Imagine living in a house that contributed to society: a house that produced energy, while consuming none itself.
The ZEB house is one example of a new type of property designed to produce surplus energy. Photograph: EVE
Well, imagine no more. After perfecting the “passivhaus”, which consumes minimal energy, engineers and architects have developed the energy positive house.
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.
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.
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.
Is it possible to both care about forests and advocate for the cutting down of trees? Most people want to “do the right thing” for the environment but identifying the right thing can be complicated and often delivers counter-intuitive results. When you can’t trust your gut, who can you trust?
Big Decisions in the Toilet Paper AisleHow many of us self-proclaimed “environmentalists” have stood in the grocery aisle, wondering whether we should choose toilet tissue made from 100% recycled fibre or 100% virgin fibre? Easy choice right…choose the recycled fibre. But wait, the virgin fibre tissue proudly displays a logo indicating environmental responsibility – maybe that’s a better choice. Oh dear, now the little voice in your head is awakened. Logos are good BUT it’s better to NOT cut down trees right? Right, so you reach for the recycled one… but that nagging voice in your head still isn’t satisfied, after all, the virgin fibre did have a fancy environmental logo. And the seesaw battle begins. Choosing toilet paper never used to leave you feeling quite so stressed.
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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