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Fernando Soares - Graduate Student @ Florida Institute of Technology
Product

"From the eyes of a regular customer, I have a dream.... I see those food products labeling quantities of carbs, proteins, saturated fat, vitamins... Wouldn't it be just beautiful to have that kind of concept applied to the environmental impact associated with each product? Think of some 5 or 6 categories like ecological footprint, carbon emissi ..."

8/31/2010 | Comment

David Connor - Managing Director @ Coethica Limited
Product

"I agree with Marc. The complexity behind such a seemingly simple question is staggering. To see a company such as Timberland aim towards such an uncertain target, with such energy is testament to the leadership position it truly deserves. A single sustainability label is a wonderful almost utopian ideal, and I'm still unsure whether it is pract ..."

8/20/2010 | Comment

Chris Gassman - Vice President Environmental Initiatives @ Net Impact
Product

"In the Stakeholder Call with Jeff Swartz and David Labistour that preceded this particular thread, Jeff & David asked a question wrapped in an analogy: “how do we tell the kids we’re mixing in broccoli to the pasta sauce, because the guy down the street isn’t doing it and has lower costs?” Is this the wrong question to be asking? Shouldn’t we ..."

8/15/2010 | Comment

Amy Roberts - Vice President Government Affairs @ Outdoor Industry Association
Product

"One label is a truly ambitious goal but we have a much better chance of achieving this if we can achieve widespread testing and adoption of a tool such as the Eco Index. If we can collaborate around the building of the Eco Index and establish the credibility of an industry wide assessment tool, we can learn from one other and drive real sustainabl ..."

8/6/2010 | Comment

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Timberland's Voices of Challenge Forum puts thought leaders, issue experts, practitioners and everyday consumers at the heart of an online dialogue designed to present ideas for future innovation - for Timberland, for our industry, and for others in the social and environmental arenas. We're looking for you to engage with us.

There are four topic areas where you can post comments. These topic areas correspond with one of our four CSR pillars: energy, product, workplaces, and service. We've asked a few questions to get the conversation started. We hope you'll participate by posting comments, replies and providing suggestions for how to approach opportunities and challenges. Let your voice be heard - join the conversation by clicking on the buttons below.

If you’re an active participant in Timberland’s online dialogue, you may notice our new site design upon visiting this page. We have upgraded our dialogue so it is structured as a Forum - which you can see when making a comment or by going to www.earthkeeper.com/forum. Dialogue participants can will be asked to log in when making comments. You'll also be able to discuss multiple topics within each pillar area at one time. We believe these changes will improve everyone’s experience and communication. As always, the dialogue is open to all users. We value your comments and participation.

Energy

Question: How do we incent consumers to take meaningful, positive action on the issue of climate change?

Alisa Gravitz

Green America

"The most effective way for consumers to take meaningful, positive action on climate change is to vote with their dollars. As the green movement grows and the economy tightens, consumers are becoming more discerning about where they spend their hard-earned money."

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Product

Question: Can one label adequately compare products' sustainability?

Marc Gunther

Fortune Magazine

"It would be great if companies should aim for a one-size-fits-all label for their products, ideally certified by an independent third party. It should take into account the overall responsibility of the company and a science-based lifecycle assessment of the product."

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Workplace

Question: Which NGOs and local community partners have an effective track record of helping companies scale their efforts to improve the lives of factory workers?

Racheal Yeager

BSR

"The most innovative partnerships depend on effective collaboration with impactful local organizations and individuals. BSR’s HERproject has worked with many local organizations, including women’s health and rights NGOs, international groups, universities’ Departments of Community Health, and local government bodies"

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Service

Question: In these challenging economic times, how can companies and non-profits best leverage their restricted resources to support and empower local communities?

Michael R. Bloomberg

Mayor of New York

"In New York City we introduced NYC Service to make our city the easiest place to volunteer and direct efforts to areas where volunteers can make the greatest impact. Companies can make a difference too. Start by asking: What are the most pressing needs in our community?"

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