… ventures. Through interactive discussion, this workshop will explore why and how businesses that assume full responsibility for their social and environmental impacts can and must be … responsible practices (and the challenges they create) supports a healthy business culture thatbuilds equity over time through quality, innovation and continuous improvement. A radically …
… you want a better understanding of how water and energy systems are connected? We all know that saving water saves energy. And that saving energy saves water. But how do we bring these synergies into practice? Tune into … Water and Power, and the home water report company WaterSmart will provide insights on the cost-effectiveness of achieving energy efficiency through water savings. Join us to learn …
… WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of … the main driver behind this spectacular growth is the Asia Pacific Growth Strategy. WWF operates in the following countries in Asia Pacific: Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, …
… In this era of climate change, climate data is an increasingly important decision-making tool for individuals, governments, and corporations. For instance: a farmer whose … now wonder when she should plant and harvest this year's crop, given a new weather pattern that includes prolonged drought punctuated by intense rainfall. Climate models, coupled with localized weather information, can be a decision-making gamechanger for small-scale agriculture. Similarly, multinational corporations and …
… speaking or acting because we worry they might. We get stuck and only maybe later notice that we had a choice in the matter. We face a recurring problem of “preaching to the … people concerned about global sustainability and those with other concerns top of mind. Building a broader coalition requires having effective conversations capable of inspiring … pitfalls of sustainability, or recurring conversations in the sustainability discourse that correlate with the experience of being stuck. It explores why we get stuck in pitfalls …
… How can a global company build innovative business models that create shared value for both the business and the … that a Global Fortune 500 company can have a strong positive impact on the community while making a profit. Currently at GSK Consumer Healthcare, Vijay is working on a similar kind …
… climate change into the heart of popular culture, comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight traveling around the world training an army of climate champions and influencing … moments both private and public, funny and poignant – as he pursues the inspirational idea that while the stakes have never been higher, the perils of climate change can be overcome …
… two million dollars in two weeks to start the Global Good Fund (GGF), with the belief that investing in young leaders is the most effective vehicle for addressing society’s most … GGF is a thriving leadership development enterprise built by and for social entrepreneurs that identifies high-potential leaders and accelerates their success. To date, GGF has … countries working across sectors. In this workshop, Carrie will discuss the importance of building a board that is aligned with your values, how to manage a board effectively, and …
… Ecosystem Services , our second mini-series of the season, will highlight models and tools that quantify the value of ecosystem services and play an integral role in policy-making. Gretchen Daily, senior fellow at Stanford University and co-founder of the Natural … will begin the mini-series with her talk on Mainstreaming Natural Capital into Decision-Making: Frontiers in Research and Policy. During this webinar, Daily will present the …
… Buildings and Behavior Dr. Judith Heerwagen and Kevin Kampschroer will discuss how new ways … The talk will also address the transactional nature of the human-building interface: that is, how workplace conditions affect human behavior and how human behavior in turn … The talk will also address the transactional nature of the human-building interface: that is, how workplace conditions affect human behavior and how human behavior in turn …