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At Sustainable Brands 2015 we asked thought leaders to define the "ROI of Sustainability" in their words. In this video, Paul Herman of HIP Investor shares some thoughts:
https://youtu.be/tvGGck1FxCw
About Paul Herman:
R. Paul Herman created the HIP (Human Impact + Profit) methodology for entrepreneurs, companies and investors worldwide to realize how quantifiable sustainability can drive financial performance. Herman advises investors, designs HIP portfolios, and manages the HIP 100 Index -- all applying "The HIP Scorecard" featured in his 2010 book (The HIP Investor; Make Bigger Profits by Building a Better World; John Wiley & Sons), Fast Company magazine, business school curricula, and at www.HIPinvestor.com.
Nick Aster is the founder of TriplePundit. Prior to launching 3p, Nick worked for Mother Jones magazine, successfully re-launching the magazine's online presence. He worked for TreeHugger.com, managing the technical side of the publication for 3 years, and has also been an active consultant for individuals and companies entering the world of micro-publishing. He also worked for Gawker Media and Moreover Technologies in the early days of blogging. Nick holds an MBA in sustainable management from the Presidio School of Management and graduated with a BA in History from Washington University in St. Louis.