Lucy Cullen

How Going Through the B Corp Assessment with a Group Can Help 🌱🤝 Achieving B Corp certification doesn’t have to be a solo, stressful endeavor. With the Sussex Impact Pathway, you can take a structured, supported, and affordable route to becoming a certified B Corp, all while connecting with a community of businesses that share your commitment to sustainability. 🌍 🌟 Shared Learning and Collaboration Join a community of like-minded businesses all aiming for the same goal. This shared experience fosters collective learning, where exchanging ideas and collaborating on solutions becomes a natural part of the journey. For example, a peer in your cohort might have already tackled a challenge you’re facing, allowing you to learn from their experience and avoid common pitfalls. 💡👥 📈 Guided Expertise and Structure The Sussex Impact Pathway provides structured guidance from experienced consultants who understand the B Corp certification process inside and out. This expert support ensures you stay on track, understand the requirements, and implement the necessary changes in a way that aligns with your business’s unique needs. The structured timeline and checkpoints keep you moving forward, helping you progress steadily toward certification. 📅✅ 💰 Cost-Effective Support Participating in a cohort model is often more cost-effective than pursuing certification independently. By sharing resources, tools, and consultant expertise with other businesses in the cohort, you can reduce the overall costs associated with certification. This makes it an accessible option for smaller businesses that might not have the budget for one-on-one consulting but still want to achieve B Corp status. 💼💸 Joining a cohort doesn’t just make the journey smoother—it makes it more rewarding! 🌿💼 If you'd like to join one of our groups please visit susseximpactpathway.com If you'd like some further tips and information on the B Corp process and implementing sustainable practices into your business, head to my website 🌐 hearthsustainability.com to download a handy guide 📘 I’ve put together to cover some of the common questions and themes I’ve been asked over the years. #BCorp #Sustainability #SmallBusiness #SustainableBusiness #BusinessForGood #EthicalBusiness #CorporateResponsibility #SustainableGrowth #Leadership #SocialImpact #PurposeDriven #GreenBusiness #InvestInYourBusiness

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Join us live or online in the CLIMATE SANCTUARY (formally Climate Tic TALK Circle) to face our climate feelings in community. Join us live in #TORONTO or from anywhere in the world online for our unique hybrid gathering. Climate change is awful, and you don't have to feel awful about it alone. LIVE in Toronto with online option (location is downtown and TTC accessible) DATE: Tuesday May 7, 2024 TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm ET Register for free for Meeting Location or Zoom Link https://lnkd.in/en2iSPH WHATS NEW? 1) Media Coverage: We have been in touch with a local journalist from the Canadian Press who will be attending the next circle with us.  - nothing will be recorded or printed about the people and what is brought into the circle.  - please come help bring our circle space to life so that our existence may be shared in the national news media and hopefully reach many others who are seeking safe spaces to feel their climate emotions in community. 2) Donate to support our practice: After five years of opening the circles for free we are now in the position of seeking donations to support and expand our work to some of the communities most in need. Such as those in direct contact with severe weather, young adults and youth and frontline healthcare workers. If you would like to make a donation or know of any funding sources or funders that may be interested in supporting our practice please be in touch with me directly. 3) Join our first dialogue series in Toronto or Globally Along with a dynamic global team we have been participating in the Presencing Institute 2x Ulab prototype course to scale and spread climate and mental wellbeing spaces. We are exploring how to best meet the rising need for accessible, consistent and safe peer-to-peer support in extraordinary times. We have several dialogue series coming up over the next few months. Including open space events, sensing journeys and 3D/4D prototyping. Contact me for more details about these events.  Join us live in Toronto in May and June  Join our online Global Summit in September or October

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Can we talk about Canada’s R&D and the Sustainable Development Goals? This past year I have been to several networking events and trade shows. I have been inspired by the fascinating people and innovative projects I have discovered, and simultaneously struck by the fact that not enough of us are connecting our work to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It's a missed opportunity and I hope we can bring them into the conversation. The SDGs are a universal call to end poverty, protect our planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. They cover everything from clean energy and climate action to quality education and reduced inequalities. Aligning our R&D projects with the SDGs is not difficult, it's smart business and we can encourage our entrepreneurial community to join us. Here’s why they matter for businesses in Canada: NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES: Aligning with the SDGs can open significant market opportunities and create jobs. In Canada, the cleantech sector alone is expected to grow to $80 billion by 2025, offering vast potential for innovation and economic growth. INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION: Working towards these goals sparks innovation and fosters collaboration and partnership opportunities with like-minded organizations. REPUTATION AND TRUST: More and more, consumers, investors, and employees want to support businesses making a positive impact. A GOOD STARTING PLACE: The SDGs can serve as a framework for building out more complex plans such as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies. THE CLOCK IS TICKING! Missing the 2030 targets means facing more severe environmental, social, and economic challenges. I get to work with organizations that align with several SDGs, including: • Quality Education (SDG 4) • Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) • Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9) • Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3) • Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) • Climate Action (SDG 13) Personally, I am also deeply committed to Life Below Water (SDG 14). Protecting our oceans is crucial for maintaining biodiversity, supporting marine life, and combating climate change. I'm dedicated to supporting initiatives and innovations that aim to conserve and sustainably use our oceans, seas, and marine resources. How can we better integrate the SDGs into our R&D initiatives? Can we include our SDG's in our company's roadmaps, websites, and promotional materials? What if trade show booths display their company's SDG's? What a great conversation starter that would be. Share your thoughts, stories, and ideas. If you happen to be interested in reading Canada’s 2023 SDG Review you can here: https://lnkd.in/gE2twzDK #Innovation #SDGs #SustainableDevelopment #Trackwork #SRED ClimateDoor Brenda Bailey Tomica Divic Keith Ippel Davina MacPhail Kaelin Hickford, Prashant Agrawal (Mr. P) Chase Teron Bryan Watson

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Foresight Canada has launched their Foresight 50 list. It is a beacon of hope and innovation in the cleantech world. It also showcases the most exciting cleantech in Canada. There is eye opening innovation. Here are five companies that Mightyhum picked as some of the most exciting companies to watch: 1️⃣ Acuva Technologies: Advanced UV-LED water disinfection systems making clean, safe drinking water accessible worldwide.  2️⃣ Arca: Removing excess CO2 from the atmosphere and transforming it into rocks, providing a natural and permanent solution for carbon storage.  3️⃣ Axine Water Technologies: Onsite solutions for destroying PFAS and other emerging contaminants, revolutionizing wastewater treatment.  4️⃣ Dispersa: Turning food waste into sustainable biosurfactants, addressing both waste management and the need for eco-friendly cleaning solutions.  5️⃣ Haze Automotive: Applying rocket industry material science to create lighter, stronger, and more affordable vehicle materials. Check-out the list yourself: https://lnkd.in/gREJxhKy Why is Foresight so important? These Canadian innovators are making remarkable advancements in cleantech, but they need capital to deploy their critical climate solutions. Foresight 50 provides a platform for investor matchmaking, international PR, and exclusive events, ensuring these ventures get the recognition and resources they deserve. Taylor McCarten, Jamie Moran, Chad Rickaby, MPP, Bailey (Bahareh) Vaez - who on the list has you excited about cleantech?

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"🌟 Are you ready to be a part of something truly impactful? It’s time for Invest Together in Climate Innovation (formerly the Impact Investor Challenge) powered by RBC, where early-stage, purpose-driven ventures with climate solutions are invited to get investment ready." I look forward to getting to know some of the companies and investors as one of the due diligence coaches for this iteration! #ImpactInvestment #Spring #Climate

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This is a very interesting article on how Canada’s new Greenwashing laws are shaking up businesses. Just minutes after Bill C-59 passed, the Pathway Alliance – a group of companies including ConocoPhillips and Imperial Oil, deleted their online corporate sustainability reports. The bill requires that companies provide evidence to back up their environmental claims. What do you make of this shake up?  I’d love to hear your thoughts. #greenwashing #greenhushing #canada #legislation https://lnkd.in/gKgny7Yr

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Use AI to Beat the Summer Heat Hey there, powerhouse CEOs! Is the summer heat cranking up in more ways than one? Kids out of school, vacation plans piling up, and don't even get me started on the actual temperature outside! It's enough to make even the most driven entrepreneur want to hide out in the pool with a margarita. But what if I told you that this summer is the PERFECT time to experiment with AI in your business? That's right - while your schedule may be bursting at the seams, implementing AI tools can actually help you beat the heat and come out thriving. Think about it: with less time to spare, you need to be laser-focused on the tasks that truly move the needle. AI can automate those time-sucking administrative tasks, freeing you up to strategize, innovate, and spend quality time with your family. It's a total win-win! So, ready to dive in? Here's your 3-point checklist for harnessing the power of AI this summer: 1. Identify your biggest time drains What tasks are eating up your precious hours? Is it scheduling, email management, or content creation? Pinpoint the areas where AI can take the reins. 2. Choose your AI sidekicks Research and select AI tools that align with your needs. From virtual assistants to content generators, there's an AI solution for nearly every business challenge. 3. Measure and adjust As you implement AI, track your results. Are you saving time? Seeing increased productivity? Use that data to fine-tune your AI strategy moving forward. By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to a summer that's both productive and restorative. If you're ready to take your business to the next level with AI, let's connect! Here's to a summer of growth, innovation, and maybe even a little poolside relaxation! 🌴 #WomenInAI #FemaleFounders #SummerProductivity #AITools #momsandai

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My #goodread for Oct 18th is about the combined weight of all things made by humans compared to the mass of all living things on Earth. This infographic from Visual Capitalist appeared in my talk at the SMCC- Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada event on sustainability earlier this month. "Visualizing the Accumulation of Human-Made Mass on Earth" Article by Bruno Venditti; Graphics/Design by Mark Belan 🔬📊 🎨 https://lnkd.in/ga6BP9aN From my notes for that presentation: [1] "This image is really hard to forget once you’ve seen it. Today, human-made mass exceeds all biomass on Earth. It’s staggering to think of how much stuff us tiny creatures have created." [2] "At the bottom of the human-made mass side of the chart is the "Other" category, consisting of stuff made from wood, glass, and plastics. This might lead you to believe that stuff made from plastics isn't the problem since the "other" category is the smallest contributor to "anthropogenic" mass. In the fine print next to this category, however, the infographic points out that the mass of all human-made stuff from this category alone exceeds the weight of the entire animal kingdom combined." [3] "By the 2040s, the problem of human-made stuff is projected to be 3x greater than today. It’s an accelerating problem." [4] "But there’s hope. We can change our behaviour, our priorities, the status quo. We can do something about it" These points closely align to much of what I heard at the 1% for the Planet Global Summit this week. As a group, we took in how large, devastating, and urgent the human-made problems facing the planet are and we paired that stunning clarity with a commitment to do something about it. For this reason, “Visualizing the Accumulation of Human-Made Mass on Earth" will likely resonate with many of the new (and wonderful) connections I made at the 1% for the Planet Global Summit. I highly recommend clicking through to read the full article that accompanies the infographic below.

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Last week, we had our Executive Breakfast Roundtable at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. 🚧 Current Challenges - How to advance the Energy Transition to get to Net Zero by 2050 is essential. We are learning most organizations struggle advancing this work as they have limited management practices and energy knowledge. - Many are choosing solutions that costly and providing limited results, leading to skepticism among executives. - Issues like greenwashing, political interference, and strong fossil fuel lobbies hinder progress. 🚀 Opportunities and Strategies - Treat energy as a controllable cost and manage it holistically. Engage the entire organization in energy management. - Be proactive in managing energy, including considering producing your own energy and adapting to external technological changes. 💼 Role of Senior Executives - Executives must champion energy transition and ensure their organizations act decisively. - Clear, consistent messaging and viewing energy expenditure as an investment are crucial. - Incentives for energy management can encourage executive ownership. #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #NetZero2050 #Leadership #CarbonReduction #EnergyManagement #BusinessStrategy #ClimateAction

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Leadership is human. And sonder reminds us of this truth: Every person on your team has a story as meaningful and complex as yours. When we lead with this perspective-- We listen better. We connect more deeply. We build trust and collaboration that lasts. This week’s episode of #LeadershipDecoded from OnTheStacks unpacks how this mindset can revolutionize the way you lead. It’s not just theory—it’s actionable insight for leaders at every level. 🎙️ Don’t miss out. Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts. #persepective #teambuilding #leadershipdevelopment #microlearning

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Thrilled to see that our family will get almost $1000 back this year for the Canadian Carbon Rebate which will more than cover what we have to pay in carbon taxes this year. Two thoughts on this. First, I'm not surprised, but annoyed that we're still having a conversation on whether or not we should have a price on carbon when eight out of ten households will receive more money than they pay by the end of the year. Our household ends up with even more money from this program as we're lucky enough to live a low-carbon lifestyle. Second, I've had many calls with other Climatebase fellows about why a whole range of different climate solutions won't work as people get to pollute for free in some other countries. As long as we hang onto this price on carbon, we actually incentivize people to do the right thing and hold others accountable for causing more pollution - and as a result opening the door to so many climate saving opportunities.

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Really engaging conversation on this week's episode of the Own Your Potential Podcast. I have the pleasure of sitting down with Nic Beique, the Founder & CEO of Helcim. We deep dive into his exciting journey and learn more about how Helcim is disrupting the payment space with a keen focus on SMBs. A lot of rich learnings and some really exciting perspectives on entrepreneurialism and the payment industry. Episode at the link below and as always subscribe and follow if you like what you hear! #ownyourcareer #career #professionaldevelopment #leadership #podcasting #growth #leadershipdevelopment #ownyourowngrowth #publicissapient #digitalbusinesstransformation #publicis #publicisgroupe #paymentindustry #financialservicesindustry #helcim #founder

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#Adoption of [cleantech] innovation across industry and government has many significant opportunities and benefits: global competitiveness, productivity and profitability, investment returns, reduced GHG emissions and water consumption, employee satisfaction and retention, and more. #Adoption also means paying customers, the best kind of capital for any company, large or small. Foresight Canada 🍁 has been supporting the adoption of made-in-Canada #cleantech innovation for #10 years. This combined with our ecosystem work has led us to design and launch a platform that reduces barriers to adoption with practical, market-driven tools and supports. Government, industry and innovators have mapped out their challenges - we are bringing it all together here. Check out our article in The Globe and Mail and #connect to learn more about our #CleantechAdoptionPlatform. Foresight Canada 🍁 Cleantech Adoption Catalyzes Here #doingthingsdifferent #collaboration #impact #results #Canada

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Report: Early Stages of Indigenous Women's Entrepreneurship. "There are about 75,000 Indigenous businesses in Canada, with some expanding into non-traditional sectors as a key component to economic reconciliation. Along with an upward trend, Indigenous women's entrepreneurship has been increasing, as 33% of Indigenous businesses are women-owned." #entrepreneur #Indigenous

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Have you checked out the Canadian Purpose Economy Project website? If you haven't, hurry over! Our resource page has a wide range of tools, reports and resources to support your purpose journey. Our Purpose Call to Action is an opportunity to add your voice to a growing list of CEO's and peers who want to build a purpose economy in Canada, an economy which is powered by the pursuit of long-term well-being for all. And if you haven't signed up for our newsletter, hurry do! It will keep you up to date on the latest purpose news in Canada. Our vision is that by 2030, at least 25% of Canadian businesses are adopting, disclosing, and authentically embedding a social purpose across their operations and relationships, and collaborating with others to achieve it. There is nothing better than a giant, hairy audacious goal to work together towards. purposeeconomy.ca Coro Strandberg Mike Rowlands Maureen Young Peter ter Weeme Junxion Strategy Coast Capital Savings Mary Ellen Schaafsma Elizabeth Shirt CBSR https://purposeeconomy.ca/ #letsdoit #purpose2030 #purpose #cpep #socialpurpose #wellbeingeconomy

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If you are interested in content related to Sustainability, you'll want to tune into this new podcast series by Dewangi K.

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How best can we describe climate change? Too hot. Too cold. Too much. Some of the things we learned in Biology 10 class and thought we would never hear again are now part of everyday conversations. One in every three bites of food consumed depends on pollinators, bees in particular, for a successful crop, and bees need fruit. In the last handful of years British Columbia farmers' fruit crops have been decimated by both heat and freezing temperatures to the point where the government has had to intervene and provide help. None of us have control over the weather or the future....BUT what if we could better control our growing environments? We can do that. We are doing that at Green Light Solutions . We have one of the first successful vertical farms in Canada, leading with cannabis in our 35,000 square foot facility in Nelson British Columbia with future projects planned. We have survived the cannabis downturn, we are revenue generating and EBITA positive. If you are interested in learning more about our future projects and investment opportunities please reach out at [email protected] https://lnkd.in/gC3zMngP

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There’s a handful of venture firms that focus on working with founders in Alberta and across the Canadian Prairies, but what makes Metiquity Ventures different? Well, co-founding partners Bryan Slauko, CFA and Jacques LaPointe MBA, PEng have highlighted some unique elements that make the Calgary-based pre-seed venture firm stand out. While a number of Albertan startups have the potential to grab headline news and attention—“which is great for momentum,” as Bryan notes—not many investment companies or venture firms are focusing on early-revenue companies that need capital to unlock their potential for growth and disruption. Find out what else Metiquity Ventures brings to the next generation of local, early-stage companies and founders in Alberta and across the Canadian Prairies via our blog: https://lnkd.in/gB-NjXDg #earlystage #startups #vcs #abtech #yyctech #albertatech #angelinvesting #microfund #founder #techcommunity  #yyc #yycliving #yycnow #calgary #yycbusiness

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