Net Zero Business Models - Book Launch Party to Benefit the Dance Palace

503 B Street,Point Reyes Station CA 94956

04 March, 2023

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Net Zero Business Models: How Small Businesses and Ordinary People Can Decarbonize the Economy - Book Launch Party to Benefit the Dance PalaceSaturday, March 4, 2023 Reception at 5:30pm; panel discussion starts at 6:00pm All in person attendees will receive a copy of the book; a suggestion donation of $30 to the Dance Palace is recommended. Advance registration is required; in person tickets are limited. Masks recommended. About This Event: West Marin resident John Montgomery, co-author of “Net Zero Business Models: Winning in the Global Net Zero Economy,” discusses the book’s key ideas about decarbonizing the economy. Following an opening reception, joining John in a panel discussion are Moderator Kathy Hunting of West Marin Climate Action; Jonathan Barájas, founder of Eco-Gardening LLC; and Devorah Freudiger, Director of Coffee Culture at Equator Coffees and Teas. Together, they will bring these ideas to life in a local context, focusing on practical ways in which we can all contribute. This event will summarize where the world is in the great transformation to a net zero emissions economy. For anyone trying to make sense of the transition to a net zero economy, this event will provide timely insights that you can apply immediately to your life and business to reduce your carbon footprint. You will be inspired by stories from several people well down the path to achieving net zero in their business and personal lives. Your participation will help support the Dance Palace, the community center of West Marin. Book Synopsis: Net Zero Business Models: Winning in the Global Net Zero Economy delivers a revolutionary new take on how to transition from business models that are contributing to worldwide climate disaster to net zero models consistent with long-term sustainability. The book explains what net zero emissions means, how businesses can implement net zero emission business models, what the overall transition to a net zero emissions economy looks like, and, ultimately, how civilization itself will transition to a net zero one that works for everyone and operates with the limits of the biosphere. An indispensable resource for anyone interested in decarbonizing the economy, Net Zero Business Models organizes the global conversation about net zero into a coherent whole. The book will help you successfully adapt to a new environmental and economic reality that is already here. John Montgomery is the founder of the Center for Global Consciousness where he provides strategic advice and executive coaching to CEOs and their executive teams. He practiced corporate law for 37 years, mostly in Silicon Valley where he founded a thriving corporate law firm, M&H LLP, and served as outside general counsel for over two dozen public companies and over 1,000 emerging growth companies. John is also the author of Great from the Start: How Conscious Corporations Attract Success and was instrumental in drafting California’s benefit corporation legislation. He loves gardening and open water swimming in Tomales Bay. Jonathan Barájas is the founder of Eco-Gardening LLC, a landscape maintenance business, and lifelong resident of West Marin. Jonathan attended Cal State Sonoma and graduated with a degree in Finance. After completing his education, Jonathan moved back to West Marin to start his company company whose core values include reducing the carbon footprint in landscape maintenance without compromising premium service. Devorah Freudiger is the Director of Coffee Cultures at Equator Coffees and Teas. From its humble origins in a Marin County garage in 1995, Equator Coffees has grown into a high-impact coffee company focused on quality, sustainability, and social responsibility. As the first California coffee roaster to receive B Corp certification, Equator is a leader in sustainable practices. B Corp certification requires the company to demonstrate transparency and accountability throughout its supply chain and quantify the impact its business creates for its employees, the community, and the environment. Kathy Hunting is a retired epidemiologist and environmental health scientist. She lives on a sunny acre in Point Reyes Station where she grows much of her food. As a member of West Marin Climate Action, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge of climate-smart gardening and renewable energy solutions. Cancellation Policy Because seating capacity is limited, please email Claire Burns ([email protected]) if your plans change and you cannot attend.