“The earth will burn down while we are filling out [sustainability/ESG] surveys” -LFW@GS heard at #sb22 We need to focus on a short list of metrics that really matter and that we can impact to create value.
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Director of Sustainability at Floor & Decor ($3 billion US retail). #Sustainability #CircularEconomy, #Climate #ESG Opinions are my own.
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“The decade ahead needs nothing short of a deep transformation in how societies and economies work” #BizTransformationCompass #SB22 forumforthefuture.org/blog/how-to-tr
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Excited to be back at Sustainable Brands flagship conference, now representing . Working towards a sustainable future for all. #SB22
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Yesterday was a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and belonging with and everyone in the Atlanta Pride Parade. Thank you everyone!
“I hope that people feel like themselves when they’re around me, and feel safe to be themselves when they’re around me. And maybe that makes people think it’s me that they love, but it’s really themselves that they love.” —Tracee Ellis Ross
#belonging
(Thanks, Arianna Robinson!)
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Be a guest, be a host, be a facilitator or even perform with us at Equitable Dinners Atlanta in September! Join us in
advancing the conversations.
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Sept 18th is approaching! Join the conversation and be a part of transformative change by joining Equitable Dinners Atlanta. Learn more and save your seat at the table in the link. #outofhandatl #equiatabledinners #edatl2022 #conversation #atl
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It's not too late to sign up! Equitable Dinners is coming to Atlanta on September 18-25 in partnership with several organizations across the city to bring together people of all backgrounds to have vital conversations on race. Find out more: bit.ly/3AZ6b05
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My nourishment lately. What about U? 1) Lex Fridman 2) Andrew Huberman 3) Daniel's sensemaking of the state of humanity, the biosphere, tech, AI, tribalism, & more & how we might navigate to survive the next few decades well. Listen to the first 4 minutes?
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Day 2 of the Circularity 22 virtual event is here! Watch the livestream ⬇️
#circulareconomy #Circularity22
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Atlantans: next week Tuesday is voting day but early voting is available through Friday THIS week! Local matters matter! for City Council president. #vote
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To borrow from the always well spoken , I too am wishing all of my #sustainability, #CSR, #ESG & #impact friends & colleagues at #sb21sandiego (#virtually or #inperson) a great #conference. #WithYouInSpirit. Enjoy the #network!
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“Look, it’s been a great 300k years for humans. It would be a shame if the prospect of continual cataclysmic storms and unbreathable air overshadowed Homo sapiens’ many high points, such as the development of spoken language, stone tools, and agriculture."
Georgians... if you haven’t voted in the runoff yet, PLEASE GO NOW! Today until 7p of your LAST chance! Just over an hour remains.
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Depending on how the few remaining undecided U.S. Senate races unfold, the next two months might be an intense slog here in Georgia. Glad this started with something humorous.
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Get ready Georgia. The negative ads against us are coming.
But that won’t stop us from fighting for a better future for Georgians and focusing on the issues that matter.
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Six years ago, the Foundation awarded the Georgia a $5 million commitment to expand on its original $750,000 seed grant. We celebrated the 5th Anniversary last winter
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Showing industry the way to a more #sustainable future was at the root of everything Ray Anderson did for the last 17 years of his life. The is doing it too!
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Our friends are finalists for an investment from Google If they win, they won't keep it. Instead, they'll build a $1M fund that honors and values the work of Black women organizers, entrepreneurs, and movement builders in Atlanta. VOTE TODAY:
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My wife and I built a 700 sq ft cottage in our back yard for her mother to live in. I'm hosting a virtual tour as part of this event next Saturday. Please spread the word to support the Microlife Institute! tinyurl.com/y8cwhqhg #ADU #TinyHouse #AgeInPlace @TinyhouseATL
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Happy Easter, Passover, and/or Sunday! instagram.com/p/B-5Htytp2hY/
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This 18 seconds is probably the best single piece of advice I’ve heard about the #coronavirus
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There is an exciting opportunity at @IHG for a Manager, Corporate Responsibility - #Environment. Contact me before you submit your #CV for some application support & advice.
#hotjob #environmental #management
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Models Show Fighting Climate Change Is Cheapest Option We Have Left “The world is running out of excuses...All those who have been saying climate stabilisation would be too costly can see that it is really unmitigated global warming that is too expensive.“
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Howard Connell on LinkedIn: Opinion: How companies should interpret Larry Fink’s letter linkedin.com/posts/howardco
Larry Fink’s Letter to CEOs | BlackRock linkedin.com/posts/howardco
What does this mean 4 companies who had aligned 2 using GRI?
The more important ?: how much will this accelerate actual ACTION behind reducing climate change & shifting economies toward a sustainable future?
The calls out climate-related financial disclosures as a key issue to keep top of mind in 2020. Check out the #TCFDRecs bit.ly/2rQKI3t and additional resources at tcfdhub.org to learn more
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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Willow is SO EXCITED about 2020!! First crawl, first words, first walk. Bring it!! Whoohoooo! instagram.com/p/B6095YBpLTI/
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Christina Wong, Director at SustainAbility, discussed new findings on investor views of ESG ratings at 's #ESG Integration Forum.
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FYI opening: Senior Vice President, Climate Change iN DC. #hotjobs #climatechange #environmentaljob buff.ly/2Q21wBF
RT Job opening for Product Sustainability Mgr in New York. Contact me () if you would like some application advice. #hotjobs #sustainabilitymanager #sustainability
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The past year has without question been one of the most turbulent in the history of the plastic #recycling sector. See what made the list of our Top Stories from 2019. bit.ly/2s8rN9P
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"There is no such thing as waste — only misplaced resources." sees responsible consumption and production as the concept touching all the SDGs. cards.twitter.com/cards/aplb1/8m
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An inspiring fact for the holidays and new year. Thanks RMI! RT Heavy transport accounts 4 23% of CO2 emissions but w/ programs like #RunonLess RMI proving market-driven solutions can be scaled. 30MM tons CO2 from regional haul drivers.
Recommerce is on the rise as consumers look for more sustainable clothing options. Our portfolio company is on the forefront of the shift toward a more #circular biz model.
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