Ben Tolhurst: A How-to guide to Climate Action

Toads and Butterflies

In this episode, I speak with Ben Tolhurst. Ben is the Director of Business Declares, a not for profit that raises awareness and supports businesses to learn, collaborate and take action in tackling the climate and ecological crisis we are facing, also referred to as the Climate Emergency.

Ben shares his Climate Epiphany, as a catalyst for him to leave his corporate job and become an Activist, convener and champion for better business.

Ben invites us into his big vision for the future, alongside practical steps people in business can take to get there.

What does a thriving business look like in a more connected, compassionate, resilient world?

What does it look like to Raise the Bar through an ecological and social business lens?

He points us to places we in business can speak out for maximum impact, and the networks and tools available to us to drive meaningful change.

I hope this inspires you to start the discussion around the long-term purpose of your business and how to empower everyone in your organisation to collectively move towards it.

References:

References:

• Business Declares
• Patrick Andrews (and listen to episode #7 where I interview him)
• Kate Raworth
• Faith in Nature: Nature on the Board
• Climate Action Network employee toolkit
• Climate Psychology Alliance
• Uncomfortable Conversations
• Climate Cafe
• Jem Bendell: Breaking Together
• Hospicing modernity
• Jason Hickel: Less is more

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