article thumbnail

A just transition: integrating sustainability and inclusion

Impact Hub

A just transition: Integrating sustainability and inclusion Our environmental efforts centre around the concept of a just transition, ensuring that we don’t leave anyone behind as we move towards sustainability. This means considering the social impact of our actions and catering to the diverse needs of our communities.

article thumbnail

SXSW 2022: Building the Sustainable Startups of the Future

Revolution

As the imperative to tackle climate change mounts and more consumers seek brands that align with their environmental values, major companies have sustainability firmly on their radar. Another waste-reducing initiative: using the residual liquid from cooking chickpeas (known as aquafaba ) to make more flavorful and sustainable garlic dressing.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Are CSR and Sustainability the New Magnets for Top Talent?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

CSR and sustainability can be viewed as new magnets for talent. Forbes has reported that millennials “put an emphasis on corporate social responsibility, have a great reverence for the environment, place higher worth on acquiring experiences than material things, and are adept at building communities around shared interests.”.

article thumbnail

As Allbirds goes public, sustainability is the mantra of the future

TechCrunch

The company is driving change in the industry through the open sourcing of materials for others to benefit, and in doing so, is becoming the industry’s standard bearer on sustainability practices. Sustainable companies are most likely to lead the next generation. The fashion industry alone dumps 2.1 This needs to change.

article thumbnail

How EO Philippines Members are Helping an Entire Community Displaced by Typhoon Ondoy

Entrepreneurs' Organization

EO Philippines members are determined to help one particular community that was devastated by the natural disaster. The Ayala Foundation , which works to build productive, creative and self-reliant Filipino communities, works with the cobblers-turned-farmers to provide skills and opportunities. How Cobblers Became Farmers.

article thumbnail

The Next Wave of Climate Tech

Revolution

While many think achieving that goal is unlikely, as investors with capital to put to work, we have to have a ‘challenge accepted’ mindset.” — Kristin “I look for tech opportunities that enable sustainable B2B change versus small lifestyle changes. What industries are ripe for transformation from a sustainability standpoint?

article thumbnail

Accelerating Sustainable Food Business Solutions to Reshape Our Cities

Impact Hub

More than four billion people work, live, and sustain themselves in the metropolis. Technological leaps have enabled many (though by no means all) of us city-dwellers to sustain ourselves adequately, despite breaking our traditional connection with agricultural life. Photo: Sutton Community Farm. Feeding the City.