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The rise of the energy-producing home

By Elisabeth Braw | Published: March 24, 2015
Article from THE HUB

Imagine living in a house that contributed to society: a house that produced energy, while consuming none itself.

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Posted in Built Environment, Carbon Reduction, Climate change, Energy, Cities and Climate Change, Featured Articles, Leadership, Renewable Energy, The Hub | Tagged ArchiBlox, ArchiBlox Positive House, energy producing house, passivhaus, ZEB house, zero energy house | Leave a comment

It’s the Little Guys Who Are The Real Change Agents Towards Sustainability

By Nigel Johnston | Published: March 21, 2015

When it comes to protecting the environment or improving workers’ conditions, you might think the biggest companies are making the biggest positive impact.

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Posted in Business and Sustainability, Leadership, new economy | Tagged corporate change, csr, large corporations too slow, new economy, sustainability | Leave a comment

Sitka: A Social Mission that engages customers in conservation and….it’s PROFITABLE.

By Phillip Haid | Published: March 19, 2015
Article from THE HUB

Sitka co-founder Rene Gauthier – a company whose product is entirely in the service of its social mission.

Today, entrepreneurs are increasingly recognizing the allure of conscious consumerism and the power of merging profit and purpose. Often those businesses are in the clothing and accessory sector, whether it’s the fashionable eyewear of Warby Parker (recently crowned most innovative company by Fast Company), the ever popular TOMS shoes, or stylish handbags by FEED.

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Posted in Business and Sustainability, Culture and Leadership, Leadership & Culture, new economy, The Hub | Tagged conscious consumerism, phil haid, purpose driven, Rene Gauthier, sitka, social mission | Leave a comment

What Makes a Board Fit for the Future?

By Helle Bank Jorgensen | Published: March 17, 2015
Article from THE HUB

In a recent webinar hosted by Helle Bank Jorgensen, a panel including the Global Chairman of Unilever, the Chair of the CSR Committee from PVH Corp. and Managing Director of BlackRock was assembled to discuss the crucial board questions of our time. A general consensus was reached that a balance must be struck between long-term goals and short-term gains. Sustainable short-term shareholder returns will result from a clear, company-wide strategy for long-term success.

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Posted in Business and Sustainability, Culture and Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Change, sustainability trends, The Hub | Tagged board of directors, engage stakeholders, FFBB, Future-Fit Business Benchmark, Helle Bank Jorgensen | Leave a comment

Building your CSR Strategy without the baggage – what would you do differently?

By Brad Zarnett | Published: March 16, 2015
Article from THE HUB

Establishing a new sustainability strategy at your company can come with plenty of baggage but what if you had the chance to do it all right…from the beginning.

  • No long term relationships that are inconsistent with your sustainability strategy
  • No long term contracts with non-aligned partners
  • No inertia built into your operations and decision making
  • No culture of fear for trying unproven strategies
  • No track record with reliable supply chain partners
  • No interference from a parent company

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  • TSSS EVENT: Sport and Sustainability: A Focus on the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games (FREE Livestream)

    Join TSSS on April 1st as our panel explores the power of sport to reach people and communities like nothing else can. Topics to be discussed include: Community Engagement, Sustainable Purchasing, Importance of a Clear Vision, Diversity and Inclusion, Branding and Leaving a Legacy. Learn more
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    • Thu Mar 26, 2015: The Broadbent Institute 2015 Progress Summit
    • Thu Mar 26, 2015: Global Compact Network Canada - Beyond Reports - The Value of Sustainability Information in a Changing World
    • Fri Mar 27, 2015: Green Living Show (Business Forum)
    • Wed Apr 1, 2015: Sport, Sustainability & Community Engagement: A Focus on the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games
    • Thu Apr 9, 2015: CIA Climate Change and Sustainability Forum
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