Finding opportunity in disruption with Thankyou
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Pete Yao is the Chief Impact Officer, Thankyou, and Director, Thankyou Charitable Trust. This interview was held in the Grow With Purpose in 2021 event, part of the National Sustainable Living Festival 2021. Day 1, interview 1. Recorded 8 February, 2021.
Topics:
- Thankyou Group background and business model
- Success through social purpose
- Maturing operational sustainability with Responsible Business Goals
- Continuous improvement and prioritising actions
- Choosing the right charity partners and giving thoughtfully
- Reporting progress transparently and authentically
- Top piece of advice for small businesses
- Audience questions - recycled content, future trends, B Corp
Resources:
- To learn more about Thankyou's approach, go to https://thankyou.co/about/sustainability
- Their 2020 Annual Letter also covers how their approach to partnering and 'thoughtful giving' has changed https://thankyou.co/blog/2020/09/annual-letter-from-thankyou-trustees
- One of our participants also pointed out that their LinkedIn is 'gold'! https://www.linkedin.com/company/thankyou-group
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