Algae Biomass Summit “Inventing the Future” by L. Hunter Lovins (Download PDF Slideshow Here) Please contact [email protected] for the powerpoint slides.
19 September 2012January 29, 2019Natural Capitalism Solutions
The High Rate of Return on Giving
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Sustainable Industries 18 September 2012 Extreme weather, midwestern droughts, record commodity prices and global economic instability are only a few of the sustainability challenges facing business. As governments prove unable to respond, society looks to companies to take greater responsibility in implementing solutions. Havas Media Lab’s Global Report, which surveys 50,000 customers across 14 countries, found that nearly 85% of consumers worldwide expect companies to become actively involved in solving these issues (an increase of 15% from 2010)....
14 September 2012January 29, 2019Natural Capitalism Solutions
Solving California's Nuclear Dilemma
Huffington Post 13 September 2012 More than seven million Californians live within 50 miles of the San Onofre nuclear plant, which was abruptly shut down after safety inspectors discovered radioactive steam leaking at the facility in late January. The unexpected closure of San Onofre raises legitimate concerns about the safe operation of nuclear plants. To further complicate matters, both of California’s aging nuclear plants — San Onofre and Diablo Canyon — are located near active fault lines, greatly jeopardizing the safety of millions of Californians in the event of an earthquake comparable to the one that caused multiple meltdowns at Japan’s Fukushima...
07 September 2012January 29, 2019Natural Capitalism Solutions
Entrepreneur: The Newest Superhero
Unreasonable.is 6 September 2012 Why Give a Damn: In a world in trouble, entrepreneurs are our best hope of implementing solutions to the crises facing us and bringing prosperity to our communities. On a planet beset with recession, erosion of all major ecosystems, the climate crisis, and political instability, it is clear that governments are incapable of implementing needed solutions, large companies are committed to preserving their incumbency, and citizens too unorganized to respond effectively. Governments are high-centered, wheels spinning pathetically in thin air. The recent UN meeting, Rio+20, was supposed to be a world summit of global leaders. Mr....
28 August 2012January 29, 2019Natural Capitalism Solutions
28 August 2012 | Santa Monica, CA | Women in Green Forum
Women in Green Forum Hunter Lovins awarded with Care2Impact Award & Keynote talk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBz5JS4lb3k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPLLUSpyUpY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6Yi4L1dur4 PRESS: Triple Pundit “3rd Annual Women in Green Forum Returns to Santa Monica to Unite International Environmental Leaders for Two Days” (by Nick Aster) 26 July 2012
06 August 2012January 29, 2019Natural Capitalism Solutions
On Climate Change, Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: Part 2
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] ALSO POSTED BY: Huffington Post 5 August 2012 With Congress paralyzed late last year, President Barack Obama decided to assert his authority more aggressively on a number of issues: “If Congress refuses to act, I’ve said that I’ll continue to do everything in my power to act without them.” He coined a slogan: “We Can’t Wait“. Global climate change certainly falls into the “we can’t wait” category. It’s a very bad influence on things we care...
02 August 2012January 29, 2019Natural Capitalism Solutions
On Climate Change, Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained: Part 1
ALSO POSTED BY: Huffington Post 2 August 2012 Among political insiders in Washington, the conventional wisdom is that action on global climate change is a dead issue for the foreseeable future. But that need not, and should not, be the case. The atmospheric thermostat isn’t on hold while we wait for a better political moment. And outside the beltway where voters are dealing with drought, floods, fires and heat waves — and soon, higher food prices — the right political moment may already have arrived. What remains is for our current and prospective elected leaders to seize it. That might...
31 July 2012January 29, 2019Natural Capitalism Solutions
Employee Engagement – Make It Personal, Make It Stick: Creating a Culture of Sustainability
Sustainable Brands July 2012 Nothing conveys brand like an engaged employee. Nothing conveys a sustainable brand like employees whose day jobs involve implementing their company’s commitment to greater responsibility. Integrating your sustainability program with a strategy to inspire your workforce can drive your innovation. Purpose-driven businesses generate excitement, loyalty, creativity, productivity and profits. This month we explore some outstanding stories, creative strategies and tools for engaging your team in building the integrity of your market-leading sustainable brand.
27 July 2012January 29, 2019Natural Capitalism Solutions
Burritos, Shampoo, and Blue Jeans – Oh My!
ALSO POSTED BY: Sustainable Brands 26 July 2012 Written by Lily Thaisz (Program Manager) & Colette Crouse 2012 Intern What do blue jeans have in common with burritos and shampoo? All are making the business case for sustainability and employee engagement. And they are doing so by empowering their employees, unifying company and employee values, and collaborating internally and externally. As part of this month’s guest editorship of the July Issue in Focus on employee engagement, we received case stories from Levi Strauss & Co, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Aveda, which are using these practices to achieve their goals. Levi’s...
27 July 2012January 29, 2019Natural Capitalism Solutions
Engaging Employees in Sustainability 2.0
ALSO POSTED BY: Sustainable Brands 26 July 2012 Written by Toby Russell (CEO) & Thomas Hendrick 2012 Intern Sustainability is more than just a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) checklist or making a commitment to reduce carbon emissions. It spurs innovation, creates new ways of delivering services, and often comes from ideas by employees at every level of an organization. Employees are the ones who enable a company to reach its sustainability goals. Do employees turn off computers after work? Do they feel empowered to act on inefficiencies that they encounter? Do they see sustainability as a part of their job?...