Are you the next sustainability leader?

"The question of reaching sustainability is not about if we will have enough energy, enough food, or other tangible resources - those we have. The question is: will there be enough leaders in time?"

Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) has experienced great success with the Master's in Strategic Leadership toward Sustainability (MSLS) programme since 2005. With 300+ alumni working all over the globe, the impact of this programme's attendees has been truly humbling.

Dear friends,

I am writing to you today to ask for your help in supporting The Natural Step Canada’s important work to accelerate the shift toward sustainability.

Living more sustainably on this earth is an urgent challenge. Businesses, communities, and institutions around the world are rising to the challenge, but not fast enough. What we need now, more than anything, are dynamic leaders who can lead the shift toward a more sustainable world.

The American Chronicle reports on InterfaceFLOR's winning environmental managment programme, Mission Zero, in partnership with The Natural Step.

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Hundreds of organisations have adopted environmentally friendly strategies and programmes in recent years, but when it comes to measuring ambition few if any could compete with flooring manufacturer InterfaceFLOR.

In 1994, inspired by a philosophy called the Natural Step, the company's chairman, Ray Anderson, launched a bold mission: to become the first company anywhere to be fully sustainable, with no negative impacts on the environment from its people, process or products. The goal became known as Mission Zero, and the rimescale for achieving it was set at 2 02 0.

What is IMPACT! The Co-operators Youth Program for Sustainability Leadership?

This one-of-a-kind program focuses on empowering university and college students to be real and effective agents for change in their communities, organizations and businesses. Its national scope inspires a diverse range of students with a passion for sustainability and provides a unique blend of talents and skills.

If, in September 2011, you are between the ages of 19 & 25; attending a Canadian university or college in any discipline; and are passionate about sustainability; this unique bilingual program is for you.

Sure, it may be a cliche, but if Nike wants the fashion industry to just do it, who are we to argue?

In 1998, The Natural Step began to work with Nike to help it apply the principles of sustainability to its business operations, and the company formalized its commitment to sustainable commerce with an official policy statement later that year. Hundreds of Nike employees were trained to use The Natural Step Framework between 1998 and 2001, leading to numerous innovative programs to further its sustainability goals. In 2008, Nike partnered with The Natural Step again to help assess and further develop its approach to product innovation by defining a long-term vision for sustainable products.

Have a look at SNAP Ottawa Downtown's article about our 1st Annual Sustainabili-TEA event! Thanks to SNAP Ottawa Downtown for the article.

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The Natural Step hosted its Sustainabili-TEA fundraiser in mid-November. The event was a rare opportunity to hear from sustainability expert Bob Willard, author of The Sustainability Champions Guidebook and other best-selling sustainability books, among many other inspiring speakers.

A clear direction for TNS NZ over the coming year has emerged from the AGM and advisor strategy day held on 30th November 2010.  With up to 20 people present, there was a diverse group of TNS NZ advisors, trainee advisors and special friends.  “We were fortunate and very grateful to have the skills of Rosie Walford and Jana Lyn-Holly as facilitators,” explains Simon Harvey, Executive Director of TNS NZ.  “Their facilitation provided good objectivity and teased out a lot of information that could easily have been passed over.  And we got three clear priorities real

The TNS NZ advisor network has grown to 11 accredited members with the addition of Mardi Neumann, Jan Harrison and Ella Lawton.  These three earned their wings with the successful completion of their assessed live assignments.

TNS New Zealand hosted its first major event on 29th November 2010 with 120 people attending Co-Create the Future in Auckland – stories of success in sustainable practice.  The event featured eight speakers and a series of videos highlighting thought-leadership and achievements in sustainable practice.  By securing some foundation sponsors TNS NZ were able to host the event on a “by donation” basis (or “koha” to use the local concept of giving an amount that reflects a fair exchange of value) making it accessible to e

The Natural Step is very pleased to announce that we have appointed Peter Price-Thomas as Interim CEO of The Natural Step Global Network, effective immediately. Peter will be working on a contract basis over the next six months, based in the UK. Peter’s mandate will be to finalize the transition of TNSI from its current licensee-based organizational structure to a new membership-based “TNS Global Network”, which has been underway for some time.