January, 2019

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15 Nonprofit Founders Who Will Impact The World in 2019

Causeartist: Sustainable Technology

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are registered in the United States. And behind every nonprofit organization is a talented, dedicated, nonprofit founder with a compelling mission and a transformational vision.

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SDSN Attends the 3rd UAE Public Policy Forum

Sustainable Development Network

From 27-28 January, the SDSN had the privilege of attending the 3 rd annual UAE Public Policy Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event entitled “ Accelerating SDGs Implementation: A Future Policy Roadmap ” was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ‐ Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG).

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CSC member businesses go beyond paper and recycling

Corporate Sustainability Collabrorative

Sustainability efforts are often thought of in terms of the easy wins. Green Teams certainly do important things like encouraging employees to use both sides of paper, recycle more items, and make positive changes to the way they work. But Corporate Sustainability Collaborative member companies clearly envision a more ambitious view of what’s achievable.

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Selling Your Ideas Up: How to Overcome Objections and Get Your Ideas Approved

Daniel Burrus

In an era of fiscal and time constraints, is it possible to sell your ideas to company leaders? Yes, but the success depends on how you frame the opportunity. The first step is to avoid talking about the idea itself. While that may sound strange, it’s the primary sales rule that most people break. You may love your ideas, but the feeling isn’t always mutual.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Photo Gallery — Low-Emissions Solutions Conference (LESC) at COP24

Sustainable Development Network

LESC returned to COP24, creating a space for in-depth dialogue with policy-makers. Two events were hosted over two days. The first event on Monday, December 10th, entitled “Accelerating Action to a Low-Carbon Future” featured distinguished guests panelists from government, academia, business, and civil society who addressed the themes of energy and land-use.

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COP24: Through the eyes of an Observer

Sustainable Development Network

By: Elena Crete, Climate & Energy Manager, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Climate change is one of the world’s most complicated challenges, and nations are scrambling to organize around a common goal while maintaining their own interests. In 2015, the Paris Agreement was put forth as a unifying doctrine in which 196 countries agreed to work together to fight climate change and move toward a low-carbon future.