Posts Tagged ‘Triple Bottom Line’

California’s Bold Move to Legitimize 3BL Businesses

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

“A bill introduced in California’s state Senate last week holds enormous potential to give sustainable business a push by making it — well, legal.

Under current law in California and most other states, companies can be sued by their shareholders or investors for taking environmental or social measures that negatively affect shareholders’ financial returns. The proposed bill would enable a new form of for-profit corporation, encouraging and expressly permitting companies to pursue other things besides simply making money.”

A triple bottom line company such as Pure Power Distribution stands to benefit from this decision, as we continue to grow, and design and deploy new Mobile Solar Power Systems, Mobile Solar Microgrids, and new models and versions implementing new battery technologies, new PV technologies, and many other innovations we have on the drawing board. Our mission has always been to provide opportunities for investors and partners to create three legs of benefit – Financial, Social, and Environmental. We call it “Financing Community Sustainability”

Read more: http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2011/02/14/california’s-move-legalize-sustainable-business#ixzz1E6TWmh5u

Southern California Edison and WBC Enterprises to Join in Community Outreach Effort at Local Church

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 10, 2010 — Southern California Edison (SCE) and Whitlock Ballton Chaplan (WBC) Enterprises, a faith-based organization, will host an outreach effort on Saturday at a local church to help SCE customers learn about ways to lower their electric bills and improve their chances of getting a job.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., information on discounts for qualifying customers and energy-efficiency programs will be provided at Life Church of God in Christ, 3349 Rubidoux Blvd.  There also will be workshops on supplier-diversity opportunities, résumé writing and job interviewing skills.

“We’re committed to helping our customers save energy and money, especially with so many families facing financial challenges,” said John R. Fielder, president of SCE. “Plans are under way to hold quarterly outreach events like this throughout the remainder of the year in other communities we serve.”

WBC, which is led by Mark Whitlock, pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in Irvine, comprises church and community leaders whose mission is to economically empower impoverished communities by partnering with the public and private sectors.

“We encourage everyone to get information on lowering their electric bill through available opportunities,” said Whitlock. “In these tough economic times, it’s a shame to miss any chance to save some money or get a tip on something that could lead to getting a job.

Ron Gibson, pastor of the Life Church of God in Christ, said, “It’s important to hold events like this that bring resources and information to the community.”

About Southern California Edison

An Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of more than 14 million via 4.9 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.

Pure Power is Investor’s Circle Finalist

Friday, March 19th, 2010

March 19, 2010 – San Francisco, Calif. – - Pure Power Distribution has been selected as a finalist for the 2010 Investor’s Circle Venture Capital competition. The company is one of 20 finalists of an initial pool of 200, and has advanced through 3 selection rounds to be invited to present at the Spring 2010 Investors’ Circle Conference and Venture Fair.

“With this selection, Pure Power has been identified as among the best early-stage companies in the US focused on solving environmental and social problems facing our world,” said Norris Lozano, CEO of Pure Power. “We are honored and look forward to presenting our company and vision to this esteemed group of socially-missioned investors.”

Investors’ Circle is the premier meeting place for social entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals, foundations, non-profits, and those passionate about creating a sustainable economy.

Read the press release here