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COMPELLING NARRATIVES: MASTERING THE CRAFT OF EFFECTIVE STORYTELLING (OCTOBER 2024)

Shannan Herbert, CEO of the Washington Area Community Investment Fund hosted an immersive panel, where Elizabeth Vivirito, Sing Lee Lathan, and Jarami Bond shared their unique perspectives and techniques for personal, organizational, and community-based storytelling, helping participants take their first steps toward crafting their own impactful stories.

SHAPING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION (NOVEMBER 2023)

“Jarami hosted and facilitated a webinar focused on exploring the role that sustainability education plays in K-12 education and the role of the private sector. The webinar featured Sustainability Education Coalition partner voices from Honeywell, LyondellBassell, Nucor, and the National Environmental Education Foundation.”

SUSTAINABLE BRANDS 2023: CREATIVITY AND EXECUTION IN MARKETING (OCTOBER 2023)

“Jarami co-facilitated a workshop focused on exploring why sustainability-marketing partnerships often don't live up to expectations and what can be done about it. Participants not only analyzed and diagnosed common issues, but also shared lessons from top-notch award-winning campaigns.”

GREENBUILD 2023: CLOSING KEYNOTE (SEPTEMBER 2023)

“Jarami moderated a fireside chat with Dr. Ayana Johnson, Co-Founder of Urban Ocean Lab, co-editor of bestselling climate anthology All We Can Save, and author of the forthcoming book What If We Get it Right? Within the conversation, Jarami and Dr. Johnson unpacked the role of joy in Climate Futurism as well as ways for green building practitioners and sustainability professionals to maintain holistic wellness amidst the unprecedented urgency of their climate work.

STORYTELLING FOR IMPACT: USING WORDS TO CONNECT AND DRIVE RACIAL EQUITY (FEBRUARY 2023)

“For Certified B Corps, storytelling for impact is an important and valuable tool to drive change and create a more equitable and regenerative economy. As one of B Lab U.S. & Canada’s four pillars in its strategy to advance racial equity, storytelling for impact was the topic of a Q&A discussion during the closing plenary at Champions Retreat 2022 featuring Jarami Bond, Founder of Bond Studio and Michael B. Kelly II, Vice President of Social Impact at Participant. Learn more about the power of storytelling and how B Corps like Participant and Bond Studio are helping people move their seats to the streets.”

B LAB US & CANADA CHAMPIONS RETREAT 2022 - OUR COLLECTIVE FUTURE (DECEMBER 2022)

“Jarami moderated a fireside chat with Michael B. Kelly II, VP of Social Impact at Participant, unpacking the themes of racial equity and environmental justice within Participant’s recently-launched Netflix documentary, Descendent. Within the dialogue, Jarami explored the role storytelling plays in galvanizing hearts and minds toward unified action, Participant’s unique approach to nurturing relationships with frontline communities, and how B Corps can leverage the power of storytelling for social impact.”

USGBC CAROLINAS GREEN GALA LEADERSHIP AWARDS (OCTOBER 2022)

“Jarami presented the welcome address at the 12th USGBC Carolinas Green Gala Leadership Awards, celebrating the green building professionals who shape the story of built space, influencing the cultural, economic, and environmental vitality of the Carolinas. Within his talk, Jarami encouraged the audience to remain persistent in the midst of complex LEED projects, remain hopeful and inspired as we collectively shift minds and hearts toward greater mindfulness, and prioritize equity as caring well for our region means advocating for the vulnerable, underrepresented, and underserved communities who have historically been excluded from the health and wellness benefits that green building provides.”

ELEVATING NEW VOICES IN ESG (APRIL 2022)

“In this next discussion of the Diversity in STEM series, we will bring together industry leaders alongside an education leader to discuss the importance of engaging the next generation of diverse solution seekers in the evolving conversations around ESG initiatives. Learn how peer organizations are aiming to connect the E and the S in their ESG framework, and how companies are elevating diverse perspectives to help solve global sustainability challenges for the next generation.”

GREENBIZ 350 PODCAST (APRIL 2022)

Episode 311: Inside Rihanna's climate foundation, Mars nudges suppliers (22:40)

Jarami Bond, chief storyteller at Bond Studio and senior advisor at GreenBiz.org chats with Justine Lucas, executive director of the Clara Lionel Foundation — named for the singer's grandparents. Its focus: climate resilience projects in the United States and the Caribbean.

INCLUSIVE COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (FEBRUARY 2022)

“Dismantling decades of environmental injustice that disproportionally affects generations of poor people and communities of color is the mission of a growing number of organizations, companies, communities and individuals determined to advance environmental justice. That work is evolving. One-year-old nonprofit GreenBiz.org, for example, will this year launch its first two programs — workforce development and community building. Since kicking off the soft launch of GreenBiz.org during GreenBiz 21, and inviting companies, foundations and organizations to join it as GreenBiz.org creates new narratives for the BIPOC sustainability community, Jarami Bond last week announced initial funders include LinkedIn, United Airlines and Google.” Lynn Haber

AN UPDATE FROM GREENBIZ.ORG (FEBRUARY 2022) - click for video

At GreenBiz 22, Jarami shared the updates on GreenBiz.org, a new 501(c)(3) that exists to “nurture and empower BIPOC professionals to accelerate a just transition to a clean economy.” Seeded by GreenBiz Group and funded by LinkedIn, United Airlines, and Google, GreenBiz.org is gearing up to launch its first Workforce Development and Community Building programs, focused on transforming the sustainability field culturally and contributing deeply to the dismantling of environmental injustice.

CREATING INCLUSIVE COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES (FEBRUARY 2022)

Jarami moderated a keynote conversation between Kim Thompson, PwC Principal and Fellow at the CEO Action for Racial Equity, and Jorge Luis Fontanez, CEO of B Lab, exploring their work in advancing racial equity and inclusivity in companies and communities.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO ADVANCE JEDI IN YOUR ORGANIZATION AND BEYOND (FEBRUARY 2022)

Jarami moderated a breakout session featuring Kim Thompson, PwC Principal and Fellow at the CEO Action for Racial Equity, and Jorge Luis Fontanez, CEO of B Lab who explored how sustainability practitioners can you steward their spheres of influence to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within their companies.

BLACK VOICES IN GREEN BUILDING: TELLING THE SUSTAINABILITY STORY (FEBRUARY 2022)

“As we continue to highlight Black voices in green building, hear from Jarami Bond, chief storyteller at Bond Studio, as he discusses his journey in sustainability communications.”

VERGE 2021 - ASK THE EXPERT (OCTOBER 2021)

Jarami interviewed C.D. Glin, Vice President of PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Philanthropy at PepsiCo, exploring how companies design and implement philanthropic strategies that complement the work of sustainability and social impact teams. Glin provided insights into his strategic thinking and reflected on lessons learned during his tenure with PepsiCo, the U.S. African Development Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and Peace Corps.

OLIVER WYMAN INCLUSION FESTIVAL - ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FIRESIDE CHAT (SEPTEMBER 2021)

Jarami served as a special guest joining Lauren Wylie (Global Head of Sustainability and Oliver Wyman for Society) and Tyler Heggans (Oliver Wyman Consultant and author of “When Our Haven Burned”) for a dialogue around the origins of the environmental justice movement and role employees can play to achieve even greater impact together.

FACEBOOK BUILDING EQUITY FOR ALL: CLIMATE JUSTICE WEBINAR (SEPTEMBER 2021)

Jarami served as moderator of the Facebook Building Equity for All: Climate Justice webinar presented by EarthShare. The webinar panel features the voices of climate justice leaders committed to creating equitable opportunities and solutions, who will explore this urgent topic and spotlight the challenges and opportunities at the root of some our most serious climate-related inequities, both in the U.S. and globally.

2021 GBENN VIRTUAL SUMMIT (SEPTEMBER 2021)

Jarami served as keynote speaker, covering how we can build mutually-beneficial relationships that address BIPOC community needs and how to best adapt our programs or services to meet those community needs. He will discuss the best ways to partner with BIPOC communities and organizations to create more space and dialogue around sustainability and the clean economy.

EARTHSHARE “BUILDING EQUITY FOR ALL" WEBINAR SERIES (APRIL 2021)

Jarami served as host and moderator of the EarthShare “Building Equity for All” webinar series, exploring the past, present, and future of environmental, climate, and energy justice issues in America. This three-part webinar series focused on making these issues accessible and inspiring participants to take action. The series was presented by Groundswell and WEACT For Environmental Justice.

INTRODUCING GREENBIZ.ORG — A NEW NONPROFIT FOR BIPOC PROFESSIONALS (FEBRUARY 2021)

Last week, during GreenBiz 21, Jarami Bond — a new colleague but an old friend — announced the launch of a new nonprofit “that exists solely to nurture and empower BIPOC professionals to accelerate a just transition to a clean economy,'“ as he described it. It was a moment of deep pride for all of us — Joel Makower.

ACTIVE ALLYSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY (FEBRUARY 2021)

Jarami Bond and Adiyah Ali of LISC co-host a roundtable, leading a conversation around how sustainability professionals can uplift BIPOC in the field, driving the movement toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WHY ADVANCING EQUITY IS EVERYONE’S JOB (FEBRUARY 2021)

Jarami Bond moderated a keynote conversation between Kimberly Lewis of the Havenz Network and Michelle Moore of Groundswell, exploring why advancing equity is everyone’s job and how sustainability leaders can leverage their power and influence to promote greater equity and justice (33:38).

COLLABORATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE ACTION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (FEBRUARY 2021)

Jarami Bond moderated a panel featuring Dr. Ellonda L. Williams of B Lab, Nathaly Moreno of Elemental Excelerator, and Jasmine Thomas of Citi, exploring how corporates and NGOs can effectively partner to drive substantive change at the intersection of climate action and social justice and how sustainability professionals can accelerate this work.

ACCELERATING A JUST TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ECONOMY (FEBRUARY 2021)

In his debut keynote address, Jarami Bond shares his heart for equity and justice in sustainability as well as the announcement of GreenBiz.org, a nonprofit working to nurture and empower BIPOC professionals to accelerate a just transition to a clean economy (41:20).

GREENBIZ 350 PODCAST (DECEMBER 2020)

Episode 249: 30 Under 30 honorees share revelations, big oil pivots

“As we did at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020, we feature the voices of our vibrant community in this episode and on Jan. 8. Participants considered this question: What’s the most significant way that the events of 2020 changed your job or perspective as a sustainability professional? What’s your priority for 2021, as a result? Here are six responses from past 30 Under 30 honorees.”

DIVERSITY IN SUSTAINABILITY - COLOUR COMMENTARY FEATURE (DECEMBER 2020)

“Jarami Bond is a bit of a renaissance man. Now the Chief Storyteller at Bond Studio, he studied environmental engineering during college, and his first job out of college was for Interface, the holy grail of sustainable companies. Jarami was named GreenBiz 30 Under 30 in 2017, and he is now one of the founding members of the Net Impact Black Professionals Chapter.”

NET IMPACT BLACK PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER - FOUNDING MEMBERS (OCTOBER 2020)

Jarami Bond, Chief Storyteller at Bond Studio is named one of thirteen founding members of the Net Impact Black Professional Chapter. The NIBPC will help support and encourage Net Impact Central, its partners, and members in fulfilling their commitments to amplify the voices of BIPOC, and making decisions that promote greater equity.

VERGE 2020 - ROUNDTABLE - ACTIVE ALLYSHIP IN SUSTAINABILITY (OCTOBER 2020)

Jarami Bond, Chief Storyteller at Bond Studio hosts an interactive roundtable exploring how sustainability professionals can support BIPOC within the space amidst racial crisis and ensure the field is a safe space for the next generation.

3BL FORUM - BRANDS TAKING STANDS - BUSINESS ELECTS TO LEAD (OCTOBER 2020)

Jarami Bond, Chief Storyteller at Bond Studio interviews Shundrawn Thomas, President at Northern Trust Asset Management, discussing his journey as an African American man in corporate America and how his work advances the racial and economic justice movement.

NET ZERO 2020 - AMPLIFYING BLACK VOICES - TACKLING OUR INDUSTRY’S LACK OF DIVERSITY (SEPTEMBER 2020)

The group featuring Kimberly Lewis (USGBC), Edward Faustin (AreaProbe), Jarami Bond (Bond Studio), Jasmine Lomax (Kilroy Realty), and Johann Wilson (DLR Group) discussed their career pathways at a macro scale, identifying challenges they have faced along the way and suggesting solutions at both the personal and organizational levels.

ADDRESSING RACISM: THE ROLE WE PLAY AS SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS (JULY 2020)

Sustainability professionals Jarami Bond, Taylor Price, Sam Hartsock, and Lisa Hu share their perspectives on the intersectionality of race, equity, and the environment.

GREENBIZ 350 PODCAST (JUNE 2020)

Episode 224: Biodiversity, climate tech and voices of clean energy equity

“Executive Director Joel Makower and Editorial Director Heather Clancy review Jarami’s recent article “How sustainability professionals can uplift the black community.”

HOW SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS CAN UPLIFT THE BLACK COMMUNITY (JUNE 2020)

“If not us, then who?” Amid the global response to the killings of George Floyd, Amaud Abrey, and Breonna Taylor (and more), I provide the sustainable business community with actionable steps it can take to advocate for justice, equity, and restoration for the black community.

SUSTAINABILITY TEAMS NEED CUSTOMER-FACING SPECIALISTS (AUGUST 2019)

“It’s common knowledge that the modern-day consumer desires to purchase goods and services from companies that operate with social and environmental mindfulness. So how does a company make sustainability simple enough for the everyday consumer to understand without sacrificing fundamental pieces of the puzzle?”

YALE UNIVERSITY HEARTWOOD PODCAST (MARCH 2019)

Thomas Rashad Easley, the Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (FES), hosts the Heartwood podcast recorded on the FES campus in New Haven, Connecticut. Thomas meets with guests spanning the environmental spectrum, in pursuit of one goal: understanding how the heart impacts the woods, and the woods impact the heart.

3 SECRETS FOR SCORING AN ENTRY-LEVEL SUSTAINABILITY JOB (MARCH 2019)

“Wonderful career advice from one of the GreenBiz 30 Under 30, a list recognizing rising leaders in the field of sustainability.”

- Heather Clancy, Editorial Director, GreenBiz Group

Click here to hear Joel Makower and Heather Clancy review the article on the GreenBiz 350 Podcast.

VISIONKEEPERS PODCAST EPISODE (AUGUST 2018)

“Jarami Bond has been a VisionKeeper throughout his career, bringing sustainability to the core of business and ensuring that it brings benefit to all people.”

- Dan Barham, Executive Producer, VisionKeepers

DYNAMIC SUSTAINABILITY TEAMS DO THESE THREE THINGS (JUNE 2018)

"Jarami Bond, a 2017 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 honoree, shares three insightful lessons after three years in corporate sustainability."

- Joel Makower, Executive Director, GreenBiz Group

GREENBIZ 350 PODCAST INTERVIEW (JUNE 2018)

Episode 126: United's biofuels mission, why it's time to bone up on 'emissionality'

A reality check with 30 Under 30 honoree Jarami Bond (26:12)

"The sustainability strategy manager for carpetmaker Interface reflects on how his priorities have changed over the past year since he was named to the 2017 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 list, why he's taking time to pause more

BUSINESS & RACIAL JUSTICE WEBINAR (MARCH 2018)

"Gain inspiration and insight from leaders who have built or changed policies in their own companies from environmental sustainability to diversity & inclusion. Explore how we can learn from these movements to advance racial justice in the private sector. Speakers will include Cecily Joseph, Vice President, Corporate Responsibility at Symantec Corporation, Laura Clise, Founder & CEO at Intentionalist, and Jarami D. Bond, Sustainability Strategy Manager at Interface, Inc." 

WHY DIVERSITY IS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING SUSTAINABILITY (AUGUST 2017)

"Think about the last time that you made an effort to change something about yourself. How about the last time that you changed something ingrained within your organization? Now imagine what it takes to shift an entire culture. But that is what needs to happen in order for organizations to thrive now and in the future. Promoting diversity is one of the biggest existential challenges facing society today — and that reflects within companies, as well. 

GREENBIZ 350 PODCAST INTERVIEW (AUGUST 2017)

Episode 90: Automakers get energized; diversity in the driver's seat

The missing link to true sustainability (33:30)

WHY DIVERSITY IS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING SUSTAINABILITY (DECEMBER 2017)

Reposted on the ILFI Trim Tab blog; first published on GreenBiz.com

GREENBIZ 30 UNDER 30 (JUNE 2017)

"We are proud and excited to reveal our second annual list of promising young professionals in the field of sustainable business. This year's "30 Under 30" cohort was selected by GreenBiz editors in collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, based on a global search for emerging leaders who are shaping the next generation of sustainable business."

COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES - GRADUATION TO VOCATION (JULY 2017)

"Jarami Bond spends his days in Atlanta, GA creating a corporate culture of connectivity around sustainability and social issues. With a major in Environmental Sciences and a minor Sustainable Materials & Technology, Bond finds that his career allows him to blend the best of both worlds to positively impact his surrounding community. Get to know this College of Natural Resources alum and Upper Marlboro, MD native."