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How Much Can Business Influence the Environment?

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December 17, 2012 By Jim Harris

Our first blog, How Sustainability Can Save Business, reframes the common purpose of traditional Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practitioners -- that of "saving the environment." Our premise: Given the social and economic frameworks and institutions of our society, more can be accomplished (and faster) by viewing sustainability as an economic opportunity relevant to business, compared to viewing it as an environmental initiative in isolation of business. Therefore the goal of "saving the environment" may be more appropriately framed as "saving business." Our perspective is pragmatic; that the worthy purpose of "saving the environment" is destined to be ineffectual, and at best immaterial, if environmental initiatives are pursued in isolation of the economic engines and structures of our society -- that is, capitalism, business, government and the active participation of other organizations and individuals within this framework. It is within this framework that companies are applying a central guiding principle to their business sustainability strategies -- "derive economic benefits from improved environmental and social outcomes." Why? Because it delivers results. We do not argue the desired outcome of healthy people and a healthy planet, and an economic framework that includes a broader social purpose. Indeed, we align on these values. After all, Jim was leader of the Green Party of Canada and Tyler used to earn his living as a conservation … [Read more...] about How Much Can Business Influence the Environment?

Filed Under: Authored Articles, Blog Tagged With: Business Strategy, Canada News, Canadian Council Of Chief Executives, Canadian Tire, Carbon Pricing, cleantech, climate change, Climate Policy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Eco-Capitalists, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, innovation, Internal Rate Of Return, Mexico, Supply Chain, sustainability, Sustainable Business

Canada may miss golden opportunity

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October 23, 2009 By Jim Harris

Cleantech is hot. Two weeks ago, billionaire George Soros vowed to invest $1-billion in clean-energy technology. Large investors, early-stage venture capitalists, governments, corporations and industry associations have all identified green investing as a new megatrend. Read more: http://bit.ly/4IiZrF … [Read more...] about Canada may miss golden opportunity

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: barclays, canada, cleantech, greentech, hsbc, john doerr, nick parker, tsx

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