Sustainable Growth Coalition
Impact
- Transitioning to a just, circular economy.
- Protecting resources.
- Improving sustainability resources for suppliers.
- Incorporating environmental justice.
The Sustainable Growth Coalition is uncovering business growth opportunities, driving innovation, and promoting thriving communities and regions.
The Sustainable Growth Coalition is a multi-sector partnership of businesses with a Minnesota footprint harnessing their expertise to equitably advance the the circular economy, where all energy is renewable, waste is eliminated, and natural, social, and human resources are protected and preserved. Individually, each organization is committed to sustainability, and recognizes that together they can have a larger societal impact on their operations, industries, environment, and community.
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A Bit More About Us
Environmental Initiative convenes and provides staff support for the Sustainable Growth Coalition. The Sustainable Growth Coalition meets quarterly and members:
- Participate in one of two project teams:
- Environmental justice key performance indicators: Members are working to place a quantitative value on environmental justice performance and create a consistent measurement system for businesses to use.
- Supplier sustainability support: Members are exploring ways to assist their suppliers and other smaller businesses that are starting work on sustainability.
- Co-develop initiatives and projects to solve environmental challenges in business.
- Participate in incubation conversations to connect with fellow members and create work that moves beyond the Coalition.
- Lead best practices Learning Labs highlighting sustainability successes and barriers.
Steering Committee
- Hugh Cherne, Best Buy
- Jeff Standish, Geosyntec Consultants
- Kali Judd, nVent
Meeting Photos
Sustainable Growth Coalition Members
Join us as a member
Leading Minnesota businesses and organizations are invited to submit a membership application for review and consideration. Additional information about the Sustainable Growth Coalition is available in the charter and membership guidelines.
Recent Blog Posts
Working toward a more just and resilient future: Sustainable Growth Coalition’s 2024 impact
In 2024, the Sustainable Growth Coalition deepened its commitment to an equitable and circular economy, creating opportunities for members to connect, learn, and take action.
Navigating corporate challenges in freshwater stewardship: Insights from the Mississippi River Basin
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), and Environmental Initiative have teamed up to support corporate sustainability leaders in setting actionable, science-based freshwater targets through shared learning and collaboration.
The Sustainable Growth Coalition is embracing nature-based solutions
Experts Ted Carling and Will Nielson from Ecotone Analytics recently joined an SGC learning lab to provide insight on how nature-based solutions can be used to build thriving and resilient ecosystems.
Project Contacts
More than ever before companies are driven to make meaningful, positive impacts to address complex environmental and social issues across the globe.
Contact our team members to learn how your organization can participate in the Sustainable Growth Coalition.
Britta Dornfeld
Senior Partnership Manager she/her Email Britta Office: 612-334-3388 ext. 8120 Cell: 612-425-4939