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Gil Friend

Gil Friend is the president and CEO of Natural Logic Inc., an inaugural member of the Sustainability Hall of Fame and the author of The Truth About Green Business.

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The top sustainability stories for the year ahead
By Gil Friend, January 30, 2013
What will headlines look like come December? One veteran looks into his crystal ball.
The top 10 sustainability stories of 2012
By Gil Friend, December 24, 2012
Hits, misses, and surprises from a veteran sustainability consultant.
A 6-Ingredient Recipe for Sustainability
By Gil Friend, September 24, 2011
There's no simple way to get companies up to speed on sustainability, but these six ideas can give any company the skills to get started.
6 Urgent Energy Questions Prompted by Crises in Japan, Middle East
By Gil Friend, March 30, 2011
The persistent question of U.S. energy policy emerges once more as the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the turmoil in the Middle East unfold. ...
A Sustainability Checklist to Finish the Year and Plan the Next
By Gil Friend, October 14, 2010
The fourth quarter presents important challenges and opportunities for business sustainability leaders, as it does for all executives and managers. It's often the time for planning, for budgeting...
Generative Feedback: Changing How We Think About Change
By Gil Friend, January 05, 2007
Gil Friend ponders "what's next?" in 2007.
Building the Change: The 2030 Climate Challenge
By Gil Friend, October 22, 2006
"An Inconvenient Truth" shakes people loose. The 2030 challenge offers what commentator Gil Friend calls sufficient goals -- and provides a doable plan for meeting them.
RoHS and Beyond
By Gil Friend, July 30, 2006
What's next from the European Union after WEEE and RoHS?
Minimizing Your Impact on Climate Change
By Gil Friend, July 09, 2006
We're doing what we can, both as a company, and as active citizens, to prevent climate change. But the fact is, it's going to happen. What can we do to minimize the damage?
Sustainability Tips for People-Based Companies
By Gil Friend, June 25, 2006
Are you aware of any resources/books that can help guide people-based companies (i.e. firms that don't produce products, own buildings, etc.) find ways to be more sustainable?

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