We are thrilled to announce that we are officially members of 1% for the Planet! That said, some of you may be asking, “why would you donate one percent of your total sales each year to 1% for the Planet approved nonprofits that are working to solve a variety of environmental problems?”
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Top 5 Sustainable Business Books
I have read many books on the subject of sustainable business, and there are many more that are on my “to-do list.” Nevertheless, here are my top 5 favorite books on sustainable business in no particular order:
A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Business
Interested in sustainable business, but have no idea where to begin? Let’s start by defining sustainability. The most commonly used definition for sustainability is from the 1987 Brundtland Commission who defined ‘sustainable development’ as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations to meet their own needs.” The idea of…
Emerger Strategies Proudly Supports Low-carbon USA
Did you know that China and the US are the two biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses? According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) China is responsible for 20.09% and the United States is responsible for 17.89%. Did you also know that China and the United States signed the Paris Agreement?
Douglas Tompkins: Wild Legacy
[kad_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/172053488″ ] We are always looking for ways to stay inspired and the film ‘Wild Legacy’ on the life of Douglas Tompkins certainly does the trick.
Emerger Strategies: Why are We in Business?
After doing some research on the fly-fishing industry I observed a trend that many of the more well-known brands donate money and time to conservation groups, but aren’t necessarily doing anything to alter their own behavior to minimize risks associated with climate change and population increase. How could an industry that is so dependent on a…
