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What is the Earth Charter?What is the Earth Charter?
Earth Charter is a
global declaration for a sustainable future.
Its message transcends politics, religion and
culture, and embraces all aspects of modern life.
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Constructed by thousands of people in 78
countries over 10 years.
Launched at The Hague Peace Palace in 2000.
Endorsed by over 14,000 organizations including
the US Conference of Mayors, International
Academy of Science, Sierra Club International,
and Parliament of World Religions.
Its goal is to make everyone’s existence
better and more sustainable.
What is the Earth Charter?What is the Earth Charter?
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What is Sustainability?What is Sustainability?
Quite simply, sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
People (Community Wellbeing)Profit (Economic Performance) Planet (Environmental Health)
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Located in the Tampa Bay area, Earth Charter US is
recognized as leading the major effort in the United
States with programs and partnerships to share the
principles of the Earth Charter.
Earth Scouts – 25 states and 12 countriesGlobal SummitsSustainable Business AwardsFaith CommunitiesGovernmentsGlobal Partnerships - Zambia
What is Earth Charter US?What is Earth Charter US?
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What is Earth Charter US What is Earth Charter US Sustainable Business Awards?Sustainable Business Awards?
The Earth Charter US Sustainable Business Awards recognize Bay Area businesses whose efforts have demonstrated sustainable business
practices that embrace social, economic and environmental responsibility.
Developed in conjunction with The University of Tampa and Sykes School of Business Graduate Students
Mark your calendars!
February 19, 2010
University of Tampa
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How Would Your Business How Would Your Business Benefit From Participating?Benefit From Participating?
Sustainable firms outperform others financially
Best Practices – Sharing of Information – Connecting
with Others
Customers and Clients want to work with Sustainable
Businesses
Launch of Dow Jones Sustainability Index
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Congratulations to Our Inaugural
Winners!
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Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebration of life.
-From Way Forward: Earth -From Way Forward: Earth CharterCharter
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To Become a Sponsor visit www.EarthCharterUS.org
February 19, 2010
University of Tampa