On to new beginnings
Sustainovation in the near term will be under fiscal sponsorship of PLANT! until long-term sponsorship is secured.
Contact Samantha Schoenfeld at samantha.schoenfeld at gmail.com.
Overview
Since 2001, Conexions Sustainovation project has worked to establish green and sustainable practices as the Engine of Innovation that drives economic revitalization and long-term prosperity. We inspire the business community with knowledge about how the incorporation of sustainability principles into strategic decisions catalyzes innovation, creates new market opportunities, and delivers tangible bottom-line success. We shift the focus of economic thinking from short-term financial rewards for a limited group of stakeholders to the long-term well being of organizations, communities, and the ecosystem. Our programs highlight the best "green" practices in local organizations, provide world-class speakers and practical case-studies. We offer on-site presentations that demonstrate the business case for creating an integrated bottom line. We showcase leaders whose integrated economic, social, and environmental management practices have led to powerful, measurable competitive advantages in today's business world.
Our Programs
Conexions Sustainovation programs for Bay Area businesses include:
Green Eggs - on-site breakfast presentations and discussions where major Silicon Valley companies showcase their sustainability initiatives and attendees learn new strategies
In-Depth Dialogues - talks by innovators, corporate and governmental leaders on various sustainable business and governmental issues, followed by group discussions and networking
Green Drinks Palo Alto - local chapter of an international venue for informal networking where entrepreneurs, employees, consultants and others share tips, ideas, and leads related to green business and sustainability
Speaker Engagements & Workshops - multi-day special events with industry leaders in the field of sustainability, including public lectures, corporate consulting, radio spots, and private gatherings
Sustainable Enterprise Workshops - one or two day workshop where corporate representatives learn the basic "ladder of sustainability", with practical applications to their specific company's activity
Sustainability Tours - guided tours highlighting sustainability initiatives at major corporations, offering inside experiences of the issues and practices around corporate sustainability.
