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October 2014
Stakeholder Engagement Experts, Aligning Power with Purpose

What do swiss sex workers and climate policy have in common?

Now that we have your attention...

What if we approached climate change the way the Swiss do sex work: accept it as a reality and tackle it head-on. Read more below on this interesting and striking comparison between two starkly different issues that have more in common than you might think. Also below, read an analysis on how Asia is continuing to "lead the way" when it comes to Zero Deforestation policy in the supply chain.  

Be sure not to miss any of our up-coming events, including the last chance to sign up for our Annual Executive Working Group on Stakeholder Engagement!

Latest News

Swiss Sex Workers and Climate Policy

What can we learn from the Swiss' decision to make sex work safer for its citizens? And how can we apply that approach to global climate policy? Future 500's Marvin Smith explains that by increasing safer sex practice for those working in the business, the Swiss government has acknowledged the reality of the situation -- and has intervened to make the practice safer. Can the same proactive model be applied to climate change mitigation efforts? Read more from CSRwire.     

11,000 Followers on Twitter!

We recently hit 11K followers on Twitter!  A big thanks to all of you, our supporters, as we cross this major social media milestone. If you're not already following us on Twitter, be sure to check us out at @future500 to stay in touch.

How Asia is "Leading the Way" in Zero Deforestation

Zero Deforestation is fast becoming the new norm in forest management across a growing number of global supply chains. Future 500's Sara Santiago discusses how Asia in particular is "leading the way" to better sustainability practices in her latest piece in Justmeans. Read more here.

The Clean Power Plan 

Federal rules such as the Clean Power Plan could create more difficulties for other clean energy agendas across the U.S. Considering this prospect ahead of time could serve to create a smoother path forward for all clean energy options. Read more from Ensia.  

Events

Deborah Lapidus, Director of the Forest Heroes Campaign, added as guest speaker! 

Our 5th Annual Executive Working Group on Stakeholder Engagement is fast approaching! Join Future 500 and numerous senior executives from some of the world's leading companies on November 11th and 12th, 2014, at the historic Eco-resort at Cavallo Point, just outside of San Francisco to discuss Uncommon Collaborations to Drive Systemic Change. As with prior sessions, we will focus on skill-building and best-practices and will present our predictions for the Top 10 Stakeholder Issues that will drive activism toward companies in 2015. Click here for the latest agenda and to sign up.

Events

2014 National Bioneers Conference

Future 500's VP of Stakeholder Engagement, Danna Pfahl, is presenting at the renowned National Bioneers Conference this month. During their talk, Greening all Businesses, David Levine, CEO of the American Sustainable Business Council, Oren Lyons, indigenous leader, and Danna will discuss the challenges in "greening" capitalism. Register here to participate in the discussion!

Events

The Global Summit IV - Women, Power, Money and Politics

The Global Summit unites leading innovators from across the world and from across diverse sectors working in business, media, arts, education, social investment & impact arenas to advance whole system solutions to humanity’s most pressing challenges. Future 500 is proud to support the event by bringing unlikely allies together and exploring how Empowered Women are transforming Money, Power & Politics. Register here for this event. 

Events

Insight for Sustainability

SAVE THE DATE! Interested in learning about the growing model of Zero Deforestation? Then join us for a two-day discussion, debate, and best practice forum on April 14-15th, 2015, in Washington, DC. Learn how business can tackle deforestation and understand the legal and reputation risk, collaborate effectively with NGOs, and benchmark your policies. Email Kathrin Jansen for more information and be sure to check back on our website for more information.
 

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