Doing the Green Thing Globally

Lessons on making your creativity thrive at scale.

When tackling climate change, think beyond borders.

When we break down environmental footprint by country, we don’t see the whole picture. Climate effects reach beyond country lines and emissions in one country are often caused by demand in another. This global issue needs global solutions.

You already know what they say about assuming.

One way to ensure that your goals don’t rely on assumptions is to map how every action you take leads to success. When in doubt, fill in gaps with research.

The green economy creates dream jobs.

Chief changemaker. Social entrepreneur. Impact engineer. Our changing world needs changing roles. The green economy is creating exciting opportunities for creative, future-minded people.

Earn your eco street cred.

If you’re going to run a business that addresses climate issues, you need to walk the walk. Think critically about your company’s footprint and work with partners whose missions align with your own.

Written by Rachel Benner and Hannah Lewman. Learn more about the authors here and here.