September 1st, 2010 by
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This guest post was written by Alli Blum. Alli writes about opportunities in sustainable industries, both personal and professional, whimsical and relevant. You can follow her at @AlliBlum or email her at sustainable.blum at gmail.
What better way to celebrate my first post than to pay homage to the very event that introduced...
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conference, green jobs, green networking, sustainability conference
May 26th, 2010 by
Julie Urlaub View Comments
Global environmental awareness over the last decade has been on a steady incline. Corporate and small business sustainability action indicates more companies are beginning to recognize sustainability risks and opportunities in addressing environmental and social concerns. However, even the most action-oriented organizations face reputation risks when marketing claims exceed sustainable action.
Today’s consumers are becoming more...
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csr communication
May 4th, 2010 by
Julie Urlaub View Comments
We’ve all heard about “going green” and the corporate social responsibility plans that many larger organizations areundertaking. However, one of the biggest misconceptions around this topic is that CSR is exclusive to larger organizations. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
In fact, the best practices of larger organizations can be applied to small businesses to...
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CSR strategy
April 29th, 2010 by
Julie Urlaub View Comments
In a recent article by the Wall Street Journal, a summary of best practices was issued regarding conceptual ways to reduce carbon emissions while simultaneously boosting productivity. While many grasp the concept of sustainability conceptually, it is not often easily translated into the day to day actions of a business operation.
Business leaders looking to bridge...
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carbon footprint, CSR strategy, emissions, greenhouse gas
April 13th, 2010 by
Julie Urlaub View Comments
Have you ever noticed how the expression of a corporate mission differs from the high level vision to how it’s expressed within an organization? It appears there is often a disconnect between a corporate sustainability plan and how that vision filters down to the day-to-day workings of the company’s employees. The heart of this may...
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April 6th, 2010 by
Julie Urlaub View Comments
Synergy comes from the Greek word synergia, meaning joint work and cooperative action. Synergy is created when things work in concert together to create an outcome that is in some way of more value than the total of what the individual inputs is.
Solutions to complex problems can be sparked by unusual pairings. Consider how you...
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community, stakeholder engagement
March 30th, 2010 by
Julie Urlaub View Comments
With unfulfilling commitments concluding in Copenhagen and follow-up conversations expected to continue into the immediate future, the world has become increasing aware of the impacts of global emissions have on climate change. Despite varying views and beliefs, the long-term outcome of these discussions will almost certainly change the face business.
The rapid growth in global environmental...
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risks, Sustainability
March 24th, 2010 by
Julie Urlaub View Comments
Fair trade is a term used frequently in sustainable living circles but like many “green” words, there tends to be confusion as to its meaning. Fair trade is a sustainability concept and is an alternative way of doing business – one that builds equitable, long-term partnerships between consumers in North America and producers in developing regions.
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fair trade, Social Equity, supply chain
March 10th, 2010 by
Julie Urlaub View Comments
Because most adults spend most of their waking hours at work, a sustainable working environment is critical. The work site, organizational culture and working environment are powerful influences on behavior. Wellness programs have been uses as instruments to address weight reduction, reduced stress levels, improved physical fitness, health, and well being. They may include fitness,...
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CSR, Health, Sustainability, wellness
February 3rd, 2010 by
Julie Urlaub View Comments
The past year has seen a significant shift in eco awareness and the debate on climate change. In the world of business and finance, climate change has developed from a sidebar topic to a mainstream conversation. Accompanying climate change discussions are questions as to how to increase eco awareness in business. Fortunately, people are waking...
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corporate sustainability, employee engagement
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