Arlene Blum Named Forbes Sustainability Leader
We're proud to announce that our Executive Director Arlene Blum was one of 50 global changemakers selected for the 2024 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list. The honorees "span industries and disciplines while all demonstrating exceptional ambition, innovation, and recent, tangible impact that is both scalable and sustainable. No greenwashing allowed — we looked for people making a real difference in their field," Forbes says. This year’s esteemed panel of judges was comprised of Sylvia Earle, Laurene Powell Jobs, Bill McKibben, Nnimmo Bassey, and Tom Baruch.
Along with CEOs, governors, and world leaders, Arlene was chosen for her successes in reducing the use of harmful chemicals like flame retardants and PFAS.
“Stopping the use of harmful chemicals in our products is like climbing a high Himalayan mountain," Arlene told Forbes. "You find a worthy objective, select a team, pick up heavy loads and persevere through deep snow, storms, avalanches and an occasional Yeti to reach the summit of a healthier world.”