Brews, Bites, and Banter – A Sustainability Sip & Share with Chris Bolman (episode 13) - A Special Series of Walk Talk Listen at the UN.

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen’s "Brews, Bites, and Banter" series, Chris Bolman, founder and CEO of Brightest, returns to discuss the evolving landscape of environmental sustainability. He highlights the need for organizations to recognize their environmental impacts and operational efficiencies, while emphasizing regenerative agriculture and sustainable sourcing practices for commodities like coffee. Chris also shares insights on the need for private-public collaboration and cross-sector engagement to combat climate change, and the growing cultural differences in how sustainability is approached globally. He emphasizes that urgent system changes are needed, especially in the U.S., where a "wait and see" mindset prevails compared to other regions leading on sustainable innovation. Chris also touches on the importance of empathy and communication in bridging ideological divides, particularly when addressing sustainability initiatives.

 

Chris Bolman is a social impact and sustainability entrepreneur, advisor, and activist based in NYC. He is the founder of Brightest, a certified B Corp technology platform and advisory firm that helps organizations develop sustainability strategies, track data, and create sustainable competitive advantages. With experience in renewable energy and analytics, Chris previously led marketing and growth at Percolate, founded BuzzFork, and served as an organizer with SwingLeft. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Washington Post, and more.

 

His social media handles: LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Brightest: Twitter and Instagram.

 

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