Business for Ocean Sustainability
Business for Ocean Sustainability (B4OS) is a multi-year research project developed by One Ocean Foundation in collaboration with SDA Bocconi School of Management, McKinsey & Company, and the CSIC (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas).
B4OS focuses on companies’ awareness, strategies, and innovative practices, analyzing both direct and indirect pressures on marine ecosystems.
Adopting a supply chain perspective, it reviews key innovations and best practices from raw materials to end-of-life.
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The Business for Ocean Sustainability research has evolved over the years, expanding its scope and impact through multiple editions that explore the relationship between businesses and ocean sustainability across different industries and regions.
Report 2023
Capturing the Blue Opportunity
The report aims to highlight the vital role of the ocean in supporting the planet and addressing pressing global challenges within the current climate crisis. It emphasizes how ocean health and conservation are directly linked to the well-being of ecosystems, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of countless communities worldwide.
Report 2021
Focus on the Fashion Industry
This study delves into a specific industrial sector: the fashion industry. It uses in-depth analysis of sustainability reports from 28 major fashion companies. The report provides a snapshot of the fashion industry’s main environmental pressures—especially on marine ecosystems—and offers a clear overview of sustainable best practices along the value chain.
Report 2020
A Global Perspective
This report broadens the scope of our analysis and contributes to a better understanding of global trends in ocean sectors and other inland industries. It involves international companies that together represent about 50% of total market capitalization, analyzing how they act in terms of environmental sustainability. The research maps their level of awareness and action on issues related to the conservation of marine environments.
Report 2019
Focus on the Mediterranean
This report expands the scope of our analysis and contributes to a better understanding of global trends in ocean sectors and inland industries, with a specific focus on the Mediterranean region. It involves international companies representing about 50% of total market capitalization and analyzes how they perform in terms of environmental sustainability. The research maps their level of awareness and engagement on marine conservation issues.