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Systemic collaborations

Collaboration works. We help build sustainable sectors and value networks, prototype innovations and new systems, and scale up existing activities for more impact.

One thing we've learned over the years is that complex, interconnected challenges like poverty, water scarcity and climate change must be tackled systemically – and that's only possible when the 'unusual suspects' work together to solve common problems.

As a convener, dialogue instigator and guide to practical solutions, we identify and assemble stakeholders from right across the value chain and develop areas where they can collaborate to transform not only their own operations, but entire systems.

Maintaining these powerful collaborations draws on our ability to translate the need for system change across sectors, cultures and personal perspectives. It can be challenging work at times, but the impact it has on vital systems like food and energy is undeniable.

Change systems with us

We have a 25 year track-record of solving complex sustainability challenges on a global scale. To find out how we can help you, contact our team of change agents.

From Promise to Practice: Scaling Agroecology in Madhya Pradesh

From Promise to Practice: Scaling Agroecology in Madhya Pradesh

Discover pathways to scale agroecology, improve resilience, and foster sustainable farming ecosystems in India's leading agricultural state. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2026

Updated: 30th June, 2026

Author: Samiha Umbralkar

Growing our Future US

Growing our Future US

Working together to accelerate the transition to a just and regenerative agriculture system in the United States. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2026

Author: Maria Powazka

Growing our Future India

Growing our Future India

Accelerating the transition to regenerative food and agriculture Read more

Published: 24th September, 2024

Updated: 7th January, 2026

Author: Nitin Kesar

The Future of Dairy in the UK

The Future of Dairy in the UK

Cultivating a more resilient future for the UK dairy industry Read more

Published: 18th September, 2024

Updated: 6th February, 2025

Author: Tanya Grueneberger

Scaling just and regenerative food and farming

Scaling just and regenerative food and farming

Farming techniques need to put back more that they take out, restoring the very soil, the waters and the ecosystems they depend on. The answer isn’t something new: regenerative practices have been around for millennia. It’s time to harness the potential of this global transition to shift the goals of our food system away from extractive practices, and towards ones that nourish nature and communities alike. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2024

Updated: 16th July, 2025

Author: Fern Yu

Climate and Health Coalition

Climate and Health Coalition

The climate crisis is also a health crisis and requires systemic, interlinked action by the private sector, governments and civil society. Explore how the private sector can accelerate the integrated transformation of health and climate systems, delivering benefits for both people and planet. Read more

Published: 28th July, 2022

Updated: 28th May, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

Growing our Future UK

Growing our Future UK

Accelerating the transition to regenerative food and agriculture Read more

Published: 23rd June, 2022

Updated: 7th January, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Responsible Energy Initiative

Responsible Energy Initiative

Harnessing the power of investors and buyers to ensure the scaling of the RE sector is ecologically safe, rights-respecting, and socially just. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2021

Updated: 6th February, 2026

Author: Lucinda Thurmer

Circular Leap Asia

Circular Leap Asia

A new Forum report shines a light on the huge untapped potential of fashion manufacturers to contribute to the fashion sector’s circular transformation and highlights the opportunity to recalibrate industry power dynamics as the industry emerges from the COVID-19 crisis. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Updated: 13th July, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Edible Fats and Oils Collaboration

Edible Fats and Oils Collaboration

A collaborative, open-innovation initiative to shift the edible fats and oils sector onto a sustainable footing. Explore its findings. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2019

Updated: 7th January, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

#OneLess

#OneLess

The #OneLess campaign has been leading the charge against ocean plastic pollution since 2016, focusing on the pervasive single-use plastic water bottle. Because everything we do touches the ocean. Read more

Published: 18th April, 2018

Updated: 15th March, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

Tea 2030

Tea 2030

Tea 2030 was set up in 2013 to help deliver a sustainable tea industry, from crop to cup. To do that, we needed the cooperation and collaboration across the tea industry, from pickers and packers to producers and purchasers. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2017

Updated: 22nd February, 2023

Author:

Cotton 2040

Cotton 2040

Cotton 2040 aims to create a resilient cotton industry in an increasingly climate-disrupted world by bringing together stakeholders across the value chain. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2017

Updated: 1st November, 2023

Author:

Beauty and Personal Care Sustainability Project

Beauty and Personal Care Sustainability Project

Demand for sustainable products is growing, and calls for safe and sustainable products, with transparent and clear ingredient lists, are increasing. So, how do we get more sustainable products on retailers’ shelves? Read more

Published: 29th November, 2017

Updated: 22nd February, 2023

Author:

Protein Challenge 2040

Protein Challenge 2040

The Protein Challenge 2040 was the first global coalition of its kind, aiming to tackle the question: How do we provide up to 10 billion people with enough protein in a way that is healthy, affordable and good for the planet? Read more

Published: 29th November, 2017

Updated: 7th January, 2025

Author:

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