The Green Growth Summit, the Green Growth Partnership's flagship event, convened on December 16, 2024, in Brussels and online. It gathered Ministers, State Secretaries from the Green Growth Group,

The Green Growth Summit, the Green Growth Partnership's flagship event, convened on December 16, 2024, in Brussels and online. It gathered Ministers, State Secretaries from the Green Growth Group, and high-level representatives from European institutions and businesses.

Amidst the start of a new institutional cycle, the Summit focused on the critical role of climate and the Green Deal in boosting EU competitiveness. Discussions aimed at charting a course for the EU to achieve its climate objectives for 2030 and 2040.

What if we actually pulled off a Green New Deal? What would the future look like? The Intercept presents a film narrated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and illustrated by Molly Crabapple.

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What if we actually pulled off a Green New Deal? What would the future look like? The Intercept presents a film narrated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and illustrated by Molly Crabapple.

Set a couple of decades from now, the film is a flat-out rejection of the idea that a dystopian future is a foregone conclusion. Instead, it offers a thought experiment: What if we decided not to drive off the climate cliff? What if we chose to radically change course and save both our habitat and ourselves?

We realized that the biggest obstacle to the kind of transformative change the Green New Deal envisions is overcoming the skepticism that humanity could ever pull off something at this scale and speed. That’s the message we’ve been hearing from the “serious” center for four months straight: that it’s too big, too ambitious, that our Twitter-addled brains are incapable of it, and that we are destined to just watch walruses fall to their deaths on Netflix until it’s too late.

This film flips the script. It’s about how, in the nick of time, a critical mass of humanity in the largest economy on earth came to believe that we were actually worth saving. Because, as Ocasio-Cortez says in the film, our future has not been written yet, and “we can be whatever we have the courage to see.”

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At the BSR Conference 2014, President and CEO Aron Cramer delivered the opening speech, addressing the profound transformation impacting business models, markets, products, and personal

At the BSR Conference 2014, President and CEO Aron Cramer delivered the opening speech, addressing the profound transformation impacting business models, markets, products, and personal relationships. He stressed the necessity of engaging "hearts, heads, and hands" to navigate these shifts.

Transparency was highlighted as a second key conference theme. Cramer challenged participants to explore how transparency can be effectively transformed into a strategic advantage and valuable asset for businesses.

Bjorn Stigson is president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global

Bjorn Stigson is president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global association of 200 CEO-led companies focused on sustainable development.

He emphasizes that climate change is primarily a competitiveness issue for businesses. Those operating under resource and pollution constraints must innovate.

Ultimately, companies delivering green and clean solutions will emerge as winners. (ABC Radio/Australia)

Adopting environmental and social sustainability principles enhances performance, with an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) corporate culture fostering long-term success. This is

Adopting environmental and social sustainability principles enhances performance, with an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) corporate culture fostering long-term success. This is detailed in research by Harvard Business School's George Serafeim, co-authored with Robert G. Eccles (Harvard Business School) and Ioannis Ioannou (London Business School).

Their paper, "The Impact of a Corporate Culture of Sustainability on Corporate Behavior and Performance," highlights these benefits. Download the working paper. Courtesy of FS Insight and Holland Financial Centre.

While "green businesses" are often associated with alternative energy or energy-efficient products, Yvon Chouinard's Patagonia offers a broader perspective. Starting from a van-based climbing

While "green businesses" are often associated with alternative energy or energy-efficient products, Yvon Chouinard's Patagonia offers a broader perspective. Starting from a van-based climbing equipment venture, Patagonia evolved into a global success built on sustainability and social responsibility.

Chouinard's journey demonstrates that any enterprise can embrace green, sustainable, and socially responsible practices. This story was featured in the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability series in May 2011 (Show ID: 21368).

This video tells the story of "Wood from the Hood" and a unique approach to reclaiming discarded trees from local neighborhoods. The urban trees are made into flooring, millwork, furniture

This video tells the story of "Wood from the Hood" and a unique approach to reclaiming discarded trees from local neighborhoods. The urban trees are made into flooring, millwork, furniture and accessories for the home and office.

Wood From The Hood produces high quality lumber and other wood products from the Twin Cities area "Urban Forest".  By reclaiming trees in our local area, we can produce high quality products from a sustainable resource and take one more step towards environmentally sensitive building and remodeling. Founded by indy and Rick Siewert this innovative company is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dominique Nils Conseil became president of Aveda in 2000. The French cosmetics executive took

Dominique Nils Conseil became president of Aveda in 2000. The French cosmetics executive took over the reins of the immensely successful hair- and skin-care manufacturer from its legendary founder, Horst Rechelbacher, and was firmly committed to preserving Rechelbacher's original mission of bringing safe, environmentally friendly products to the market. In this interview he talks about the culture of sustainability at Aveda.

Dominique was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability at the Portland State University's The Center for Global Leadership in Sustainability, Business and Sustainability Conference, November, 2010.

Tamara Hill-Kennedy of the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) addressed the "Where's the ROI in green

Tamara Hill-Kennedy of the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) addressed the "Where's the ROI in green travel?" panel at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference. Sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), the event was held September 8-10 in Portland, Oregon. EarthSayers.tv recorded Ms. Kennedy-Hill's presentation.

The GMIC is a premier global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in the meetings and events industry. It spearheads education, research, policy, and standards, with member representation in over 20 countries.

Uploaded by EarthSayer on June 14, 2010, this video, introduced by Green Festival co-founder Kevin Danaher, explores the Green Festival

Uploaded by EarthSayer on June 14, 2010, this video, introduced by Green Festival co-founder Kevin Danaher, explores the Green Festival Seattle (June 5-6, 2010). It highlights attendee interest in green products and services, featuring representatives from diverse organizations, including Vegetarian Times and the New York Times.

The festival promotes principles of a sustainable economy and social justice. Co-sponsored by Global Exchange and Green America, it is the country's premier sustainability and green commerce event. Annual festivals are held in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., focusing on sustainability, sustainable development, and green commerce.