About the Network

	Board of Directors Susan Anderson John Echlin Christine Ervin Thor Hinckley Tom Kelly Gary Meddaugh Susan Sokol Blosser Nancy Stueber Dennis J. Wilde Justin Yuen Advisory Board Staff Regina Hauser Holly Brunk		What is the Oregon Natural Step Network? A framework for sustainable thinking. A network for conscious leaders. The Oregon Natural Step Network was formed to support Oregon business, governmental, and educational organizations interested in using The Natural Step (TNS) framework for sustainability. The Network is a membership organization open to interested organizations and individuals. Although the Network is an autonomous organization, it is affiliated under a license agreement with The Natural Step International. The Oregon Natural Step Network supports organizations interested in using The Natural Step framework for sustainability. It is founded on the principle that businesses and organizations can reduce their impact on the environment while enhancing their overall efficiency and effectiveness. The Network seeks to align business and government practices with natural cycles that support the web of life. Guided by a board of respected leaders from the business and non-profit communities, the Network offers the following programs: Introductory workshops about The Natural Step framework In-depth workshops, conferences on sustainability, and special learning events such as Sustainable Purchasing and Eco-indicators Breakfast presentations highlighting leaders and issues in sustainable practices Peer learning groups on topics such as building construction practices, eco-indicators, and investments Support for organizations moving toward sustainability such as coaching, briefings, a tool kit, case studies, and up-to-date information on best practices

Board of Directors

Advisory Board

What is the Oregon Natural Step Network?

A framework for sustainable thinking.

A network for conscious leaders.

The Oregon Natural Step Network was formed to support Oregon business, governmental, and educational organizations interested in using The Natural Step (TNS) framework for sustainability. The Network is a membership organization open to interested organizations and individuals.

Although the Network is an autonomous organization, it is affiliated under a license agreement with The Natural Step International.

The Oregon Natural Step Network supports organizations interested in using The Natural Step framework for sustainability. It is founded on the principle that businesses and organizations can reduce their impact on the environment while enhancing their overall efficiency and effectiveness. The Network seeks to align business and government practices with natural cycles that support the web of life.

Guided by a board of respected leaders from the business and non-profit communities, the Network offers the following programs:

Introductory workshops about The Natural Step framework
In-depth workshops, conferences on sustainability, and special learning events such as Sustainable Purchasing and Eco-indicators
Breakfast presentations highlighting leaders and issues in sustainable practices
Peer learning groups on topics such as building construction practices, eco-indicators, and investments
Support for organizations moving toward sustainability such as coaching, briefings, a tool kit, case studies, and up-to-date information on best practices

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