Podcasts about natural step

Jeff Yorzyk has over 20 years of experience in sustainability across a broad range of sectors, and has held leadership roles in both commercial and consulting companies spanning program development, strategic management systems, product sustainability and life cycle assessment. Based in Berlin, Germany, HelloFresh is the leading meal kit provider in the world, operating in 14 markets. As director of sustainability for HelloFresh US, Jeff oversees packaging lifecycle management, operational and supply chain sustainability and regulatory compliance and permitting. Jeff also has participated in building the profession of sustainability, leading sustainability nonprofits such as the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) in the development of the first professional credential for sustainability practitioners, and strategic partnering with GBCI for its independent delivery. Jeff Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: How HelloFresh addresses packaging impacts Life cycle emissions of HelloFresh compare to restaurant or supermarket trips Addressing food waste in production Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Jeff's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers?  I have two here. Number one is be ready to do anything, get dirty. In my own professional journey, I found that if I took the tasks or the projects that people didn't want to do because they looked boring or hard or just not exciting to people, they led me to some of the most exciting work that I ever did. So sometimes something that looks boring or just kind of a grind at the beginning actually turns into something really incredible. Never be afraid to take those things and, in fact, seek them out. Number two is keep a journal and ask yourself if you're making the impact you want through your career. It's a really broad field, and that's a good question to be asking ourselves regularly. I started my career in environmental consulting in the 1990s. That's really what we had available to us. We didn't have this thing called sustainability, but as I moved forward in my career, I noticed this thing called sustainability evolving and really was able to direct myself into it. So pay attention, keep a journal, and then take the jobs that people don't want because they don't have to be dirty jobs.Those things will usually lead you to some of your greatest successes.  What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability?  In a word, it's mainstream. To put a little more color behind that, we're in a fascinating period right now where companies are being asked to make ambitious goals, and they're also being really held accountable to achieve them. We've moved beyond this period of lofty goals and even, to some extent, talking about moonshots. I think for some of us in the field that has been a little bit confusing because the moonshot was this inspiring thing that we were looking to gather people around, and I think there's still room for that. But we're being held accountable as companies to have realistic plans underneath them and to convince people that they're achievable. These high expectations are coming together with these enhanced greenwashing laws to really create this interesting space for companies. I know this has created side effects like what they call green hushing and companies talking less about what they're doing, but I think it's pushing us in the right direction for us to really be a lot more realistic, but still quite ambitious.  What is one book you'd recommend sustainability leaders read?  I'm currently reading a book called the Customer is the Planet. It's quite new and really it has a nice mapping of environmental and social issues against the European ESRs standards. Anything that makes the European ESRs easier to digest and actually put in my brain is welcome to me. If you haven't read Natural Capitalism or The Natural Step or even Our Stolen Future, which are books from a previous century, they're fantastic and they're really great foundational reading.  What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work?  I got my MBA in 2002 and that was my pivot from environmental consulting into sustainability. Right about that time, this guy named Joel Makower was starting up this website called GreenBiz. It's now called Trellis. They pivoted into a really network based approach. That has always been one of the key sources that I turn to. That newsletter has been very useful for me to observe things. You watch these things over time, you start to see trends, patterns, you see how things transform. It's really been a fantastic resource. Then LinkedIn. It took me a while to get the algorithm working for me, but it feeds a lot of really good content to me these days. I highly recommend both of those.  Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at HelloFresh?  The HelloFresh website has a sustainability section. You can also go to our Instagram site @hellofresh. They really are great at putting some fun videos and reels in there and TikTok. They've done a great job, it actually gets quite funny. Then of course you can find me on LinkedIn under Jeff Yorzyk.

In this conversation, economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the federal government's new plan to help first-time homebuyers by extending amortization periods on new homes. The conversation explores the reasons behind this decision and the potential impact on housing starts and prices, as well as why this is similar to a policy Mike and Cara suggested in an article in the Hub. The hosts also discuss the importance of helping the middle class achieve homeownership and the need for a balanced approach that addresses both demand and supply.Read the article with their suggestions: https://thehub.ca/2024-03-19/mike-moffatt-and-cara-stern-the-dream-of-homeownership-is-dying/Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

In this discussion, economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern about the great housing paradox: everyone wants landlords but no one wants landlords.Cara and Mike also discuss the different perspectives on who should own rental properties, including small-time landlords, big corporations, and government housing. The conversation also touches on the role of conflict of interest rules for politicians who own properties and the need for affordable ownership and rental options for all. The ultimate goal is to create a housing system with enough supply that is affordable and accessible to everyone.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

In this discussion, Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern discuss how heritage designation negatively impacts housing supply in Toronto. During this wide ranging conversation  with Globe and Mail's architecture critic, Alex Bozikovic, they touch on the history of urban planning and how it intersects with heritage planning and urban design in unexpected ways. They explore the difference between listed and designated heritage buildings, the growing number of heritage properties in Toronto, and its effect of heritage preservation on density and climate action. Various neighborhoods in Toronto are discussed including the Danforth, Yonge and Eglinton, Rosedale and Little Jamaica. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the role of local and provincial governments in shaping heritage policies.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

“You as a consumer, I as a consumer have enormous power to make the transformation that we want to see.  But one of the transformations as a consumer is selecting the right products because the competitor who is not doing the right packaging or the right product is going to see that they're losing clients to the competitors that are doing more sustainable product, produce and materials, so he's gonna change. He's only going to change because us as consumers are driving the change by purchasing the right or the best materials available for us.”  - Denise Braun Denise Braun found her calling for sustainability work after witnessing waste flooding during a storm as a child in Brazil. She was further inspired after reading a book on applying sustainability in businesses while working in human resources. This led her to pursue a career in waste management. Denise founded All About Waste 8 years ago after having a child, encouraged by her husband to start her own business focused solely on zero waste solutions. The firm now provides zero waste certifications and consulting globally to reduce building waste. She leads by example with zero waste practices like composting and using refillable products. She encourages others gently and hosts zero waste children's birthday parties. She also recommends shopping at farmers markets when possible or using services like Imperfect Produce. She also suggests stores like Sprouts for bulk options. In Europe, she noticed less waste from smaller grocery formats and buying daily needs. Her goal is advising political leaders on waste policy. Other resources mentioned:  The Natural Step, the book

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss the recent revelation by Ontario Premier Doug Ford that he will be caving to NIMBY objections, and won't be forcing municipalities to legalize fourplexes across the province.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada, Marc Miller. Included in this wide ranging conversation is the recent announcement of new targets for temporary immigration, the need for a decrease in temporary residents, the reasons behind the delay in taking action and the impact of temporary residents on housing affordability. The discussion also covers the financial insecurity faced by universities and colleges due to the two-year cap on international student visas. The Minister addresses the increase in use of the temporary foreign workers program under his government and admits there is a problem with some fraud in the labor market impact assessment system. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Canadian consensus on immigration and the Minister is asked if his government is responsible for breaking that consensus.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Pollster David Coletto about  the shifting priorities of millennials and the generational divides in financial stability and housing. He explains that younger Canadians are less likely to prioritize climate change compared to older Canadians. The conversation explores the factors influencing these priorities, including the cost of living crisis, housing affordability, the impact of financial insecurity and the appeal of the Conservative Party to younger Canadians. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by political parties in attracting millennial voters and the relationship between political behaviour and life stage. The discussion concludes with an examination of the blame and responsibility for the housing crisis and the consequences of perceived institutional failure.If you stick around to the end you'll get to witness Mike and Cara's first recorded disagreement and the personal story of how David ended up becoming a pollster. Spoiler alert: it involves baseball.Links:https://thehub.ca/2024-03-19/mike-moffatt-and-cara-stern-the-dream-of-homeownership-is-dying/https://davidcoletto.substack.com/p/the-millennial-makeover-of-canadianhttps://abacusdata.ca/https://abacusdata.ca/building-a-better-future-for-canadians-policy-imperatives/Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern discuss why parking minimums often require developers to allocate a fixed amount of land for parking, regardless of the actual demand for parking in a particular area. This can result in inefficient land use, with valuable urban space being underutilized for parking purposes rather than for housing, commercial, or recreational activities.Cara and Mike explore the origins of parking minimums and the concerns that led to their regulation. They also delve into the use of parking minimums as a negotiating tool for cities and the potential for scaling back these regulations. The conversation highlights the arguments for and against parking minimums, including their impact on housing affordability. They also discuss the role of the federal government in potentially banning parking minimums nationwide and the challenges associated with public perception and political dynamics.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

In this discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Cherise Burda, Director of City Building Research and Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University and a co-author with Mike of the Blueprint for More and Better Housing: How Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments can Ensure We Build 5.8 Million Homes that are Affordable, Low-Carbon and Resilient. In this conversation, Cara, Mike, and Cherise discuss the blueprint and they highlight the importance of a full systems approach to address climate, resiliency, and housing. They also discuss the need for density and the elimination of unit maximums on residential buildings. The conversation emphasizes the importance of data collection and the adoption of the highest tiers of the national model building codes. The guests express hope that the recommendations will be implemented by governments across the country.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

In this 22-minute discussion, Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to Scott Cameron, an economist formerly with the Parliamentary Budget Officer in Ottawa and now working in government in the Channel Islands.This conversation explores economic forecasting models and the Bank of Canada's transition to a new model. The chapters cover the purpose of economic forecasting, the current method of capturing and measuring the Canadian economy, criticism of existing models, the importance of theory and data in economic modeling, the Bank of Canada's motivation for change and addressing model gaps, a comparison of the Canadian model with other countries, the influence of the Federal Reserve on Canadian monetary policy, accountability and decision-making in monetary policy, and the alignment of Canadian and US monetary policy.Takeaways:Economic forecasting models are essential for conducting monetary policy and determining the appropriate policy interest rate.The Bank of Canada currently uses two models, one focused on empirical performance and the other on theoretical rigor.There has been criticism of the existing models, particularly regarding their ability to accurately predict real-world economic behavior.The Bank of Canada is transitioning to a new model that aims to blend theory and empirical performance.The new model will address gaps in the previous models, such as the representation of the financial sector and the housing market.The Bank of Canada's monetary policy is influenced by the Federal Reserve, and the two countries tend to move in the same direction.The ultimate decision-making in monetary policy lies with the governing council, who consider a range of factors beyond the models.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

In this conversation, Mike Moffatt and Cara Stern discuss inflation and the Bank of Canada's approach to managing it. They explore the factors that contribute to inflation, such as supply-side disruptions and demand-side spending. They also discuss the challenges of predicting and controlling inflation, as well as the potential impact of inflation on different sectors of the economy. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the Bank of Canada's upcoming decision on interest rates and its influence on the markets.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

Smart Prosperity Institute economist Mike Moffatt and journalist Cara Stern talk to transit expert Reece Martin about the challenges and issues surrounding transit development in Canada. He highlights the decline in the ability to deliver transit projects effectively, the high costs of building subways in Toronto and the impact of NIMBYism on transit development are also discussed. Reece emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and integration between transit and land use. He expresses optimism for the future of transit in Canada and the potential for building high-speed rail. Overall, the conversation sheds light on the importance of improving transit project delivery and creating a more efficient and affordable transit system in Canada.Smart Prosperity Institute: https://institute.smartprosperity.ca/Reece Martin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4iKXL_SJQ5d0qsKkboRRQHosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute in partnership with The Natural Step.

Stigall unpacks a little-heard and understood story about a rift between Canadian media, Canada's government, and American-based big tech that he believes could impact the way you and I get so much of our information. While most of us already understand media isn't trustworthy, their failing business model opens the door to authoritarianism. Emerald Robinson returns to explore new footage of Vivek Ramaswamy, share her opinions on the first Republican debate, and election integrity efforts. Plus, late night "comedy" hosts are joining forces to help striking Hollywood writers. - For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/ Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Chief Airgonomics Officer mini-series continues by looking at the importance of clean air through the three pillars of sustainability; economic, social and ecological. We find out how to best use these pillars to improve our lives, our business & our planet and how clean air is a crucial part of the mix.Our guest Richard Blume is an expert in the area. He has been advising businesses worldwide for over 20 years on how to integrate sustainability principles into their strategy & operations, resulting in the more efficient operation of the company and helping the organisation be kinder to the planet. TOPICS WE COVER·         Why abundance is good·         How science simplifies the complexity of sustainability·         The flow of materials that we dig out of the ground·         Chemicals and waste that we release from society·         Ecosystems being destroyed by land clearing or over-extraction of resources·         The five key elements of social sustainability·         How ABCD can help you explain your mission as a CAO·         The link between clean air and sustainability·         How one person can make a difference  ABOUT OUR GUESTRichard Blume is a senior sustainability strategist, consultant and business advisor. He is co-founder of the Sustainability Collaborative, an office of The Natural Step network that promotes a science-based framework for sustainability-driven innovation.  With 20 years of experience supporting both small and medium-sized enterprises and multinationals to integrate sustainability principles into strategy and operations, Richard is a versatile trainer, strategist, project manager and analyst who likes to connect the dots between detail and the big picture.  Richard holds a master's degree in strategic leadership towards sustainability from the Blekinge Institute of Technology and a combined bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering and international studies from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia. LINKSCAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/Richard Blume Contactshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/richardblume/https://thenaturalstep.orghttps://sustainability-collaborative.earth ABOUT CAMFIL'S CAO INITIATIVE The Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative is started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air. The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood. The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil's mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil's knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people's lives. Our VisionClean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human right Our MissionWe want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agenda Camfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!

Interim head coach Bob Dyce joins Lee live at The Prescott to talk about football, his love of motorcycles, and to take some questions from fans

How sustainable is any system which requires the agreement and buy-in of those with the deepest pockets and largest portfolios to be successful? Can many small players create the same value in a place that the big guys do? This week's guests will tell you that the former simply isn't sustainable, and not only is the latter, but it also creates more lasting value for the community. Monte Anderson and Mike Keen are working in two different places (South Dallas and South Bend, Indiana). Still, they are working to create incremental wealth in the communities where they live, and as you will hear, both of them have been successful at this bottom-up approach to development.The discussion on this week's podcast covers topics like financing these small projects and how imperative it is that common sense and effective land use entitlements are to the success of these small, locally-led projects.About Mike KeenMike Keen is a Managing Partner with Hometowne Development LLC, and President of The Bakery Group LLC.  A LEED-AP with two decades experience as a sustainability professional, he spent 30 years as a professor of sociology and sustainability studies at Indiana University South Bend.   As Managing Partner of Hometowne Development for the last six years, Mike has taken the lead role in the development of Portage Midtown, a sustainable neighborhood demonstration infill project located in South Bend, Indiana.  He is also the facilitator of the Michiana Town Makers ecosystem, an informal network of small scale developers, design professionals, finance officers, real estate agents, property managers, contractors, neighbors, and municipal officials dedicated to helping to create wealth in neighborhoods for neighborhoods. A social entrepreneur, Mike is trained in The Natural Step's Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development.  He offers seminars, workshops and consulting services to developers, municipalities, and not-for-profits wishing integrate sustainability and/or incremental development into their localities.About Monte AndersonSince 1984, Monte has been improving the living and working environments in Texas' southern Dallas and northern Ellis counties. He's an outspoken man who cares about people, and he is an advocate for policies and practices that serve urban neighborhoods.Items to check out after the podcast:A New Generation of Town Makers – Strong TownsCounting the Impact of Incremental Development – Public SquareThe City Owned by Locals – Reasons to be CheerfulOne Dallas Developer's Secret: Bigger Isn't Always Better – D MagazineTyler StationGrow Desoto MarketplaceWheatland Plaza

In today's episode I'm going to bring us back to an aspect of strengthening community that I first began to explore in this series with David Holmgren and Charles Marhon. Back then we looked deeply into how suburbs and towns can work at a foundational level to regenerate their communities through civic planning and collaboration through each level of local government.  In today's episode I spoke to Sarah James, the co-author of the book The Natural Step for Communities which provides inspiring examples of communities that have made dramatic changes toward sustainability, and explains how others can emulate their success. Sarah is the principal of a city and town planning consulting firm specializing in participatory planning methods. She co-authored the American Planning Association's Planning for Sustainability Policy guide, and has published articles and given workshops throughout the United States. In this interview Sarah breaks down the natural step framework designed to guide change makers through the process of coordinating positive change through many different aspects of their community. She recounts the inspiration she found in the eco municipalities in Sweden that she visited and the examples that prove that sustainable towns are possible.  We also navigate the obstacles that you're likely to face in the change making process as well as strategies that have been shown to work. We also go into the mindset of successful sustainability leaders, advice for aspiring change makers, some of Sarah's own learnings while teaching these steps, and much more.  If you've been following along since the beginning of the series you'll undoubtedly be picking up on many recurring patterns in the advice and success examples from many of the interviews, and this session with Sarah is a wonderful reinforcement of these important learnings. Links: https://www.sustainablesweden.org/?page_id=72&lang=en

Eric Gallagher reflects today on two very profound ways that God has been calling him to take action through simple promptings of the heart. Mentioned in this episode: About Eric Gallagher Eric Gallagher is a husband, father of four and the founder of the With You Always podcast and Suscipe.co. https://with-you-always.captivate.fm/suscipe (Suscipe - Online Community and Formation for Disciples) Suscipe We bring together individuals who have experienced the love the Jesus Christ in their life and desire to commit their entire lives to Him to grow in their interior life through prayer, community and formation opportunities so that they can grow in the confidence that they are doing the Lord's will in their lives and living in and through His love at every moment of every day. https://with-you-always.captivate.fm/suscipe (Suscipe - Online Community and Formation for Disciples)

Sustainability is hard to define and means different things to different people.  Sustainable Growth Associates believe sustainability is about working towards the vision of a world we would like to live in. They want to see as many businesses as possible develop positively and proactively with that vision in mind. Find out about the exciting sustainability goals they are helping companies achieve. Want to support Sustainable Growth Associates & The Natural Step? http://www.sg-associates.eu/ https://www.thenaturalstep.de or http://thenaturalstep.org  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/how-sustainable-development-can-futureproof-your-company

פודקאסט האינטרסנטים של TheMarker, יום ראשון, 9 במאי 2021,  עם איתן אבריאל וסמי פרץ. נפתלי בנט ראש ממשלה, יאיר לפיד שר החוץ, בני גנץ שר הביטחון ואביגדור ליברמן שר האוצר - זו חלוקת התיקים המתגבשת ב"ממשלת השינוי" שקורמת עור וגידים - בהנחה, כמובן, שבנט יעמוד בלחצים עליו מצד הימין באמת יצטרף לקואליציה כזו. אבל מדוע, בעצם? מדוע שדווקא ליברמן, עם שבעה מנדטים ורקורד מפוקפק בתחום טוהר המידות, יהיה שר האוצר – אולי התפקיד החשוב בממשלה אחרי ראש הממשלה – ולא מירב מיכאלי, למשל, שגם לה שבעה מנדטים?.  רבים מאתנו, ודאי מי שאין לו דירה משלו, עוקבים אחרי מגמת המחירים בשוק הדיור ונדהמים מהעליות, ואולי עוד יותר מכך – נלחצים מההערכות והציפיות להמשך הנסיקה במחירים.  רבים היו רוצים גם להשקיע בענף הצומח הזה, אבל נרתעים מהשקעה ישירה באמצעות רכישת דירה בשל העלויות הגבוהות ותשומת הלב הנדרשת. האם השקעה בשוק הדיור על ידי רכישת מניות של חברות נדל"ן בבורסה בתל אביב היא חלופה ראויה לרכישת דירה? אנחנו  נדבר עם יניב פגוט, סמנכ"ל בכיר ומנהל מחלקת מסחר, נגזרים ומדדים בבורסה.  בניגוד למקובל בחלק ממדינות אירופה, רשתות השיווק בישראל זורקות אוכל שאינו נמכר – ובלבד שלא להוריד את המחירים שלו. יש מי שנלחם בזה: ארגון The Natural Step, שעוסק בקיימות עירונית ובצמצום בזבוז המזון בישראל, יוצא עתה בקמפיין לקידום תמחור דינמי של מוצרים ברשתות השיווק במטרה "לשים סוף לקשר השתיקה ולחייב רשתות למכור את המוצרים". אנחנו נדבר עם המייסדת והמנכ"לית של הארגון, מיכל ביטרמן. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are you thinking differently? Jean-Claude Pierre is not your typical chemical industry leader I would suggest. In the industry, following the legacy of his grandfather, it was through an encounter with Natural Step founder Karl-Henrik Robèrt that he realized the harm it creates in the world, and started his path in sustainability. A philosopher and pragmatist, a reflective practitioner, he bridges business and academic worlds. He even did his PhD on sustainability and ancient Chinese wisdom whilst working in China. Our conversation explores hopes and challenges for the industry, green chemistry and biomimicry, systemic change, levels of consciousness, nested circles, self management and autonomous teams amongst it all. And leading with conviction and curiousity. Episode Extras Find Jean-Claude Pierre on Linked-In. Pierre, Jean-Claude (2020) “Developing a Sustainabile Employee-owned Chemical Company in Handbook of Systems Science pp 1-26 https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-981-13-0370-8_74-1 Natural Step https://thenaturalstep.org/approach/ Website dedicated to the work of Clare W Graves https://www.clarewgraves.com Eisenstein C (2018), Climate: a new story https://charleseisenstein.org/books/climate-a-new-story/ Wahl D, Designing Regenerative Cultures https://www.triarchypress.net/drc.html Semco Style Institute https://semcostyle.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5u7m3s6k7wIVnAWiAx3ZXQ5GEAAYASAAEgKq0vD_BwE Reference to Lorraine Smith (interviewed on episode 30 of the #earthconversepodcast but this is here ‘how are you serving life' piece: https://youtu.be/BZzAAgMbmHM NEW HERE? ABOUT EARTH CONVERSE AND I Hi, I am Penelope Mavor, podcast host and founder of Earth Converse a nature-based leadership collaborative helping leaders have the conversations they need to: with themselves, each other and the earth. Please get in touch for executive coaching and leadership development programmes. https://linktr.ee/EarthConverse Email: info@earthconverse.com And the wind, the trees...

07.19.20 - It’s a lot more interesting discovering the reasons people do go to church than listening to why others don’t. Let's consider together the child of God’s most natural act as the psalmist invites, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!” Speaker: Allan Stanglin

Robert Rubinstein delivers his fascinating talk on his experiences of Triple Bottom Line Investing (TBLI) and its integration with ESG into the culture and strategy of international corporate business and investment company. Speaker: Robert Rubinstein is the Chairman and Founding Partner of TBLI Group Holdings. Mr. Rubinstein has been instrumental in championing Sustainable and IMPACT investment dedicated to solving social issues. Prior to TBLI, Mr. Rubinstein had an extensive career in publishing. He founded Source magazine in 1995, a publication focused on integrating “profits and principles” as a message to the business community. Mr. Rubinstein taught courses in Sustainable Finance at the Rotterdam School of Management from 2003–2006. Mr. Rubinstein has served on various profit and nonprofit boards, and advises various organizations; i.e. International Center for Corporate Accountability, WE- TV editorial advisory board, IMSA (International Sustainability Consultancy), Chairman Swift Prize of the King Boudewijn Foundation, 3IG-International Interfaith Investment Group, Fortis Investments SRI fund, ICCA Advisory Board, and the Developments Alternatives Advisory Council. At present, he is on Advisory Board of Project X Global, Wealth & Society and Lifestyles Magazine. Rubinstein is a tenacious public speaker on both TBLI and ESG at global conferences and has been asked to speak at numerous engagements including the Global Reporting Initiative, the inaugural Impact Investing Israel Summit and World Pension Council in Singapore. TBLI was asked to organise a session at COP21, Paris in December 2015 and more recently, Mr. Rubinstein was invited at the request of Natural Step, a leading advisor on Sustainability for the Swedish corporate sector attended by King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. Interested in watching our webinars live, or taking part in the production of our research? Join our community at: https://bit.ly/3sXPpb5

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 156, originally published in June 2013. Paul Huljich is an Organic Food Pioneer and the former Co-founder, Chairman, and Joint-CEO of Best Corporation. He is the author of, "STRESS PANDEMIC: 9 Natural Step to Survive, Master Stress & Live Well." Huljich founded Best Corporation in 1985 to develop food products in Australia, investing resources into research and development for organic foods. He was the first to do this. He shares his opinion on genetically modified foods. Huljich believes it's extremely important to survive through tough times naturally rather than through drugs. He shares some natural steps to become aware of the stressors in life and some empowering techniques to minimize harmful health effects. Website: www.PaulHuljich.com

Never a band to rest on their laurels, Blind Guardian have always moved forward and changed their sound from time to time. From their speed metal beginnings, to absorbing thrash influences in subsequent releases, and finally establishing themselves as power metal ambassadors, there was always something new with every release. For epic performances at Wacken [...] The post BLIND GUARDIAN Leader HANSI KÜRSCH Talks “Legacy Of The Dark Lands” Album: “I Feel Relieved And Proud It, And It Was a Natural Step for BLIND GUARDIAN to Record an Album Like That” appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.

Die heutige Folge gibt uns die Möglichkeit jemandem mit +30 Jahren Erfahrung im Management Consulting zuzuhören, der den Wandel vom Top Consultant zur treibenden Kraft der Nachhaltigkeit im deutschen Mittelstand gemacht hat. Roland, stellt uns in dieser Folge nicht nur einige wertvolle Frameworks und Ressourcen vor, die ihn auf seinem Weg unterstützt haben, sondern er zeigt uns ebenfalls wie er seinen Weg zur Nachhaltigkeit gefunden hat und welchem Wunschbild er sich annähern will. In dieser Folge lernst du: * Wie der Stand des "Nachhaltigkeits-Mindsets" im Mittelstand ausfällt * Was Ressourcen, wie Gaia Education oder The Natural Step mit seiner persönlichen Transformation zu tun haben * Warum jede Veränderung bei uns selbst beginnt Wie immer freuen wir uns auf deine Beteiligung bei Instagram.

In dieser Folge haben wir die Gelegenheit die Gedanken eines Mannes einzusehen, der seit 8 Jahren mit dem Thema Nachhaltigkeit beschäftigt ist. Seiner eigenen Aussage nach ist er vor Jahren auf den Ansatz von The Natural Step (https://www.thenaturalstep.de/de/) gestoßen und hat sich gewundert "warum musste ich erst so alt werden wie ich damals war, um das zu sehen? Warum wird das nicht in der Schule gelehrt? Warum ist das nicht so, wie wir tagtäglich lernen mit der Schwerkraft umzugehen. Wir diskutieren (doch) auch nicht die Schwerkraft. Gleiches gilt für die Nachhaltigkeitsprinzipien." Und damit startete seine Reise. Schalte jetzt ein und erfahre: * Warum ein ganzheitlicher Blick (systemischer Ansatz) höchstrelevant ist, um an den richtigen Dingen zu arbeiten * Warum schnelle Lösungen oftmals nur Symptome bekämpfen, aber nur selten die wirkliche Ursache * Warum Klimawandel auch nur ein Symptom von nicht nachhaltig handelnden Individuen ist * Warum Unternehmen auch nur Individuen sind * Warum wir der Lösung vielleicht schon viel näher sind, als wir das glauben Es lohnt sich den Podcast bis zum Ende anzuhören, um Rüdigers aufbauende Worte anzuhören, die er jedem, der etwas bewegen will, mitgeben möchte.

Beyond Disruption 22: The Evolution of Energy Economics with Jane Kearns & Chad Park June 14, 2019 In this episode of the Beyond Disruption podcast, we’re at SingularityU Canada Summit 2019 with Jane Kearns, Managing Director of MaRS CleanTech, and Chad Park, Senior Associate of Natural Step and Lead Animator of Energy Futures Lab. You’ll The post Beyond Disruption 22: The Evolution of Energy Economics with Jane Kearns & Chad Park appeared first on Magazine Canada.

Aired Tuesday, 27 November 2018, 5:00 PM ESTThe Eisenhower Moment – Part IThe Great Transition To A Life-Affirming CultureAn Interview with Andrew Gaines, Founder of The Great Transition Initiative“Either we will have an awakening or we will have a wake.” — Swami BeyondanandaIn these times of great crisis and opportunity, there’s an idea that has gotten ahold of me that I call “The Eisenhower Moment”. Nearly 60 years ago, President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it.”As more and more of us are coming to understand, “peace” means more than an absence of war — although that would be a terrific beginning. Peace means the end of domination, one over the other. It means fundamentally adopting and applying the Golden Rule. And more apparently than ever before, it means living in harmony with the natural world.As the crises — ecological, economic, political, social and spiritual — seem to all be arising at once, maybe we are at that moment where a critical mass of the heretofore uncritical masses can speak in one coherent voice and say, “We want THIS.”Certainly we have the means to communicate ideas and memes instantly across the globe, and nearly two thirds of the humans on the planet have a cell phone or personal device. That means that “humanity” can be mobilized around an idea or issue almost instantly…Would it make a difference?Perhaps it’s the only thing that will.Our guest this week, Andrew Gaines, an Australian visionary, activist and systems thinker has dedicated his life to bringing about such a “movement of movements.”He is a co-leader in the Great Transition Initiative – a citizen led educational movement to inspire mainstream commitment to transitioning to a life-affirming culture. Through a personal epiphany he became committed to the wellbeing of coming generations. Andrew recognizes that the long-term survival of humanity is in jeopardy, and he embraces the adage to change the system, change the thinking. As a Feldenkrais practitioner, psychotherapist and creativity trainer he is well-positioned to act on this adage. He sometimes says, “I help good brains work better.” His books include Kitchen Table Conversations, The Witness: Gateway to Self-Development, and Creative Conversations. He is trained in improvisational acting, Aikido, Tai Chi, and The Natural Step, a way of working out whether a business or a country is ecologically sustainable. He is a former naval officer with a degree in philosophy.One of the problems in addressing climate change — and other massive issues confronting our entire species — is that our tendency is to try to fix things around the edges, so that we can keep things “normal.” The problem is, that things are changing so rapidly that we cannot go backward to previous ideas of normal. We are being pulled forward into the unknown, like it or not. As Andrew points out, the climate crisis cannot be addressed, let alone resolved, by tweaking things around the edges. A systemic transformation is needed.So… how can that transformation come about — other than by utter collapse of the system as it is?How can the people of the world be mobilized, not just to rail in anger but to work together toward practical, breakthrough solutions?How do climate change educators break through the walls created by the two “drugs” of “hopium” (imagining things will just get better on their own) and “deniatol” (problem? what problem?) to mobilize our individual and collective creativity and focus?If you’re curious, tune in this Tuesday, November 27th at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET : http://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/ to find out.Or, find us on the Wiki archives on Wednesday: http://wikipolitiki.com/archives/To find out more about The Great Transition Initiative, please go here: http://www.inspiringtransition.net/about-gtiSupport Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In The “Bewilderness”If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!

1 EASY, CHEAP, & NATURAL STEP to whiter teeth, a stronger immune system, never having bad breath, higher amounts of energy, fewer sore throats & colds, preventing heart disease & gum disease as well as better overall dental hygiene. Coconut Oil is an extremely underrated, natural ingredient that has been used for its many benefits, over the last age. In this podcast episode, Denali introduces and explains in great detail, the process of Oil pulling; which is the method of swishing oil (preferably cold pressed, organic, virgin Coconut Oil) in between the teeth, inside of the mouth. When choosing to use Coconut Oil to Pull with, you are also able to reap the benefits of quickly and naturally whitening the teeth, in addition to the many other benefits and properties that Oil Pulling offers. Denali gives a step by step of her dental regimen and lists which ingredients and tools are best to use when trying this for the first time! Below are two of the items that Denali swears by, when Oil Pulling. Stainless Steel Tongue Scraper Dr. Bronner's Coconut Oil

Today on NCIA Cannabis Industry Voice Bethany is joined by Brendan Gillis from Vapor Slide LLC, the 1,000 th member of NCIA. Vapor Slide is a Vaporizing apparatus that fits into the slide of a water pipe. It is used for vaporizing e-liquid, CBD oil, and cannabis oil. With huge rises in the use of these substances, Vapor Slide is the next natural step in the evolution in vaporizing. The current market for vaporizers has reached 1.7 billion dollars annually in revenue in the United States, growing exponentially. According to Wells Fargo, sales will reach 10 billion by 2017. O.penVape, a company specializing in the sales of THC oil vaporizers, has grown 1600% each of their four years since forming in 2011. Moreover, with the emergence of new Medical Marijuana States and the full legalization of THC concentrates, it is likely to accelerate this market’s growth. Vapor Slide is positioned to capitalize on this growth and cater towards new and existing users in the market. With Vapor Slide’s signature design, we will become the first of its kind in this exploding market. With the kind of market growth we have seen and are expecting to see, end users and vendors alike have a great need for new niche products like Vapor Slide.

09.13.17 - Step by Step: Discipleship in the Psalms of Ascent (3). Psalm 122 - "Worship: The Natural Step." Wednesday night class series. Speaker: Allan Stanglin

This week Steve speaks to Regina Houser Sustainability Coordinator of Mary's Woods and former leader of Natural Step. Together they discuss the impact Natural Step had in sustainability development throughout the world; and the importance of businesses in the sustainability work. Catch this and other great episodes at p3utah.org.

Anglea Kokott chats about the future of Alberta's energy on today's show. She talks with both Chad Park, Chief Innovation Officer of The Natural Step and Director of the Energy Futures Lab and Apoorv Sinha, CEO, Founder of Carbon Upcycling Technologies.  Innovating Alberta's Energy Future takes place tomorrow at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. This event will bring together innovators to discuss the future of Alberta's energy.   Click here for tickets to the event!

Paul Huljich is an Organic Food Pioneer and the former Co-founder, Chairman, and Joint-CEO of Best Corporation. He is the author of, "STRESS PANDEMIC: 9 Natural Step to Survive, Master Stress & Live Well." Huljich founded Best Corporation in 1985 to develop food products in Australia, investing resources into research and development for organic foods. He was the first to do this. He shares his opinion on genetically modified foods. Huljich believes it's extremely important to survive through tough times naturally rather than through drugs. He shares some natural steps to become aware of the stressors in life and some empowering techniques to minimize harmful health effects. Website: www.PaulHuljich.com

Imagine hundreds of earth conscious communities networked across our nation by goodwill (and fiber optics) being embedded in both the rural sector and urban environments, that have their own currency, of both Green Dollars and Time Banks.These all linked by localised computer networks (but also without computers) that if you are short of NZ hard currency you can still earn, trade and be innovative business people and entrepreneurs. Where volunteers actually get paid, and there is no lack or want.Starting from a background in organic gardens, permaculture, and community projects over the past 25 years, Laurence has sought key levers for change.In the early to mid 90’s he founded the Environmental Business Network drawing more than 500 companies into its membership under his leadership, (the network later became the Sustainable Business Network). In this time he worked with people like Anita Roddick of The Body Shop and Dr Karl Hendrik Robert founder of The Natural Step. Advocating community solutions led to Transition Towns and Living Economies -as movements. In conjunction with AnewNZ he runs 'The Bank of Real Solutions' a clearing house of community success stories which runs the by-line, ‘Out-thinking the problems because we can.’He believes our barriers to a sustainable future are not from a lack of ability but from systemic corruption and cowardice, but most of all – a lack of imagination.He lives in Golden Bay with his wife and 3 daughters and is enthusiastically involved with several community projectsIn the age of globalisation, community is the anecdote ... and 'possibility is the new currency'. Want to belong and feel part of a greater, more coherent organism - where the synergy of people is based on working and playing towards the benefit of the whole? Then in the worlds of Bruce Lipton "work towards shaping and creating community".Transition Towns: www.tt.org.nzLiving Economies: www..le.org.nzAnewNZ: www.anewnz.org.nzThe Bank of Real Solutions: www.realsolutions.org.nz

with Dr Elisabeth Corell, Converge Project Leader, The Natural Step. ‘How, given the current situation, do we manage and allocate, today, the Earth’s resources for the survival of a projected global population of 9 to 10 billion people in 2050 – and for their offspring indefinitely?’ An exciting research project … more >>

with Professor Karl-Henrik Robèrt, MD, PhD, Founder of The Natural Step. Recently elected as one of Sweden’s first two Ashoka Fellows – leading social entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to social problems and the potential to change patterns across society Karl-Henrik Robèrt is the founder of the international NGO The Natural … more >>

Professor Robèrt, is the founder of the internationally renowned NGO The Natural Step explains how he developed a unifying framework for sustainability and how it has been implemented in industries all over the world.

Listen to a powerful proclamation for positivity and optimism towards the challenges we face on earth today. Frank strongly advocates humanity working towards cooperative participation across all levels of society especially within business. Success comes from taking an active interest in all staff. Warmth, fun and enthusiasm are prerequisites for a dynamic organisation. A believer that good character and ethics needs to be increasingly emphasized he contends that character is at least important as skills. "You have to have an honest and strong intention to add value to whatever you are dealing with." The first NZ manager for the Natural Step out of Sweden, Frank gives an insightful understanding of what can and needs to be accomplished to initiate the much-needed local and global changes towards sustainability and peace. Frank Olsson - Originally from Sweden International Banker Chairman Enviroschools Foundation Trustee Leadership New Zealand Director of Wallace Corporation Chairman Auckland Chamber Orchestra Chairman AUT MBA program Advisory Committee Member Advisory Board Auckland Uni Business School, Short Courses President Pompallier Lawn Tennis Club www.olsson.co.nz

Mary Rehwald spear-headed the successful effort of the city council to declare Ashland, WI an ECOmunicipality, incorporating the Natural Step process. Mary is a member of Ashland's City Council and a Northland College faculty member. A life-long Unitarian, she has a special spiritual calling toward building community. She has a stong connection to caring for the earth and living responsibly upon it.

Guest : David Cook Sunday, 20 February 2005 Download Think Globally Radio 2005 02 20 … more >>