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Catherine Greener, Keynote Speaker at C.S.U.'s Sustainability Week
April 21, 2008
Catherine Greener will be the Keynote Speaker at Colorado State University’s Sustainability Week. In her Earth Day presentation, Catherine will discuss PSP and Wal-Mart, “green collar” jobs, eco-labeling, and take time for student questions. Sustainability Week events include film showings, talks on composting, crop science and climate change, live music, a sustainability fair, among others. Learn More.
Catherine Greener will be the Keynote Speaker at Colorado State University’s Sustainability Week. In her Earth Day presentation, Catherine will discuss PSP and Wal-Mart, “green collar” jobs, eco-labeling, and take time for student questions. Sustainability Week events include film showings, talks on composting, crop science and climate change, live music, a sustainability fair, among others. Learn More.
Catherine Greener article in Environmental Leader Magazine
April 17, 2008
Catherine Greener, VP of Sustainability Consulting, wrote a guest column in Environmental Leader magazine. Her article, “Let ‘Lean’ Guide You to ‘Green’” suggests that while organizations may assume that sustainability is something new, different, or cumbersome to integrate, it’s actually something to which they may have been aspiring all along. Read Article
Catherine Greener, VP of Sustainability Consulting, wrote a guest column in Environmental Leader magazine. Her article, “Let ‘Lean’ Guide You to ‘Green’” suggests that while organizations may assume that sustainability is something new, different, or cumbersome to integrate, it’s actually something to which they may have been aspiring all along. Read Article
Adam Werbach's speech, "The Birth of Blue" at Commonwealth Club
April 7, 2008
Please join us for "The Birth of Blue", an evening hosted by Commonwealth Club's INFORUM in celebration of Saatchi & Saatchi S CEO Adam Werbach receiving its 21st Century Visionary Award. In the follow-up to his 2004 Commonwealth Club address "Is Environmentalism Dead?", Adam will speak about moving beyond green to BLUE, and his mission of engaging a billion people to transform the world through the things they buy. Follow us afterward to 111 Minna Gallery for the "True Blue" after-party. Details below.
Please join us for "The Birth of Blue", an evening hosted by Commonwealth Club's INFORUM in celebration of Saatchi & Saatchi S CEO Adam Werbach receiving its 21st Century Visionary Award. In the follow-up to his 2004 Commonwealth Club address "Is Environmentalism Dead?", Adam will speak about moving beyond green to BLUE, and his mission of engaging a billion people to transform the world through the things they buy. Follow us afterward to 111 Minna Gallery for the "True Blue" after-party. Details below.
INFORUM PRESENTS
"THE BIRTH OF BLUE"
A SPEECH BY ADAM WERBACH
IN ACCEPTANCE OF THE 21ST CENTURY VISIONARY AWARD
The Commonwealth Club
San Francisco, CA 94110
Thursday, April 10, 2008
6:00 PM
$12 Members/ $20 Non-Members
RSVP: http://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/homepage.asp
AND FOLLOWING...
TRUE BLUE AFTER-PARTY
111 MINNA GALLERY - 8:00 PM
$5 Donation at the door to Commonwealth Club's INFORUM
Venue Sponsor: 111 Minna- http://www.111minnagallery.com/
Featuring:
Nomadic hors d'oeuvres by Radio Africa & Kitchen;
Adina World Beat Juices;
Sustainable pies-in-face by Mission Pie;
DJ Sharky Laguana;
And a tap-dancing clown from the Pickle Circus.
Adam Werbach interviewed by Michael Krasny on KQED's Forum program
April 7, 2008
Adam Werbach interviewed by Michael Krasny on KQED's Forum program. Listen to it here.
Adam Werbach interviewed by Michael Krasny on KQED's Forum program. Listen to it here.
Judah Schiller Interviewed for GreenBiz Radio
March 27, 2008
Judah was interviewed March 7th by Tilde Herrera for GreenBiz Radio. In this interview Judah discussed the tools used to engage Wal-Mart's employees and presented advice for other companies looking to inspire and encourage their workers to carry forward sustainability initiatives. To listen to this interview or download the podcast please click here.
Judah was interviewed March 7th by Tilde Herrera for GreenBiz Radio. In this interview Judah discussed the tools used to engage Wal-Mart's employees and presented advice for other companies looking to inspire and encourage their workers to carry forward sustainability initiatives. To listen to this interview or download the podcast please click here.
Newsweek's 2nd Annual Global Environment & Leadership Conference
March 26, 2008
CEO Adam Werbach will participate in Newsweek's Second Annual Global Environment and Leadership conference, held at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. on April 8, 2008. Adam will serve as panelist in the session "Profitability Through Sustainability: Why Green Practices Are Good for the Bottom Line". The conversation will be moderated by Dan Gross, Newsweek's Senior Editor, and includes a notable group including Gary Hirshberg, CEO, Stonyfield Farm; Ben Packard, Director of Environmental Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility, Starbucks Corporation; and Peggy Shepard, Co-Founder and Executive Director, West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. Adam's panel will follow a morning keynote address by The Honorable Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York. The conference coincides with Newsweek's "green issue", which hits stands that week. More information on the issue and conference registration to come.
CEO Adam Werbach will participate in Newsweek's Second Annual Global Environment and Leadership conference, held at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. on April 8, 2008. Adam will serve as panelist in the session "Profitability Through Sustainability: Why Green Practices Are Good for the Bottom Line". The conversation will be moderated by Dan Gross, Newsweek's Senior Editor, and includes a notable group including Gary Hirshberg, CEO, Stonyfield Farm; Ben Packard, Director of Environmental Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility, Starbucks Corporation; and Peggy Shepard, Co-Founder and Executive Director, West Harlem Environmental Action, Inc. Adam's panel will follow a morning keynote address by The Honorable Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York. The conference coincides with Newsweek's "green issue", which hits stands that week. More information on the issue and conference registration to come.
Judah Schiller to speak at U.C. Hastings on Surviving Climate Change
March 25, 2008
Judah will be speaking at the U.C. Hastings Conference on Surviving Climate Change: Adaptation and Innovation on Friday, April 8th at the University of California Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. This event will be co-sponsored by the Monterey Institute of International Studies and will “address public and private strategies for adapting to the impact of climate change on economic development and human rights.” Judah’s panel on Private Market Responses will focus on “the role played by private producers, financial institutions, and reinsurers in promoting innovative adaptation to climate change.” Keynote speakers include San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and Mary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board. Learn More.
Judah will be speaking at the U.C. Hastings Conference on Surviving Climate Change: Adaptation and Innovation on Friday, April 8th at the University of California Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. This event will be co-sponsored by the Monterey Institute of International Studies and will “address public and private strategies for adapting to the impact of climate change on economic development and human rights.” Judah’s panel on Private Market Responses will focus on “the role played by private producers, financial institutions, and reinsurers in promoting innovative adaptation to climate change.” Keynote speakers include San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and Mary Nichols, Chair, California Air Resources Board. Learn More.
Commonwealth Club Presents 21st Century Award to CEO Adam Werbach
April 10, 2008
In 2004, Adam delivered the controversial speech Is Environmentalism Dead?" to a packed house at the Commonwealth Club. Since that time Adam has been on a journey of discovery. From working with the associates at Wal-Mart, to learning from communities deep in the Amazon, to joining his company Act Now to Saatchi & Saatchi in January 2008 to construct a consumer movement for sustainability.
On April 10th 2008, Adam returns to the Commonwealth Club to receive the 21st Century Award, and give his address on moving above and beyond environmentalism, "The Birth of Blue". Past recipients of the 21st Century Award include King Abdullah II of Jordan, filmmaker Spike Lee, the founders of Youtube (Chad Hurley and Steve Chen), and feminist visionary Jennifer Baumgarder. Full details are still to come, but tickets can be purchased here.
In 2004, Adam delivered the controversial speech Is Environmentalism Dead?" to a packed house at the Commonwealth Club. Since that time Adam has been on a journey of discovery. From working with the associates at Wal-Mart, to learning from communities deep in the Amazon, to joining his company Act Now to Saatchi & Saatchi in January 2008 to construct a consumer movement for sustainability.
On April 10th 2008, Adam returns to the Commonwealth Club to receive the 21st Century Award, and give his address on moving above and beyond environmentalism, "The Birth of Blue". Past recipients of the 21st Century Award include King Abdullah II of Jordan, filmmaker Spike Lee, the founders of Youtube (Chad Hurley and Steve Chen), and feminist visionary Jennifer Baumgarder. Full details are still to come, but tickets can be purchased here.
CEO Adam Werbach speaks at Clinton Global Initiative, Tulane University
March 15, 2008
Adam will be speaking on the panel "Creating the Groundswell For Change" at the Clinton Global Initiative conference being held at Tulane University this week. "Accelerating Progress" is the overarching theme of the conference; Adam's panel will "focus on concrete ways to enlist even greater support from citizens, corporate leaders, and elected officials for bold, ambitious action on the scale required to avert catastrophic climate change." Other panel participants include Laurie David (Producer, "An Inconvenient Truth"), Michelle Morris (Senior VP of Policy and Public Affairs, US Green Business Council) and Jessy Tolkan (Executive Director, Energy Action Coalition). For more information on the conference or to register, go here
Adam will be speaking on the panel "Creating the Groundswell For Change" at the Clinton Global Initiative conference being held at Tulane University this week. "Accelerating Progress" is the overarching theme of the conference; Adam's panel will "focus on concrete ways to enlist even greater support from citizens, corporate leaders, and elected officials for bold, ambitious action on the scale required to avert catastrophic climate change." Other panel participants include Laurie David (Producer, "An Inconvenient Truth"), Michelle Morris (Senior VP of Policy and Public Affairs, US Green Business Council) and Jessy Tolkan (Executive Director, Energy Action Coalition). For more information on the conference or to register, go here
Catherine Greener, Keynote Speaker at the 2008 Boise Recycled Summit
March 13, 2008
Catherine Greener will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2008 Boise Recycled Summit on March 13 in Denver. The Summit’s theme is Maximizing the Sustainability of Paper. Catherine will be speaking on “Putting Sustainability Into Action”. The Recycled Summit will explore the environmental impacts of paper procurement, usage and recycling. Presenters and attendees include representatives from all stages of the paper life cycle. For more information.
Catherine Greener will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2008 Boise Recycled Summit on March 13 in Denver. The Summit’s theme is Maximizing the Sustainability of Paper. Catherine will be speaking on “Putting Sustainability Into Action”. The Recycled Summit will explore the environmental impacts of paper procurement, usage and recycling. Presenters and attendees include representatives from all stages of the paper life cycle. For more information.
Lauren Van Ham at Forum on Religion and Ecology (FORE) at Yale.
March 4, 2008
Lauren Van Ham, an Outreach department manager at Saatchi & Saatchi S, and an ordained minister attended the Forum on Religion and Ecology (FORE) conference at Yale University. FORE is the largest international multi-religious project of its kind, and its work stems from the recognition that religions need to be in dialogue with other disciplines (e.g., science, ethics, economics, education, public policy, gender) to seek comprehensive solutions to both global and environmental problems. An invited guest, Lauren attended to participate in the dialogue that followed a premiere screening of a new documentary, "Renewal: America's Emerging Religious Environmental Movement." Learn More and More.
Lauren Van Ham, an Outreach department manager at Saatchi & Saatchi S, and an ordained minister attended the Forum on Religion and Ecology (FORE) conference at Yale University. FORE is the largest international multi-religious project of its kind, and its work stems from the recognition that religions need to be in dialogue with other disciplines (e.g., science, ethics, economics, education, public policy, gender) to seek comprehensive solutions to both global and environmental problems. An invited guest, Lauren attended to participate in the dialogue that followed a premiere screening of a new documentary, "Renewal: America's Emerging Religious Environmental Movement." Learn More and More.
Saatchi & Saatchi S now a member of the US Green Building Council
February 29, 2008
Saatchi & Saatchi S is now a member of the US Green Building Council. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™ Learn More
Judah Schiller quoted in Greenbiz.com
February 27, 2008
Judah Schiller, the Executive VP of Saatchi & Saatchi S, was quoted in the greenbiz.com feature article: “Motivated Employees Make Sustainability Initiatives Sustainable.” This article discusses the importance of having employees on board when a company decides to make changes to improve its environmental performance. Read Article.
Robert Hildreth speaking at Brown Enterprise Forum "Green Tech"
February 26, 2008
Robert Hildreth will give the keynote speech at the Brown Enterprise Forum "Green Tech" Conference on Thursday, February 28th in Providence, Rhode Island. The mission of the conference is to advance and support an entrepreneurial economy through green technology and innovation. Other speakers include Joel Makower of Greenbiz and J. Patrick Adock of World Energy. For more information or to register for the conference, go here.
Catherine Greener interviewed on Green Seed Radio.
February 15, 2008
Catherine Greener held a radio interview with Mo Mellady of Green Seed Radio and a syndicated bit called Planet Check. The interview will air on Saturday, February 16th on KTRB 860am from 10am-12 noon in San Francisco. Check out the MP3's for Green Seed Radio. Eco-Timber is hour 1 seg 2 with CEO, Lewis Buchner. The Saatchi & Saatchi S interview with Catherine Greener is Hour 1 Segment 3 from the MP3 list.
Judah Schiller speaks at Century Club of California
February 13, 2008
Judah Schiller recently spoke at the Century Club of California. Judah shared his inspirational experience working with Wal-Mart in helping to create their Personal Sustainability Program, as well as his insights on sustainability as it relates to all businesses. Learn More
Judah Schiller at C.I. Business & Biodiversity Council
February 14, 2008
Judah Schiller recently spoke at Conservation International’s (CI) Business & Biodiversity Council. Convened by CI’s Center for Environmental Leadership in Business, the BBC was a forum for corporate leaders to discuss ways to advance good environmental practices as well as to find innovative and executable solutions. Other speakers included Thomas Friedman of the New York Times, Sue Mecklenburg, Judith Schneider, and Lisa Manley and Marc Gunther of Fortune Magazine. Learn More
Catherine Greener to moderate panel 'Greening the Manufacturing Process'
February 5, 2008
On February 28, 2008, Catherine Greener will moderate a panel on ‘Greening the Manufacturing Process’ at the 2008 Sustainable Opportunities Summit in Denver, CO. The 2008 Sustainable Opportunities Summit, “Addressing Climate Change and Sustainable and Profitable Business”, brings together corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists from across Colorado and the nation in a unique forum to assess the growing opportunities created by climate change. Learn more...
Act Now Has Become Saatchi & Saatchi S
January 31, 2008
Effective immediately, Act Now will be part of the new Saatchi & Saatchi S network, a revolutionary market offering designed to activate corporate and consumer action on a mass scale to address environmental and economic sustainability. Adam Werbach has been appointed CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi S.
Saatchi & Saatchi S combines Act Now’s personalized sustainability solutions with Saatchi & Saatchi’s global communications expertise in order to inspire consumers toward making better choices. The new consultancy will integrate with core Saatchi & Saatchi services including brand navigation, planning, creative, media and brand philosophy. Saatchi & Saatchi S will offer sustainability services including analysis and strategic advisory, employee engagement, product and brand innovation, and consumer retail communication. Saatchi & Saatchi S currently has offices in San Francisco and Boulder (Colorado) and plans to open in New York, Chicago, Fayetteville (Arkansas), London and Beijing in early 2008. Learn more...
Effective immediately, Act Now will be part of the new Saatchi & Saatchi S network, a revolutionary market offering designed to activate corporate and consumer action on a mass scale to address environmental and economic sustainability. Adam Werbach has been appointed CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi S.
Saatchi & Saatchi S combines Act Now’s personalized sustainability solutions with Saatchi & Saatchi’s global communications expertise in order to inspire consumers toward making better choices. The new consultancy will integrate with core Saatchi & Saatchi services including brand navigation, planning, creative, media and brand philosophy. Saatchi & Saatchi S will offer sustainability services including analysis and strategic advisory, employee engagement, product and brand innovation, and consumer retail communication. Saatchi & Saatchi S currently has offices in San Francisco and Boulder (Colorado) and plans to open in New York, Chicago, Fayetteville (Arkansas), London and Beijing in early 2008. Learn more...
Adam Werbach to speak at Poland's American Chamber of Commerce,
January 18, 2008
Adam has been invited by Poland's American Chamber of Commerce to address its "CEO Forum"--an assembly of 100 CEO's of Poland's leading companies-- on corporate sustainability strategy. Poland's AmCham has designated 2008 "The Green Year", and the topic of the Forum will be "The Environment: Not Against, but an Integral Part of Doing Business". It's an interesting environmental moment in Poland: this year, the government has pro-actively sought to ban GMO seeds and crops, yet 90% of the country's energy comes still from coal. As AmCham's Executive Director Dorota Dabrowski put it, "As a country having transformed itself with significant involvement of American corporations, Poland is fertile ground for adopting best practices and setting trends".
Adam has been invited by Poland's American Chamber of Commerce to address its "CEO Forum"--an assembly of 100 CEO's of Poland's leading companies-- on corporate sustainability strategy. Poland's AmCham has designated 2008 "The Green Year", and the topic of the Forum will be "The Environment: Not Against, but an Integral Part of Doing Business". It's an interesting environmental moment in Poland: this year, the government has pro-actively sought to ban GMO seeds and crops, yet 90% of the country's energy comes still from coal. As AmCham's Executive Director Dorota Dabrowski put it, "As a country having transformed itself with significant involvement of American corporations, Poland is fertile ground for adopting best practices and setting trends".
Adam Werbach presents at OpenEco Energy Camp
January 10, 2008
Adam Werbach is set to present at the OpenEco Energy Camp on 1/10 in San Francisco, hosted by Sun Microsystems. The Camp is designed to foster creativity, innovation and interactivity through an "Open Source unconference" format, meaning the agenda for the day is set by the participants. To find out more about "unconferences", click here. Other speakers include Hunter Lovins, Dave Douglas (Sun's VP of Social Responsibility), and Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus of the Breakthrough Institute.Register here.
Adam Werbach is set to present at the OpenEco Energy Camp on 1/10 in San Francisco, hosted by Sun Microsystems. The Camp is designed to foster creativity, innovation and interactivity through an "Open Source unconference" format, meaning the agenda for the day is set by the participants. To find out more about "unconferences", click here. Other speakers include Hunter Lovins, Dave Douglas (Sun's VP of Social Responsibility), and Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus of the Breakthrough Institute.Register here.
Adam Werbach and Act Now featured in SF Chronicle
January 7, 2008
CEO Adam Werbach is on the cover of San Francisco Chronicle's Sunday magazine. Read the article.
CEO Adam Werbach is on the cover of San Francisco Chronicle's Sunday magazine. Read the article.
Act Now becomes a Green Certified Business
January 2, 2008
Act Now San Francisco is now recognized as a Green Certified Business. The process consisted of passing on-site waste, toxic, energy and water efficiency assessments, complying with all environmental regulations and meeting program criteria for conserving resources, preventing pollution and minimizing waste. Through achieving this green certification, we feel it is a great step towards helping us reach our own sustainability goals, namely being the change we wish to see in the world and sharing that with our clients.
Act Now San Francisco is now recognized as a Green Certified Business. The process consisted of passing on-site waste, toxic, energy and water efficiency assessments, complying with all environmental regulations and meeting program criteria for conserving resources, preventing pollution and minimizing waste. Through achieving this green certification, we feel it is a great step towards helping us reach our own sustainability goals, namely being the change we wish to see in the world and sharing that with our clients.
Adam Werbach to speak at Compostmodern in San Francisco
December 18, 2007
CEO Adam Werbach is set to speak at the Compostmodern conference on January 19th at the Academy of Art in downtown San Francisco. Presented by the AIGA Center for Sustainable Design, the conference aims to "present sustainable design as an everyday practice and way of thinking, rather than a niche interest. The event will explore the current and future potential for ecologically sustainable and socially responsible design, focusing on real world solutions and practical applications of design thinking", with Greenbiz editor Joel Makower presiding over the day's activities as emcee. Conference schedule, pricing and registration information is available online.
CEO Adam Werbach is set to speak at the Compostmodern conference on January 19th at the Academy of Art in downtown San Francisco. Presented by the AIGA Center for Sustainable Design, the conference aims to "present sustainable design as an everyday practice and way of thinking, rather than a niche interest. The event will explore the current and future potential for ecologically sustainable and socially responsible design, focusing on real world solutions and practical applications of design thinking", with Greenbiz editor Joel Makower presiding over the day's activities as emcee. Conference schedule, pricing and registration information is available online.
Adam Werbach to keynote "Social Capitalist Awards"
December 12, 2007
Act Now's CEO Adam Werbach will be the keynote speaker at the fifth annual Fast Company/Monitor Group "Social Capitalist Awards" in Washington D.C. on January 8, 2008. The awards honor those organizations that apply the disciplines of the corporate world to tackle daunting social problems. The event honors the 45 non-profits and 10 for-profits recognized in the December issue of Fast Company for having a world-changing impact. Preceding the ceremony will be a day symposium focused on leadership and best practices sharing. For more information, click here.
Act Now's CEO Adam Werbach will be the keynote speaker at the fifth annual Fast Company/Monitor Group "Social Capitalist Awards" in Washington D.C. on January 8, 2008. The awards honor those organizations that apply the disciplines of the corporate world to tackle daunting social problems. The event honors the 45 non-profits and 10 for-profits recognized in the December issue of Fast Company for having a world-changing impact. Preceding the ceremony will be a day symposium focused on leadership and best practices sharing. For more information, click here.
Catherine Greener, Inforum Panelist in Detroit, MI
December 4, 2007
On January 16, 2008, Catherine Greener, Vice President of Consulting is a panelist for Inforum, a professional women's alliance in Detroit, Michigan to speak on Beyond Green: Unraveling Sustainability Mystique. Catherine will join a panel of powerful businesswomen from General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and BASF Corporation to speak on how to pick the right vehicle that fits your lifestyle.
On January 16, 2008, Catherine Greener, Vice President of Consulting is a panelist for Inforum, a professional women's alliance in Detroit, Michigan to speak on Beyond Green: Unraveling Sustainability Mystique. Catherine will join a panel of powerful businesswomen from General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and BASF Corporation to speak on how to pick the right vehicle that fits your lifestyle.
Act Now’s Boulder Office Opens
November 26, 2007
Helmed by Act Now VP of Consulting Catherine Greener, the Boulder office will offer Act Now’s full suite of services and will service Rocky Mountain and Midwest projects as well as global initiatives. Boulder is the first step in Act Now’s office pod plan that will reduce our company’s use of carbon and increase our local relevancy by locating ourselves closer to where our work is performed. Our expansion plan will be announced at the end of Q1 2008. We’ve posted positions immediately available in the jobs section, and we’ll be growing a full outreach team out of Boulder in 2008. The address: Act Now 1455 Yarmouth Suite 115 Boulder, CO 80304
Helmed by Act Now VP of Consulting Catherine Greener, the Boulder office will offer Act Now’s full suite of services and will service Rocky Mountain and Midwest projects as well as global initiatives. Boulder is the first step in Act Now’s office pod plan that will reduce our company’s use of carbon and increase our local relevancy by locating ourselves closer to where our work is performed. Our expansion plan will be announced at the end of Q1 2008. We’ve posted positions immediately available in the jobs section, and we’ll be growing a full outreach team out of Boulder in 2008. The address: Act Now 1455 Yarmouth Suite 115 Boulder, CO 80304
Adam Werbach speaks at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
November 26, 2007
The Centers for Disease Control and Wal-Mart are co-sponsoring a conference on health care and sustainability in Atlanta on November 27th where Adam will share PSP as a method for blending priorities for health outcomes and sustainability. In 2008 the PSP project is expanding beyond Wal-Mart Associates to the general public.
The Centers for Disease Control and Wal-Mart are co-sponsoring a conference on health care and sustainability in Atlanta on November 27th where Adam will share PSP as a method for blending priorities for health outcomes and sustainability. In 2008 the PSP project is expanding beyond Wal-Mart Associates to the general public.
David Steuer speaks at Good and Green Conference
November 26, 2007
David Steuer, VP of Creative Services, is speaking at the Good and Green Conference in Chicago on November 30th where he will share how brands can be green from the inside out. Learn More
David Steuer, VP of Creative Services, is speaking at the Good and Green Conference in Chicago on November 30th where he will share how brands can be green from the inside out. Learn More
Judah Schiller moderates panel at Ernst & Young Cleantech Symposium
November 14, 2007
The “Business of Green” panel at the Ernst & Young Cleantech Symposium is a gathering of leaders from public cleantech and 'green' corporations, innovative private venture-backed companies, experienced service providers, academia and government sharing insights related to cleantech financing, risk, valuation, incentives, policy and innovation. Judah Schiller moderates the “Business of Green” panel exploring how organizations including Bank of America, IBM, and MMW PR Group assess the opportunities and challenges in becoming more sustainable. Learn more
The “Business of Green” panel at the Ernst & Young Cleantech Symposium is a gathering of leaders from public cleantech and 'green' corporations, innovative private venture-backed companies, experienced service providers, academia and government sharing insights related to cleantech financing, risk, valuation, incentives, policy and innovation. Judah Schiller moderates the “Business of Green” panel exploring how organizations including Bank of America, IBM, and MMW PR Group assess the opportunities and challenges in becoming more sustainable. Learn more
Oil spill in SF Bay
November 8, 2007
Yesterday over 50,000 gallons of oil were spilled in the San Francisco Bay, despoiling our backyard and the habitat of fragile species who depend on the Bay ecosystem. Act Now is supporting Save the Bay and the Surfrider Foundation as two groups that have tirelessly fought to protect the Bay and individuals from Act Now will be helping the clean up as we can.
Yesterday over 50,000 gallons of oil were spilled in the San Francisco Bay, despoiling our backyard and the habitat of fragile species who depend on the Bay ecosystem. Act Now is supporting Save the Bay and the Surfrider Foundation as two groups that have tirelessly fought to protect the Bay and individuals from Act Now will be helping the clean up as we can.
Judah Schiller speaks at Net Impact conference
November 2, 2007
Judah discusses driving sustainability and change through the Wal-Mart culture, the power of the Personal Sustainability Project (“PSP”) and its impact on operations, suppliers, and customers, as well as Wal-Mart strategies for2008 and beyond. The 2007 Net Impact Conference, held November 1-3, 2007 in Nashville, TN, will challenge attendees to think deeply about current issues and trends in the business world, while engaging them to take an action-oriented plan for change back to their communities. Learn more
Judah discusses driving sustainability and change through the Wal-Mart culture, the power of the Personal Sustainability Project (“PSP”) and its impact on operations, suppliers, and customers, as well as Wal-Mart strategies for2008 and beyond. The 2007 Net Impact Conference, held November 1-3, 2007 in Nashville, TN, will challenge attendees to think deeply about current issues and trends in the business world, while engaging them to take an action-oriented plan for change back to their communities. Learn more
PSP Featured at Wal-Mart's Sustainability Summit
October 25, 2007
At the October 10th Sustainability Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas, Executives from ACT NOW and Wal-Mart shared a break-out session to highlight the Personal Sustainability Project (PSP). Judah Schiller, Executive VP at ACT NOW, hosted the session and was joined by Adam Werbach, ACT NOW CEO and Founder, and a panel of Wal-Mart Executives and Associates that played an integral role in Wal-Mart's nation-wide PSP roll-out: Linda Dillman, EVP, Risk, Benefits and Sustainability, Celia Swanson, EVP of Change Management, and Janelle Kearsley, Director Corp. Strategy/Sustainability.
The session began with a handful of Wal-Mart Associates who shared how the Personal Sustainability Practice has impacted their lives. Jason, an hourly Associate from Network Operations, whose PSP is, "to eat healthier and exercise," has resulted in shedding over 20 pounds and introducing healthier eating habits for his entire family. James, a Coordinator in the Logistics Department, shared the significant savings in his electric bill resulting from his switch to CFLs throughout his home.
Schiller presented a design overview of PSP, highlighting the positive HR impact visible at Wal-Mart since its nationwide implementation of the project: Over half a million Wal-Mart Associates have adopted a Personal Sustainability Practice. Associates who have chosen a PSP feel that morale has improved, largely in part to the active role they are taking to help Wal-Mart achieve its ambitious sustainability initiatives. Dillman, Swanson, and Kearsley further highlighted the successes Wal-Mart has experienced in approaching sustainability from an HR perspective: Since enrolling in the PSP, Associates are more concerned about energy conservation, clean air and water, waste reduction, and health and wellness; additionally, Associates feel more strongly that they have a reason to connect with customers regarding issues of sustainability.
At the October 10th Sustainability Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas, Executives from ACT NOW and Wal-Mart shared a break-out session to highlight the Personal Sustainability Project (PSP). Judah Schiller, Executive VP at ACT NOW, hosted the session and was joined by Adam Werbach, ACT NOW CEO and Founder, and a panel of Wal-Mart Executives and Associates that played an integral role in Wal-Mart's nation-wide PSP roll-out: Linda Dillman, EVP, Risk, Benefits and Sustainability, Celia Swanson, EVP of Change Management, and Janelle Kearsley, Director Corp. Strategy/Sustainability.
The session began with a handful of Wal-Mart Associates who shared how the Personal Sustainability Practice has impacted their lives. Jason, an hourly Associate from Network Operations, whose PSP is, "to eat healthier and exercise," has resulted in shedding over 20 pounds and introducing healthier eating habits for his entire family. James, a Coordinator in the Logistics Department, shared the significant savings in his electric bill resulting from his switch to CFLs throughout his home.
Schiller presented a design overview of PSP, highlighting the positive HR impact visible at Wal-Mart since its nationwide implementation of the project: Over half a million Wal-Mart Associates have adopted a Personal Sustainability Practice. Associates who have chosen a PSP feel that morale has improved, largely in part to the active role they are taking to help Wal-Mart achieve its ambitious sustainability initiatives. Dillman, Swanson, and Kearsley further highlighted the successes Wal-Mart has experienced in approaching sustainability from an HR perspective: Since enrolling in the PSP, Associates are more concerned about energy conservation, clean air and water, waste reduction, and health and wellness; additionally, Associates feel more strongly that they have a reason to connect with customers regarding issues of sustainability.
Judah Schiller speaks at South Bay Organizational Development Network
October 19, 2007
“Take Action on Social Responsibility" is a Sun, Adobe and SBODN conference held to explore how executives, leaders, and OD/HR professionals can create strong, healthy work environments. Judah shares his insights on how a bottom-up, viral approach focusing on employee engagement can be an highly economical and efficient vehicle for investing in CSR. Learn more
“Take Action on Social Responsibility" is a Sun, Adobe and SBODN conference held to explore how executives, leaders, and OD/HR professionals can create strong, healthy work environments. Judah shares his insights on how a bottom-up, viral approach focusing on employee engagement can be an highly economical and efficient vehicle for investing in CSR. Learn more
Judah Schiller speaks at Sustainable Brands Conference
September 27, 2007
Judah Schiller is a panelist along with Robert Hildreth of Act Now and Robin Raj of Citizen/Collaborate at the Sustainable Brands '07 Conference in New Orleans. Judah discusses his experiences brining sustainability to the world’s largest retailer and how it is has positively impacted the Wal-Mart brand. Learn more
Judah Schiller is a panelist along with Robert Hildreth of Act Now and Robin Raj of Citizen/Collaborate at the Sustainable Brands '07 Conference in New Orleans. Judah discusses his experiences brining sustainability to the world’s largest retailer and how it is has positively impacted the Wal-Mart brand. Learn more
Act Now Completes Wal-Mart Home Office Retreats
September 4, 2007
Act Now has completed Personal Sustainability Retreats for Wal-Mart's corporate headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Act Now has completed Personal Sustainability Retreats for Wal-Mart's corporate headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas.
The retreats give Wal-Mart Associates the skills to become PSP Captains and encourages them to commit to a simple sustainability practice in their daily lives. Wal-Mart home office associates are also identifying business opportunities that have a positive impact on our planet and lay the framework for a more sustainable community.
Commented one Wal-Mart Associate, "...this project, [is] helping us think outside of our own culture and bringing a whole new adventure to our world."
The adventure continues through October as the Wal-Mart home office PSP Captains engage over 16,000 colleagues with a series of interactive experiences, speaking events and department-specific projects designed to create a new cadre of sustainability leaders.
Think Small, Act Large
August 20, 2007
Fast Company Magazine features Act Now and CEO Adam Werbach. Read article
Fast Company Magazine features Act Now and CEO Adam Werbach. Read article
Adam Werbach Steps Down From PUC
August 16, 2007
Act Now CEO Adam Werbach steps down from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. After four years of service as SFPUC Commissioner, he has stepped down to focus exclusively on Act Now's expansion initiative. Read Article (Word doc)
Act Now CEO Adam Werbach steps down from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. After four years of service as SFPUC Commissioner, he has stepped down to focus exclusively on Act Now's expansion initiative. Read Article (Word doc)
At Wal-Mart, Lessons in Self-Help
August 16, 2007
Act Now has been featured in a variety of publications, including The New York Times. Read Article (pdf)
Act Now has been featured in a variety of publications, including The New York Times. Read Article (pdf)
Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
August 16, 2007
Act Now releases Introduction to Sustainable Lean Manufacturing, a highly-effective process management philosophy pioneered by Toyota. Read More (pdf)
Act Now releases Introduction to Sustainable Lean Manufacturing, a highly-effective process management philosophy pioneered by Toyota. Read More (pdf)
Act Now Hires Catherine Greener
August 16, 2007
Act Now hires Catherine Greener and announces opening of Colorado office. Catherine Greener is Act Now's new Vice President for Sustainability Consulting and will helm our new Boulder, Colorado office. Her strong engineering background is buffeted by more than twenty years of experience in sustainable operations. Catherine has previously been employed by engineering giant ABB, the Rocky Mountain Institute and most recently as managing director at Domani Sustainability Consulting. Catherine brings particular expertise in sustainable supply-chain consulting and sustainable lean manufacturing techniques.
Act Now hires Catherine Greener and announces opening of Colorado office. Catherine Greener is Act Now's new Vice President for Sustainability Consulting and will helm our new Boulder, Colorado office. Her strong engineering background is buffeted by more than twenty years of experience in sustainable operations. Catherine has previously been employed by engineering giant ABB, the Rocky Mountain Institute and most recently as managing director at Domani Sustainability Consulting. Catherine brings particular expertise in sustainable supply-chain consulting and sustainable lean manufacturing techniques.