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The Climate Collaborative
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Bellingham, Washington 1,670 followers
About us
The Climate Collaborative is a fast-growing network of more than 700 natural products manufacturers, retailers, brokers, distributors, suppliers and others working together to find new ways to help reverse climate change. Focusing on nine commitment areas – agriculture, energy efficiency, food waste, forests, packaging, policy, renewable energy, short-lived climate pollutants and transportation, the Climate Collaborative connects companies to resources and networks, works together to create solutions, and celebrates companies doing great work.
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http://www.climatecollaborative.com/
External link for The Climate Collaborative
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Bellingham, Washington
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2017
Locations
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Primary
Bellingham, Washington, US
Employees at The Climate Collaborative
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Nancy Hirshberg
Sustainability Exec I Consultant & Advisor I Climate Communicator Working with the business community to scale solutions to the climate crisis.
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Patrick Smith
Soil health transition finance in service of a regenerative future.
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Amy Kirtland
Executive Vice President, Growth & Innovation at KeHE Distributors
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Caitlin Oleson
Sustainability Advocate | Director of Operations & Programming at the Climate Collaborative | Championing Climate Action
Updates
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Hello community! We are thrilled to announce we will be launching another cohort of our Regenerative Community of Practice in October. We are looking for an amazing facilitator to help support this work. The ideal candidate will have deep facilitation experience and will be well-versed in regenerative agriculture. Please see the RFP below for more details.
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There's still time to register for our upcoming session! Join us on Monday to gain insights from General Mills, UNFI, & Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition as they discuss navigating Scope 3 emissions and engaging suppliers in their work.
Operationalizing your Climate Action Roadmap - Navigating Scope 3 Emissions - June 24th Please join The Climate Collaborative, General Mills, UNFI, and Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition Lead, Matthew Banks, for an interactive webinar on Scope 3 emissions and engaging suppliers. In this session you will hear: ✍ How you can baseline Scope 3 emissions: pros and cons of different data approaches 🗺 What companies need to have in place to initiate a Scope 3 reduction strategy 📂 How companies are addressing regulatory and reporting requirements 🤝Considerations for how Scope 3 impacts supplier relations Matthew will discuss Supplier LOCT’s innovative approach to reducing supply chain emissions by engaging directly with suppliers. Date: Monday, June 24, 2024 Time: 1 PM EST / 12 PM CST 11 AM MST / 10 AM PST Register at the link below: https://lnkd.in/etViaDJ7 This will be an interactive webinar, so please bring questions! Register now, and you will receive access to the recording post-event even if you cannot attend. #supplychain #climateaction #sustainability #supplierleadership #foodandbeverage #scope3 #emissionsreduction
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Next Tuesday, we are hosting the second session of our Retailer Climate Action Education Series. This session will focus on the crucial topic of managing and reducing the climate impact of refrigerants. North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC) will share updates on regulatory developments and industry trends shaping the refrigerant landscape. BriarPatch Food Co-op will share insights into how they are progressing against their goal to reduce emissions related to refrigerants by 50%. Jimbo's will highlight their strategies for optimizing equipment performance and implementing leak detection measures. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the benefits, challenges, and considerations of adopting climate-friendly alternatives. We hope to see you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9j7tay8
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NEW: The United States has officially surpassed #5MillionSolar installations. And there's even more growth ahead! The Inflation Reduction Act has supercharged #solar deployment, with installations set to double by 2030 and triple by 2034. American #solar is delivering clean, reliable, affordable energy to communities in every state. Read more about the milestone from the Solar Energy Industries Association: seia.org/news/5million #SolarPowers #storage #renewables #cleanenergy #AmericanJobs
America Exceeds Five Million Solar Installations Nationwide | SEIA
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Join us next Wednesday to hear from Premiums for the Planet, Topo Finance, & Seventh Generation on tracking your company's financial footprint!
💡 Introducing Webinar Wednesdays! (Well, not every Wednesday. Just next Wednesday.) Join us next week on 📅 Wednesday, May 22, as we make 🐪 hump day a bit more informative, and alliterative! Seventh Generation’s Kate Ogden and Topo Finance’s Paul Moinester will be joined in dialogue with Premiums for the Planet CEO Brad Stevenson and Head of Partnerships Nick Gardner for the FREE webinar “Tackling Your Company's Financial Footprint.” Paul will share Topo insights on navigating challenges and identifying opportunities related to banking and finance, offering tangible actions suitable for companies of all sizes. Kate will talk about Seventh Generation’s perspective on how to ensure your company’s spending decisions are aligned with its sustainability objectives. And Brad will discuss the innovative Premiums for the Planet approach to maximizing sustainability impact through your company’s existing insurance spending. The webinar takes place Wednesday, May 22, at 1 PM ET // 12 PM CT // 11 AM MT // 10 AM PT. Register here: https://bit.ly/3V2mEL4 CC: Caitlin Oleson and Courtney Pineau of The Climate Collaborative P.S. Don't forget to join us at #GreenFin24 (June 17-19) for more sustainable finance insights! Brad will be discussing "Corporate Finance Done Sustainably" with industry experts Marina Severinovsky, Head of Sustainability at Schroders, and Allison Fass, VP of Digital Media at GreenBiz Group. Use our code GF24PP for 10% off your conference pass at https://buff.ly/3UIT64G. #WebinarWednesday #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Finance #Insurance
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Don't miss our May 22nd webinar where we'll focus on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of a company's emissions: corporate spend. Topo Finance will share insights on navigating challenges and identifying opportunities related to banking and finance, offering tangible actions suitable for companies of all sizes. Premiums for the Planet will share their innovative approach to maximizing sustainability impact, demonstrating how organizations can leverage their existing insurance spending to drive positive environmental outcomes with minimal extra cost or effort. You'll walk away with practical steps to integrate climate considerations into your spending decisions, ensuring alignment with your sustainability objectives. Can't Make It? No Problem! Register now, and you'll receive access to the recording post-event. https://lnkd.in/gu-kFzc6
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Small businesses are more motivated than ever to take action to protect the planet. But with time, funding, and capacity in short supply, we know there are often obstacles on the path to net zero. With more than 90% of the world’s businesses sitting in this group, the need for support and collaboration cannot be understated. This #EarthDay, we’re proud that the SME Climate Hub is here to help small businesses reduce their emissions by providing the tools, resources, and support that SMEs need to turn their ambition into meaningful action 🌏💪 https://lnkd.in/g6dXinGK
How it works - SME Climate Hub
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Now live! The SME Climate Hub’s annual survey into the global state of small business climate action 🌍 Spanning hundreds of small to medium-sized enterprises across 44 countries and 25 different industries, the survey’s findings explore the progress SMEs are already making to reach net zero, the common barriers to action, and the drivers that motivate these first-movers. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dSuqc4ay
Climate change increases in priority for small business but barriers to action remain - SME Climate Hub
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Our Retailer Climate Action Accelerator is headed your way. Thanks to Planet FWD and Dr. Bronner's for supporting this work, so that we can offer this 8 session educational series on a sliding scale. Retailers, no matter where you are in your climate journey. These sessions will help you: ✨ Understand Your Impact: Discover the substantial role grocery retail plays in climate change and unveil strategies to significantly reduce this impact. ✨ Train Your Team: You can use the recordings of the sessions to train your team. ✨ Provide Expert and Peer Insights: Each session dives into the highest emission impact areas for retailers, combining expert advice and real-world retailer experiences to guide you to solutions. ✨ Enable Actionable Strategies: Beyond insights, walk away with strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the grocery sector, ensuring you're equipped to make immediate improvements. ✨ Facilitate Peer Networking: Connect with fellow retailers facing similar challenges. These sessions are a rare opportunity to build your sustainability network, sharing experiences and strategies to collectively enhance industry practices. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gjEc3KTf
Join the Retailer Climate Action Accelerator!
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