Connecticut Sustainable Business Council

03/26/2024

Celebrate all that SustainableCT has achieved!

Please join us for our Spring into Summer 2024 event at Wickham Park in Manchester on June 11 from 4 to 7 p.m.

We're coming full circle - back to the place where we celebrated all those who participated in creating Sustainable CT with a "party in the park" in July, 2017. This year, in addition to celebrating the progress Connecticut communities have made over the years, we hope you'll join us in saying farewell to our retiring executive director and founder, Lynn Stoddard. We’ll provide light fare and good cheer, and beautiful Wickham Park will provide the ambiance.

Register and learn more - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jtdd7w7?mode=preview&source_id=113f3ee0-645e-4e3a-85fc-a6e362ee7003&source_type=em&c=

03/25/2024

We can’t wait to attend tomorrow. Hope to see everyone there!

Hear from experts across sectors working to eradicate forced and child labor from the built environment at the Design for Freedom Summit.

03/14/2024

06/09/2022

This must-read report urges (yet again) that our time is up and provides some excellent data points for the business case. My question is - when are going to get on the ball and incorporate ESG and into their business operations and offer this type of consulting to clients??

The big firms, like Deloitte, and EY are moving full steam ahead, yet the lion's share of the 700,000+ consultants in the US - many of whom claim to be helping clients with -- fail to understand their role in this business imperative.

🌎 $178 trillion in Global Economic Losses

🌎 89% C-Level Executives agree there is a "global climate emergency"

🌎 49% reported experiencing a climate-related event such as drought, extreme heat, wildfire, extreme storms in the past 6 months

🔆Rapid decarbonization across the global economy (aka business and industry) is the answer

🔆 The world economy could be larger by $42 trillion in net value between 2021 - 2070 compared to a climate-damaged baseline

06/07/2022

Welcome to one of our newest members, Seasonal Catering! One of only two Green Certified wedding & special event catering companies in Connecticut, Seasonal Catering is committed to purchasing locally grown seasonal foods from local farms as much as possible, composting kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil with local farms to enrich future harvests, and utilizing recycled and compostable cups and food containers instead of styrofoam.

To start planning your next event with Seasonal Catering, please visit: https://www.seasonalcatering.net/

CT's premiere Green Certified Farm to Table Wedding Catering and Special Events Catering company.

05/29/2022

I've hiked more than 3,000 times in the same woods over the course of 20+ years and this piece of land has become my sounding board, confidant and close friend. I think most clearly outdoors, which is why I often take my most challenging and complex business quandaries to the beach or the woods for "input". Anyone else out there integrate nature into their business mindset? Inquiring minds want to know!

05/27/2022

"The transition to a greener and more inclusive society is not straightforward because we still don’t have the technology or resources to keep up with the demands of the current world. However, we are confident that innovation, committed partnerships, and authentic collaborations will inspire more individuals and companies to become agents of change and work together to regenerate the world."

Check out this blog, featuring new CTSBC member Thinkingbeyondbusiness (TBB)!

To learn more about how you can join TBB and other purpose-driven leaders in growing their businesses and deepening their positive impact, send us a message or visit https://www.ctsbcouncil.org/memberships/

New Member Profile: Thinking Beyond Business by CTSBC | May 26, 2022 | Member Profiles | 0 comments How does Thinking Beyond Business define sustainability in business? At TBB, we define Sustainability in business as the decision of business leaders to run their organizations in a more conscious way...

05/26/2022

Please join us in welcoming Earthlight Technologies, LLC to CTSBC! Earthlight is a local, family-owned, turnkey solar and energy solutions company dedicated to scaling clean energy solutions that combat climate change and make homes and businesses more resilient.

To learn more about solar for your home or business, please visit

Earthlight Technologies is a solar power company providing solar, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle charging solutions to communities and businesses.

05/20/2022

It's National Bike To Work Day!

Did you know that switching from a car to a bike can save:

-3-5¢ per mile in energy costs
-1-12¢ per mile in air pollution costs
- 2-5¢ per mile in noise pollution?

According to the National Cycling Network, the positive environmental impact would be even more staggering if we chose a bike over a gasoline-powered vehicle, saving 6 to 14 million tons of CO2 and 700 million to 1.6 billion gallons of fuel annually!

Tag us on your commute home and be safe!

05/17/2022

Today, we're extending a warm CTSBC welcome to Buy Verde, a search engine on a mission to empower consumers to align personal values with their wallet.

With easy access to clear, transparent information, buyVerde helps you more easily support companies and brands that you believe in.

To start your journey from Consumer to Impact Citizen, visit https://buyverde.com today!

05/12/2022

We're thrilled to welcome new member GoodSam Foods to the Council! GoodSam Foods is a certified that puts small, sustainable farmers first and offers Vegan, Sugar-Free, Direct Trade, Keto Friendly goodies for chocolate lovers of all types.

To become an ally for small farms and shop GoodSams's socially and environmentally responsible selection of chocolates, nuts, coffee, and baking mixes, visit:

Enjoy food that’s good for you, good for farmers and good for the planet. Become a part of the movement and be an ally for small farmers around the world.

05/11/2022

We invite you to learn more about this great opportunity from CTSBC member CT Green Bank to invest in the green economy of Connecticut and strengthen our communities.

With an investment as small as $100, you, your business, or nonprofit can direct capital to confront climate change and make the benefits of the green economy inclusive and accessible to all individuals, families, and businesses.

To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gtKbtuRY, but don't wait - this note offering will close this Friday, May 13th!

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