The Results Are In!

Earlier this year, Fraser Basin Council and Vancity Credit Union did an online survey of small to medium sized enterprises earlier this year. With an impressive volume of respondents and very detailed responses, participants explained their sustainability strategies and the actions they are undertaking.

Green Festival San Francisco

November 14, 2008
San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center, San Francisco, CA

Welcome to the San Francisco Green Festival, a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America. Each year, this San Francisco event never ceases to amaze us.

As a fledgling in 2002, San Francisco started with only 50 speakers and a handful of special events. Today, the San Francisco Green FestivalTM boasts 3 days filled with the best in green, and continues to expand in size and scope! With more than 150 renowned speakers and 400 green businesses, this event is not to be missed!

Green Festival Washington DC

November 7 – 8, 2008
Washington D.C. Convention Center, Washington, DC
At the Washington DC Green Festival, a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America, they're celebrating what's working in our communities-across the District, Maryland and Virginia-for people, for business and for the environment.

BSR Annual Conference

November 4, 2008
Grand Hyatt, New York, NY
With sustainability at the top of the world's agenda, the global business landscape is changing fast. Staying ahead of the curve requires dynamic leadership and systemic solutions that deliver solid financial, social and environmental results. The BSR Conference will equip you to tackle the sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Interact with innovators in responsible business, like Jeffrey Immelt of GE, IKEA's Anders Dahlvig, SK Telecom's Shin-Bae Kim and John Anderson of Levi's-plus dozens of other thought leaders in six plenary and 35 breakout sessions.

Seventh Generation Named Best Company

Renewal investee, Seventh Generation, named Best Company on the Planet. In The Better World Shopping Guide, How Every Dollar Can Make a Difference, by Ellis Jones, Seventh Generation was selected as the #1 best company on the planet based on a comprehensive analysis of it’s overall record of social and environmental responsibility, for the past 20 years.

2008 Art of Leadership for Socially Responsible Business Leaders

September 8 – 11, 2008
The Rockwood Leadership Institute, Sonoma, CA

This special-focus seminar is an invitation to join a select community of powerful and collaborative social change and business leaders in creating a more just and sustainable world.  Develop new models of leadership, strengthen and sustain compelling visions for your organization, while dealing more effectively with organizational challenges.

Top 10 List Worthy -- Period.

I have noticed that there are many lists being published on the top ways to save the planet. Most of the ideas are good but there seems to be some very worthy ideas that never make these lists including natural menstrual products. I have to admit if it wasn't for the wonderful women, Madeline Shaw and

Got Best Practices?

Our partners at Vancity Credit Union and the Fraser Basin Council are conducting a survey of small and medium sized enterprises, both for-profit businesses and not-for-profit social enterprises, to assess the landscape of best practices in sustainability.

Funding Guidelines and Process

Guidelines

Please note that we only accept invited grant proposals and we are currently only minimally able to fund new organizations. Invitations to make proposals occur during each of our two annual grants cycles, subsequent to our review of a Letter of Inquiry.

Renewal Partners

Renewal Partners is an independent investment company operating under the Renewal group of organizations.

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