As Earthkeepers, we’re committed to the values of transparency and accountability. Part of that commitment is an ongoing dialogue with our stakeholders that serves to constantly challenge us to find better, more efficient means of building our products in a way that is less bad and hopefully, some day, more good for the environment.
Our Chief Executive Earthkeeper (and our CEO), Jeff Swartz, hosts regular stakeholder engagement calls to inform, inspire, and engage others about Timberland’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Stakeholder engagement calls allow Jeff to answer various questions, comments, and suggestions regarding Timberland policies and actions and they allow us to carry on our stakeholder dialogue in a public forum. Past calls have covered topics such as corporate climate strategy, responsible sourcing, eco-labeling, community greening, and the current state of corporate social responsibility.
Listen to podcasts from previous calls
Product Labeling: The Need for Comparability
Date: August 3, 2010
Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz and Mountain Equipment Co-op CEO David Labistour discuss the need for comparability of products' environmental impacts to inform consumers' responsible purchasing decisions.
The Road from Copenhagen: Engaging Mainstream Consumers
Date: April 8, 2010
Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz and Stonyfield Field Yogurt CE-Yo Gary Hirshberg discuss the challenges of how to make climate change resonate in a mainstream, retail space and how to scale consumer behavior change.
Calling All Earthkeepers: Employee & Citizen Engagement
Date: August 4, 2009
Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz and Deron Triff of Changents discuss how corporations can empower employees and citizens to incorporate sustainability into their everyday lives.
Corporate Climate Strategy
Date: April 20, 2009
Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz and Ceres President Mindy Lubber discuss the value of a cohesive climate strategy, carbon offsets, and consumer relevance of reducing corporations' carbon footprint and engaging the supply chain.
Responsible Sourcing
Date: October 29, 2008
Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz and Rev. David Schilling of the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) discuss how brands can improve quality of life for workers in contract factories and opportunities for community improvement beyond factory walls.
Green Index and Eco-labeling
Date: July 22, 2008
Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz is joined by Joel Makower of Greenbiz to discuss the state of eco-labeling and how industry collaboration can play a role in influencing consumer purchasing decisions.
Community Greening: Partners in Action
Date: April 15, 2008
Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz and Majora Carter from Sustainable South Bronx discuss community greening, including Earth Day service activities, current non-profit partners, and Timberland's GREEN Standard.
The Current State of Corporate Social Responsibility
Date: September 5, 2007
Timberland CEO Jeff Swartz and Share Our Strength Founder Billy Shore (who also serves as the Chair of Timberland's CSR Committee on the Board of Directors) discuss CSR and the company's performance.<-->
