Impact Reimagined

By 2050, one in every three people in the U.S. will be Latino. And while they represent 12% of America’s GDP, more than 77% of Latinos are unaware of their contribution.In today’s episode, Claudia Edelman explains why educating the Latino community and supporting their businesses can lead to a domino effect of American progress.--Subscribe to “Impact Reimagined” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about our work: ricsi.business.rutgers.eduProduced by the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and Hueman Group Media.

In the classic ancient book, Plato’s ‘Republic,’ the great philosopher, Socrates, constantly challenges the ideologies of his students and peers. Cordell Carter, the Executive Director of the Aspen Institute’s Socratic Program, believes that this form of open dialogue is what our young leaders need today.  In today’s episode, Cordell explains why giving a voice to leaders from every background is the key to real impact. --Subscribe to “Impact Reimagined” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about our work: ricsi.business.rutgers.eduProduced by the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and Hueman Group Media.

Renewable energy is cheaper, more efficient and sustainable. Yet, some companies, especially fossil fuel giants, resist this change in fear of losing profit.Henk Rogers, the Founder and CEO of Blue Planet Foundation, believes  that by implementing renewable energy models, businesses can actually save money while looking after our planet.As an innovative entrepreneur who helped Hawaii move towards 100% renewable energy, Henk shares how we can move past these age-old fossil fuels. --Subscribe to “Impact Reimagined” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about our work: ricsi.business.rutgers.eduProduced by the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and Hueman Group Media.

Is American capitalism working for its people? Martin Whittaker, Founder and CEO of JUST Capital, believes that businesses should invest time and capital into what the public truly cares about.In today’s episode Martin explains how we can build a more conscious capitalism in America through data-driven insights.--Subscribe to “Impact Reimagined” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about our work: ricsi.business.rutgers.eduProduced by the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and Hueman Group Media.

In the past few years, more and more companies are commiting to ESG– environmental, social, and governance standards. But in order to achieve real impact, we need accountability.Amy Brachio, global deputy vice chair at Ernst & Young, tells us how businesses can hold themselves accountable to a sustainable mission. And that involves clear measurement standards and encouraging ESG at each layer of the organization.  --Subscribe to “Impact Reimagined” wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about our work: ricsi.business.rutgers.eduProduced by the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and Hueman Group Media.

Impact entrepreneurs and corporations are beginning to take  sustainability seriously. But the question is, how can they create a positive impact while thriving economically?Through the Sustainable Living Plan at Unilever, Paul Polman established environmentally-conscious brands while pushing the businesses ahead.In this episode, Paul talks about his vision for rising business leaders to similarly implement sustainable living models.--Learn more about our work at Rutgers: ricsi.business.rutgers.eduProduced by the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and Hueman Group Media.

For founders, staying true to purpose can be difficult, especially as investors put pressure on startups to grow and deliver returns. As a serial entrepreneur, Keenan Beasley understands this all too well. But he is not the type to give up purpose for profit. One of Keenan’s ventures, Sunday II Sunday, is helping narrow the health equity gap by supporting athletic women with textured hair. In this episode Keenan speaks of the overlooked value of catering to the needs of diverse communities and shares why prioritizing customers can actually be good for business.--Learn more about our work at Rutgers: ricsi.business.rutgers.eduProduced by the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and Hueman Group Media.

Even though people of color are on the front lines of the climate crisis, they are often discouraged from becoming part of the solution. Youth climate advocate Kristy Drutman’s popular multimedia platform Browngirl Green educates and uplifts diverse voices in the environmental space. Kristy is also the founder of Green Jobs Board, an online recruitment platform for equity and inclusion within the green economy.In this episode Kristy shares her vision for a world where companies acknowledge their responsibility in the climate crisis and collaborate to find solutions.--Produced by the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and Hueman Group Media.