the nuts and bolts of science-based goals.

06 | 05 | 19

Can Food Fortification Help Tackle Climate Change?

Adding certain vitamins and minerals to food can tackle specific dietary insufficiencies with low impact on climate change.

03 | 05 | 19

Embarking on the sustainability communications adventure at SB Paris

The Quantis team hosted 4 dynamic sessions at Sustainable Brands Paris on April 24

30 | 04 | 19

Going for gold: the business case for sustainability in sports

Why smart sports organizations have metrics-driven sustainability strategies and how to build yours

26 | 04 | 19

Quantis joins the Cool Farm Alliance to advance sustainable crop manag...

Together we’ll build the geoFootprint and bring greater alignment between farm-level assessment and corporate sustainability needs.

19 | 04 | 19

SBTi releases updates for well below 2°C and 1.5°C pathways

What does the SBTi Criteria 4.0 mean for your science-based targets?

16 | 04 | 19

A unique culture+spirit

Curious about our unique non-hierarchical company culture? GreenBiz was too! Check out their interview with our CEO.

11 | 04 | 19

Here’s how the footprint of the plant-based Impossible Burger compar...

Fast Company highlights Impossible Burger 2.0’s “impossibly” small environmental footprint, verified by Quantis

11 | 04 | 19

Video: Quantis France Director talks strong commitment and positive en...

Check out Dimitri Caudrelier's advice to companies as they look to their 2030 strategies.

08 | 04 | 19

Q&A: the Accounting for Natural Climate Solutions Guidance team t...

This month Quantis released the ground-breaking Accounting for NCS: Guidance for Measuring GHG Emissions from Land, Forests, and Soils Across the Supply Chain.

02 | 04 | 19

Quantis breaks ground with guidance on land-related GHG emissions

The Accounting for Natural Climate Solutions Guidance is a game-changer for sustainable management of forestry and agriculture in corporate supply chains

02 | 04 | 19

Accounting for Natural Climate Solutions Guidance launches to support ...

A group of companies, non-profits & scientists led by Quantis delivers a guidance on accounting for land-related GHG emissions.

29 | 03 | 19

Absolute Sustainability: Getting ready for beyond carbon goals

Here's a recap of webinar 3/3 in the 'Ready > Set > Go Beyond!’ goal-setting series with Quantis, CDP, and the Science-Based Targets Network.

15 | 03 | 19

Q&A: Meet our new Director of Quantis Italy, Simone Pedrazzini

We sat down with Simone to talk about his experience and vision for this new chapter in the Quantis story.

01 | 03 | 19

FAQs video on the SBTi 1.5°C updates

Quantis Climate Strategy Lead answers your questions on the latest Science-Based Targets initiative updates

22 | 02 | 19

Quantis talks planetary boundaries at GreenBiz 2019

Ahead of the event, Quantis' experts share the business case for integrating planetary boundaries into corporate sustainability strategies.

21 | 02 | 19

Global Plastic Leak Project kicks off to tackle plastic and microplast...

Key stakeholders from the private and public sector have become members of the Plastic Leak Project.

19 | 02 | 19

Going bold on climate: how to set SBTs and build a climate roadmap

Here's a recap of webinar 2/3 in the 'Ready > Set > Go Beyond!’ goal-setting series with Quantis, WWF, WRI and IKEA.

31 | 01 | 19

The business case for value chain metrics and how to get started

Here's a recap of webinar 1/3 in the 'Ready > Set > Go Beyond!’ goal-setting series with Quantis and WRI.

30 | 01 | 19

Shaping a resilient future for the outdoor industry

Munich, here we come! Quantis is making the trek to ISPO Munich, the world’s largest multi-segment trade fair in the sports business.

22 | 01 | 19

Measuring Fashion in NYT

In two recent sustainable fashion-focused features, the New York Times shared findings from Quantis’ groundbreaking report.

15 | 01 | 19

Quantis nominates Quantis Italy Director to lead expansion

It’s official! Quantis now has an official branch in Milan, Italy with Simone Pedrazzini, whose been with Quantis for the past 8 years.

15 | 01 | 19

Quantis expands its European presence in Italy and names Director

To serve a growing client base in Italy, Quantis is officially opening its door to a branch in Milan and names Simone Pedrazzini as Director...

18 | 12 | 18

Sustainability leaders resolute to get 2030-ready

To be 2030-ready, sustainability leaders are setting ambitious science-aligned goals, and it’s transforming their business.

18 | 12 | 18

Quantis drives collaboration in sustainable finance with the NEC Initi...

The Net Environmental Contribution indicator goes open-source.

04 | 12 | 18

Blockchain, AI and IoT: Quantis relies on new tech in pioneering proje...

Quantis will be touching down at COP24 this week, for a panel discussion focused on enhancing the role of land use in climate change mitigation.

30 | 11 | 18

PAIA: A sector-driven tool to drive transformation in ICT

PAIA delivers three key components: a streamlined methodology for ICT product footprinting, a suite of simplified online tools, and a multi-stakeholder consortium of ICT companies.

23 | 11 | 18

Quantis has talent! Meet the team in our new 1-on-1 video series

Meet one of our #creativegeeks! This video series gives you the inside scoop on life at Quantis and the incredible talent that makes us distinctive.

21 | 11 | 18

Quantis Zürich has a New Director: Introducing Barbara Spiegel

Under Barbara’s leadership, it’s full speed ahead for our growing team of #creativegeeks in Zürich.

20 | 11 | 18

Barbara Spiegel named as Director of Quantis Zürich

Quantis is honored to welcome Barbara Spiegel as Director of Quantis Zürich to lead the expansion of our business and activities in the market.

05 | 11 | 18

NEC: open-source new multi-issue environmental metric for finance indu...

The NEC is the result of 3.5 years of R&D conducted with environmental sustainability consultancies, I Care & Consult + Quantis.

31 | 10 | 18

Green Bonds: ALD Automotive + Quantis Team Up to Accelerate Low-Carbon...

ALD Automotive has issued its first-ever Positive Impact Bond to drive the low-carbon transition of its fleet.

30 | 10 | 18

Quantis + Mirabaud AM Engage Investors to Close the Plastic Tap

Watch the video - Quantis is shedding light on the impact of plastic pollution on the eco. and the env. during the “Regards d’Experts” forum

29 | 10 | 18

Accelerating sustainable finance at Positive Investors Forum

Quantis CEO Emmanuelle Aoustin shares her take on the step-change taking shape in the financial sector, the NEC indicator and more.

29 | 10 | 18

Quantis Endorses EMF New Plastics Economy Global Commitment

The Global Commitment provides businesses and governments the opportunity to step forward as global leaders and put an end to marine litter and microplastic pollution.

16 | 10 | 18

Quantis Attends Textile Sustainability Conference to Accelerate Sustai...

Heading to Milan for Textile Exchange conference? Then open your agenda and take note of where you’ll find or hear from Quantis during the event.

01 | 10 | 18

From volume to value: Shifting the conversation on food loss and waste

To help transform thinking about FLW, Quantis and WBCSD’s project FReSH have developed the Food Loss and Waste Value Calculator.

24 | 09 | 18

GeoFootprint Tool will accelerate decarbonization of the agricultural ...

The ground-breaking, two-year project will deliver comprehensive and site-specific data via a publicly available, web-based platform to a diverse set of actors.

17 | 09 | 18

Quantis Offsets 2017 Emissions

Delivering intelligent environmental sustainability solutions is our superpower, but even sustainability superheros can have environmental impacts.

10 | 09 | 18

Next Stop: The Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco

During the three day event, Quantis Global Director – Services + Innovation Jon Dettling will be attending and speaking in panel discussions, workshops and various...

10 | 09 | 18

Quantis Joins Impossible Foods on Planet-Saving Mission to Revolutioni...

Silicon Valley startup Impossible Foods has published its 2018 sustainability report, Mission:Earth, charting its progress and challenges in the pursuit of its mission to make...

24 | 08 | 18

Quantis and EIT Climate-KIC launch the GeoFootprint Project to develop...

The GeoFootprint Project will develop a groundbreaking, spatially-sensitive footprint tool to help companies and key stakeholders in crop-based industries support sustainable crop management practices.

23 | 08 | 18

Impossible Foods Details Progress Toward Eliminating Animals from Food...

Food tech startup Impossible Foods published its 2018 impact report. The report includes data verified by Quantis.

22 | 08 | 18

Giving business a leg up for effective water stewardship (updated)

Even the smallest of problems linked to water resources can directly — and significantly — impact business and generate costs.

30 | 07 | 18

Digging into soil health is good business

With its important role in sequestering carbon, soil is gaining recognition as a tool for mitigating the growing threat of climate change.

30 | 07 | 18

Homo Plasticus

Ready to take action to protect the planet? Sébastien Humbert, Quantis Scientific Director, shares his advice for avoiding common plastic pitfalls.

17 | 07 | 18

Quantis teams up with WBCSD to Shape New Sustainability Standards for ...

The Tire Industry Project, a sector project of the WBCSD, has launched new Product Category Rules for the tire industry.

11 | 07 | 18

How can companies be CSR innovators?

Dimitri Caudrelier explains what companies need to do to change the game and why it’s in their interest to act quickly.

27 | 06 | 18

Farther, Faster, Together: The Value of Pre-Competitive Collaboration

The scope and complexity of the challenges business seeks to tackle require a collective, response to maximize impact.

19 | 06 | 18

First-of-Its-Kind Report Examines Global Environmental Impacts of Fash...

Quantis provides brands with critical insights into the industries’ hotspots to help them set ambitious targets to reduce their climate impact.

18 | 06 | 18

Packed water PEFCR approved by the European Commission

EFBW and Quantis are proud to announce that the PEFCR for packed water were approved during the Environmental Footprint Steering Committee

15 | 06 | 18

Heading to Brazil to scope out what’s next for LCA

Quantis Simon Gmünder will be presenting at the event, sharing expert insights on eco-design, sustainability in tourism and on the Land Use Change Guidance.

05 | 06 | 18

How General Mills, McDonalds and Kering are setting credible, courageo...

In a recent GreenBiz webcast, experts explained why going big on sustainability goals is increasingly a smart business strategy.

05 | 06 | 18

Why We Need Metrics – Not Quick Fixes – to Close the Plast...

While plastic has a lower carbon footprint than other materials including metal and glass - reusability, biodegradability and life cycle leakage must also be considered.

31 | 05 | 18

Together towards science-driven targets: Quantis joins WBCSD

Environmental sustainability consulting firm Quantis today joins nearly 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

25 | 05 | 18

LUC Guidance lands Energy Manager Today Project of the Year Award

Quantis’ Land Use Change (LUC) Guidance has been named Energy Manager Today Project of the Year! The Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Product &...

21 | 05 | 18

Ushering fashion towards a sustainable future: What to expect at the P...

Quantis’ creative geeks Angela Adams, Annabelle Stamm and Michèle Zollinger are headed to the 2018 Planet Textiles International Conference on May 22nd in Vancouver. The...

21 | 05 | 18

More recycling can’t fix the fundamental flaws with fast fashion

Imagine if every piece of clothing you own could be recycled into fully new garments when they were worn out, or when you grew bored...

18 | 05 | 18

Baume & Mercier teams up with Quantis to set new sustainability s...

Baume & Mercier (B&M) is aligning with the times, launching a new line of sustainable watches dubbed Baume. The eco-designed line looks to connect with...

16 | 05 | 18

SPICE kicks off to shape the future of sustainable packaging

Quantis + L'Oréal are proud to announce the launch of the Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics (SPICE) that brings together major cosmetics players.

16 | 05 | 18

Major beauty players unite for SPICE to collectively shape the future ...

The Sustainable Packaging Initiative for CosmEtics -SPICE- members join together to collectively guide sustainable packaging policies, drive packaging innovation, and to meet consumers’ expectations on...

09 | 05 | 18

Behind Europe’s quest to scale industrial symbiosis

Can an industrial system be retooled to produce zero waste? Answers in this article published on GreenBiz.com

04 | 05 | 18

Measuring Fashion report delivers results from the first study on the ...

The first in-depth, science-based study investigating the environmental impacts of the apparel and footwear sector

20 | 04 | 18

WEBINAR: The Science of Setting Credible, Courageous Sustainability Go...

Join Quantis, General Mills, Kering + McDonald’s on May 22 at 5pm CEST / 11am EDT as we discuss why going big on sustainability goals can be a smart business strategy as well...

18 | 04 | 18

Quantis CEO talks next generation of science-based targets

In an interview with GreenBiz Studio, Quantis CEO Emmanuelle Aoustin described how companies can overcome key challenges to accelerate progress on their sustainability ambitions.

16 | 04 | 18

Quantis has talent! Meet the dynamic team in our new video

We invite you now to come inside and get a behind the scenes peek what it's like to be one of our #creativegeeks!

15 | 04 | 18

WEBINAR: Delivering Corporate Climate Targets through Responsible Land...

Quantis is teaming up with the Environmental Defense Fund for a webinar on the importance of quantifying land use change to enable companies to develop smart strategies...

13 | 04 | 18

Inter IKEA partners with Quantis to shape sustainable future for mater...

Inter IKEA has published its FY17 Sustainability Summary Report, highlighting the progress on its journey to becoming “People & Planet Positive.”

30 | 03 | 18

Beyond LCA: Why Impact Evaluation Strengthens the Business Case for Bi...

Life Cycle Assessment offers businesses a powerful tool to evaluate the environmental impacts and economic viability of replacing fossil-based plastics with bio-based polymers.

08 | 03 | 18

Tackling the visible and invisible to close the plastic loop

Without significant action, there will be more plastic by weight in the ocean than fish by 2050. It’s time to close the negative plastic tap.

20 | 02 | 18

Leaders give voice to the power of partnerships

Collaboration runs through the sustainability movement like a sinew that not only holds it together, but also gives it its strength. And with good reason....

30 | 01 | 18

Big ambitions – with a side of science – are raising the b...

Meeting goals is meaningless if the targets aren’t set in the right place. Leaders are switching from setting sustainability goals to setting goals to be...

15 | 01 | 18

Laure de Ricqlès to boost Quantis IT and digital services

The digital revolution is converging with the sustainable transformation of our businesses and organizations. This is why we are excited to welcome to the Quantis...

21 | 12 | 17

ICCA makes Avoided Emissions Guidelines public

The International Council of Chemical Associations has published its updated guidelines that highlight the key role of chemicals in avoiding greenhouse gases emissions. Quantis contributed...

18 | 12 | 17

Science-driven goals propel sports’ positive legacy

Every year, hundreds of millions of fans follow sports. With such massive audiences and influential players, there is great potential for sports to up their...

15 | 12 | 17

Step, step, run…leap!

At the One Planet Summit in Paris this week, a kid in the audience asked the question: “Isn’t it too late to make a difference...

15 | 12 | 17

Measuring business performance in the circular economy

The vision for the circular economy is to decouple economic growth from the use of global resources. Naturally, circularity raises multiple questions for industry, including...

11 | 12 | 17

Betting on Green Finance for Climate Action

How far have we come since the Paris Agreements? Two years down the line, Paris reconvenes top decision-makers to address that very question. Quantis France...

04 | 12 | 17

Lausanne team supports biodiversity by sponsoring a Swiss beehive

Quantis Lausanne proudly supports Mellifera’s honey-making activities by sponsoring a beehive near their office. This non-profit secured the Bio Suisse label, which speaks to the...

29 | 11 | 17

Novartis reaches out for a 780% return on forestry projects

Mariko Thorbecke, Gregory Simonnin and partners at Valuing Nature joined Novartis to assess targeted investments in carbon sink projects around the world. They make a...

28 | 11 | 17

Quantis pushes for integrated reporting to include natural capital pro...

In its latest report on integrated reporting, the MEDEF (France’s largest employer federation) shares key learnings from interviewing numerous experts, corporate practitioners and stakeholders. Quantis...

23 | 11 | 17

Prioritizing food loss and waste in natural capital accounting

About 1/3 of food is either lost or wasted (FLW), squandering the natural capital required to produce it, with little to no societal service. The...

15 | 11 | 17

Bryan Sheehan joins Quantis as US Director

Seasoned sustainability and business professional Bryan Sheehan has joined the team as Director, Quantis US. In this role, Bryan will lead the solid growth and...

03 | 11 | 17

Quantis to collect + share technical insights at COP 23 side events

In the wake of the Paris Agreements, UN Climate Change Conferences generate major expectations for turning the tables on climate change, resilient communities and low-carbon growth. From...

30 | 10 | 17

The Product and Organization Environmental Footprint Initiative: A gol...

Imagine you have landed in 2030. You walk into your usual grocery store. Only this time, every product sports a label to help you make...

27 | 10 | 17

Quantis channels Superhero Sustainability Powers @SB’17 Copenhagen

Once again Quantis partners with Sustainable Brands for the 2017 Copenhagen edition, taking place from October 3oth to November 1st. Our...

27 | 10 | 17

Harnessing Sustainable Superpowers + Brand Value: What to expect at SB...

From October 30th to November 1st, teammates Amanda Martin, Roxane Titz and Arnaud Dauriat will be attending SB’17 Copenhagen. This is a great opportunity to engage...

17 | 10 | 17

How Brands Are Embedding Eco-Design at Scale

Eco-design is now synonymous with new product development (NPD). Sustainable businesses and brands have understood that to remain resilient and competitive, product eco-design must be...

03 | 10 | 17

Science-based targets: setting into action

On the sustainability circuit, much of the discussion these days is around science-based goal setting. The approach to setting greenhouse gas reduction goals according to...

29 | 09 | 17

Nuancing forestry impacts on biodiversity in LCA

Corporations are increasingly attuned to the influence of human activity on land use, land use changes and forestry (see LUC Guidance). With systemic thinking, businesses...

28 | 09 | 17

Companies commit at Climate Week

Back from Climate Week in New York, Quantis consultants Annabelle Stamm and Michèle Zollinger report that science-based goals are effectively structuring the corporate drive toward...

28 | 09 | 17

On our radar at LCA XVII next week

Quantis teammates Jon Dettling, Sébastien Humbert, Xun Liao and Melissa Zgola are headed to LCA XVII, taking place on October 3-5. A landmark in the North American...

18 | 09 | 17

Six apparel majors join the SBTi to address the sector’s global carb...

Six apparel majors – including Gap, Inc. and NIKE, Inc. – kicked off Climate Week by joining the Science-Based Targets initiative. Ahead of this announcement,...

13 | 09 | 17

Paris 2024: going for gold in sustainable games

Today is the day the City of Lights officially lands the hosting of the Summer Olympics in 2024. Now, one of the focal points will...

13 | 09 | 17

Quantis shares expertise on sustainable Olympics

Paris, France – As Paris 2024 plans to set the sustainability gold standard for olympic games, Quantis reaches out to the press with expert insights...

11 | 09 | 17

Quantis Introduces New Land Use Guidance to Slash Global Supply Chain ...

Sustainability consulting group Quantis, in conjunction with a pre-competitive consortium of over 40 private companies, NGOs, governments and scientific institutions, has released the Land Use Change Guidance:...

05 | 09 | 17

WEBINAR: Piloting Land Use Change Guidance

With pressure to establish deforestation-free supply chains and to set science-based GHG targets that include supply chains, organizations have an urgent need for guidance on...

05 | 09 | 17

Methodological guidance to help companies account for climate change i...

Committed companies, non-profits, scientists and diverse sustainability stakeholders teamed up with Quantis to deliver a groundbreaking guidance on accounting for greenhouse gas emissions from land...

01 | 09 | 17

Key trends to look out for at LCM 2017

From Sep 3-6, Quantis hits the road to join the Life Cycle Management Conference in Luxembourg. A senior Sustainability Consultant...

31 | 08 | 17

Danone’s commitments with PETER tool

How does it work? Peter promotes an overview of packaging impact on environment and calculates key indicators allowing designers to develop innovative ecological packaging according...

30 | 08 | 17

Sustainable diapers subject to ongoing curiosity

Our scientific director, Sébastien Humbert, was extensively interviewed by Swiss-based paper La Liberté. He shares insights into the environmental footprint of washable diapers, pointing out to...

30 | 06 | 17

Standing up for the science of sustainability

Yes, science matters. It sure is refreshing and motivating to see the herds of public and private leaders standing up for science. These leaders are...

30 | 06 | 17

Join Pilot Phase for Deforestation Guidance

We are excited to announce that The “Land Use Change Guidance: Accounting for GHG Emissions in the Supply Chain” project will soon enter a pilot...

30 | 06 | 17

LCP game for Evonik for the win

Evonik was looking for a way to engage its internal teams on sustainability issues specific to the German specialty chemicals company. Quantis had just the...

22 | 06 | 17

Regionalizing agricultural lifecycle assessments boosts decision-makin...

Regionalized lifecycle inventory (LCI) modeling generates and links process datasets to the location in which they occur. Given agricultural...

13 | 06 | 17

Q&A: How Quantis Is Driving the Paradigm Shift Towards Science-Ba...

“Science is the backbone of sustainability consulting firm Quantis, which uses science-based metrics to help companies to define, shape and implement...

13 | 06 | 17

A sustainable apparel industry starts with science-based metrics

“Sustainability in the corporate context has evolved to the point where the mere presence of sustainability objectives is not enough....

12 | 05 | 17

Eco-design – The weight of tradition

"Suppliers are coming up with greener materials and processes, yet the luxury market remains a slow mover when it comes to eco-design. Without sufficient brand...

03 | 04 | 17

Quantis opens doors in Italy

Quantis Italy is official and our team is growing. Milano, Italy is the chosen location for our newest office. We...

03 | 04 | 17

Quantis opens doors in Italy to support clients and to further market ...

Milano, Italy - An office in Milano and an expanding team will reinforce local relationships

22 | 03 | 17

Use Life Cycle Assessment to Map Your Organization’s Future

“Ask three people how a life cycle assessment (LCA) works and you may end up with four different answers. Running...

13 | 02 | 17

Our new look

Today, we unveil our new look and our new space. It is a true and bold expression of Quantis - our people and our solutions....

08 | 02 | 17

WFLDB Phase Two: First Steering Committee meeting held at Quantis Laus...

We were delighted to welcome WFLDB Phase Two partners to Quantis Lausanne on February 8th, 2017 for the first Steering Committee workshop. We started the...

20 | 01 | 17

FReSH: Quantis joins WBCSD and EAT initiative for healthy, sustainable...

Quantis is proud to be a partner in an unprecedented project: FReSH – the Food Reform for Sustainability and Health program...

16 | 01 | 17

European Commission awards Quantis the tender to supply mandatory agro...

Geneva, Switzerland – Quantis will lead a consortium to generate Life Cycle Inventory datasets for the European Commission initiative

23 | 12 | 16

Industry Leaders Join Forces to Launch Guidance on Deforestation and L...

“What happens when you unite General Mills, LVMH, Mars, Rainforest Alliance and TSC and more with the experts at Quantis?...

21 | 10 | 16

Report released on top sustainability issues and challenges in the cos...

Boston, USA – Valuable insight on environmental and sustainability priorities that looks at how beauty companies are deploying initiatives to...

19 | 10 | 16

WFLDB: Agri-food sustainability industry initiative expands its scope ...

Dublin, Ireland – The pre-competitive World Food LCA Database consortium project will enter into Phase Two to enhance data and...

18 | 10 | 16

Global organizations unite in new cross-sector initiative to tackle de...

Boston, USA - Companies and non-profits will work together in a pre-competitive initiative to develop a guidance connecting corporate efforts on climate, forests and agriculture.

10 | 10 | 16

Hugo Boss ‘monetises’ environmental impacts

“German luxury brand Hugo Boss has placed monetary values on the environmental impacts of its supply chain as part of...

03 | 10 | 16

SAC and Lenzing join The World Apparel & Footwear Lifecycle Asses...

Zürich, Switzerland – Two key players in the apparel industry become partners of the database project to improve the environmental...

26 | 09 | 16

Getting your house in order

Author Marie Kondo gained a global cult-like following with “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” The catharsis felt by her...

15 | 09 | 16

CSI EPD Tool: A Cement Industry Specific Example to Follow

Industry specific initiatives are on the rise. Accessibility and ease-of-use is key to any successful sector-wide project. The cement industry provides a good example of...

07 | 07 | 16

Sustainability is Omnipresent

“Industry Stakeholders convene in New York City for Organic Monitor’s annual event to hear how brands are navigating the intricate...

29 | 06 | 16

Science-based goals: a sustainability game changer

There is another transformative debate taking place in London this week. Despite being overshadowed by the Brexit, some of the...

29 | 06 | 16

UEFA EURO 2016: the road to more sustainable events

One of the biggest European sporting events is taking place right now. After the final whistle blows on July 10th,...

28 | 06 | 16

OSCAR: equipping the postal sector to tackle climate change

Postal activities from the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) member countries generated 62 billion tons of CO2 in 2014. To equip...

22 | 06 | 16

The 3 Ps of an effective sustainability story

“Sustainability communications is experiencing a rebirth, a sort of renaissance driven by a newfound purpose. Sustainability managers are teamed up...

25 | 05 | 16

Bottled water ‘to overtake fizzy drinks’ in the US by 2017 – stu...

“US consumption of bottled water increased by 7.9% and value sales were up 8.9% on last year, according to new...

21 | 05 | 16

MorningStar Farms Calculator Visualizes Benefits of Eating Less Meat

“Not everyone is a fan of MorningStar Farms. Yes, those fake breakfast sausages actually taste pretty good, but this division...

18 | 05 | 16

Morningstar Farms Docu-Series Tells 5 ‘Veg Effect’ Stories of ‘W...

“From a veg-loving hip-hop family from Atlanta, to butchers who support ‘Meatless Mondays,’ the new docu-series The Veg EffectTM features...

03 | 05 | 16

Quantis is part of the LEILAC ’s technology breakthrough to reduce c...

The lime and cement industry represents one of the most innovative and active sectors in regards to using technological breakthroughs...

01 | 05 | 16

Life Cycle Assessment in a nutshell

“Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) helps companies who strive for more sustainable products and operations and may even result in a...

26 | 04 | 16

AccorHotels Report: translating metrics into sustainability stories

Quantis not only knows how to measure environmental impacts, we also know how to effectively communicate the results! The AccorHotels environmental footprint report is just...

26 | 04 | 16

Cement firms pilot new type of plant to slash carbon by 95%

“Cement makers have long been criticised for being heavy industrial polluters, but now a consortium of international firms is building...

15 | 04 | 16

You, too, can master supply chain emissions

“Today, most major companies publicly report their emissions to CDP, an international corporate emissions platform. As sustainability managers know, corporate...

14 | 04 | 16

Clean space board game

“It might not look like a training exercise: space engineers sitting around a meeting table, throwing down cards on a...

12 | 04 | 16

Supercharging sustainability metrics with science

“Science has helped identify, quantify and measure some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges — including climate change, water...

31 | 03 | 16

Metrics-bolstered Communications

Communicating on environmental metrics is sure-fire way to create tangible business value for your data. Sometimes, however, talking about communications...

19 | 02 | 16

Verdantix names Quantis as a Smart Innovator in Product Stewardship

Quantis was recently recognized as a Smart Innovator in the field of sustainability suppliers by independant research firm Verdantix. The...

19 | 02 | 16

Is there a serious problem with coffee capsules?

“The German city of Hamburg has banned coffee pods from state-run buildings as part of an environmental drive to reduce...

15 | 02 | 16

ALCIG: first web tool to automatically generate detailed LCA for crops

Lausanne, Switzerland – Calculation and integration of direct emissions is a challenge in Food Industry. This new tool dedicated for...

01 | 02 | 16

Becoming a Green Smarter Business

“How assessing your packaging materials and shipping logistics could decrease your environmental footprint adn save you money too.”

22 | 12 | 15

Watch Webinar: How to assess your business for substantive water risks...

More than your clients’ or investors’ demands, assessing your businesses water risk relates to its resilience to continue to operate....

21 | 12 | 15

COP21: Accelerating the Transition

We have a lot to celebrate. The COP21 Paris Agreement beat the odds: an accord was struck among 196 countries to cap global...

21 | 12 | 15

Which hand dryers save energy and dry fast? Results from Excel Dryer L...

In this highly competitive space where commercial hand dryer buying decisions became more complicated and confusing regarding hygiene, financial cost,...

08 | 12 | 15

Where’s the science? Businesses aren’t setting the right climate t...

“As the UN climate meetings in Paris come to an end this week, diplomats from around the world are under...

03 | 12 | 15

Water vs. climate: How to prioritize sustainability risk

“For all the progress on climate change still left to be desired, the issue has managed to evolve into something...

01 | 12 | 15

New report reveals that the majority of Swiss publicly traded companie...

Zürich, Switzerland – The study “Indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Switzerland” delivers insights and recommendations to the Swiss Federal Office...

26 | 11 | 15

Eco-Mobilier proves that circular economy counts for climate

Eco-Mobilier, the French organization of waste furniture sorting and recycling, will succeed in avoiding the equivalent of 70,000 tons of...

20 | 11 | 15

An April Fool’s Attitude: A Critical Look At What Is True

“Let me start by saying that I don’t expect you to believe what you are about to read. Why should...

04 | 11 | 15

In-depth lifecycle assessment tool launched for apparel

“What claims to be the first comprehensive database for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the apparel industry has launched, designed...

22 | 10 | 15

CDP Water reveals the Top 8 ranked companies globally with Quantis

CDP has announced the Top 8 companies in the first global ranking of the CDP Water reporting initiative. These global...

21 | 09 | 15

“It All Starts With a Seed”: Farmer Brothers publishes sustainabil...

Quantis had the pleasure of working with Farmer Bros on its environmental strategy. Farmer Bros, the foodservice coffee and restaurant...

15 | 09 | 15

New Study Reinforces Effective Portioning Can Reduce Food Waste

“A recent study by Quantis on the environmental impact of single serve coffee portions, relative to bulk coffee preparation at...

05 | 08 | 15

Defining Ecosystem indicators for improved land management

“Alongside the growing scientific evidence that the improvement of management and grazing practices of sheep, goats and camelids can contribute...

09 | 07 | 15

5 Ways to Untap the Value of your Corporate Footprint

“Driven by initiatives like GRI and CDP, many companies are measuring the environmental impacts of their business and reporting on...

29 | 05 | 15

Unlocking Data Value

In sustainability circles, ’tis the season to report. Every day sustainability reports are being published highlighting the great progress that...

29 | 05 | 15