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Sustainable Environment
A few weeks ago at B:CIVIC Summit I had the fortunate opportunity to connect with civically-minded companies in Colorado to hear the latest trends, learn from CSR experts, and share best practices. Occurring at the same time as Denver Startup Week, this conference was embedded in conversations about business and purpose.
My biggest takeaway from the conference was observing a shift towards collective consciousness in the corporate community. What began a few decades ago, where companies took first steps into being good neighbors in their communities, has evolved into a sophisticated framework that is rooted in the concept that businesses can — and should — be change agents and forces for good.
I like to think that Tides works beyond traditional “Corporate Social Responsibility” to “Corporate Social Impact”— that is, enabling companies to work towards social change by leveraging every asset, from philanthropic funds to investment capital, and from employee talent to brand power. Many sessions at B:CIVIC Summit provided crucial reminders and useful lessons for anyone applying this approach to their social impact. Here are a few things I learned:
I leave you with my favorite quote from this trip:
“Organizations without purpose manage people. Organizations with purpose mobilize people.”
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