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I’m VERY delighted to share this news 😊 and TREMENDOUSLY grateful to all who have helped and participated in our journey to B Corp. It has been a journey of discovery. B Lab UK ‘s BIA (Business Impact Assessment) is a brilliant tool which is open to all companies to have a go at and is both detailed and comprehensive. There were areas which before we thought we were good at and now we see room for improvement, and others we didn’t even know existed. It has been an eye opener and we are excited to see how we can go further. I’ve also really enjoyed the support which we have had, often from unexpected places. If, like us, you are a small business and considering it, my recommendations are: 1. Take the first step and start a BIA, you are under no obligation to complete and many companies are using this tool simply to find out where they are at. 2. Seek help - The Pollinator were a game changer for us as they knew how to navigate the process and gave us the encouragement to persevere to certification. 3. Go at your own pace. It took us two years, felt long at the time, but a blip in our 31 year history. 4. Involve everyone and make it fun. 5. Help is everywhere, just ask! Cheers, Simon.

IPLC, the acronym for "Indigenous peoples and local communities," is commonly used in treaties, scholarly works, and conservation and climate change solutions. However, the acronym is a threat to hard-won Indigenous rights. IPLC implies that Indigenous peoples and local communities are the same when they're not. As our Executive Director, Galina Angarova, shares, local communities don’t explicitly have the same rights as Indigenous peoples, and often there are conflicts between the two groups when it comes to resources and territorial claims. By using IPLC, states can argue that local communities’ support outweighs Indigenous opposition when expected to receive consent for projects. While local communities should be free to organize and advocate for their rights, the distinct rights of Indigenous peoples must be recognized and not conflated with another group. Click here to read the full article on this topic via Grist. https://lnkd.in/gVc3CQys? #SIRGECoalition #JustTransition #IndigenousRights #IndigenousPeoples #FreePriorAndInformedConsent #FPIC #HumanRights

Check out this article about the new board of operation fuel. I know I am excited about how they can positively impact our community. 🎉 https://lnkd.in/eUYrUQR3

Empowering our community together! We're seeking your valuable input and suggestions on our next projects. What cause inspires you? Share your ideas in the comment section below and let's make impacts. #communitydriven #ngomission #communityideas #suggestions

Late start today...but! Happy #NonprofitMondays! Today I'm happy to highlight a nonprofit I learned about two weeks ago, Trash for Peace! I connected with Executive Director Laura Tokarski to learn more about their mission: Est: Portland, Oregon in 2012 Vision: A world without waste Theology: We believe it is possible to live in communities that are resilient and sustainable not just because they are good at reducing, reusing, and recycling, but because everyone in the community has a voice at the table.   Environmental Justice is the cornerstone of the work we do — we strive to build innovative waste reduction and recycling systems that are created by and for communities, and in so doing, are guaranteed to work better and last longer. We are collaborative and determined. Serving: Over 450 unique youth and 80 families throughout Multnomah and Clackamas County. Focus: Providing hands-on learning, low-barrier job opportunities, and education about sustainability in environments that are peer-led, welcoming, safe, and collaborative.    Collected: Over 50 tons of trash just this year through our peer-led litter collection programs and provided Created Jobs: Over 500 unique jobs to members of the community facing job and housing insecurity. You can donate financial resources, cans and bottles, or your time using this link below: https://lnkd.in/gJDD7cHk

We're looking to spark your interest in Earth Gives Day 2024 - the only US-wide giving day focused specifically on climate, climate justice and environmental nonprofits. Why? Because only 2% of giving goes to your mission-driven, on the ground work. It's just not enough to speed and scale the action necessary to protect the future for our kids and families. So let's unite as the heroes and heroines of our life story on this one special planet. Join the others showing their interest and imagine 25 days of giving, volunteer recruitment, and knowledge-sharing made just for you and just for all of us. A "one-stop" platform for the climate curious wondering where to begin. Together, so many journeys will be possible. A climate nonprofit community starts here: https://bit.ly/49zyAIF

🤝 Creating a Lasting Legacy: Planned giving goes beyond financial transactions—it's about creating a legacy of generosity and impact. Whether it's supporting education, healthcare, environmental conservation, or any other cause, planned giving enables you to make a difference in areas that matter most to you. Your generosity can inspire others and leave a lasting legacy that extends far beyond your lifetime.

Parents - this one is for you: How to Navigate the Climate Crisis with Kids: A workshop for parents & others who care for children October 7, 2023 from 9am to 11am Pacific Time (U.S.) As trusted adults, it is our job to help our children feel safe in the world, yet how do we offer security when the future is so uncertain? How can we be honest with our children without scaring them? What is age-appropriate? Should we involve kids in climate activism, or will that place too big a burden on them? How can our understanding of children’s emotions help them to adapt? Sliding scale payment options. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Join us.

What can the act of saving tadpoles teach us about organizing in public schools? A HEAL Together grantee's story in The New York Times demonstrates that both public schools and frogs can impart valuable lessons, including: - Collective accountability. - Safeguarding ecosystems and advocating for an environment where everyone has an opportunity to prosper. - The important lessons acquired through trial and error. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHqMw9kp

Has to be a much watch session! #sustainablemarketing #sustainability #marketing