Volcanoes, Business, and Sustainability
Funny thing about the planet – we often forget that it is much bigger than we are and often has a mind of its own. Take, for example, the chaos being created by the volcanic ash cloud over Europe this week. The recent eruptions of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajoekull volcano are disrupting business systems on a global scale. We have been reminded once again of nature’s brute force and primordial beauty. The continuing volcanic ash cloud is having holistic and systematic repercussions. Starting with air travel disruption, the impact is now ricocheting across international business and global supply chains. What will happen if the volcano repeats it’s last (1821) eruption cycle of on-and-off spewing of ash for 13 months?
What impact will it have on the long-term viability and sustainability of companies in the region and around the world?
Interviewed on Hinton Human Capital Show
Matthew Rochte, LEED AP was interviewed by Stephen Hinton on Blog Talk Radio for the Hinton Human Capital show.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Fact Vs Fiction
In this overview discussion we explored the origins of CSR and sustainability. We could have easily spent a show talking about each of these along with any number of the topics we touched upon: philosophy, buzzwords, green, GHG, LEED, environmental stewardship, sustainable value frameworks, green jobs, innovation, and compliance versus opportunity and innovation, Opportunity Sustainability℠, and how business coaching plays into sustainability leadership. Check out the show.
Trust – Part III: Build, Destroy, Restore
Part 3 of 4 series on Trust and Corporate Responsibility. In part 2 we introduced a Model of Trust. In this segment we explore how trust is formed, how it can be destroyed, and what can be done to restore trust. It concludes with a case study using the model to rebuild trust.
CSR – Where to start?
Q: My company wants to start a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Where do you start CSR initiatives?
A: Done right, CSR is a systematic and strategic approach to business sustainability. Note: I will be using sustainability and CSR interchangeably.
The first questions to ask you and your company revolve around your company’s intent behind CSR, what’s [...]
Religion and CSR
In response to Kevin Moss’ (Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at BT Americas) excellent CSR Perspective blog posting “The Pope on Corporate Responsibility: Should Religions Comment on Business Ethics and Should Businesses Listen?“ I made the following comments:
Great topic Kevin,
I have two comments.
First is another example of religion and CSR. The Roman Catholic Church is [...]
Red Herrings in Bicycle Commuting
Last summer, when gas prices were hitting $4/gallon I had the fortune of attending a fantastic presentation on bicycle commuting at the Minneapolis EcoTuesday. I was reminded today about that discussion when I read Julie Urlaub’s article on 10 Reasons to Bike Commute to Work . Kevin Ishaug, owner of Freewheel Bike Center in Midtown [...]
Green Behind the Ear In Being Green
Sharing another article on green jobs written for a consulting project.
Green Behind the Ear In Being Green
Let me get this straight. You are passionate about the environment, concerned about the social impact of work, or think alternative energy is the way to go. You have no actual green experience to speak of. AND [...]
Matthew Rochte is now LEED AP
Matthew Rochte took the LEED accrediting exam for new construction and major renovation this past weekend and passed with flying colors. Matthew Rochte is now a LEED Accredited Professional.
Biomimicry Opportunity: Pollution Study via Energy Conserving Robotic Fish
Biomimicry in action. Looking toward nature to find new solutions for sustainability, design, systems. Scientists using shape, movement, and communication patterns to solve pollution discovery. How does nature approach similar business challenges that you have? How does nature use systems to find easier “cost effective” solutions? What are the opportunities for sustainability in biomimicry?
Biomimicry Opportunity: A New OS Series
Biomimicry Opportunity: In this Opportunity Sustainability℠ series of articles we will explore sustainability opportunities being found in using biomimicry and bioneering. Author: Matthew Rochte, Sustainability Consultant http://www.OpportunitySustainability.com
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Matthew Rochte, LEED AP
Experienced, operations- based sustainability
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opportunities in taking their company green and growing sustainably.
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