Video unveiled by our project, emphasizing real-life forest learning experiences
In the quest for a better world, businesses are stepping up to the plate, focusing on strategies that not only boost profits but also improve lives and promote sustainability. Here are some notable initiatives that align with this goal:
1. **C&B Better Initiative** The C&B Better Initiative, with its Grant Guidelines, aims to make a difference by promoting health, education, and financial wellness. By eliminating barriers to essential services like healthcare, job training, and access to necessary resources, this initiative is making strides in enhancing people's lives. Key programs under this initiative include improving access to healthcare, enhancing educational opportunities and vocational training, and addressing social issues like racial inequity, mental health, and addiction.
2. **Kimberly-Clark’s 2030 Ambition** Kimberly-Clark's 2030 Ambition seeks to advance the well-being of 1 billion people in vulnerable communities by providing access to essential products while minimising environmental impact. The initiative focuses on three main areas: developing sustainable products, reducing environmental footprint, and improving community well-being.
3. **The Business of Health at WashU Olin Business School** This initiative empowers business leaders to improve health outcomes through innovative health products and services. Key programs include collaborations with medical schools and health systems, and fostering a diverse workforce in healthcare.
4. **OECD Better Life Index** The OECD Better Life Index measures well-being across countries using dimensions like material conditions, quality of life, and community relationships. The index focuses on broader measures of well-being, offering an interactive tool for comparing well-being factors across countries.
These initiatives demonstrate a commitment to improving lives by addressing health, education, and environmental sustainability, often through innovative business strategies. For those interested in supporting these programs, more information can be found on our website or by contacting us.
Meanwhile, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, an independent, non-profit organization, is working towards advancing sustainability through forest-focused collaboration. Their video, "The Forest Classrooms Raising Responsible Children," produced in collaboration with BBC StoryWorks, explores brands and organizations working on global sustainability and supporting future generations. The video, which was presented at the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit on July 7, 2021, features activities found in the Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide, an award-winning collection of 50 hands-on educational activities tailored to state standards and environments.
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative's mission is to get youth learning about and in nature. Their program offers free family activities, downloadable Activity Collections, and professional development and continuing education. For those interested in connecting with local networks for high-quality professional development, the program encourages reaching out to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative's State network.
Article authored by Jennifer Byerly. For those who wish to support the program's goal of getting youth learning about and in nature, one-time or recurring gifts are encouraged.
References: [1] C&B Better Initiative Grant Guidelines [2] Kimberly-Clark’s 2030 Ambition [3] The Business of Health at WashU Olin Business School [4] OECD Better Life Index
- In the realm of home-and-garden and sustainable-living, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative promotes forest literacy through educational programs designed for young learners, aiming to foster a future generation that understands and values the importance of sustainable practices.
- To complement professional development in various sectors, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative provides resources and tools that seamlessly integrate forest-focused learning into lifestyle choices, offering individuals an opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for the ongoing quest to improve lives and the environment.
