Climate Week marks one of the biggest sustainability events of the year, when thousands of government, NGO and business leaders come together to promote climate action. Those familiar with the event will recognize the ceremonial markers of Climate Week: activist protesters demanding more, gridlock traffic across New York and a week of new pledges and alliances to address the climate crisis.

It’s 2024 and the generations are reaching key milestones: the oldest Zs are nearly 30, entering life-altering stages; the eldest Millennials are 45 and heading toward mid-life; Xers are nearly 60 and Boomers are either relaunching careers or retiring. These generational shifts are not only motivating people to rethink their core values, but they are also inspiring them to reconsider how the brands they buy and the companies they work for are engaging with the social issues roiling society today.

I was grateful to spend the week of Cannes Lions in the basement of the Palais, reviewing the work, talking to jurors and sitting in on judging panels. If like me, the sun and the crowds don’t agree with you, there’s no better way to experience the International Festival of Creativity. 

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, members of our Zeno Healthy Minds ERG are sharing their diverse experiences and insights on safeguarding mental wellbeing against a backdrop of challenging societal events and conversations that can negatively impact our mental health.

What do mushroom chips, cactus water, cookie dough, NotHotDogs and dumplings have in common? They were hot trends at this year’s Expo West 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center. More than 65,000 registered attendees gathered to see the latest and greatest in consumer product goods, natural and organic food and beverages and lifestyle items from more than 3,300 exhibiting brands.   

As we enter Earth Month, companies stand at a critical juncture: to actively engage or to remain silent? In today's landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are under greater scrutiny than ever before yet support for these topics remains top of mind for many.