The U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce (USGCC), a non-partisan sustainable business organization, has taken a unprecedented step in endorsing a candidate for the presidency this election cycle. “The stakes were just getting to high — Mr. Trump’s words, actions and proposed policies are not in alignment with our mission or vision at the chamber and…
Big-box retail and sustainability might sound like mutually exclusive business endeavors, but some major players are going to great lengths to change that perception. In 2009, Walmart set aside initial funding for The Sustainability Consortium, an organization tasked with creating a comprehensive resource for credible information about the sustainability (both environmental and social) of everyday…
Good news for corporate social responsibility leaders: there’s a growing body of evidence that sustainability often goes hand in hand with profits. A new report from MIT Sloan Management Review and the Boston Consulting Group adds even more data to the pile: according to a survey of 2,600 executives and managers around the world, the number…
U.S. Green Chamber President Irene M. Stillings will perform moderation duties at Sustainable Solutions, a panelist event on November 14th, 2012 at UC San Diego. Sustainable Solutions will bring together innovators in sustainable practices to share their unique solutions for making long-term sustainability a reality in homes, small businesses, and throughout the United States. Irene…
EcoDog Energy CEO, Ron Pitt will be a featured speaker and panelist at Sustainable Solutions, on November 14th, 2012 at UC San Diego. The event will bring together innovators in sustainable practices to share their unique solutions for making long-term sustainability a reality in homes, small businesses, and throughout the United States. With the support…
Last chance to sign up for crowd funding event! Learn how entrepreneurs can raise money through the emerging concept of crowd source funding from marketing expert Greg Writer during our event on July 10, 2012. For more information click here. Experience a once in a lifetime networking opportunity with the USGCC. Join the most…
Travel through China while networking with global executives. Join the USGCC from April 8 to April 16 as we explore the world’s most enchanted country. For more information click here Our 100 Cities for Change campaign has been running strong. With our membership rate of just $197 you can expect to enjoy such benefits as…
Louisiana and South Carolina are the latest states to pass Benefit Corporation Legislation. With the addition of these states, a total of 9 states have now passed this legislation (California, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Vermont and Virginia – five other states and Washington D.C. have introduced the legislation), thus beginning the shift of…
Tens of millions of new jobs can be created around the world in the next two decades if green policies are put in place to switch the high-carbon economy to low-carbon, the UN has said.
Just 2 Days Left In these past few months we have had great success with individuals and businesses joining our 100 Cities for Change campaign. If you have yet to sign up or if your membership is up for renewal, the time is now. We are offering this last reminder to act now before our…