Green Champions 5 min read Rolland inc Mountain Rose Herbs believes in people, plants and the planet over profit Alyssa Bascue talks about environmental responsibility, carbon-neutrality, and the enduring role of catalogs printed on our 100% post-consumer paper. Read the post
Green Champions 5 min read Rolland inc Ford is investing billions in sustainability for the long term John Cangany and Nicole DesNoyer talk about a zero-waste tradition dating back to founder Henry Ford, electric vehicles, and cover sustainable printing for Ford’s annual financial report. Read the post
Green Champions 4 min read Rolland inc Burton Snowboards’ tradition of innovation and disruption extends to activism In the second part of a two-part interview, Jenn Swain, Sustainable Innovation Project Manager at Burton Snowboards, talks about addressing climate change and other environmental priorities through innovation, activism, and collaboration, while Stephanie Kohn, Director of Brand Management, talks about projecting the Burton brand. Read the post
Green Champions 4 min read Rolland inc Burton Snowboards believes the most sustainable product is one that lasts In the first part of a two-part interview, Jenn Swain, Sustainable Innovation Project Manager at Burton Snowboards, talks about the interplay between profitability and sustainability, and innovation – including downcycling old snowboards for use at Vermont breweries. Stephanie Kohn, Director of Brand Management, covers partnering with sustainable vendors Read the post
Green Champions 3 min read Rolland inc Green Champions – Air Canada is contributing to a low carbon biofuel future In the second part of a two-part interview, Teresa Ehman, P.Eng., Director, Environmental Affairs at Air Canada, Canada’s largest commercial airline, speaks about biofuels and sustainability reporting, and Joe Sorella, Manager, Corporate Services, covers sustainable purchasing. Read the post
Green Champions 4 min read Rolland inc Green Champions – Air Canada is investing $10 billion in low emission aircraft Teresa Ehman, P.Eng., Director, Environmental Affairs at Air Canada, covers commercial aviation’s landmark climate action plan, and Air Canada’s drive to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. Read the post
Green Champions 3 min read Rolland inc Green champions – Patagonia still doesn’t want you to buy that jacket, but will sell you a used one In the second part of a two-part interview, Paul Hendricks, Environmental Responsibility Manager for Patagonia, talks about Worn Wear, consumerism and a memorable ad, and loyal customers who read every word of Patagonia catalogs. Read the post
Green Champions 3 min read Rolland inc Green champions – Patagonia is a mission-driven activist company In the first part of a two-part interview, Paul Hendricks, Environmental Responsibility Manager for Patagonia, talks about having a chief executive activist who is also CEO,environmentalism in business, and how to stay true to your mission. Read the post
Green Champions 4 min read Rolland inc Green Champions – Canopy sees environmental leadership shifting to companies Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy, a Vancouver-based non-profit that harnesses the power of the marketplace to help protect the world’s endangered forests, speaks about the environmental role of businesses, creative solutions, and the rare spirit bear. Read the post
Green Champions 3 min read Rolland inc LUSH believes in protecting people, animals and the planet LUSH North America’s Katrina Shum, Sustainability Officer, and Karen Moll, Ethical Buyer, speak on subjects ranging from developing strategy to developing products, and from ethical campaigning to ethical buying. Read the post