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Forbes
29-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
What Business Can Do To Address Climate Crisis Under Any Administration
Rosie Austin speaking w panel looking on at Earth Day Women's Summit - 4-22-2025 (l to r: Joan ... More Michelson, Helle Bank Jorgensen, Rosie Austin, Danielle Azoulay, Jana Gerber In a poll at The Earth Day Women's Summit last week in Dallas, Texas, 100% of respondents said that business is not doing enough to address the climate crisis. This aligns with a PwC 2024 study that found the same – and that a majority of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainably-made products too. 'Even as consumers look to cheaper, generic options for essentials, they nevertheless cite a willingness to pay 9.7% more for sustainability,' the PwC reported, adding, 'In the year ahead, companies must achieve a delicate balance between consumer affordability and environmental impact if they are to source and retain consumers.' They also found that a majority – over four-fifths – of 'consumers are willing to pay more for sustainability,' and that 'nine-in-ten (85%) say they are experiencing the disruptive impacts of climate change in their lives.' A panel of top business leaders focused on sustainability, clean energy and environment-social-governance (ESG)-related issues at The Earth Day Women's Summit, dove into the issue of what business can do and some of the nuances of doing so at this moment in the global economy. Slide of Business panel - Women's Summit 4-22-2025 The panel included: Helle Bank Jorgensen, Founder/CEO of Competent Boards training and certification programs for board members and prospective board members; Danielle Azoulay, former Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of L'Oreal and former CSO of Bed, Bath & Beyond, and now CEO of The CSO Shop; Rosie Austin, Principal-Program Manager in AT&T's Environmental Sustainability division; Jana Gerber, President of Microgrids at Scheider Electric. I moderated the panel. at The Earth Day Women's Summit was one day of the five-day EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences. Despite the Trump administration's aggressively-anti-climate and anti-clean energy actions, the business sector is moving forward with sustainable practices. Market forces are demanding it, and they have to protect their operations in the face of extreme weather events wrought by a warming planet. It's a business imperative. Jana Gerber speaking at Earth Day Women's Summit - 4-22-2025. Danielle Azoulay looks on. Rosie Austin speaking at Earth Day Women's Summit - 4-22-2025, Danielle Azoulay looks on Helle Bank Jorgensen speaking on panel at Earth Day Women's Summit - 4-22-2025, Rosie Austin looks ... More on Danielle Azoulay speaking at Earth Day Women's Summit - 4-22-2025, Jana Gerber looks on Companies may take these actions more quietly than they did over the past few years, but they are still taking them. Mother Nature is not waiting, so leaders can't either.
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
What Business Can Do To Address Climate Crisis – Despite Trump's Actions
In a poll at The Earth Day Women's Summit last week in Dallas, Texas, 100% of respondents said that business is not doing enough to address the climate crisis. This aligns with a PwC 2024 study that found the same – and that a majority of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainably-made products too. 'Even as consumers look to cheaper, generic options for essentials, they nevertheless cite a willingness to pay 9.7% more for sustainability,' the PwC reported, adding, 'In the year ahead, companies must achieve a delicate balance between consumer affordability and environmental impact if they are to source and retain consumers.' They also found that a majority – over four-fifths – of 'consumers are willing to pay more for sustainability,' and that 'nine-in-ten (85%) say they are experiencing the disruptive impacts of climate change in their lives.' A panel of top business leaders focused on sustainability, clean energy and environment-social-governance (ESG)-related issues at The Earth Day Women's Summit, dove into the issue of what business can do and some of the nuances of doing so at this moment in the global economy. Slide of Business panel - Women's Summit 4-22-2025 Karen Campbell Photography The panel included: Helle Bank Jorgensen, Founder/CEO of Competent Boards training and certification programs for board members and prospective board members; Danielle Azoulay, former Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of L'Oreal and former CSO of Bed, Bath & Beyond, and now CEO of The CSO Shop; Rosie Austin, Principal-Program Manager in AT&T's Environmental Sustainability division; Jana Gerber, President of Microgrids at Scheider Electric. I moderated the panel. at The Earth Day Women's Summit was one day of the five-day EarthX2025 Congress of Conferences. Despite the Trump administration's aggressively-anti-climate and anti-clean energy actions, the business sector is moving forward with sustainable practices. Market forces are demanding it, and they have to protect their operations in the face of extreme weather events wrought by a warming planet. It's a business imperative. Companies may take these actions more quietly than they did over the past few years, but they are still taking them. Mother Nature is not waiting, so leaders can't either.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trader Joe's is opening 21 more stores soon: See where new locations are slated to open
While some retailers are closing locations, Trader Joe's is continuing to open new ones. The California-based grocery store chain told USA TODAY on April 11 it has already opened two new stores this year and has already announced another 21 set to open soon. The company adds to this list every month, a company spokesperson told USA TODAY. Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac announced last month the popular grocery store will be coming to the site of the former Bed, Bath & Beyond on Route 1 southbound across from Woodbridge Center. The chain currently operates 581 stores across 42 states and Washington D.C., according to the spokesperson. The only states without a Trader Joe's store are Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Mississippi, and West Virginia. Here's what to know about where new Trader Joe's stores are expected to open, plus where some have already opened in 2025. Here is where Trader Joe's is currently scheduled to open new stores in 2025, according to the company's store locator: Washington, D.C. (Brookland): 701 Monroe St. NE Washington, D.C. (Friendship Heights): 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW Rockville, Maryland: 225 N Washington St. Hoover, Alabama: 1771 Montgomery Hwy. Sherman Oaks, California: 14140 Riverside Dr. Tracy, California: 2530 Naglee Rd. Yucaipa, California: 31545 Yucaipa Boulevard Tarzana, California: 18700 Ventura Blvd. Northridge, California: 9224 Reseda Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana: 2501 Tulane Ave. Woodbridge, New Jersey: 675 US-1 Staten Island, New York: 6400 Amboy Rd. Glenmont, New York: 388 Feura Bush Rd. Boston, Massachusetts: 1999 Centre St. Westminster, Colorado: 9350 Sheridan Blvd. Exton, Pennsylvania: 125 West Lincoln Hwy. Berwyn, Pennsylvania: 550 Lancaster Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: 6920 Northwest Expy. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: 115 SayeBrook Pkwy. Bellingham, Washington: 4255 Meridian St., Suite 200 San Antonio, Texas: 11745 I-10 W Store openings: Dollar Tree earnings call reveals sale of Family Dollar, expansion of stores According to the company's website, the chain recently opened two new stores: Murfreesboro, Tennessee: 2305 Medical Center Parkway; Opened on April 10 Seattle, Washington: 8726 Greenwood Ave; Opened on April 11 Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trader Joe's soon opening 21 new stores: Some in NJ, NY, Pa
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barnes & Noble opens new bookstore in Issaquah
Barnes & Noble bookstore officially opened its new Issaquah location today. The new bookstore can be found in Issaquah Commons, in the space formerly occupied by Bed, Bath & Beyond. According to the company, the previous Issaquah Barnes & Noble store closed in May 2020. Author Marissa Meyer was at the opening, cutting the ribbon and signing copies of her books, including her new release The Happy Writer, and the New York Times best-selling young adult series The Lunar Chronicles. 'We are opening new Barnes & Noble bookstores at a pace unseen in decades, and we do so with a focus on returning to communities we once served,' said CEO James Daunt. 'We are so pleased to be back in Issaquah, and our booksellers are very excited to welcome customers into this stunning new bookstore.' The Issaquah location is one of five new Barnes & Noble bookstores set to open in February, alongside new stores in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In a press release, Barnes & Noble stated that they had opened more new bookstores in 2024 than in the whole decade from 2009 to 2019. The bookseller expects to open over 60 new bookstores in 2025. 'The readers here in Issaquah have been clamoring for our return,' said Store Manager Charlene Lee, Barnes & Noble bookseller of 22 years. 'I'm so happy to be part of the team bringing Barnes & Noble back to this book-thirsty community!' Find more information and upcoming events from the bookstore on social media @bnissaquah.
