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.

The Intercept presents "A Message from the Future," a film narrated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and illustrated by Molly Crabapple. It envisions a future where a Green New Deal succeeds, rejecting

The Intercept presents "A Message from the Future," a film narrated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and illustrated by Molly Crabapple. It envisions a future where a Green New Deal succeeds, rejecting an inevitable climate dystopia. The film asks: what if we chose radical change to save ourselves?

This production tackles skepticism that humanity can achieve such transformative change. It flips the script, showing humanity believing in its ability to save itself. As Ocasio-Cortez says, "our future has not been written yet, and we can be whatever we have the courage to see."

Subscribe to The Intercept here. Read Naomi Klein here. Explore "Future II" here.

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.

"Wood from the Hood" transforms discarded urban trees from local neighborhoods into high-quality flooring, millwork, furniture, and home/office accessories. Based in Minneapolis, this innovative

"Wood from the Hood" transforms discarded urban trees from local neighborhoods into high-quality flooring, millwork, furniture, and home/office accessories. Based in Minneapolis, this innovative company, founded by Indy and Rick Siewert, utilizes the Twin Cities' "Urban Forest" as its resource.

By reclaiming local trees, Wood from the Hood produces sustainable wood products. This approach promotes environmentally sensitive building and remodeling, taking a significant step towards a greener future. Discover more at woodfromthehood.com.

Dominique Nils Conseil became president of Aveda in 2000, succeeding founder Horst Rechelbacher. The French cosmetics executive was

Dominique Nils Conseil became president of Aveda in 2000, succeeding founder Horst Rechelbacher. The French cosmetics executive was dedicated to preserving Rechelbacher's original mission: bringing safe, environmentally friendly products to market.

In this interview, Conseil discusses Aveda's culture of sustainability. He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at Portland State University's Center for Global Leadership in Sustainability, during the Business and Sustainability Conference in 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.

John Doerr, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), has a track record of backing leading entrepreneurs, including Google and Amazon. His venture capital focus centers on recruiting

John Doerr, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), has a track record of backing leading entrepreneurs, including Google and Amazon. His venture capital focus centers on recruiting top talent and building effective teams.

Doerr distinguishes between the Internet and Energy markets. He notes that the energy sector involves higher costs, longer development cycles, and significantly more policy-intensive challenges.