Adopting environmental and social sustainability principles enhances performance, with an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) corporate culture fostering long-term success. This is

Adopting environmental and social sustainability principles enhances performance, with an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) corporate culture fostering long-term success. This is detailed in research by Harvard Business School's George Serafeim, co-authored with Robert G. Eccles (Harvard Business School) and Ioannis Ioannou (London Business School).

Their paper, "The Impact of a Corporate Culture of Sustainability on Corporate Behavior and Performance," highlights these benefits. Download the working paper. Courtesy of FS Insight and Holland Financial Centre.

Sir Mark Moody Stuart, a member of the Foundation for the Global Compact and the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC), was interviewed in Beijing in January 2011.

He

Sir Mark Moody Stuart, a member of the Foundation for the Global Compact and the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC), was interviewed in Beijing in January 2011.

He discussed the vital importance of Integrated Reporting in today's business environment. The interview also covered the crucial next steps required to ensure its continued success.

Tuscarora elder Ted Williams, of the Wolf Clan, shares his knowledge on The Great Law of Peace, recognized as the world's oldest and longest-lived peace treaty.

A full documentary of this

Tuscarora elder Ted Williams, of the Wolf Clan, shares his knowledge on The Great Law of Peace, recognized as the world's oldest and longest-lived peace treaty.

A full documentary of this teaching is available for purchase on DVD. Visit the Earth & Spirit Council's Website for more information.

Jerry Honawa, a Hopi elder, retired educator, farmer, and cultural advisor, shares insights into Hopi Prophecies in this video, offering advice on accepting future events.

He lives and

Jerry Honawa, a Hopi elder, retired educator, farmer, and cultural advisor, shares insights into Hopi Prophecies in this video, offering advice on accepting future events.

He lives and farms in Hotevilla, an ancestral Hopi village in northern Arizona, and serves as Cultural Advisor to the Black Mesa Trust.

This video is presented by the Foundation for Global Humanity.

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day Keeper of the Mayan Calendar, and is a 13th-generation spiritual guide. Grandfather Cirilo is also a founder and Grand Elder of the Continental Council of Elders & Spiritual Guides of the Americas, and an Extraordinary Ambassador for indigenous pueblos in the Guatemalan government.

An international lecturer on Mayan culture, he is renowned for his expertise in the Mayan Long Count Calendar, which culminated around the year “Zero” in 2012. Don Alejandro is dedicated to preserving the sacred teachings, visions, ceremonies, and prophecies of the Maya people, as honored in celebrations like the Wajxaqib Baatz.

Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen champion inter-generational community building in educational and conference environments, particularly for youth. In a video, they explore leadership, discussing

Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen champion inter-generational community building in educational and conference environments, particularly for youth. In a video, they explore leadership, discussing themes from the "Call of Time" and the alchemy of imagination to the importance of diverse perceptual inputs, lifelong learning, and natural leadership.

This interview was conducted by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at the SEED Graduate Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference. Held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from September 13-17, 2012, the event also featured a Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program led by Doug and Sabine.

Growing up in Detroit, Brittany Stallworth, a 2012 Brower Youth Award Winner, faced environmental injustice, including limited healthy food access and exposure to factory emissions. This

Growing up in Detroit, Brittany Stallworth, a 2012 Brower Youth Award Winner, faced environmental injustice, including limited healthy food access and exposure to factory emissions. This experience fueled her to establish "Green is the New Black" at Howard University, a campaign dedicated to food and environmental justice.

Through her initiative, Stallworth organized expert-led workshops for students and a symposium that connected over 35 green organizations with college students for internships and jobs. Her passion has inspired others to advance food accessibility and environmental justice in underserved communities.

UC Merced student Martin Figueroa spearheaded a campus movement to reduce water use. In 2011, he organized the "UC Merced Water Battle," a month-long competition involving over 600 students across

UC Merced student Martin Figueroa spearheaded a campus movement to reduce water use. In 2011, he organized the "UC Merced Water Battle," a month-long competition involving over 600 students across residence halls. Utilizing real-time monitoring, participants collectively cut water use by 14 percent, saving 89,000 gallons.

Figueroa is now encouraging other UC campuses to implement similar "Water Battles" to expand conservation efforts.