Earth Charter in Business

Winter 2011

The aim of the Earth Charter in Business project is to use the Earth Charter to promote awareness and understanding in the business community of interconnected global issues - particularly climate change, sustainability and poverty - and encourage corporate and individual engagement and behaviour change.

Business and the Earth Charter Our project is concerned with global understanding and social responsibility within the business community - and the contribution of the Earth Charter. It is being conducted in partnership with CarbonSense in conjunction with Voice International.

We are working with a variety of companies, large and small, in many sectors and with the benefit of support from the Department for International Development.

For more see www.earthcharteruk.org. All the water in the world: Image: Adam Nieman

Fair Trade Futures Business leaders from Bournemouth and Poole were introduced to the Earth Charter in March under the theme of Fair Trade Futures.

In October, they met again in the full glare of the next generation - to share progress, insights and future aims.

Pupils from Avonbourne and Portchester Schools responded with comments, judgements and awards.

For more see www.earthcharteruk.org and a brief report here Photo: Louise Isaacs, Deep South Media

Philosophy for Success Following a keynote at an Earth Charter Roundtable last year by Peter Head, Arup's former Chairman of Global Planning, a short film has been produced.

Peter sets out the challenges and opportunities that sustainability entails, describing the Earth Charter as a philosophy for success, a comprehensive strategy and a successful way forward for the human race.

See the film at http://earthcharteruk.org/#/business-stories/4551509144 and further Earth Charter resources at www.earthcharteruk.org Green Wall at the Athenaeum Hotel, Piccadilly. Photo: The Athenaeum.

For more information about the Earth Charter in Business project see www.earthcharteruk.org or email info@earthcharteruk.org