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Not long ago, on-line shopping was viewed as transforming retail.  The bigger impact comes from the web sustainability is weaving through every part of the industry’s system.  One of the UK’s leading retailers, Marks & Spencer also leads the way in redefining retail for the 21^st Century and beyond. 

Human Resources: Partners with Purpose

With sustainability becoming more integrated into business strategy, Human Resource practitioners are uniquely positioned to add greater value.   Operating as a sustainable enterprise means finding ways to not only balance social, environmental and financial issues, but to find greater innovation and opportunities by doing so.  Implications go far beyond the “green team”.  There has never been a more challenging or rewarding time to be in HR.  

When today’s meeting of the Environmental Policy & Sustainability Committee for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce came to a close, I was approached by one of my favorite committee colleagues, Brad Currey, who told me how delighted he is to see young women like me actively involved in environmental and social issues.  He recalled that one of his sisters had passion to see change happen, but “back then” women were excluded.  Being called “young lady” already had me smiling; receiving a compliment from Mr. Currey only enlarged the smile. 

Corporate Knights named Danish pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk number one in its eighth annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations.  In selecting the 2012 Global 100,  Corporate Knights tapped into top sustainability research firms to identify the top 10 percent of 3,500 companies, then ranked these on 11 indicators representing v

We teach our clients how to first shift perspectives before they can alter the direction of their businesses towards sustainable success.   Oprah Winfrey understands the tremendous power of perspective.  She saw a different future for poor girls in South Africa when she opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007 in Henley-On-Klip.  On Saturday, 72 of the first 75 girls enrolled will graduate and head to universities in South Africa and the U.S.

Can a drink build a better planet and inspire others? Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) thinks so.  Last week CCE brought together internal and external stakeholders to give a taste of the company’s endeavor to “deliver for today and inspire for tomorrow. ” 

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) just launched their latest sustainability plan setting forth the company’s new sustainability vision, commitments and targets.  CCE’s vision states:  “We will deliver for today, growing a low-carbon, zero-waste business, and inspire and lead change for a more sustainable tomorrow.”

Committed to growing their business sustainably, CCE’s Strategic Priorities combine achieving results in the present, demonstrating leadership in the industry and redefining the future:

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) S&P 500 report released on September 19, 2011 reveals that for the first time in the CDP’s ten year history the majority of US companies are reporting strategies for climate change.    The CDP’s report analyzed information from 339 of the largest US corporations and was written by global professional services firm PwC.   Highlights of the findings include:

I was honored to be the lead-off speaker for Georgia Tech’s
IMPACT Series.  Sponsored by the College of Management, the IMPACT Series provides an opportunity for students alumni and the Atlanta business community to learn from successful entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and notable business and non-profit leaders.  

NIKE announced last week an “unwavering” commitment to eliminate all hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020.  Achieving this goal requires working with brands, material suppliers, the chemical industry, NGOs and others to find innovative solutions.