Mining the Mind

In our work, we constantly generate new knowledge and insights about sustainable development. Below, we share articles based on our work and research introducing new ways of thinking. We imagine what a sustainable society can look like, as well as publish tools and guides to help us get there.

All material is free to share and open source under Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA).

Highlights

Articles archive

ESG vs Sustainability

Sustainability Strategy vs. ESG Strategy

Over the past decade, ESG has become a buzzword in the corporate world. Companies proudly release annual ESG reports, investors rely on ESG ratings, and regulatory bodies are…

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Eco-Industrial Parks and Industrial Symbiosis

The drive toward Eco-industrial parks and the support for a more sustainable future are gaining momentum with investors, businesses, and manufacturers alike. Processing and m…

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The ongoing earthquakes in ESG-Land

In the corporate sphere, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards are undergoing transformative changes, reshaping how businesses operate and report globally. Th…

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Circularity is not sustainability

For a sustainable future, we will need to adopt and develop circularity across every industry and sector. Not only will it help to relieve many wicked problems associated wit…

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How Innovation Communities Enhance Sustainability

The following article consolidates a three-part series that Except produced for Sustainable Vietnam. It shares Except's experience and insight on developing innovation commun…

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The Rise of Systemic Investments

To realize a sustainable society, we need to address our bruised environmental and economic systems in their entirety. For that to happen, vast and profound systemic changes …

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