Comments for The New Pioneers http://thenewpioneers.biz Sustainable business success through social inovation and social entrepreneurship Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:01:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on Socially Responsible Investing – A big step forward or a waste of time? by Dell Community http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/02/09/socially-responsible-investing-a-big-step-forward-or-a-waste-of-time/#comment-184 Dell Community Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:01:08 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=621#comment-184 [...] We are already planning our 2012 SRI engagements and look forward to hearing any ideas and suggestions to refine and optimize our engagements.Photo Credit: http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/02/09/socially-responsible-investing-a-big-step-forward-or-a-waste-of...  [...] [...] We are already planning our 2012 SRI engagements and look forward to hearing any ideas and suggestions to refine and optimize our engagements.Photo Credit: http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/02/09/socially-responsible-investing-a-big-step-forward-or-a-waste-of…  [...]

]]> Comment on Beyond Boom-And-Bust? by Pia Koch http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/10/18/beyond-boom-and-bust/#comment-155 Pia Koch Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:06:12 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=897#comment-155 Probably true that applying the ususal business models/thinking (male dominated??) to green growth might or will lead to a green bubble. Frugal innovation combined with behavioural change could offer a more sustainable solution. Considering the number of people in general and the ones aspiring for middle class living standards( which are relativ to the country/region in question) one could say "thank god" the economy ist slowing down. We as a planet simply do not have the natural ressources to proceed as usual.We do not need all that stuff and will need to learn to prioritize. Live in industrialized countries will become quieter in a slower pace, which can be a good thing for our quality of life and psyke. Hopefully emerging countries are more cautious about which path to choose, more aware of the downsides and more respectful of our common ground and heritage: "mother earth and it´s creatures" Probably true that applying the ususal business models/thinking (male dominated??) to green growth might or will lead to a green bubble. Frugal innovation combined with behavioural change could offer a more sustainable solution. Considering the number of people in general and the ones aspiring for middle class living standards( which are relativ to the country/region in question) one could say “thank god” the economy ist slowing down. We as a planet simply do not have the natural ressources to proceed as usual.We do not need all that stuff and will need to learn to prioritize. Live in industrialized countries will become quieter in a slower pace, which can be a good thing for our quality of life and psyke. Hopefully emerging countries are more cautious about which path to choose, more aware of the downsides and more respectful of our common ground and heritage: “mother earth and it´s creatures”

]]> Comment on Measuring happiness – progressive or pointless? by Beyond Boom-And-Bust? | The New Pioneers http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/04/11/measuring-happiness-progressive-or-pointless/#comment-154 Beyond Boom-And-Bust? | The New Pioneers Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:46:18 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=692#comment-154 [...] A flaw that Senator Robert Kennedy pointed out in a speech in 1968, and which the creator of GDP national accounts, Simon Kuznets, also warned about back in 1934 (see more in my blog post ‘Measuring happiness – progressive or pointless?’). [...] [...] A flaw that Senator Robert Kennedy pointed out in a speech in 1968, and which the creator of GDP national accounts, Simon Kuznets, also warned about back in 1934 (see more in my blog post ‘Measuring happiness – progressive or pointless?’). [...]

]]> Comment on Community – not just a stakeholder but the purpose of business by Craig Duckmanton http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/05/25/community-not-just-a-stakeholder-but-the-purpose-of-business/#comment-142 Craig Duckmanton Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:08:29 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=770#comment-142 These visionaries are rare in the short term sightlines and outcomes offered up by corporate executives, sharemarkets and fund managers who seem to make extraordinary decisions on behalf of their shareholders based entirely on financial gain or loss, with almost nought offered up for sustainability and responsibility. These latter two are constantly pushed aside as the triple line hypocracy is poorly weighted. In this digital age we have the ability to ask shareholders direct; not just corporate shareholders, but unit holders of fund managers all the way down the line. These "cowboys" in charge of funds ride around with absolute power, yet the true intent, or values, of their ultimate owner is raely, if ever, sought out. This has to change. These visionaries are rare in the short term sightlines and outcomes offered up by corporate executives, sharemarkets and fund managers who seem to make extraordinary decisions on behalf of their shareholders based entirely on financial gain or loss, with almost nought offered up for sustainability and responsibility. These latter two are constantly pushed aside as the triple line hypocracy is poorly weighted. In this digital age we have the ability to ask shareholders direct; not just corporate shareholders, but unit holders of fund managers all the way down the line. These “cowboys” in charge of funds ride around with absolute power, yet the true intent, or values, of their ultimate owner is raely, if ever, sought out. This has to change.

]]> Comment on The New Pioneers makes the Top 40 by Social Entrepreneur or Intrapreneur – We Need Both | Social Entrepreneur Guide http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/05/01/the-new-pioneers-makes-the-top-40/#comment-137 Social Entrepreneur or Intrapreneur – We Need Both | Social Entrepreneur Guide Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:21:25 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=751#comment-137 [...] Tania Ellis is a Danish-British prize-winning writer, speaker and consultant specialized in social business trends. Her international book, The New Pioneers, has already been praised as a “handbook for the global revolution”, and has recently been listed on Cambridge’s international 2010 “Top 40 Sustainability Books”. [...] [...] Tania Ellis is a Danish-British prize-winning writer, speaker and consultant specialized in social business trends. Her international book, The New Pioneers, has already been praised as a “handbook for the global revolution”, and has recently been listed on Cambridge’s international 2010 “Top 40 Sustainability Books”. [...]

]]> Comment on Community – not just a stakeholder but the purpose of business by Mike Smith http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/05/25/community-not-just-a-stakeholder-but-the-purpose-of-business/#comment-132 Mike Smith Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:22:24 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=770#comment-132 Having worked in India, visited the country 12 times and reported on the Tata group for the British press, I can endorse Anant Nadkarni's remarks about the Tata ethos and its founding father, Jamsetji Tata. Recently, Dr JJ Irani, former head of Tata Steel in Jamshedpur and now on the parent board of Tata Sons, emphasised Tata's commitment not only to corporate social responsibility but also to corporate sustainability (a theme of Tania Ellis's book) when he gave a lecture to a conference on 'Trust and Integrity in the Global Economy' in Caux, Switzerland, three years ago. Having worked in India, visited the country 12 times and reported on the Tata group for the British press, I can endorse Anant Nadkarni’s remarks about the Tata ethos and its founding father, Jamsetji Tata. Recently, Dr JJ Irani, former head of Tata Steel in Jamshedpur and now on the parent board of Tata Sons, emphasised Tata’s commitment not only to corporate social responsibility but also to corporate sustainability (a theme of Tania Ellis’s book) when he gave a lecture to a conference on ‘Trust and Integrity in the Global Economy’ in Caux, Switzerland, three years ago.

]]> Comment on Measuring happiness – progressive or pointless? by moses chipokore http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/04/11/measuring-happiness-progressive-or-pointless/#comment-118 moses chipokore Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:51:01 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=692#comment-118 i wonder on how best can the african states be tought to apply these systems which dont look in one direction.can the tripple bottom line concept fit in the african context i wonder on how best can the african states be tought to apply these systems which dont look in one direction.can the tripple bottom line concept fit in the african context

]]> Comment on Upcycling – eco-friendly capitalism by iben Djuraas http://thenewpioneers.biz/2010/09/20/upcycling-eco-friendly-capitalism/#comment-113 iben Djuraas Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:31:21 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=399#comment-113 We at Ponderplanes agree that looking into and behind upcycling and recycling in very inspiring. We have taken a closer look at Katvig R.O.C. wear, Place De Bleu’s pillows and The Snap Chair. In all three productions it’s obvious that upcycling makes a big difference. Read our full post at http://ponderplanes.com/?p=499#more-499 We at Ponderplanes agree that looking into and behind upcycling and recycling in very inspiring. We have taken a closer look at Katvig R.O.C. wear, Place De Bleu’s pillows and The Snap Chair. In all three productions it’s obvious that upcycling makes a big difference.

Read our full post at
http://ponderplanes.com/?p=499#more-499

]]> Comment on A business force for good by Edison Bondoc http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/01/24/a-business-force-for-good/#comment-111 Edison Bondoc Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:23:03 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=580#comment-111 I found out about a new training program for the federal government's Home Energy Score Program. (see www.homeenergyscore.gov) You take a free course, then you take a second course to get certified to work as a Home Energy Score Qualified Assessor. (paid by grant money from the government) The site to take the course is www.spirittechs.com It also has more information about the process, and a free energy auditor course - all online. I found out about a new training program for the federal government’s Home Energy Score Program. (see http://www.homeenergyscore.gov)

You take a free course, then you take a second course to get certified to work as a Home Energy Score Qualified Assessor. (paid by grant money from the government)

The site to take the course is http://www.spirittechs.com It also has more information about the process, and a free energy auditor course – all online.

]]> Comment on Socially Responsible Investing – A big step forward or a waste of time? by 50 Best Blogs for Green Business Students | BSchool.com Business Schools Directory http://thenewpioneers.biz/2011/02/09/socially-responsible-investing-a-big-step-forward-or-a-waste-of-time/#comment-107 50 Best Blogs for Green Business Students | BSchool.com Business Schools Directory Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:15:04 +0000 http://thenewpioneers.biz/?p=621#comment-107 [...] The New Pioneers: This blog focuses on creating more sustainable businesses through social innovation and entrepreneurship and shares some of the ideas and individuals making great strides. Recommended Post: "Socially Responsible Investing– A big step forward or a waste of time?" [...] [...] The New Pioneers: This blog focuses on creating more sustainable businesses through social innovation and entrepreneurship and shares some of the ideas and individuals making great strides. Recommended Post: "Socially Responsible Investing– A big step forward or a waste of time?" [...]

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