Companies or persons involved in making a difference within the fields of sustainability or social responsibility.
What to do when important Covid-19 information gets drowned in other information? United Nations teamed up with “the other side”; the world’s artists. We have all seen them: rigid, classic messages from governments and organizations about how to avoid the virus to spread. It might have caught our eyes in the start, as these messages … Continue reading See what United Nations did to draw attention
Make a simple switch to a browser that plants trees when you type in a search. We’re constantly searching for something on the web: What was the name of that film, which year did that happen, and where was that new cafe you wanted to check out? Everyone’s googling everything, making the search engine a … Continue reading Switch to this green search engine
Never heard of the word “businessworthy”? You’re not the only one. I first came across the term in 2014, when attending the Oslo Business for Peace Award. Each year, carefully selected CEOs receive recognition for their businesses that deliver beyond economic growth and shareholder value. Many companies have incentives like this, but how many make … Continue reading Being Businessworthy
Have you heard about Laura Storm? Somehow, her name reminds me of a superhero. In real life, she might be just that. Laura grew up in a family that taught her to care for the environment and to contribute to society. At age 10, she bought a piece of the Amazon rainforest, where she also … Continue reading The one to watch: Laura Storm
According to EcoWatch, fast fashion is the second dirtiest industry in the world, after oil. Luckily, there’s recent exciting developments. Here’s one. London and New York fashion week kicks off every February. On the one side, they signal creativity and a significant ability to change (fashion-wise). On the other, being deeply involved in underpaying, child … Continue reading Undressing the fashion industry
New year, new (valuable) errors! There’s a lot of focus on succeeding, making the right choices and being good at what you do. People often share success stories, and how well something went. Thankfully, a growing interest in failing leaves us with a more balanced picture. Did you know that some of the best ideas, … Continue reading Successfully screwing up
Your company culture defines more than you think. Here are three steps you should embrace and nourish. Communication must flow One of the core threats to a company is that communication does not run freely. (Se my previous posts such as “Why you need “brokers” in any company“). It stops, intentionally or unintentionally. It might … Continue reading 3 steps to a thriving company culture
The family run organization Less Plastic UK has made a twist to the seriousness of plastic littering. Literally. Although being dead serious, Amanda Keetley from Devon, Great Britain, has made her environmental focus stand out by being playful. Other organizations might have made you feel bad or even bored by constantly focusing on guilt, the … Continue reading A playful take on plastic
You might have gotten the overall concept, but this video wraps up the circular economy in less than four minutes. Everyone seems to be talking about the circular economy these days, without giving concrete examples and how it would play out in our daily lives. This video from the Ellen McArhur Foundation is a gem. … Continue reading A circular economy quickly explained
Financial Times has published an interview with Al Gore, stating that “sustainability is history’s biggest investment opportunity”. That’s quite a bold but much needed statement, compared to traditional investment. Delivering fast results has a long history of being rewarded. Bringing money to the table quickly has been more important than how the money was made. … Continue reading Sustainability is the new game changer in business
