by Gil Friend | Oct 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Reinvent economy of an entire planet. This planet. In one generation. To do this, we need “The True Cost Economy: Ecologizing Capitalism.” This was the theme of the panel I shared with Jean Brittingham and Randy Hayes at SXSWeco last week, and of the...
by Gil Friend | Oct 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
I was deeply honored last month when I was inducted as inaugural member of the Sustainability Hall of Fame by the International Society of Sustainability Professionals — both for the honor itself, and for the company I shared. Here’s what I said (as best...
by Gil Friend | Sep 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
I spoke recently about strategic sustainability to members of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, a 350-company business association here in the heart of innovation. During the Q&A period, one of the sustainability directors attending asked for a short recipe of...
by Gil Friend | Sep 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Video of my plenary at SOCAP11 (Social Capital Markets) conference with Penelope Douglas, Jeffrey Hollender and Michael Kieschnick. We share our perspectives on purpose, commitment and impact, and our future directions. (45m video) Making Your Life Count: Four people...
by Gil Friend | Aug 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
We lost a giant this week. An insipration. A friend. There have been many moving and eloquent tributes. Here’s mine. Ray Anderson was a man of big heart, generous spirit, penetrating vision, fierce commitment. He inspired and taught so many – including me...
