Posts Tagged ‘sustainability’
Episode 68 Terri Wills
I’ve been gone for awhile as we moved into a brand new green home in a town called Moraga, CA. It was fun to pick the green upgrades, adding lots of solar, extra insulation, all LED lights, EV charging and dual flush toilets… I’ve been obsessed with my solar meter, checking it several times a…
Read MoreEpisode 67 Erin Meezan
You may have heard of the pioneering and passionate sustainability legacy of the late Ray Anderson of Interface Inc., the world’s largest carpet tile manufacturer. Since Ray’s passing in 2011 Interface has continued to lead and expand upon his vision as the company’s gross revenue, PE ratio and market capitalization have grown. In today’s Regen360…
Read MoreEpisode 50 Bob Berkebile
I’ve always found mentors a critical part to navigating the life journey. They provide rare insight, wisdom, and perspective. If you’re lost, they can help you regain your path. And if you want to make a big change, or take the risk, they often have encouraging and sage words. But finding outstanding mentors is a…
Read MoreEpisode 47 Vince Sicilliano
Can you imagine a bank where the mission is to promote well-being for people and the planet: An institution where money and banking can do good for the community and its employees can bring their values to work? Well, that small bank actually exists in San Francisco and is called New Resource Bank. In full…
Read MoreEpisode 45 Sander Paul van Tongeren
I’ve long believed that if you want to boost global sustainability, then work on greening real estate – our buildings and homes. The impact is vast in terms of energy, water and materials consumption, and health of occupants and the planet. GRESB is a nonprofit based in Amsterdam [and is a subsidiary of the GBCI]…
Read MoreEpisode 44 Joel Makower
How we define a life well lived? It helps to interview someone who’s been at it for four decades and found their sweet spot for contribution and joy. In this week’s Regen360 iTunes podcast show we hear from Joel Makower, the Chairman and Executive Editor of GreenBiz Group. They’re the producer of the VERGE conference…
Read MoreEpisode 43 Amory Lovins
For most of my life, we’ve taken the wrong path and failed to take the sustainable road. Capitalism fought sustainability, viewing it as another form of regulation and increased costs and risks. But to deny sustainability and its integration to all creation is to not only heighten risk but fail to reap huge financial rewards…
Read MoreEpisode 39 John Mandyck
More than ever we need organizations to step up their environmental commitments and stewardship. This requires extensive goal setting, research, improvement and measurement, and verification. Though some believe environmental performance hurts business, many are finding it can actually boost the profitability, stock performance, and brand. I remember when we founded the U.S. Green Building Council…
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