What is the Onboarding Process for a New Employee?
"What is the onboarding process for a new employee?" is one of the most common questions an HR professional will be asked ... Read More
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The case for raising up women in climate tech
Four years ago this week, Project Drawdown released groundbreaking research on climate solutions that catalyzed the narrative that reversing global warming is possible. To celebrate that anniversary and underscore what’s needed now, I’m spotlighting 15 women-led ventures at... Read More
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Outdoor co-op REI nudges suppliers on climate and equity
Outdoor recreation retail co-op REI is asking its suppliers to double down on their climate strategies and social justice policies, and will require all existing partners to share their climate action plans by the end of this year. The expectations were included in the impact report REI... Read More
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When it comes to climate investment funds, diverse management is imperative
The engine behind green business is the same as any business: capital. And while social, human and natural capital are all critical, financial capital is the one form that systemically fails the companies and leaders working on the most impactful solutions for the Sustainable Development... Read More
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First Peoples and scientists gather to tackle changing climate
The National First People’s Gathering on Climate Change has seen Traditional Owners and scientists across Australia meeting to empower and enhance a First People’s-led response to climate change. The five-day Gathering, held in Cairns, Queensland, brings together more... Read More
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WEBINAR: Indigenous Relations- Cultural sensitivity
Being respectful to Indigenous cultures involves knowledge of the culture. This webinar explores some of the cultural aspects of the First Nations' ways. It looks at their connection to the land with a strong importance placed on caring for Mother Earth, storytelling as are a valuable means... Read More
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The circular economy shows its human side
This article originally appeared in the State of Green Business 2021. You can download the entire report here. As the circular economy ramps up, we’ve seen impressive innovation in materials, products, models and processes — but innovation on how we treat people has been... Read More
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Diversity, equity and inclusion: Incremental reform or systemic change?
Unresolved debates about the past frame choices about who owns the future. America has arrived, once again, at another momentous inflection point to try and resolve some of the most contentious issues the nation has faced and largely failed to resolve — the narrative of American history and... Read More
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Sustainable mobility drives the newest employee perk
This article originally appeared in the State of Green Business 2021. You can download the entire report here. San Francisco Bay Area biotech giant Genentech is a world leader in making medicines for diseases such as cancer and cystic fibrosis; it’s even trialing one of its medicines... Read More
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Meet Kevin Nilsen | President & CEO, ECO Canada
Thought Leader | Kevin Nilsen As ECO Canada’s President and CEO, Kevin Nilsen embraces the change, rapid growth, and innovation of Canada’s environmental sector. Over the course of his career, Nilsen has seen a massive influx of talent and capital within the field... Read More