The GLOBE Foundation is a Vancouver-based, not-for-profit
organization dedicated to finding practical business-oriented
solutions to the world's environmental problems. Formed in 1993, we
help companies and individuals realize the value of economically
viable environmental business opportunities through our conferences
and events, research and consulting, project management,
communications and awards. We are a leader in championing green
initiatives and leveraging sustainable ventures into mutually
rewarding opportunities for enterprise and the environment. From
urban sustainability to climate change, we are helping change the
world by degrees.
Advancing Opportunities for Enterprise and the
Environment
In 1993 the GLOBE Foundation was established in Vancouver to carry
forward our mandate to promote the business case for sustainable
development. Our philosophy? Companies can do well by doing good
without sacrificing the bottom line, and environmental challenges
bring enormous opportunity for the business sector. Our three
guiding principles:
- Environmental problems are business opportunities.
- Companies that can provide clean technologies and solutions
will prosper.
- Proactive organizations that embrace environmental
sustainability will be more competitive.
Since 1993, these emerging truths have guided and shaped our
activities as we promote and frame sustainability as a sound
business strategy. Each of the areas in which the GLOBE Foundation
operates revolves around amplifying the concept that protecting the
environment will result in a better bottom line for business.
Eco-efficiency is profitable not only for those who devise the
solutions, but also those that use them. All of our
activities, from our events series to our consulting and
communication products, mobilize these ideas into the culminating
result of being the first entity to focus on developing the
business of the environment - not only in Canada, but around the
globe.
Project Highlights
Creating a Sustainable Environment for
Business
Our consulting wing, GLOBE Advisors, was established in response to
increasing demand to provide consulting services on a project
basis. Our vast networks and extensive experience in the areas of
international project management, partnership development,
consulting and market research makes us well positioned to
undertake a number of endeavours to further our mandate of
developing the business of the environment.
Immediate Information and Environmental
Kudos
For over fifteen years, the GLOBE Foundation has used numerous
communication channels to raise the profile of environmental
business, and reward exceptional results. We currently provide two
key communications products to further our mandate of developing
the business of the environment:
Our popular GLOBE-Net news site, Canada's premier online
guide to the business of the environment, provides detailed
information on environmental business opportunities,
up-to-the-moment market intelligence reports and technology and
regulatory updates, as well as news reports and special features on
important topical issues. Sign up for weekly GLOBE-Net
e-newsletters.
Our annual GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence were
launched in 2002 in partnership with Canada's national newspaper,
The Globe and Mail, to recognize the
creativity, initiative and leadership of Canadian enterprises
towards environmental excellence. Our next awards application
deadline is February 1, 2008, check the GLOBE Awards site for more information.
Resources
Endless Energy
Western Canada Enviro
Review
BC Enviro Report