What is the Earth Charter?What is the Earth Charter?

Earth Charter is a

global declaration for a sustainable future.

Its message transcends politics, religion and

culture, and embraces all aspects of modern life.

Constructed by thousands of people in 78

countries over 10 years.

Launched at The Hague Peace Palace in 2000.

Endorsed by over 14,000 organizations including

the US Conference of Mayors, International

Academy of Science, Sierra Club International,

and Parliament of World Religions.

Its goal is to make everyone’s existence

better and more sustainable.

What is the Earth Charter?What is the Earth Charter?

What is Sustainability?What is Sustainability?

Quite simply, sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

People (Community Wellbeing)Profit (Economic Performance) Planet (Environmental Health)

Located in the Tampa Bay area, Earth Charter US is

recognized as leading the major effort in the United

States with programs and partnerships to share the

principles of the Earth Charter.

Earth Scouts – 25 states and 12 countriesGlobal SummitsSustainable Business AwardsFaith CommunitiesGovernmentsGlobal Partnerships - Zambia

What is Earth Charter US?What is Earth Charter US?

What is Earth Charter US What is Earth Charter US Sustainable Business Awards?Sustainable Business Awards?

The Earth Charter US Sustainable Business Awards recognize Bay Area businesses whose efforts have demonstrated sustainable business

practices that embrace social, economic and environmental responsibility.

Developed in conjunction with The University of Tampa and Sykes School of Business Graduate Students

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How Would Your Business How Would Your Business Benefit From Participating?Benefit From Participating?

Sustainable firms outperform others financially

Best Practices – Sharing of Information – Connecting

with Others

Customers and Clients want to work with Sustainable

Businesses

Launch of Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Congratulations to Our Inaugural

Winners!

Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebration of life.

-From Way Forward: Earth -From Way Forward: Earth CharterCharter

To Become a Sponsor visit www.EarthCharterUS.org

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