How Traditional Medicinals Blends Ancient Herbal Knowledge With Modern Science And World-Class Sustainability
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by Simon Mainwaring
2w ago
In partnership with its suppliers, the Sebastopol, California-based organic tea company, Traditional Medicinals® (TM), recently conducted an impact assessment of its supply chain following the Natural Capital Protocol (NCP). The NCP is a decision-making framework that enables organizations to identify, measure, and value their direct and indirect impacts and dependencies on natural resources. Says TM’s Chief Purpose Officer Jamie Horst, “This work is allowing us to begin to assess nature-based impacts” in the context of “global climate projections and biodiversity threats, as well as opportuni ..read more
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At Konscious Foods, It’s All Good (& Disruptive)—In Every Way
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by Simon Mainwaring
1M ago
As a younger man, Yves Potvin found himself cycling across North America, from Montreal to Vancouver. He intended to work in architectural design. “I didn’t find my place there,” says Potvin. Potvin describes himself as receptive to messages from the universe, a lot like a radio with a fine-tune dial. “So, when a friend said, ‘Why don't you become a chef?’ I said, ‘Hmm, that's interesting.’” I love being with people. I love hospitality. I love feeding people. Food brings joy to people getting together … I want to travel [and] discover the world …” “I was receptive ... and for me, it really san ..read more
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How The Olivela/Galliott Partnership Fashions A Better Future For Both Ends Of The Financial Spectrum
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by Simon Mainwaring
1M ago
In 2017, entrepreneur Stacey Boyd raised nearly half a million dollars for the Malala Fund through her business venture, Schoola. Afterward, the former teacher and principal was invited to meet the Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai for her 18th birthday celebration. During that trip, Boyd visited one of Kenya’s largest migrant camps, the UNHCR’s Dadaab Refugee Complex. She found herself especially affected by the narratives of girls suffering the consequences of war, poverty, and forced marriages. Boyd reached into her “stylish” bag to find ..read more
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Making The World Work Better: ServiceNow’s Commitment To Sustainability & ESG
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by Simon Mainwaring
2M ago
In the dizzyingly quick-evolving realm of cloud computing, ServiceNow has emerged as a vanguard, reshaping the landscape of today’s workflow through modernization and digitization, especially as “the era of one-size-fits-all cloud solutions is giving way to a more tailored and dynamic approach that combines public and private clouds,” according to Forbes. Founded in 2004 by Fred Luddy, ServiceNow has witnessed consistent revenue growth, reporting full-year 2022 total revenue as $7.2 billion.  Nearly 8,000 enterprise customers worldwide – about 85 percent of which are Fortune 500 – rely on ..read more
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How DōTERRA Heals The World One Drop Of Essential Oil At A Time
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by Simon Mainwaring
2M ago
High-risk pregnant women in Somaliland, poor students in southern Kenya, and wild wintergreen harvesters in the Himalayas are all among the nearly three million people whose lives have been meaningfully impacted by the essential oils and related products of dōTERRA, based in Pleasant Grove, Utah.  Founded in 2008 by former executives at the essential oils company, Young Living, dōTERRA might not be a household name yet, but given its extraordinary growth, impact, and goals, it likely will be soon.  CEO Corey B. Lindley, who’s been with the private company since its inception, leads a ..read more
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BEAM SUNTORY Raises The Bar For Positive Impact In The Spirits Industry
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by Simon Mainwaring
3M ago
Since joining the global spirits giant, Beam Suntory in 2017, Kim Marotta, Global Vice President, Environmental Sustainability, has focused on maximizing her impact within the $3.1 billion enterprise—and its impact on 6,000+ employees and the communities it “serves” at every level. She’s focused on driving systemic cultural change to co-create a business model in step with consumer and business trends while maintaining the company’s presence on the global stage. Marotta’s impact-oriented leadership style makes sense when you learn that her first career goal was to become a judge. After law sch ..read more
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Sabra: Leading The Way In Sustainable Snacking By Keeping It Simple
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by Simon Mainwaring
3M ago
At the center of the smorgasbord of the fiercely competitive food industry where consumer tastes are fickle and sustainability is hard, Sabra Dipping Co. LLC, can boast a stable position as the leader in the US hummus market. Sabra’s CEO, Joey Bergstein has been at the helm since August 2021, focused on solidifying purpose and increasing sustainability. “Sustainability isn’t just something we do — it’s part of who we are. We believe that by making conscious choices at every step, we can create a better world for today and for generations to come.” The company’s purpose, say ..read more
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Best Buy: Fostering A Future Where Tech Coexists With Humanity & Nature
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by Simon Mainwaring
4M ago
As Vice President of Social Impact at Best Buy, Inc. since 2020, Andrea Wood still looks back to the company’s former CEO and executive chairperson, Hubert Joly, for inspiration. “I remember a time around 2012 – I had only been at Best Buy for about a year – when the company was really struggling,” Wood recalls. “Hubert came on board to lead us through that challenge. At one of the very first employee meetings he had, he introduced five areas of focus for the turnaround. I was so happy to see that what we were doing with community and social impact was … making the world a better place.”   ..read more
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Latest Episode: Engineering Cloud-Based Solutions to Climate-Based Challenges: Monica Batchelder, Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard EnterpriseLatest Episode:
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by Simon Mainwaring
4M ago
LEAD WITH WE reveals how brands survive in a crisis, thrive in a fast-changing market, and accelerate growth in a challenging future. Discover how the world’s top companies and entrepreneurs are driving growth and impact that employees and customers now demand. What worked, what didn’t, and what you need to do to get everyone to build your business. Your host, Simon Mainwaring, CEO of We First and New York Times bestselling author, dives deep with CEOs and CMOs to reveal the mindset and actions that put them ahead of the competition. Whether you’re a start-up, high-growth company or large corp ..read more
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BlackRock & Commonwealth: Finance & Philanthropy Revolutionize Savings
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by Simon Mainwaring
5M ago
In the cutthroat world of finance and investment, where the focus often seems squarely set on quarterly earnings and stock market standings, there are a few remarkable entities notable for their commitment to a different bottom line. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is undeniably one of these standout organizations.  Founded in 1988 by legendary financial prognosticator and influencer Larry Fink and others, BlackRock specializes in providing institutional clients with asset management services that emphasizes the long-haul (in other words, risk management). As a fiduciary to ..read more
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