banner
LightNews
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman
@johntfriedman.bsky.social
750 followers 580 following 580 posts
One day what we call sustainability will just be called "business" Author: Managing Sustainability: First Steps to First Class (https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Sustainability-First-Steps-Class/dp/1951527747) https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfriedman?utm_
www.amazon.com
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 53m
Always does. Sound economics beats political posturing
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 53m
The smart money follows the smart money - and the future of #energy is clean; for reliability, cost and energy security.

Coal is the past.
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 1d
Sorry I cannot be there, #sustainablebrands
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 1d
It always starts with people. Sharing ideas leads to innovation.
1 1 1
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 1d
Diversity of backgrounds, experiences & ideas fuels creativity and innovation.

#DEI is good for business. It's good business, period.
nancylevinestearns.bsky.social
Nancy Levine Stearns 🌎 @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 2d
CEO OF E.L.F. BEAUTY SAYS ‘DIVERSITY IS KEY’ TO BRAND’S SUCCESS

Tarang Amin, e.l.f. Beauty CEO, is reaffirming his company’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

$ELF

www.blackenterprise.com/ceo-e-l-f-be...
CEO OF e.l.f. Beauty Says 'Diversity Is Key' To Brand's Success
e.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin says DEI is what drives the cosmetic brand's success, and the company will not abandon the community it serves.
www.blackenterprise.com
2 6
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 2d
#DianeKeaton aged with dignity and grace. Her acting was subtle and impeccable. Her style was classy and elegant. A true 🌟.
a woman wearing glasses and a tuxedo is speaking into a microphone
ALT: a woman wearing glasses and a tuxedo is speaking into a microphone
media.tenor.com
2
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 2d
On the #comingoutday I thank all those who honored me by telling me early in their journeys. That's trust.

Mark: Here, wear this (to #pride parade)
Me: Why?
Mark: So people know we have allies

Allies:
Speak up when appropriate,
Stand up when necessary
and sometimes just have to
Show up.
1
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 2d
I hope it goes well.
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 3d
They're just not buying it anymore.

Good news, the bias toward reality is still guiding corporate decision-making.
seancasten.bsky.social
Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 5d
Coal: you can't give it away. (+/- $0.001/ton) apnews.com/article/trum...
Company bids less than a penny per ton in biggest US coal sale in over a decade
A Navajo tribe-owned company has bid $186,000 to lease 167 million tons of coal on federal lands in southeastern Montana.
apnews.com
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 3d
I feel like this should be getting more attention. #clean #energy has past the economic tipping point. It is unstoppable now.
electrek.co
Electrek @electrek.co · 7d
In a first, renewables generate more power than coal globally
In a first, renewables generate more power than coal globally
Solar and wind power aren’t just keeping up with global electricity demand anymore – they’re pulling ahead. According to a new analysis from energy think tank Ember, solar and wind combined outpaced global electricity demand growth in the first half of 2025. That shift led to a drop in both coal and gas generation compared to the same period last year. For the first time ever, renewables generated more power than coal globally. more…
electrek.co
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 7d
Saw a lot of BYD vehicles in Curacao. I want one.
Sadly not available in USA at any price.

One hopes this will change. Along other hoped for changes.
waynevisser.bsky.social
Prof Wayne Visser @waynevisser.bsky.social · 7d
This is what happens when you embrace the open market (used to be a thing, remember?). The UK chose not to impose tariffs on EV imports, unlike the EU and the US. And guess who benefits? The customers. Shocking! Scandalous! 😁

#evs #china #byd #usa #eu #cleantech #uk

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BYD: Chinese EV giant sees UK sales soar by 880%
The Shenzhen-based electric car maker says the UK is now its biggest market outside China.
www.bbc.co.uk
1
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 7d
Sky tonight. Best i could do with phone
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 9d
Good to highlight this issue, as well as those working to address it.
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 9d
The dirty secret about the ##superbowl (and all major events like it - #Olympics included) is #sex #trafficking for the athletes as well as attendees.

How big is this problem? If trafficking were a business it would be in the Fortune 500!
nancylevinestearns.bsky.social
Nancy Levine Stearns 🌎 @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 9d
🚨 Why is Kristi Noem focused on ICE and Bad Bunny — instead of a real problem: sex trafficking of girls at the Super Bowl?

#Epstein

abc6onyourside.com/news/local/c...
Columbus group combats human trafficking at Super Bowl with soap project
As the Super Bowl approaches, a group from Columbus is taking action to combat human trafficking in New Orleans.Members of the "SOAP Project," which stands for
abc6onyourside.com
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 13d
#EU #business leaders understand that #macroeconomic forces are far more powerful than #political whims

#sustainability professionals should abandon shaming & moral superiority in favor of the (real) point - managing #risk & leveraging #opportunities are good business.

www.e3g.org/news/new-eur...
New European business survey shows majority support for strong corporate sustainability framework
An E3G-commissioned poll of over 2,500 European business leaders shows that companies think sustainability measures bring competitive advantages and support strong, clear reporting standards.
www.e3g.org
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 15d
Always pleased when news orders accompany the start of the school year.

www.amazon.com/Managing-Sus...
Managing Sustainability: First Steps to First Class (Issn)
Managing Sustainability: First Steps to First Class (Issn) [Friedman, John] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Managing Sustainability: First Steps to First Class (Issn)
www.amazon.com
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 17d
#Curacao exemplifies multicultural society. Dutch, African, Portuguese, South American and Caribbean in a fushion that leads to some pretty awesome art, music, cuisine, architecture....

#DEI in action
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 19d
Love data to support it!
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 20d
As @waynevisser.bsky.social says, advocates and activists may speak loudly, but the markets have final and definitive say.
waynevisser.bsky.social
Prof Wayne Visser @waynevisser.bsky.social · 20d
A few years ago, skeptics about #BEV #trucks were everywhere. Range anxiety, battery weight, cost, charging infrastructure - the list of barriers were endless. #Hydrogen fuel cells were touted as a better alternative. Well, the market doesn't lie.

Source: Bloomberg

#evs #electrictrucks #cleantech
1 1
Reposted by John Friedman
waynevisser.bsky.social
Prof Wayne Visser @waynevisser.bsky.social · 22d
In case there was any doubt who is winning the clean industrial revolution ...

Source: Bloomberg #cleantech #climatetech #china #solar #wind #batteries #hydrogen
3 3
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 22d
Night over water
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 23d
1) #customer loyalty and increased sales
2) #investor returns
3) operational #efficiency
4) employee productivity

And let people who supposedly are pro #capitalism try to argue against those!
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 23d
It is when the environment is threatening that the most adaptable survive.

#sustainability pros must be *willing* (first) and able to adapt. We avoid the temptation to cling to the more comfortable past (like the fossil fuel companies) or cling to 'moral' certainty.

Focus on the #business case:
1
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 23d
The resemblance to the Palace of Versailles - over the top visual representation of wealth while regular people struggle.

I am not hoping for 1789 redux but the parallel symbolism is stark.
johntfriedman.bsky.social
John Friedman @johntfriedman.bsky.social · 25d
I have met Mr. Van Hollen.
I have worked with him.
I have seen how he supports his constituents.

I would love for him to move into a leadership role.

Like yesterday would not be soon enough.

He's the real deal.