Upcoming Events
The Natural Step Framework
WHEN: Feb 10, 2012, 8:30am - 5pm
Where: Concordia University, Hagen Campus Center, Brandes Dining Room
2811 Northeast Holman Street, Portland, OR 97211
REGISTER: Online here Register early, limited availability
COST: $200 Members, $250 Non-members
The FTSLA Learning Lab presents a one-day, interactive workshop where you will learn and practice The Natural Step Framework (TNSF) as a tool for planning towards Sustainability in complex systems specifically for the organic food and agriculture industry.
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2012 FTSLA Webinar Series
Why Organic Matters – February 14, 2012
Despite the strong following around organics, there is still a need to defend and articulate the principles of organic. Listen to experts in the industry as they provide the business case for organic. Learn from recent reports and research on how to position your organic business, drive change, and meet customer demands.
FTSLA releases Sustainability Metrics – March 13, 2012
The often used phrase, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure” is especially true when evaluating your company’s sustainability performance. The Food Trade Sustainability Leadership Association is publicly releasing its sustainability metrics to drive further sustainability adoption and implementation across the industry. This is a FREE webinar to learn about the metrics, their development and opportunities available for your organization.
Partnerships - Customers as investors in sustainability – March 27, 2012
The Hoop is a unique crowd-funding platform that combines sustainable products with a personal investment in the farmers or artisans who make them. They are partnering with organic food companies to encourage engagement with customers to further invest in organic agriculture. Hear about this new approach to funding sustainability and FTSLA members who are investigating this business model.
Moving your products – April 17, 2012
This webinar presents the nuts and bolts on the best sustainability practices right now in distribution. Hear case studies of what is being done as well as reported on, and how you apply this to your business.
Energy – May 15, 2012
A clean energy plan for any organization will require innovation. Be inspired and learn what technology, strategies, and innovations are happening in the organic food/ag industry - Anaerobic digesters, creative solutions, partnerships.
Transparency – June 12, 2012
Too often businesses operate behind closed doors. This strategy has been thought to be a key business advantage. But the times are changing and there is a growing desire for transparency from customers, employees, and investors. Come and learn how transparency relates to a company's sustainability strategy.
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For any inquiries please contact Nicole Bassett Director of Education and Communications for FTSLA.