Gareth's Blog - Terra Infirma

Wise Words from the Sustainability Mastermind Group

15th February 2013

Yesterday I hosted another of our Corporate Sustainability Mastermind Group at another fantastic venue, this time the Biscuit Factory art gallery in Newcastle, said to...

The Art of (Green) Seduction

13th February 2013

Imagine you're on your own at a party when you're approached by a very good looking stranger who introduces themselves and then proceeds to bang...

PESTLE Analysis for Sustainability Strategies

11th February 2013

I've produced this PESTLE analysis of the Political, Environmental, Social, Technological, Legal, Economic mega trends which could have an impact on sustainability strategies. I produced...

Keep that halo burnished!

8th February 2013

I had an informal meeting with the sustainability manager of a pre-eminent UK institution recently to discuss some collaboration. Like many big organisations, it had...

If you have buying power, use it for good!

6th February 2013

Fantastic news yesterday that Asian Pulp & Paper (APP), the world's third largest paper manufacturer, has declared an immediate halt to clearing natural forests in South...

Green Communications Lessons from Drucker

4th February 2013

I'm still working my way through The Essential Drucker and I'll be writing up a piece on the substantial chapter on Social Responsibility of Business...

Just Stop It, Will You? The Acid Test for Sustainability.

1st February 2013

Here's the latest in my Green Business Confidential podcast series. It's called "Just Stop It, Will You? The Acid Test for Sustainability". Make sure you...

Cut the Bull**** – Straight Talking & Sustainability

30th January 2013

I spent yesterday contributing to an draft of a client's sustainability strategy. What was most impressive was the Herculean attempts to keep the usual corporate...

Let’s Work Together – Partnership and Sustainability

28th January 2013

'Partnership' is one of those funny words which far too many people spout with their brains disengaged - particularly when it comes to sustainability. It...

Do you ‘get’ Green Jujitsu?

25th January 2013

When I explain the concept of Green Jujitsu to people, their first response is all too often not "Oh! That's where we're going wrong!", but...

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