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ISL Engineering and Land Services named one of the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada!

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on November 15, 2010 - 10:42am

In 2009, ISL partnered with The Natural Step Canada to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to sustainability that would—over time—enable ISL to develop into a full‐service consulting firm that leads the marketplace in sustainable solutions, while proving the business model for such an approach.

Today, ISL  Engineering and Land Services (ISL) is now pleased to be named fifth among the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. This is the third consecutive year ISL has placed within the top 5 of the list.

The Natural Step Canada's 1st Annual Sustainabili-TEA: Helping Leaders Create a Better Tomorrow, Today

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on November 11, 2010 - 10:13am

Join The Natural Step Canada for our 1st Annual fundraiser, Sustainabili-TEA: Helping Leaders Create a Better Tomorrow, Today.

This free event aims to raise awareness for the work that we do and generate financial and in-kind support for our programs. This will allow us to expand our work with sustainability leaders in communities and schools across Canada, and inspire more people to live and work sustainably. We’re excited to share stories of new and emerging leaders we have empowered to be effective champions for a better world.

4 Foundations for Design Excellence

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on November 11, 2010 - 10:00am

Thank you to Sarah Kear and Ecokinesis.

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I have to admit a bias. . .  by my definition, design must create some sort of sustainable value, or else it falls short of excellence.

The Value of a Common Language

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on November 11, 2010 - 9:43am

Thank you to Sarah Kear and Ecokinesis.

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“We are all on the Titanic”, but it’s not hopeless! This encouragement came from Dr. Karl-Henrik Robert, founder of The Natural Step, and keynote speaker at the CBSR 8th Annual Summit, Collaborating for Sustainable Change. This some how did not make me feel better! But by the time he finished his analogy, my eager attention had returned.

The Natural Step — Helping Municipalities and Businesses Achieve Sustainability Goals

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on November 11, 2010 - 9:00am

Read about Cathy's "eurika" moment as she learned more about The Nautral Step and our work after taking part in a presentation given by Dr.Karl-Henrik Robèrt, in the article she published for BEC Green.

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A few weeks ago, a friend invited me to an event at The Toronto French School for an organization called The Natural Step (TNS). I admit that I didn’t know a lot about this group other than they were an environmental organization.  After hearing their founder speak, and doing some more extensive research on the organization I can declare, “Eureka! Here is the answer to my environmental pet peeves!”

 

Leading Change: The Role Of Applied Colleges in Sustainable Development

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on November 3, 2010 - 8:29am

On October 18, 2010, Sheridan College hosted Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, Founder of The Natural Step for a presentation entitled: Leading Change: The Role of Applied Colleges in Sustainable Development.  This presentation kicked off Sheridan's own sustainability journey.

Please click here to see a video of the event.

Thanks to the Sheridan College: Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.

The Natural Leader: Corporate Knights Magazine podcast with The Natural Step Founder Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on November 3, 2010 - 8:23am

Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt is one of the world's foremost thinkers on sustainability. The founder of The Natural Step and a cancer doctor by training, Dr. Robèrt has developed a systems approach to sustainability. When he was in Toronto in October, he spoke to Managing Editor Melissa Shin about leadership and sustainability.

To listen to the interview/podcast please click here.

Credits: Written by Jon-Erik Lappano, Assistant Editor and Multimedia Director and Melissa Shin, Managing Editor, Corporate Knights.

Emerging Leaders Engage in World Café Dialogue with Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on October 29, 2010 - 12:27pm

On Wednesday, October 20th, a committed and enthusiastic group of 30-plus students and young professionals gathered in Toronto for a unique opportunity to engage in a dialogue about sustainability with The Natural Step’s Founder Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt.  The event was a Leadership Cafe in which participants heard from Dr. Robèrt on the challenges of the leadership in the current system and then discussed using the question: how can young people act most strategically toward sustainability across all sectors?  

Chris Jarvis of 3BL Media interviews Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, Founder at The Natural Step

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on October 28, 2010 - 10:08am

On October 21st, 2010, 3BL Media caught up with Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, Founder at The Natural Step while attending the Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) conference, "Collaborating for Sustainable Change" in Toronto.

Thank you to Chris Jarvis from 3BL Media and Realized Worth for filming the interview. Watch the full video here.

Business News Network Interview with Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt

Submitted by The Natural Ste... on October 28, 2010 - 9:47am

Dr. Karl-Henrik Robert, the founder of The Natural Step and an international thought leader on sustainable development, joins BNN to talk about the sustainability imperative and the opportunities it presents for companies.

Thank you to Martin Baccardax and the Business News Network (BNN) for filming the interview. Watch the entire interview by clicking here.

About Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt

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