Mark Tercek

The Quick Rundown.  It’s been a turbulent period of time for all of us recently. One thing seems very clear — leadership matters hugely. The Instigator usually focuses on organizational strategies — how companies, investors, and NGOs can tackle environmental challenges. But personal strategies matter too. To achieve the change we seek, we need more people across society to …

Take the Leap: How to Launch Your Own Personal Environmental Game Plan Read More »

There’s much we can learn from the USCAP experience in 2008.  The Quick Rundown Most business leaders today say they favor strong climate legislation — the kind that works both for the environment and the economy.  But talk, as they say, is cheap.  We need these business leaders to walk their talk. We can learn …

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: How Business Leaders Can Help Us Get the Climate Policy They Say We Need. Read More »

The Quick Rundown Patagonia is a case study that demonstrates two big things. First, smart and ambitious environmental initiatives pay off.  And second, although it takes some creativity, courage, and hard work, most companies can do this. When you’re in the conservation business, you can’t ignore money. Conservation is a capital intensive undertaking. Rather than …

It’s Not Just About the Fleece Swag. Every Company Can Be More Like Patagonia. Read More »