popboomerang is an independent record label based in melbourne australia .

the label was established by scott thurling in 2000 but did n't release its first recordings until 2002 .

thurling originally started popboomerang as an internet " swap shop " around 1997 , trading australian recordings to overseas fans in return for recordings unavailable in australia .

" i would make cd samplers of the aussie bands for the overseas fans and enjoyed this so much the idea started to form of legitimising things to form a proper label . " — scott thurling the label has released over 80 recordings , from the first release by sarah sarah , sing til it hurts , in late 2002 .

notable releases include frente 's 2005 ep , try to think less , the band 's first release in eight years , skipping girl vinegar 's critically acclaimed 2008 debut album , sift the noise , as well as albums from tamas wells and the killjoys 's fifth album , pearl .

in response to the decline in the sales of physical recordings across the music industry the label has placed its entire back catalogue online .

popboomerang has also turned to crowd funding to finance its tenth anniversary compilation album , aches & shakes : 2002-2012 – a decade of popboomerang records , which thurling believes is the future of the independent music industry .

" initially it was word of mouth which steered me in the crowd funding direction .

i supported a few projects on pozible so i gained some confidence from a fan perspective that the model was above board and sound . " — scott thurling

popboomerang

pb : 100 is the 100th release on the popboomerang label , a compilation of 32 newly commissioned recordings and unearthed songs from the vault of the popboomerang records roster and musical friends .
free pass to a 10th birthday popboomerang web only concert . early bird free digital download of the compilation .
the 10 th birthday of popboomerang records is a fitting time to celebrate the defining songs in the label’s history so far .
includes unlimited streaming of ( pb002 ) shake yer popboomerang via the free bandcamp app , plus high - quality download in mp3 , flac and more .
shake yer popboomerang is a collection of rare and previously unreleased pop material . it ' s the second release from melbourne based independent label popoomerang who released the sarah sarah ep , ' sing till it hurts ' late 2002 . shake yer popboomerang reads like a road map of australian guitar - pop talent .
this is however an expensive project to finish & popboomerang does need some help to bring the project to life . please have a peek at the funding options below and see if one takes your fancy ? ( all include postage where applicable ) we have made a little promo video as a teaser to remind you of some of the great popboomerang songs over the decade . ( please excuse any small mistakes or sound / vision glitches ) the final running order of the album will be revealed soon !
popboomerang records is an australian music label . the company was formed by scott thurling in the year 2000 . the label specialises in all forms of melodic pop and rock ( power pop , jangle , folk & punk pop ) and predominantly works with australian bands .
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available for sale at all good online retailers from the 5th of october , 2013 . the solicitors are a new wave band from melbourne , australia . the solicitors - quicksand - 2013 written by lee jones recorded & mixed by john baxter at mountain sound studio mastered by craig pilkington at audrey studios video directed and edited by jonathan stavridis to follow the solicitors and stay up to date on upcoming gigs and releases visit www . urltoken . for general enquiries contact info @ urltoken or for bookings contact bookings @ urltoken . for retail enquiries contact scott of popboomerang records at info @ popboomerang . com . show less
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if you ' re listening to the stoneage hearts '
shake your popboomerang
, the first song on the identically - titled shake yer popboomerang , you may find yourself thinking ,
gosh , it ' s pretty darned coincidental that a song with this title should be the lead - off track of a disc bearing the exact same title .
if you do , indeed , find yourself thinking this , it may well be an indication that you ' re a little stupid , because , of course , it ' s absolutely no coincidence at all ; the song was written specifically for the compilation .
there are a few bummers here and there ( superscope ' s
untitled demo # 1
is about as well thought out as you ' d expect with a title like that ) , but , overall , it ' s hard to call shake your popboomerang anything other than a qualified success ; like its spiritual predecessor , pop on top ! , it spotlights an often - unheralded side of australian music and whets ones appetite for full - length platters by the artists included . whether popboomerang records will become the not lame of down under remains to be seen , but , at the very least , this album certainly finds them headed in the right direction .
and indeed
shaking
and grooving is exactly what you ' ll be doing when listening to this cd .
shake yer popboomerang
is an album chock full of addictive , melodic rock ' n ' roll . it ' s an essential purchase for collectors of fine pop music . clearly one of the finest compilations the world has ever seen !
the second volume in popboomerang’s series of australian guitar pop compilations . as has become the tradition of these compilations , the bulk of the material here is rare and exclusive . again , there is a great mix of more established acts such as sneeze , even and peabody and the nations next wave . ( the suits , tamas wells , shifter , hovercrafts ) .
a decade on and looking back , there have been heartaches , headaches and , of course , a few mistakes along the way , but the joy of hearing popboomerang songs on the radio , reading a positive review , attending a sold - out gig or receiving rave fan emails makes everything worthwhile . watching an industry change before our eyes has been difficult but exciting .
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the popboomerang compilation may promise the electric and eclectic , but in fact it’s all about folk rock of the whimsical , cheeky and poignant kind , full of astute observations ( and occasional flippant ones ) about love , life and loss , that are all special and precious gems in their own individual way . safe though it may be , it’s extremely pleasant listening that has thankfully seen the light of day from beyond the underground .
hart moved to los angeles and formed the band splendid with her guitarist husband , jesse tobias . in 2004 , she began writing again with austin , who lives in new york . after u . s . club dates as a duo , they called bill mcdonald ( bass ) and peter luscombe ( drums ) for australian shows in january and released the ep
try to think less
on melbourne - based popboomerang records .
don’t let the name popboomerang records presents : electric and eclectic rarities fool you , this collection isn’t about unearthing the obscurest of the obscure . and it certainly hasn’t got any songs by polyphonic throat singers , beatle barkers , or strange ambient noises that some may argue doesn’t even constitute “music” . nope . instead , this is about folk and pop / rock music from indie and underground artists who , when put together , prove that there is a great amount of talent to be mined from our fine land ( both metaphorically and actually ) .
popboomerang records first sprung onto the scene late in 2002 , when they released sing till it hurts , the debut ep by sarah sarah , who , perhaps inevitably , also make an appearance on this collection . in fact , their contribution ,
ignorance & arrogance
, may well be a viable theme song for the australian power pop community :
refuse to play our demo on the air / for our vocal stylings , you don ' t care / you say you ' re an australian show , but you ' re only airing the people that you know
.
some of australia ' s finest musicians can be found amongst the 23 tracks on shake your popboomerang , among them dom mariani ( the stems , the someloves , dm3 ) , joe algeri ( jack & the beanstalk ) , charles jenkins ( ice cream hands ) , and one of the brightest rising stars in the power pop community , danny mcdonald . in fact , mcdonald collaborates with algeri on
' til the end
, though it ' s interesting to find that the partnership took place completely by e - mail ; as of the date the press release was written , the two had never actually met .
on this record you will discover debut recordings from some of the australia’s freshest and most exciting new pop talent . amazingly , at the time of writing , the decembers ( previously the movies ) , magneto ( ex alcotomic ) and andy star ( ex holden caulfield and dinsdale ) have not even played performed live under their current monikers and line - ups . the majority of songs featured here on the compilation were recorded specifically for the project . none more obviously so than the stoneage hearts who contributed the garage rock stomper “shake yer pop boomerang” . and indeed “shaking” and grooving is exactly what you’ll be doing when listening to this cd . “shake yer popboomerang” is an album chock full of addictive , melodic rock’n’roll . it’s an essential purchase for collectors of fine pop music . clearly one of the finest compilations the world has ever seen !
labels shouldn ' t turn a person off but some labels seem to have a knack for whetting the appetite of people . if you want metal or hardcore rock , check out relapse or the end . if you want punk , epitaph or victory is a good start . but some of the lesser known labels consistently put out great material , and australia ' s popboomerang is one the leaders when it comes to issuing sinfully delightful pop . after growing in stature over the last few years , the label has taken the time to release a large 46 - track , two - disc collection of nuggets created by bands both in australia and the rest of the world ( disc one ) as well as in the good ol ' u . s . a ( disc two ) . regardless of where these groups hail from , they can certainly create highbrow , smart infectious melodies that will make the disc fly from start to finish .
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at the cornerstone of this set is the humble , olde acoustic guitar . sure , it’s commonly found at campsites , and is the weapon of choice for hard , liquor - swilling countrymen , buskers , and traveling vagabonds ; but it has also provided the heart and soul of some of australia’s greatest music . just ask the triffids , the go - betweens and adopted aussies crowded house if you’re unconvinced .
leading the charge is “straight into darkness” by a guy that sounds like tim rogers’ twin brother . russell crawford is joined by one sweet - voiced female , caitlin harnet , and collectively they offer an angus and julia stone - like folk number on the piano . the bon scotts are up next , and they are one heck of an interesting lot . with a name borrowed from the late ac / dc frontman , a track title that seems inspired by a hunters & collectors song , and a sound that seems like they stole ben lee ’s kiddie piano from “catch my disease” , they couldn’t be more quintessentially aussie if they tried . “drape those caring arms around me” seems like the equivalent of wearing a flag on our national day ( a balmy , summer’s day , naturally ) while having a barbie with mates , with the cricket on in the background . basically , it’s an endearing take on traditional folk with tongue placed firmly in cheek , and homemade instrument comfortably at hand .
elsewhere , we get plenty of soft and whimsical folk ( d . rogers ’ “learning to hurt” and celadore ’s “how do you feel ? ” respectively ) . “for a short time” by the aerial maps , meanwhile , is like one of j . mascis’ most recent creations ( think honest acoustic ) , but that is if the dinosaur jr . frontman was to trade his own lazy drawl for a seasoned , old bloke’s voice with a stubby in hand and winnie blues in pocket .
completing the set are underminers ’ “trouble man” , with an alternative version that features freya hollick ( who sounds like regina spektor ) , and a cover of “wake up little susie” by danna and the changes . finally , the closer ( the crustaceans ’ excellently titled “i love you but i’m leaving” ) is very reminiscent of bob evans , who in turn was channeling bob dylan ’s finest .
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march 30 - 31 run at london ' s astoria . the trent reznor - led group will play march 23 in fresno , calif . , the following day in reno , nev . , and march 25 in davis , calif . tickets for all three shows go on sale tomorrow ( feb . 12 ) . dresden dolls will support in the u . s . and london .
in indio , calif . two days later , the group will release its first album since 1999 ,
with teeth ,
via interscope .
quirky australian pop / dance act frente is prepping its first album in eight years . its 1992 debut ,
marvin the album ,
shipped 750 , 000 units worldwide , according to australian label mushroom ; a cover of new order ' s
bizarre love triangle
reached no . 10 on billboard ' s modern rock tracks chart . the four - piece based around vocalist angie hart and guitarist simon austin split acrimoniously in 1996 after sophomore set
shape .
hart says frente ' s album will likely have an early 2006 release . she adds that she hopes to avoid the mistakes of frente ' s previous success :
i was 17 at the time , and i didn ' t handle it well .
up - and - coming san diego rock outfit louis xiv will release its debut album ,
the best little secrets are kept ,
march 22 via atlantic . first single
finding out true love is blind
jumps 37 - 33 this week on billboard ' s modern rock tracks chart . the album has already been flagged for a parental advisory sticker not for its content , but for its cover image of a nude woman with the song titles written on her back .
, louis xiv will begin a north american tour with hot hot heat on feb . 21 in seattle .
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( pb074 ) the bon scotts : we will all die at the hands of c . g . i .
specialising in melodic pop , jangle , folk and rock and predominantly working with australian bands with the aim to building their careers locally & internationally .
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includes unlimited streaming of ( pb098 ) : four hours sleep via the free bandcamp app , plus high - quality download in mp3 , flac and more .
four hours sleep are not a band to rush things . the group’s new self - titled record has arrived eight years after the epic 2006 release love specifics which itself landed ten years after the iconic ( out of print ) debut album more of her . drawing on the same core group of musicians ( bill mcdonald , angie hart , stephen cummings , peter luscombe & dan luscombe ) plus a few new surprising guests , the music of four hours sleep has grown in depth and sophistication , yet maintains the deceptive simplicity and emotional directness of the traditional rock trio . angie hart and stephen cummings tackle the bulk of vocals with guests vika and linda bull and lilith lane taking the lead on other tracks . the diverse and eccentric musical guests , from the very funky arne hanna to billy miller on ebow celloguitar and peter knight from the australian art orchestra on trumpet , show the range and depth of experience brought to the music . the album was mixed by shane o’mara and mastered by casey rice . all the great singers give sparkling performances , which partially explains the long hiatus between four hours sleep albums : ‘getting these people together was never going to be easy , so recording would take place whenever and wherever possible , from a series of studios around the country to a mini - disk recorder at a train station , ’ says bill mcdonald . the last four hours sleep album was described as ‘a soundtrack to a non - existent film’ and this album takes that theme to an even higher level . the songs shimmer with a cool cinematic quality and an evocative groove .
we begin the journey in melbourne and find contributions from upbeat pop starlings sarah sarah ; mod rockers her majesty ' s finest , the smooth crooning icecream hands front man charles jenkins and the elliot smith esq tim reid . also making appearances are psychedelic rockers the treetops , the harmonious and melodious smallgoods , leaders of the pop - rock movement groundswell and gippsland ' s favourite son
danny mcdonald . hitting the road and venturing north of the victorian border to sydney , we discover the teenage fanclub inspired starky and jangle popsters the dreamdayers .
on a very full tank of gas , we travel the dusty highways ' til we reach the power pop capital of australia , perth , where we pick up the incredible talents of dom mariani ( stems , someloves , dm3 ) , superscope and showbag . this compilation also contains a unique contribution from jack & the beanstalk leader joe algeri ( recently relocated to sweden ) who teams up with danny mcdonald ( ex p76 ) on their collaborative track ' til the end ' . this song was recorded in melbourne and sweden with both musicians sending the song back and forth over email to each other . email has never been so productive !
on this record you will discover debut recordings from some of the australia ' s freshest and most exciting new pop talent . amazingly , at the time of writing , the decembers ( previously the movies ) , magneto ( ex alcotomic ) and andy star ( ex holden caulfield and dinsdale ) have not even played performed live under their current monikers and line - ups . the majority of songs featured here on the compilation were recorded specifically for the project . none more obviously so than the stoneage hearts who contributed the garage rock stomper
shake yer pop boomerang
.
this friday , saturday & sunday i ' m supporting paul capsis at memo music hall . paul will be fronting a rockin ' band that includes my dear friends
brilliant review by jack rabid for the new nick batterham and adrian whitehead albums in the current issue of the big takeover . pick yourself up a copy or subscription of this great magazine and also both albums !
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exciting news - nick batterham “golden boy” vinyl has arrived . presales posted this week - snare a copy at
nick batterham will be chatting with crispian winsor on 3pbs radio city today at 2 : 30pm about the golden boy album and saturday ' s launch at the wesley anne . listen live on your radio dial or on the net
nick batterham launches his new album golden boy this saturday at the wesley anne in melbourne . still tix available at
dear @ ricktw1tter , we ' ll buy you a brand new vacuum cleaner if you dj for us after the melbourne gig you massive yorkshire dreamboat . @ shedseven
the brand new adrian whitehead album “nerd from the suburbs” is ready for sampling and mailorder ! 10 years in the making . media download codes go out this weekend .
my review of the superb , new nick batterham record , golden boy . out now on pop boomerang
songs from my new album get their first airing on radio today . firstly on crispian winsor ' s show on 3pbs from 1pm . . .
download codes for the new nick batterham album “golden boy” are going out ! media peeps let me know if i have missed you or not got to you yet . presales from this thursday !
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championing a style of music which has at times seemed out of step and unfashionable has been difficult but very rewarding .
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we acknowledge the traditional aboriginal & torres strait islander owners of country throughout australia & pay our respect to them , their cultures & their elders past , present & future .
judging by this collection , the pop scene down under is decidedly diverse . magneto ' s
living on the moon
sounds like a cross between the replacements and the wonder stuff ; her majesty ' s finest fire off a missile of rickenbacker - powered garage pop . starky ' s
yesterday i drove your girlfriend home
begins with a trumpet , while smallgoods '
listen to the radio ,
though a bit underproduced , contains five - part harmonies . the dreamdayers ' contribution ,
i will listen
, is reminiscent of the connells ' best work .
the elements produce one of the album ' s most perfect songs with
ordinary day
, a piano - laden pop track featuring the group ' s first attempt at a string arrangement ; rest assured , the result is exquisite . immediately following is
dancing girl
, by tim reid ( not the one who played venus flytrap on wkrp in cincinnati ) , which variously resembles jon brion , neil finn , and , as the press release suggests , perhaps even a bit of elliot smith ; suffice it to say that these comparisons are intended to be complimentary . another particular highlight from the second half of the album comes from showbag ! , whose
goodbye friend
was mixed by michael carpenter , a fine australian popster in his own right .
like many of the best comedies and tragedies , this weimar - era silent film understands how each mode is often a hair ' s breadth from the other .
it ' s a testament to zevin ' s understanding of multiple age groups that she ' s able to capture a variety of women at various life stages . her portrayals feel honest and true .
visual artist / silos frontman walter salas - humara preps new album , walterio , which speaks to his punk / roots origins .
jean - michel blais manages to transform simple motifs into weightless complex structures into ( as paul simon noted in a different context )
angels in the architecture
.
the happy fits take inspiration from alabama shakes on
grow back
and transform it into an unforgettable pop song .
lee mcintyre ' s ' post - truth ' is a history lesson and a call to action asking liberals to defend the concept of objective truth . but is it the best approach to the problem ?
jared putnam ' s latest is the last to be recorded for his new march divide album , anticipation pops , capping things off with a breezy clap - along tune .
washington ' s album son of pain is a lost treasure of r & b ; an album rich in bluesy southern drawls , honeyed harmonies and street - smart rhythms .
exploding with captivating melodies , genre - splicing resourcefulness , and remarkable cohesion , automata ii exemplifies what makes between the buried and me so skillful , striving , and singular .
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roughly 150 minutes , 46 songs , roughly 40 bands , two discs , one label . pure pop fanatics rejoice . friends , australians , pop music - trymen , lend us your ears .
as japan ' s the oranges start out with
beautiful
, you ' ll find yourself wanting to start driving and going back into a ' 60s time machine . the accents are thick , but the simplicity of the song and the melody are its charm . several tracks here are exclusive , but they all follow a similar pattern , sort of like a weezer - lite feel , especially on
no matter where you go
by shiner 22 . by song three you ' ll lose count of the
ba da bahs
and clap - along choruses but
that extra mile
by britain ' s ricky is almost too sugary for its own good , complete with the horns and light , flighty beatles - esque feel . however , dead somebody ' s
scrambled eggs
is pure bliss , despite it being a french band beating the brit popster groups at their own game , sort of like an early version of keane but with guitar . even more keane - ish is
spector ' s dead
by aussie native adrian whitehead . we ' re not sure if phil would approve as it involves his recent run in with the law , but the lennon - like melody is indeed beautiful .
some of the songs come off too schmaltzy , or with that early ' 70s carpenters - like sound , particularly on somber
blink of an eye
by scotland ' s green peppers . cosmic rough riders '
i call her name
shines in spite of the group ' s monotone singing . thankfully , there are some rockier moments with a remix version of
invisible hold
by kelly ' s heels complete with a raucous tambourine added in . but chris murphy ' s
confide
is a paltry attempt at mixing neil finn with john mayer . and tim reid ' s
this time ' round
tends to fall into the same vein . yet the joy of the album is that each of these bands pack as much punch , often in under three minutes , that several bigger bands can in five or six minutes .
perhaps the highlight of the first disc - - or at least sleeper pick - - is
if i could see you
by the rumours . maybe i ' ve been listening to new order ' s
krafty
too much , but this tune has a lot of assets going for it in the sumner and hook vibe . a close second , though , has to be michael carpenter ' s
miracles
, which brings to mind elliott smith or michael penn - - witty and extremely melodic despite the odd twist and turn . the last few tunes on disc one are just as stellar with the jangle of idiot grin ' s
reluctant guy
being the keeper of the last trio . oops , strike that . i mean the ensuing
norwegian
by new zealand ' s vocoder .
so now that the label has shown the u . s . what it has to offer , disc two replies almost as strongly . not with the rather pompous
star spangled banner
performed on guitar by jeremy . just a bit over the top to say the least ! fortunately , the disc returns to form with the catchy , up - tempo
staying inside
by the lolas , bringing to mind the kinks in some respects . one notices that the american bands rely on the guitar hooks to carry the songs , not necessarily the melodies . the same can be said for spinning jennies '
big deal
. but then again , there is more than one way to skin a cat ( sorry peta people ! ) . it ' s a different route but ends up in the same happy - go - lucky pop spot .
a few songs don ' t have that spark or intangible , beginning with
cleopatra
by dutch elms , a tune which sounds like the delgados on a sugar rush . however , the good tends to outweigh the average or poor here judging by the retro - riffs of brad harvey ' s
blinded by your love
. and then there is the well - crafted , brendan benson - like
beautiful mess
by maple mars . the lone roots - sounding effort comes during the fine duet on
every whisper from you
courtesy of mark decarbo and vocalists eve selis . then there is also the soft , singer - songwriter side of neilson hubbard ' s
if the memories lose their minds
. for the most part , it is gems such as chris richards (
i ' m no better than you
) and bobby sutliff churning out
oh lorelei
that make the second disc as strong as the first one . jeremy , the capo de tutti capo when it comes to shimmering pop that keeps hiding under the radar , lends his hand again with
here to stay
before blue ash rounds things out with its own one - two punch . on the whole , lengthy , exhaustive but almost vital to your record collection !
back on the road and determined to take the country by ' storm ' , zz ward belts the blues and prepares to hit the high notes at her top tour stop . ( second in a series on
women who rock
. )
martyn ' s voids is reflective of an artist who has survived a life - changing trauma and , in doing so , visited the very darkest places a mind can go .
whatever anger has landed on her heart in the jungles of trumplandia , patti smith consistently performs the miracle of putting it down , as seen in her recently published prose - poem , the new jerusalem .
gorillaz ' s sixth album is damon albarn hunched over his instruments , reflecting on the king kong he ' s created .
the talent and diversity of early spanish synthpop music are downright astonishing , as the second interferencias volume proves .
in the development of television ,
color wars
are analogous to the adoption of vhs over betamax and blu - ray over hd - dvd technologies . murray ' s study shows how the adoption of standards in media technology directly impact audiences to this day .
north carolina ' s the nude party prove there is still lots of life left in good old rock ' n ' roll on their debut album releasing this friday .
in this beautiful excerpt from lorna simpson collages , chronicle books shares with popmatters readers ' selections from the renowned artist ' s collection and a poignant introduction by award - winning poet , elizabeth alexander .
as we head into a brief summer publication break to enjoy the summer sun for a few days , it ' s the perfect time to take stock of the year in music so far .
this month nick and eric discuss the economics of robot sentience in subsurface circular and the tricky trust issues of alien first - contact in quarantine circular .
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the taylor companies , consisting of the taylor chair company and the taylor desk company , was an american manufacturer of upholstered wood office seating and wood casegoods .

taylor ’s primary manufacturing plant and headquarters were located in bedford , ohio .

it also had a second manufacturing plant located in lynwood , california .

the company was often touted as being the oldest privately held furniture manufacturer in the united states .

the taylor companies

i am president and ceo of the taylor companies . taylor is the oldest furniture manufacturer in the united states . taylor is headquartered in bedford , ohio and has a second manufacturing facility in lynwood , california , i earned a bachelor of science in accountancy from miami university and a . . . read more about the taylor companies
taylor companies are committed to creating economic strength – in our communities and across the country – through our efforts to support and assist minority - and women - owned companies .
green plus people’s choice award : the taylor companies ( bedford , ohio ) for receiving the most votes from communities working with the green plus program .
taylor companies are committed to applying our global knowledge and expertise to attain and continually improve environmental performance and sustainability .
late in the 1840’s the company became known as the w . o . taylor factory . after an 1850 fire in the sheds on libby road , mr . taylor moved his factory to its present location on taylor street at the end of willis street .
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arthur , allan . sesquicentennial : the taylor chair co . ( 1966 ) .
in 1871 w . o . taylor’s son , vincent a . taylor took over the active management of the company , and the name was changed to w . o . taylor and son . in 1876 the international exhibition in philadelphia awarded the company a prize for outstanding products and methods .
taylor companies are committed to improving the communities in which we live and work . we contribute to the well - being of these communities through charitable giving , volunteerism and civic leadership .
taylor companies was the first company in ohio to become certified green plus . in 2004 , taylor companies , the oldest us manufacturing company , also set out to clean up a brownfield in bedford , ohio . brownfields are areas of land previously used for industrial or commercials purposes which have been contaminated by pollutants , chemicals , or hazardous materials .
after spending nearly 6 million dollars on the clean up , taylor companies has a new facility and has made an environmental , social , and economic difference in northeast ohio .
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taylor farms is north america’s favorite maker of salads and healthy fresh foods . the company focuses on innovation by consistently developing new products and improving production methods . taylor farms is family owned and based in salinas , california with twelve operating companies and distribution facilities throughout north america .
this image shows the solar system installed by rec solar at the taylor farms facility in gonzales , california . you can also see the wind turbine installed at the facility in the background .
taylor companies is comprised of a diverse mix of individuals , each with highly specialized expertise in their respective fields and geographic markets . in addition to representatives of the taylor family and select key executives , taylor’s office of the chairman includes a distinguished group of vice chairmen with extensive senior level corporate experience . we strongly believe our clients are best served by leveraging the knowledge of these vice chairmen with the proprietary methodologies utilized within each of the four pillars .
the taylor chair co . was recognized as the oldest manufacturing company in existence in the western reserve . the factory moved to walton hills in july 2006 from the old located at the corner of taylor and willis streets where w . o . taylor moved it in the 1850’s . the company is still guided by the traditions established by benjamin fitch in 1816–chairs built to last for years , with good materials , good workmanship , and styles to satisfy customers .
leveraging his existing knowledge , skills , and vast contact base , mr . taylor quickly expanded the firm’s services into the areas of management consulting , global mergers and acquisitions , and the execution of highly confidential divestitures . this business was the origin of what would eventually become taylor companies . driven by the goal of creating a methodology that is superior to those most commonly used in the industry , mr . taylor has devoted his career to consistently generating significant wealth for his clients and their shareholders through the strategic application of synergy .
it ' s no surprise , then , that josh counts ftse 100 companies among his clients .
rec solar recently completed a solar installation at the taylor farms facility in dallas , texas , which is one of several solar projects for taylor farms . beyond solar , the company has many renewable energy programs in place . we asked nicole flewell , director of sustainability at taylor farms , to talk more about these initiatives .
companies are using a number of bold new solutions to address these questions . some companies are using emerging tools to measure corporate culture and understand behavioral cues and team dynamics that might undermine compliance processes .
thank you ! it’s a very exciting time for us at taylor farms . taylor farms has always been committed to sustainability and being good stewards of the environment . we began making significant investments to renewable and alternative energy in 2012 , and we haven’t looked back . taylor farms is always looking for opportunities to maximize value to our customers and grow in capacity as well . the consumer is changing and many want to find products from companies who have sustainability at the core of their business models .
taylor is a holding company with one of its largest business , carlson craft , a printer of invitations and related material for weddings and other special events . other taylor units provide business cards and stationery , greeting cards , marketing products and other commercial printing services . chairman glen taylor is a majority owner of the nba ' s minnesota timberwolves .
ll over the globe , from traditional behemoths to smaller start - ups , companies are striving to be more sustainable and eco - conscious .
. . . taylor companies unique resources and areas of expertise — the four pillars — give us a distinct advantage in achieving our client ' s strategic goals and allow us to offer a unique body of service superior to our competitors .
one of the young men working for benjamin fitch was william o . taylor . in 1841 he married mr . fitch’s daughter , harriet . by the mid - 1840’s william taylor had taken over active management of the company , although benjamin fitch remained involved in applying his skills to production methods and tools .
( january 6 , 2010 ) public radio reporter dan bobkoff talks in depth with ceo jeff baldassari about how taylor companies has reduced its costs by $ 20 , 000 through waste reduction and $ 80 , 000 through energy conservation efforts .
we will explore various facets of resilience at the bsr conference 2015 : resilient business , resilient world , where taylor will lead the session
workforce of the future : building a resilient corporate culture .
some companies are using emerging tools to measure corporate culture and understand behavioral cues and team dynamics that might undermine compliance processes .
taylor chair closes : on june 8 , 2012 the taylor company announced that the company would close . the last day of regular operation was june 15 , 2012 . parts of the plant remained open for a few weeks to complete orders . equipment used for production is being auctioned in august 2012 . no plans for the building have been announced . company archives and artifacts were divided between the bedford historical society and the western reserve historical society .
the corporate version of the company took effect in 1885 when the name was changed to the taylor chair company . as an ohio corporation it began with capitalization of $ 100 , 000 and an issue of 1 , 000 shares of stock .
the 1950’s and 1960’s saw a continued expansion of product lines , including chairs , sofas , and tables available to professional interior designers . the alertness of the taylor chair co . in responding to changing market conditions has been a major factor in the success of the company .
mr . taylor created the company’s vision and is the primary architect of taylor’s unprecedented global advisor network . he attended the university of north carolina at chapel hill and in 1975 his entrepreneurial drive led him to form an executive search consulting firm that specialized in the strategic recruitment and placement of high - level senior executives for fortune 500 clients . he personally pioneered many of the recruiting methods and techniques commonly used in the industry today .
the latter doesn’t work , taylor says . in her own academic department , the university of michigan’s school of natural resources and environment , students can concurrently earn a master’s degree in environmental science and an mba . when they arrive in the fall , they are swiftly recruited and then mentored by companies that offer them internships . the internships often turn into permanent jobs after graduation .
it’s all positive stuff , he says . “as i see it , if companies don’t show a commitment to sustainability they are simply out of the game . ”
kellie mcelhaney , faculty director of the center for responsible business at the university of california at berkeley’s haas school of business , believes many companies also suffer from this legacy of exclusivity around environmental sustainability .
last month , a report on diversity by university of michigan professor dorceta taylor blasted us environmental organizations for their lack of diversity . taylor found that ethnic minorities comprised only 12 % of employees in these organizations , and that their leadership was overwhelmingly white and male .
taylor communications is working with not - for - profit canopy to encourage governments and the forestry sector to support and advance the protection of the world’s ancient and endangered forests . we are proud to contribute to the creation of conservation legacies in these landscapes of hope .
diversity has to be more than skin deep , taylor cautions . there must be a genuine commitment to making the company’s environmental goals inclusive and responsive to the needs of employees , consumers and the communities directly affected by its operations .
contacts : gibson usa , urltoken ; forest stewardship council , urltoken ; greenpeace music wood coalition , urltoken ; taylor guitars , urltoken .
taylor companies mission is to generate wealth and fulfillment for our clients , associates , and shareholders by building trusted relationships worldwide with those who share strategic vision and integrity ; to continually be the best in our industry at strategically producing optimal results ; and through our ongoing success to support those organizations which enrich humanity .
guitar makers know that the woods they’ve used for years might not continue to be had at the quantities and low prices they’re used to , but they are willing to adapt : “alternative woods are the key to successful guitars , ” says bob taylor of taylor guitars , which has been a pioneer in the use of exotic and sustainably harvested tonewoods in their high quality acoustic guitars . “but the market needs to go there all together . ”
congratulations on your latest facility opening in dallas and the completion of the solar project there . can you tell us more about what prompted taylor farms to make such a big push to prioritize sustainability initiatives ?
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the mission of the taylor group of companies is to provide our customers with the highest quality products in the world and to back them up with the most responsive after market service organization available while maintaining a sound financial structure for our shareholders , vendors , community , and customers . we will provide for our employees a challenging and rewarding environment in which to grow and prosper . we will continue to maintain the three watchwords upon which our company was built : faith , vision , work .
the narrow focus on
ethics and compliance
at many companies has helped them respond to practical concerns and regulatory challenges , such as the u . s . foreign corrupt practices act , sanctions and money laundering .
companies tend to consider financial results and reporting in fairly short time horizons , which can create a culture of treating compliance processes as pro forma , or ignoring them entirely . companies that operate in a pervasive narrative of fear and urgency worsen the risk of ethical lapses , and actually don’t save time in the long run . if a company is known to pay bribes , for example , the news will spread in the wider community , increasing the number of bribe requests and delays the company experiences .
clients trust taylor communications to meet the complex challenges of communicating in today’s omnichannel world . our experts leverage technology across the industry’s broadest network to create solutions that improve customer experience , drive efficiencies and grow revenue .
by 1920 sales had reached $ 1 , 000 , 000 a year . during the 1920’s sales continued to grow with additional expansion of product lines . the 1930’s brought the depression and created a difficult time for the taylor chair co . and for other businesses during those years .
to build a resilient culture , companies need to focus on how they achieve growth , not just whether they meet targets . this requires actively creating an alternative narrative about the company’s identity and success . companies with resilient cultures make a long - term commitment to ethics , sustainability , and engagement with all stakeholders across society—not just with investors .
josh taylor is passionate about sustainability and the environment . so much so the 24 - year - old has set up his own retreat for fellow young entrepreneurs , teaching them how to run eco - friendly businesses .
a former trustee of the national foundation for advancement in the arts , mr . taylor has also served as a faculty member of the young presidents’ organization and the young entrepreneurs’ organization . in addition , he has been a featured speaker at the association for corporate growth as well as at the kellogg , wharton , darden , and georgetown business school alumni associations .
this report provides a guide for sustainability practitioners to create resilient business strategies , governance , and management so that their companies are fit for a disruptive world .
“in a recent research project we observed the different sustainability strategies used by companies entering , or willing to enter , conscious consumer markets , and there were some incredible examples , ” he says .
since the firm was founded , taylor companies has deliberately maintained a low media profile in order to operate with the highest level of confidentiality . consequently , the majority of our new business comes from personal referrals by our advisors and clients rather than from mass marketing or branding initiatives . due to our structure and the nature of our approach , we are well equipped to protect critical information , which might otherwise cause distractions or disruptions if leaked during a transaction .
today’s hyper - connected world means that questions of company values , corruption and social responsibility are playing out in real time , and that companies no longer can easily control and manage their reputations . whether it is the evolution of excuses and investigations at fifa and volkswagen , ongoing scrutiny of creative offshore tax structures or responses to political debates about a living wage , the public is asking companies tough questions .
it is a member of the american association of museums , the ohio association of historical societies and museums , the ohio historical society , the national trust and the northeast ohio inter - museum council .
and the profits from the entrepreneurs retreat ? well , they ' re ploughed back into the community , josh explains simply .
sustainable companies understand that both csr and compliance teams have a critical role to play in driving ethical behavior and embedding values throughout the organization . these teams need to coordinate more with each other and across the business to design more effective ways to do so .
plenty of companies have sent black and brown and female representatives into low - income communities of color , for example , in order to gain approval for an environmentally questionable project .
some leading corporations have created a pipeline for recruiting diverse candidates into sustainability - oriented roles within their companies . on college campuses , for example , corporate recruiters seek out the best students , whereas environmental organizations tend to wait for the stars to come to them .
“corporations do understand that demographics matter , ” taylor says , while environmental organizations “really seem to believe they can just continue to focus on white , middle - class workers , culture and ways of thinking about the environment” .
mrs . peters has dedicated more than 30 years to taylor companies and has served many vital roles throughout her career . she joined the firm in 1983 as a humble receptionist and through her tenacious spirit and sharp intellect has become an indispensable member of our team . as the director of operations and a member of the board of management , mrs . peters manages and coordinates day - to - day functions of each department to ensure productive collaboration and efficient resource allocation . she lives in the beautiful shenandoah valley where she is active in her church .
taylor communications is committed to the conservation of the world’s ancient and endangered forest ecosystems . as part of that commitment , we strongly support the north american commercial scale development of pulp , paper and packaging alternatives that are derived from agricultural residues like wheat straw as a way to diversify the fiber basket and meet our continued need for high quality , cost effective products .
as we noted with the introduction of this year ' s bsr conference theme , 2016 is the year to be bold and bring issues of sustainability into core business strategy . companies that can do so will be much more resilient and fit to operate in today’s era of radical transparency .
at the other end of the food and drink sector , says munoz : “american ice - cream company ben & jerry’s was one of the first companies in the world to place a social mission in equal importance to its product and economic missions . they were bought by unilever in 2000 , though only on the understanding that they would have a board independent of their parent company , so they could maintain their high standards .
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marcelo bonta , executive director of the center for diversity and the environment , thinks companies must also consciously foster an organizational culture that provides professional development and makes people want to stay . that includes strong mentoring programs and thoughtful programs to help employees avoid implicit biases that might further marginalize underrepresented groups .
“with environmental organizations” , taylor says , “there is so much insider culture you have to break through . . . it makes it challenging for anyone who is not a member of that club” .
the company survived the depression , and during the world war ii years of 1941 - 1945 it became extremely busy filling government orders in 1945 the pent - up civilian demand for furniture produced high levels of business . by 1947 the company employed the largest number of people in its history .
companies can have state - of - the - art processes and huge compliance teams and still fall victim to ethical lapses that cost billions in lost money and reputation . compliance teams can only ensure that processes are followed—it is the responsibility of the board and the c - suite to set strategy , goals , and incentives , all of which have a profound effect on culture . resilient organizational cultures do not delegate responsibility for ethics to the compliance team—they embed their values into every decision the company makes .
the bedford historical society was founded in 1955 to collect , preserve and interpret the history of bedford , bedford township and portions of the western reserve .
“some companies are connecting the dots between their environmental initiatives , community wellbeing and social justice , ” says ed quevedo , who teaches socially responsible business at mills college in oakland and works as an associate at reos , a consulting firm specializing in human rights and sustainability .
our main product lines involve label and paper converting ( print , die cut , perf , punch and deliver ) making the use of water in the production process minimal . effluents from taylor communications’ facilities are all directed to local municipal water treatment plants where they are treated and recycled through the municipality . any and all permits are in place for these municipalities .
hermione taylor , founding director of behavioural change platform the donation , says : “behaviour change is often made to seem terrifyingly complex , but i believe that when you break it down into individual actions , it becomes startlingly simple – and usually these actions just make sense .
the holdings of the bedford historical society are listed with the library of congress in washington dc . archival information is available to researchers locally , nationally and internationally .
the greater importance a business places on energy efficiency in every decision , the greater the impact will be on long - term business efficiencies and long - term competitiveness .
more than 80 % of taylor communications production facilities in the u . s . have obtained certifications with the forest stewardship council ® and sustainable forestry initiative ® . through the fsc ® and sfi ® chain of custody systems , we connect responsible forest management practices and products with our customers . with those certifications , we help our customers demonstrate their commitment to environmentally and socially responsible forest management and label their products with the fsc or sfi trademark .
following incorporation the company grew in volume of sales and in the breadth of its product lines . by 1907 there were 102 different designs of chairs being produced . in 1913 the company began the design of office furniture . when world war i broke out the company was in a position to supply furniture for military offices throughout the country .
taylor communications moved up from 18th to 3rd place on canopy’s blueline ranking due to its strong policy updates and implementation engagement . canopy is an international environmental not - for - profit organization . its blueline ranking is a widely used customer tool profiling and ranking the sustainability performance of north america’s largest printers .
though it has not received a lot of press to date , the industry is on the case—in part for the sake of its own survival , and thanks to the hard work of a handful of green groups , guitar makers and wood suppliers .
mr . bellis has played many essential roles since he joined the company in 1982 . in his current position as taylor companies’ co - chairman of operations , he oversees application of best practices in mergers , acquisitions , divestitures , and business development . he supervises the sales and marketing activities and is the division head for the competitive intelligence and synergy consulting practices . as president and chief operating officer from 1999 - 2003 , he was responsible for business development and project management and he oversaw all acquisition , divestiture , and strategic consulting projects . during this time , mr . bellis managed day - to - day acquisition , divestiture , consulting , and intelligence - gathering operations . before 1999 mr . bellis was responsible for the management of industry advisor and corporate advisor recruiting . throughout his career with the company , mr . bellis has been an integral player in the development and enhancement of proprietary processes in the areas of acquisitions , divestitures , synergy analysis , market mapping , target identification , and intelligence gathering .
taylor farms’ investments in sustainability projects have been widely embraced by customers and partners nationwide . we plan to continue pursuing opportunities to lead renewables projects across north america , with each project taking the company one - step further in its dedication to minimizing our environmental footprint , while delivering healthy fresh foods to our consumers .
solar power , and other forms of renewable and alternative energy are a great way to manage energy costs in a predictable way and create a platform for promoting sustainable business practices . it’s important for companies in the food industry or any other sector to understand their energy profile to identify the best mix of alternative energy investments that can help the company meet their energy goals . every company should understand their energy usage and establish an energy strategy for achieving and tracking their goals .
award winners include an arkansas florist , north carolina - based public auto mechanic and order fulfillment companies , an ohio - based furniture manufacturer , pennsylvania based it and construction firms . the institute also recognized three chambers of commerce for their efforts to create more sustainable regional economies , aide their small business members , and educate other chambers on sustainability .
the changes made range from operational tweaks to cultural and behavioural revolutions , and their potential impact is enormous , proving that a sustainable approach can be both better for the soul and the balance sheet .
the same goes for board representation . quevedo points to the success of symantec , a silicon valley technology company that made a concerted effort to diversify their board and bring women and representatives from the lgbtq community into a business landscape that tends to be dominated by white and asian men . these kinds of efforts pay off , he says , because the board sets the tone for the entire company .
today , corporations like general electric , johnson & johnson , walmart and general motors have found ways to make their sustainability programs more inclusive . some companies have sheerly pragmatic reasons for pairing sustainability and diversity : it’s good for their bottom line and creates the perception – accurate or not – that their brand is committed to inclusive , environmentally friendly practices .
in many companies , high - performing teams and individuals develop a mystique that shields them from scrutiny and makes them increasingly autonomous and powerful . these teams are often characterized by high in - group loyalty , secrecy , and disproportionate influence . when the basis of success is illegitimate , the presence of these “untouchable” teams in the organization can perpetuate problems and legitimize bad behavior . resilient cultures have leaders that engage with both high - and low - performing teams and reward good conduct in both .
at taylor , we are truly committed to always finding a better way . we extend this same sense of commitment to our communities , our culture , and our environment . leading by example , we care about the world around us and demonstrate it by investing and participating in initiatives that connect people , enrich lives , and support sustainability .
at taylor communications , we are committed to operating our business in a sustainable manner and making it easy for our customers and employees to make a difference as it relates to the environment . we have earned national recognition for our commitment to sustainability and follow a three - pronged approach that includes : responsible sourcing , recycling and resource management .
our goal is to make a difference and our retail , deli , and food - service partners recognize that vision and how it translates the story of the product , and our company , to consumers . it makes good business sense , it’s good for the environment , and contributes to raising the bar on sustainability within the entire industry .
for regional leadership : the greater syracuse chamber of commerce ( syracuse , new york ) created the clean tech center , a clean energy business incubator , to catalyze economic development in its region and has since become one of the top 10 clean tech cluster organizations in the world . the chamber is the center of a vibrant green hub that encompasses public policy , technology development , business development and community education .
“these [ private ] lands are going to be logged , ” says paul . but with fsc oversight , he says , the forests can be managed sustainably . and the process is already underway , with the first part of the two - step certification process already completed . “our goal is to create a demand…for fsc certified ‘good wood’ as the only acceptable music wood from the north american coastal temperate rainforest , ” adds paul .
public trust has never has been more important — or more difficult to secure . but companies can achieve public trust by credibly demonstrating transparency , which requires a much broader focus on ethics , and on incorporating ethical considerations into business strategy . sustainability teams have a critical role to play in driving this forward .
these measures are all necessary and important , but they ignore more fundamental questions , such as how performance - based incentives can affect business development teams , how to grow market share responsibly in countries where human rights and corruption concerns are pervasive , or how companies can drive social responsibility in their supply chains .
dr munoz believes that it is critical for companies that have an eye on both long - term costs and risks to act now to improve their sustainability . “a more robust sustainability approach , developed through eco - efficient practices – such as environmental management – can significantly decrease operational costs , ” he says .
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in 1996 , gibson , one of the world’s premier guitar brands , became the first in the industry to make some of its instruments using wood certified as “sustainably harvested” by the non - profit forest stewardship council ( fsc ) . by 2006 , some 42 percent of the wood purchased by the company for its gibson usa electric guitars came from fsc - certified sources . by 2012 , gibson expects to increase that to 80 percent .
“emiliana wines , for instance , is an organic and biodynamic chilean winemaker , which has one of the most comprehensive materiality matrices i have ever seen . ” the business complies with the most rigorous sustainability international standards and certifications , and was wines of chile’s green winery of the year in 2014 .
but if a company genuinely commits to creating space for diverse voices to be part of the decision - making process , they are more likely to find a solution that works for everyone . it can work , taylor says , if a company is open to people inside its own organization pushing for change , even if it conflicts with long - held , entrenched beliefs .
terry nelidov , managing director of the erb institute , shared his insights on how millennials in leadership roles will impact sustainability management , the importance of metrics and leadership support for sustainability , and the convergence of environmental and social issues .
bonta started the center for diversity and the environment following his own experience as one of the only minority employees at a leading environmental organization . he says his ideas would be routinely ignored or overlooked – until they were endorsed by a white colleague .
“to embed a culture of change that will allow businesses to adapt to the complex issues of sustainability and energy , you must engage their whole workforce in the challenge .
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marc pons , owner of chapel hill tire car care center , ( chapel hill , north carolina ) was selected for his role as a community leader and his assistance in advancing the discussion of the triple bottom line amongst small businesses and the community at large .
trudy and josh became business partners and , as they say , the rest is history .
other companies are integrating their stakeholder engagement activities across business units , so that they are well placed to respond to emerging political and community concerns in a more holistic and consistent way . others are considering whether growth targets in new , high - risk markets really can be met without undermining commitments to anticorruption , and are adjusting financial goals accordingly . others are looking at the incentives set by human resource teams , and how they might support or weaken commitments to integrity or diversity .
one way to begin changing this is to ensure that diversity is present and visible at the top , too . mcelhaney says : “the leadership ranks are where diversity is doing least well , and that leads back to the concept of ‘you can’t be what you can’t see . ’”
leadership is the most critical factor driving organizational culture , as employees mirror leaders’ behavior , which cements cultural norms . engaged leadership is critical : boards and executives that are arrogant , complacent , and deliberately disengaged from the front line of business put their companies at risk , far more than “rogue employees” do . many leaders run authoritarian , command - and - control structures that purposely encourage a lack of transparency—so that they have plausible deniability if problems arise . but leaders of resilient cultures take personal responsibility for oversight , engage employees effectively , and make difficult decisions to protect their teams .
students who intern with environmental organizations , on the other hand , are less likely to be hired after an internship , which means they have to start their job search all over again . taylor believes this is not just a question of resources , but of priorities . environmental groups have failed to effectively reach and retain candidates that don’t fit a certain mold , she says , while corporations tend be better at “creating a structure” around new employees to support their development .
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truly sustainable businesses are embedding an ethos of saving valuable resources and being more aware of their impact in order to future proof the organisation and save or make money at the same time .
our primary vendor for carbonless paper utilizes vegetable - based carbonless capsules in the manufacture of their products .
resilient cultures take time to build and develop , but the rewards for a company are enormous . results include engaged and empowered employees , thorough and considered responses to changes in the external environment , enhanced reputation and stakeholder relationships , and inspirational leadership . and , most importantly , the organization becomes truly sustainable .
one celebrated example of a huge multinational company successfully altering its culture is unilever . the anglo - dutch conglomerate’s sustainable living plan launched in 2010 , with the aim of doubling revenues while halving its environmental footprint .
“the green plus sustainable enterprise awards were created to help smaller enterprises learn the best practices of triple bottom line sustainability – strong financial , environmental , and community performance – from one another , ” said chris carmody , executive director of the institute for sustainable development . “the green plus awards winners and finalists have demonstrated that sustainability is not only possible , but highly beneficial for smaller enterprises , regardless of their sector , ” carmody concluded .
pressuring sales teams to meet high sales targets—and rewarding this to the exclusion of behavior or ethics—is a significant causal factor in corruption and fraud . incentive and reward systems tend to be out of the remit of compliance teams and based on budgets set at the corporate level , which human resources departments then translate into performance - management systems .
“some argue that unilever’s transformation was due to ben & jerry’s strong culture , and there is evidence to support this . it is one of the most amazing underdog stories : they changed an empire from the inside out . ”
resilient cultures understand that proper oversight and decision - making takes time and that considering the consequences of decisions over the long term is worthwhile . in an era of inequality , social disruption , and unprecedented climate change , it is time to reconsider long - term strategy and decouple it from the quarterly reporting cycle where possible . resilient cultures understand that inclusive and responsible business is not just the right thing to do , it makes long - term commercial sense .
“as a young person of color just out of graduate school , i had the latest knowledge around biodiversity , conservation and planning , ” bonta says . “ [ but ] whenever i would say something , it would never get implemented until the second - in - command would repeat the same thing , and he’d get credit for it . ”
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for its exceptional creativity in helping american chambers of commerce connect conservation and environmental efficiency with job creation , the institute recognized the st . louis regional chamber and growth association with a special green plus award for its national leadership in making the case to chambers of commerce that good environmental practices and economic growth should go hand in hand through its climate prosperity project .
but this often raises uncomfortable contradictions . living wage programs might be undermined by the use of offshore tax vehicles . efforts to reduce the company carbon footprint by environmental teams might take place while government affairs departments lobby quietly for laxer environmental regulations . focused efforts at engaging and responding to stakeholder concerns should be integrated across the business , not left to one department .
“there is a perspective that corporate responsibility and sustainability are a luxury of the highly affluent and highly educated , ” mcelhaney says .
already , just over five years in , unilever is on track to meet the vast majority of its aims , which included helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and wellbeing by 2020 and halving the environmental impact of its products by 2030 .
i started writing a blog about creative projects that i was doing in my spare time , sharing my projects about my creative , science and technology ventures , such as sending a weather balloon to space and capturing it on camera or filming the bottom of the ocean .
corporate diversity is still a problem within green industries – and leadership positions are the worst off . photograph : guillermo arias / xinhua press / corbis
euphemisms to describe fraud and bribery are almost universal across cultures , reflecting a desire to diminish the impact and sense of wrongdoing . resilient cultures embed explicit conversations around ethics and values into all decisions and understand that language is a powerful tool to drive behavior in organizations . at one resilient company , executives read the company mission statement aloud before any big decision . this simple technique can be surprisingly effective at driving group behavior in the right direction
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the coalition’s initial focus is on halting the aggressive deforestation going on in southeast alaska . greenpeace has been in talks with sealaska timber corporation , one of the biggest logging operations in alaska , to get 190 , 000 acres of the company’s privately owned southeast alaska timberland—a prime source of sitka spruce , a wood coveted by instrument makers for its use in guitar soundboards—certified by fsc . greenpeace forest campaign coordinator scott paul views getting these forestlands certified as an important win - win opportunity for sealaska , which wants to maintain a viable income stream , and for instrument makers who need a dependable source of resonant , durable and beautiful woods .
the chapel hill - carrboro city schools ( chapel hill , north carolina ) has engaged all categories of its stakeholders in the creation of a community - wide sustainability committee , uses solar power , green roofs , water reclamation and other conservation measures , and which took measures to make its food service more ecologically friendly .
for member sustainability support : the greater cleveland partnership / council of smaller enterprises ( cleveland , ohio ) for its exceptional efforts to help its 17 , 000 business members through an extensive array of educational , technical assistance and incentive programs to help its members become more sustainable , especially in the area of energy efficiency .
“measure progress , show employees the impact that they’re having , and you’ll be amazed at how far employees are willing to go to help you achieve your goals .
until the past few years , our society has not expected corporations to act like exemplary citizens . but we are seeing hopeful signs that this could be changing .
cargas systems of lancaster , pennsylvania has , from its inception , set an inspirational example in every area of the triple bottom line . founder and ceo chip cargas from the start instituted substantial employee ownership and slow , smart growth aimed at creating generations of job security in his community . cargas is building a new silver leed certified building in the heart of downtown lancaster – in part to allow 80 % of their employees to bike to work , and in part to help revitalize its community .
click here to see ceo jeff baldasarri’s zero waste northeast ohio page . read ( or listen ) to ideastream’s dan bobkoff indepth news report of the story : urltoken .
certified research triangle park headquarters . green plus is a program of the institute designed to help smaller enterprises and their communities understand and benefit from triple bottom line practices .
wohlsen construction ( lancaster , pennsylvania ) works to reuse and recycle its waste streams , tracks its carbon footprint , and gives extensively to local organizations . their commitment to sustainability started long before it was a buzz word and through planning and dedication they have become a leader in their community around the idea of the triple bottom line .
now , josh works to encourage others to become more self reliant , reconnect with nature and
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“unilever is an inspiring example , but perhaps too large for those smaller businesses who view sustainability as a daunting task , ” suggests dr pablo munoz , a lecturer in business and sustainable change at the sustainability research institute at leeds university . however , he adds , there are plenty of smaller examples of businesses putting efficiency at the heart of their strategy .
our commitment to renewable energy projects has brought many benefits to our business . not only do these investments make good business sense , but they continue to motivate our employees and customers . it’s a great feeling to know that the company you are working for , or purchasing your healthy meal from , is making such a large commitment to doing the right thing .
this is not just about hitting flimsy corporate social responsibility ( csr ) targets , though ; whole business models are being rewritten with the aim of becoming more effective and more profitable .
benjamin fitch started making split - bottom chairs in 1816 at his cabin at the corner of what is now libby and warrensville center roads in bedford township , now part of maple heights .
that’s a huge target for a company that owns more than 400 brands and at the end of july 2016 announced a half - year turnover of €26 . 3 billion ( £22bn ) .
organizational complexity brings its own challenges . the realities of doing business across time zones , geographies , and product lines have led to a focus on organizational matrices and shared responsibility . this can help build resilience by increasing cooperation and information flows . resilient cultures complement the benefits of shared responsibility and empowerment with a clear understanding of and responsibility for managing individual risks and reporting problems .
brick street botanical ( rogers , arkansas ) works to use responsible suppliers , focusing on the local , is very active in its community , and uses recycled materials for both floral arrangements and functional decor .
corporations exist to make money , to grow revenue and sales and satisfy shareholders . financial reporting is driven by a quarterly calendar , and budget targets assume growth by default . but an overwhelming focus on growth at all costs can make organizations vulnerable . volkswagen’s reported push to be number one in diesel meant it created targets it could not fulfill , and an apparently increasing conviction that the ends justify the means .
for example , the 2015 nielsen global corporate sustainability report states that 66 percent of global consumers say they’re willing to pay more for sustainable brands . this aligns with our mission to provide sustainably sourced products .
we feel our record of achieving exceptional results , our ability to operate with the highest level of confidentiality , our commitment to personalized service , and our exclusive focus on merger and acquisition advisory distinguish us from our peers .
we help them with coaching sessions to find a solution to problems they face , point them in new directions and even teach the necessary skills to young people who want start their own businesses ,
josh says .
a lot of people misunderstand social enterprise to mean charity work but to us it means operating a normal , profit making business that does something more useful for communities and the environment than just financially benefitting its shareholders and top executives .
they ' ve installed bee hives to boost the number of pollinators on their land , rear their own livestock , grow their own food , and even manage their land to benefit bio diversity - using goats and geese to clear weeds over chemicals .
riley life industries , inc . ( durham , north carolina ) holds a monthly company - wide community service activity , which all employees are paid to attend , achieved a 100 % utilization of recycled or reused packaging materials , while eliminating all bubble wrap and peanuts from shipping , reduces packaging costs by 61 % through the reuse of boxes coming in rather than recycling those boxes , conserves energy through programmable thermostats as well as an electric forklift , and addresses and educates its stakeholders and community about the triple bottom line .