The famous author and researcher, Bob Willard, identified five distinct stages of corporate sustainability. These stages are pre-compliance, compliance, “beyond compliance”, integrated strategy, and purpose/passion. Each stage represents a unique type of business culture around sustainability in your organization. Beyond the cultural aspects, the risks involved at each stage change too.
In my 38+ years, 5 CEOs, and 14 different roles within Owens Corning, I have done a lot, seen a lot, had successes and failures, and worked with thousands of amazing people around the world. As I prepare to launch my next life-chapter, I’ve reflected on much of this.
In my book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society and the Economy, I begin with hope. I tell the story of how I nearly drowned at Sodwana Bay off the coast of South Africa. Reflecting on this near-death experience, I realised that it was not the riptide that would have killed me, but the moment that I panicked and gave up hope. Hope is, in a very real sense, a survival imperative. And the more challenging the circumstances, the more crucial hope becomes.
Largest tree-planting nonprofit is celebrating 50th anniversary this week
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LINCOLN, Neb., April 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ – The Arbor Day Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary by ringing the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street today.
“It was an honor to be invited by the iconic New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell as a way to celebrate our 50 years of impact on people and the planet through trees,” said Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation. “More companies now recognize that trees are not a nice-to-have, but a must-have that help them reach their climate and sustainability goals.”
Fan-favorite kitchenware manufacturer outlines focus on planet, people, shared prosperity
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Instant Brands, maker of consumer favorites like Instant Pot® and Pyrex®, today released its inaugural Sustainable Development Report. Reflecting two years of foundational planning and accelerated efforts, the 2021 report details goals, progress to date and future commitments.
LONDON, April 26, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Pentair, a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, today released its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report, reporting on its mission to provide smart, sustainable solutions to make the most of life’s essential resources.
Through the adoption of My Green Lab’s programs and their industry-leading expertise, the newly formed partnership helps advance the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry’s carbon commitments.
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April 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - My Green Lab, the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the sustainability of scientific research, announces their partnership with the United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions Team. The My Green Lab Certification program was recently selected as a Breakthrough Outcome for the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign.
KeyBank is committed to expanding its strong legacy of climate stewardship – taking bold actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, become carbon neutral in our operations, and support environmental equity. Key’s responsible business practices and investments are making a measurable impact on reducing our environmental footprint and building more sustainable communities.
