Sustainability
The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard
 
 
VISION
New Outlook Financial envisions a society that is ecologically restorative, socially just, and equitably prosperous.  Through our business practices, our work in sustainable personal finance, and our work in our community we are making steps toward sustainability.  It is a journey we are excited to undertake and we recognize that we have a long way to go.
 
ACTION
In order to achieve this vision, we created an action plan to guide our actions. A few of these include:
  1. •Use 100% recycled or FSC paper
  2. •Minimize paper use
  3. •Commute by bike or public transportation
  4. •Use Energy Star rated office machines
  5. •Encourage digital document exchange when appropriate
  6. •Choose sustainable vendors/supplies whenever possible
  7. Our Sustainability Action Plan is here.
 
To stay connected to current sustainability ideas and issues we maintain membership and relationships with the following organizations:
 
Take a few minutes to watch this fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.  
                Video by Story of Stuff, Creative Commons license here
Member, Oregon Natural Step Network. The Natural Step (TNS) is a framework grounded in natural science that serves as a guide for businesses, communities, educators, government entities, and individuals on the path toward sustainable development. The Network provides us with information and inspiration for our organizations journey toward sustainability.
 
Member, 1% for the Planet  1% is an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet. As a member, we recognize our responsibility to and dependence on a healthy environment and donate at least 1% of our annual revenue to environmental organizations worldwide.
        
A few of the organizations  we support are:  
River Network  |  Mackenzie River Gathering  |  The Human Rights Campaign  |  OSPIRG  |  Mercy Corp  |  Headwaters Institute  
Green Empowerment  |  Idaho Rivers United  |  Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center  |  Free Geek  |  Ecotrust   |  Oregon League of Conservation Voters  |  National Outdoor Leadership School  |  Oregon Public Broadcasting
 
Member, Sustainable Business Network of Portland The Sustainable Business Network of Portland is the only alliance of locally-owned, independent businesses, community organizations and individuals dedicated to fostering a truly sustainable local economy in the Portland metropolitan area.
 
Member, First Affirmative Financial Network First Affirmative is a recognized leader in the field of socially responsible investing (SRI).  Each year since 1990 they have spearheaded the SRI in the Rockies Conference, a gathering of financial, environmental and social leaders who are working to move our economy toward sustainability.  Our participation in the Network allows us to help shape the future of Sustainable Investing.
 
Member, Social Investment Forum The Social Investment Forum is a national nonprofit membership organization promoting the concept, practice and growth of socially responsible investing.
 
Member, Garrett Planning Network (GPN) The Garrett Planning Network is an international network of financial planners who provide their services on a fee-only, hourly as-needed basis.  This revolutionary business model puts objective financial advice within reach of everyday people.  
 
Member, Coop America   Co-op America is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.
 
Advisor to the Headwaters Institute and the White Salmon River Symposium  The mission of the Headwaters Institute is to provide education that inspires individuals and communities to care for and connect with their watershed. We serve as organizational advisors to the Headwaters Institute and as volunteers locally at the White Salmon River Symposium.
 
 
 
 
                                        
 
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