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Brian Colvin

"Beth, Part of the problem you might be experiencing is; I've attempted to engage Timberland employees in regards to a certain subject. The "answers" received have been nothing short of the run around, and now I am being told this is not meant to be a one on one. Talk about avoiding the 800 lb gorilla in the room. What is encouraging whe ..."

3/8/2010 | Comment

Beth Holzman, CSR Strategy & Reporting Manager at Timberland

"We are looking to learn from key experts from all stakeholder perspectives to inform our own strategy development as well as possible collaboration opportunities. I encourage all dialogue participants to post your ideas here (whether they are about possible pilots or other ideas), and hopefully that can seed continued conversation."

3/2/2010 | Comment

Brian Colvin

"You state you are open for discussion, but not for one on one Q&A. If the questions are good and have substance, should it matter if they come from the same person or from different people? Not answering a question, regardless of the source, makes those viewing the site to feel as if there is no real commitment to having an open dialogue. Th ..."

3/2/2010 | Comment

Beth Holzman, CSR Strategy & Reporting Manager at Timberland

"Brian: I'm sorry you were waiting for a response. This site was designed for engagement by a lot of people and we don't intend for it to be a Q&A with Timberland. Your more recent comment points to labor law violations in another company's factory, which unfortunately do occur from time to time. Timberland is committed to ensuring our Code of ..."

3/2/2010 | Comment

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Timberland’s Voices of Challenge puts thought leaders, issue experts, practitioners and everyday consumers at the heart of an online dialogue designed to present ideas for future innovation - for Timberland, for our industry, and for others in the social and environmental arenas. We aim for this dialogue to help create more sustainable working and physical environments – and we’re looking for you to engage with us.

We’ll be incorporating your feedback as we develop Timberland’s CSR strategy. We’ll begin by asking a question that corresponds with one of our four CSR pillars: energy, product, workplace, and service. We hope you’ll join the conversation by posing questions and comments and providing suggestions for how to approach opportunities and challenges. Let your voice be heard – join the conversation by clicking on the buttons below.

Energy

Question: What type of collaboration would best reduce our collective contribution to global warming?

Mindy Lubber

Ceres

"While the individual action of a single company is important and necessary, the collective action of the business community is far more powerful and critical in catalyzing the immediate large-scale changes that are needed to tackle the climate crisis."

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Product

Question: What information is most relevant for companies to provide to consumers so they consider the environment in purchasing decisions?

Dominique Conseil

Aveda

"Information on product design shows how companies integrate the natural and human environment in their development, ingredient and component sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, use and recycling. A biodegradable product is not ecologically intelligent if the production of its ingredients negatively affects the ecosystem, individuals or human communities."

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Workplace

Question: Is focusing on improving available services for factory workers the best way to improve their quality of life and opportunities for betterment?

Scott Nova

Workers Rights Consortium

"No. Labor rights violations remain commonplace in brand supply chains, sub-poverty wages are the norm, and unions are almost nonexistent. Until brands have ensured that their factories have stopped violating their employees’ basic rights, and started paying them decently, they should not be focusing on voluntary social initiatives."

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Service

Question: In these challenging economic times, how can companies and non-profits best leverage their restricted resources to support and empower local communities?

Majora Carter

Majora Carter Group LLC

"There's more philanthropic spending than ever, yet charity supports disparity. Do we want more dependent or independent people? Investment and economic engagement strategies can distribute the range of experiences people need to succeed in times of plenty or scarcity."

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