the only truly
sustainable economy is one in which resources are infinitely reused for some
other purpose, whether it be through sharing, reuse or recycling.
Entropy being what
it is, we may never reach a state of a fully circular economy
The main idea behind
CSV is that a business can generate incremental value or wealth by placing
social and environmental issues at the core of its overall business strategy.
socially responsible
investing (SRI). The objective of SRI is to generate better returns by
investing in companies that meet or exceed high standards of environmental and
social performance.
Finding out what
really matters to your business as it relates to your impact on the world.
Natural capital
includes the geology, soils, air, water and all living organisms on Earth.
Global Citizen www.globalcitizen.org Global NGO focused on fostering grassroots
engagement on big challenges such as sustainability, poverty and inequality.
Impressive mobilization efforts, particularly among millennials.
US Green Building Council (USGBC) www.usgbc.org
Membership-based non-profit focused on promoting sustainability in the built
environment. Owns and operates the LEED certification program.
Climate Counts www.climatecounts.org
A collaborative effort to bring consumers and companies together to address
climate change. Climate Counts issues a scorecard that evaluates the
performance and commitment of companies working to reduce their impact on the
Earth’s climate.
Sustainable Brands www.sustainablebrands.com
Information resource and convener of conferences worldwide that are among the
most well attended. Excellent resource, particularly for those who operate on
the branding side of the business.
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) www.rila.org/sustainability/Pages/SustainabilityHome.aspx
Trade association for the retail
industry. Operates a very active sustainability program for its members.
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