What is the Earth Charter? Earth Charter is a global declaration for a sustainable future. Its message transcends politics, religion and culture, and embraces all aspects of modern life.

What is the Earth Charter? Constructed by thousands of people in 78 countries over 10 years. Launched at The Hague Peace Palace in 2000. Endorsed by over 14,000 organizations including the US Conference of Mayors, International Academy of Science, Sierra Club International, and Parliament of World Religions. Its goal is to make everyone’s existence better and more sustainable.

Constructed by thousands of people in 78 countries over 10 years.

Launched at The Hague Peace Palace in 2000.

Endorsed by over 14,000 organizations including the US Conference of Mayors, International Academy of Science, Sierra Club International, and Parliament of World Religions.

Its goal is to make everyone’s existence

better and more sustainable.

What is Sustainability? Quite simply, sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. People (Community Wellbeing) Profit (Economic Performance) Planet (Environmental Health)

Quite simply, sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

People (Community Wellbeing)

Profit (Economic Performance)

Planet (Environmental Health)

What is Earth Charter US? Located in the Tampa Bay area, Earth Charter US is recognized as leading the major effort in the United States with programs and partnerships to share the principles of the Earth Charter. Earth Scouts – 25 states and 12 countries Global Summits Sustainable Business Awards Faith Communities Governments Global Partnerships - Zambia

Located in the Tampa Bay area, Earth Charter US is recognized as leading the major effort in the United States with programs and partnerships to share the principles of the Earth Charter.

Earth Scouts – 25 states and 12 countries

Global Summits

Sustainable Business Awards

Faith Communities

Governments

Global Partnerships - Zambia

What is Earth Charter US Sustainable Business Awards? The Earth Charter US Sustainable Business Awards recognize Bay Area businesses whose efforts have demonstrated sustainable business practices that embrace social, economic and environmental responsibility. Developed in conjunction with The University of Tampa and Sykes School of Business Graduate Students Mark your calendars! February 19, 2010 University of Tampa

The Earth Charter US Sustainable Business Awards recognize Bay Area businesses whose efforts have demonstrated sustainable business practices that embrace social, economic and environmental responsibility.

Developed in conjunction with The University of Tampa and Sykes School of Business Graduate Students

Mark your calendars!

February 19, 2010

University of Tampa

How Would Your Business Benefit From Participating? Sustainable firms outperform others financially Best Practices – Sharing of Information – Connecting with Others Customers and Clients want to work with Sustainable Businesses Launch of Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Sustainable firms outperform others financially

Best Practices – Sharing of Information – Connecting with Others

Customers and Clients want to work with Sustainable Businesses

Launch of Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Congratulations to Our Inaugural Winners!

Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebration of life. -From Way Forward: Earth Charter

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