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2011 The Natural Step

The Natural Step

January 2011

Who We Are, What We Do


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How it all began...

1989 Doctor Karl-Henrik

Robert The King of Sweden as Patron

Influencing Swedish society,


and Business International expansion


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Common approach to Economic,

Environmental, and Social Issues

Reductionism



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The Natural Step Systemic Perspective

Structured overview



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The Natural Step is a Clear

Voice in the Commotion.


Leif Johansson, CEO

VOLVO


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The Natural Step: who are we?

International NGO Scientific approach

Holisticframework


ra eg c a v ceeducation

Leadership and rolemodels

Innovative tools andservices

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ResearchScientific discovery, application,

continual development and

Advisory servicesThink and Do Leadership

Pioneering new solutions

Capacity building

Widespread capacity building in strategicsustainable development.


testing of methods to

accelerate real change.

,

success stories and proof

of possibility.

Learning networkConnection of people, ideas and resources to enable cross-

sector collaboration for accelerated learning and action.


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Online e-learning



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Undergraduate & Masters Courses in

partnership with universities....1 year masters 3 month distance



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Industry Courses for Business Leaders...


A cooperation between:


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Website

www.thenaturalstep.org



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International Research Initiative

Real Change

www.realchange.nu

Product-Service Innovation (SWE)

Business development (SWE)


Industrial metal flows (USA)

Conflict resolution (IL)

Algae biomass (AUS)

Green Science / Chemistry (USA)

Water management (NL)

Rainforest ecosystems (BRA)

Traffic systems (SWE)

Energy systems (SWE)


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Our Approach

The Natural Step approach is based upon and includes:

Scientific consensus on a definition of sustainability

A strategic framework for practical implementation ofsustainability


An engagement process for individuals and teams to understandand manage change effectively

Demonstrated success through sectors and regions, worldwide.

A global network of inspired, committed and competentprofessional and role model partner organisations providingleadership and hope by advancing sustainable development.


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Three leadership questions

Do you have a definition of sustainability?


What is your gap?

What are you doing to bridge it?

What is yourgap?

What are you doing to bridge it?


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20 Years of testing and developing a Framework

for Strategic Sustainable Development

green building codescapital investment filters

sustainable purchasing practices

synergy / aligning tools & concepts

systematic value-chain cooperation

sustainability education programs on

Outcomes from our work...


sustainable product designzero-waste policies

carbon neutrality strategies

all continentsInfluencing whole sectors


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Sustainability-drivenregional planning:since 1985

17

municipalities


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This simple, science- and

systems- based framework isthe best out there. It needs to

become art of a new

Olympic Communities- Whistler


common language, as wellunderstood worldwide as the

rules of soccer.

Ken Melamed, Mayor of the award winning community of

Whistler, Canada,

Host of the 2010 Winter Olympics.


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Uses?

The Natural Step Framework:

Helps you define a clear path to sustainability

Is scientifically tested, shared publicly and in use all around the world.

Enables organizations to make strategic, economic decisions that will take them toward

sustainability.


Advisors from The Natural Step support you in building your sustainability competence,

helping you answer tough questions like:

1. What is sustainability?

2. What challenges and opportunities do you face to get there?

3. How can you decrease the gap between the current situation and sustainability?


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Examples of what we do

Building Sustainability Awareness (e.g. Elearning, sustainability briefings, public speaking)

Building Sustainability Competence (e.g. Certificate Courses, defining the business case for sustainability, employeetraining, executive masterclasses)

Company Sustainability Analysis (e.g. Readiness Assessment, material flow risk / opportunity assessment,organisational capacity assessment, best practice benchmarking)

Assessment of Markets Products Services and Materials e. . Product Sustainabilit Life C cle Assessment,


integration of Sustainability within Product Innovation Processes)

Sustainability Integration within business processes (e.g. Vision and Strategy Development, planning,management systems, monitoring and reporting )

Sustainability Projects (e.g. climate strategy, strategic sustainability communications, employee engagement programs,

sustainability indexes, tool development etc.)

Value Chain Collaboration ( e.g. customer and supplier engagement, industry-wide education programs)

Cross-Sector Initiatives (e.g. stakeholder forums, applied sustainability research, networking)


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Business Partners and Collaborators



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What others say...

The whole world has dreamt about a solid definition ofsustainability that would allow systematic step-by-step

planning. When the definition arrived, delivered by The

Natural Step, it was remarkable to see how simple it was.


y a n any o y oug a ou e ore

Paul Hawken, Author. The Ecology of Commerce, Natural

Capitalism and Blessed Unrest


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The TNS framework is the most rigorous, scientifically-based,

and practical sustainability methodology on the planet.

- Bob Willard, author of the Sustainability Champions Guidebook, The

Sustainability Advantage and The Next Sustainability Wave, and 6-year TNS Canada

What others say...


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What really impressed me working with [TNS] was their ability

to take the principles of sustainability, understand the business

model they were being plugged into and come up with clear and

concise statement of what that means for the business.

Business Example: Nike


Jim Goddard, Director of Considered Innovation, Nike.


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Interface

As we climb mount Sustainability, with the four

Business Example: Interface


,

better than ever on bottom line business. This is

not at the cost of social or ecological systems,

but at the cost of our competitors who still

havent got it.

Portland US, October 2007, Ray Andersson, President, Founder and CEO, Interface. Inc.


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"It was not until at least ten years later, we understood

how much money Electrolux had saved and earned from

applying the TNS Framework to foresee changes onmarkets and legislation".Leif Johansson, CEO Volvo and former CEO Electrolux

Electrolux



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Our approach tosustainability is

Educating 55.000 employees


ase on emodel set out in

The Natural Step

IKEA


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Contacts

The Natural Step Global Network - Italy BranchVia Malpighi 1 - 20129 - Milano


Eric EzechieliPresident

[email protected]: + 39 02 898 668 22Mobile: +39 348 60 600 60

Helping you take strategic steps toward sustainabilityResearch for Real Change | Training for Leaders | Coaching for Role Models | A Movement for Change

www.thenaturalstep.org

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