Pyxera Global

The end of the year is a time to reflect on the past and look to the future. The challenges we face are urgent, but our CEO, Deirdre White, remains hopeful. "We know that by bringing together the right partners, listening deeply to communities, and applying our unique problem-solving techniques, we can make significant strides toward a more equitable and regenerative world." If you’re looking for inspiration for your 2025 goals, read more from Deirdre about our work and how you can be a part of it next year in our annual report here: https://lnkd.in/eQRjkVsM #NewYearsResolution #GlobalEngagement #RegenerativeBusiness #SustainableFuture #EconomicEquity

We are in a defining moment. As democracy teeters on the edge, and climate, economic, and social inequities deepen—the time for transactional gatherings is over. On April 2 from 12–2pm PT, I’m hosting an intimate community conversation with Pyxera Global in San Francisco for leaders, organizers, creatives, and changemakers who understand that systems change begins with people power. This won’t be your typical event. It’s a space for truth-telling, vision-building, and deep collaboration. A space to imagine what’s possible when we lead from community, justice, and joy. Lunch is on us. The dialogue is on all of us. If this resonates with you—DM me for details. Let’s build, not just react. Let’s co-create the future we need. #SystemsChange #CommunityPower #ClimateJustice #Leadership #SocialImpact #PyxeraGlobal #BelovedCommunity

Traditional business models often prioritize short-term profits at the expense of environmental and social wellbeing. A #CircularEconomy offers an alternative model. We can maintain the value of resources through strategies like the 5Rs: ??Refuse ?Reduce ??Reuse ?Recycle ??Repurpose? Small businesses are key to this transition. They have deep roots to their communities, enabling them to foster close relationships with suppliers and adapt quickly to new challenges. Through the Circular Supply Chain Coalition (CSCC), we’re working to recover and integrate critical minerals into supply chains, strengthening market resilience while reducing waste and environmental impact. The CSCC brings together resources from large corporations with the agility of small business to reimagine operations for a regenerative and equitable future.? Liliana Corzo recently explored the role of small enterprises in supply chains in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/esakFiNX Climate KIC Kirsten Dunlop First Mile | Certified B Corp Ian Rosenberger Vivien Luk David Berdish Eva Gladek Anita Schwartz Brandon Tidwell Manuel Carmona Yebra Deirdre White Liz Miller Jacquelyn Omosunbo Omotalade 羚 . 歐瑪塔雷德 Marieka Walsh Mackenzie Knowling

Thank you, Jacquelyn Omosunbo Omotalade 羚 . 歐瑪塔雷德! I love this question: "What am I willing to transform—in myself, in my industry, in my world?" This question lingers, and I’ve seen its power unfold in the quiet, in-between moments of pro bono work while at Pyxera Global. Over shared meals, in small conversations, in the ah-ha moments of closing sessions—I’ve watched perspectives shift, assumptions unravel, and new possibilities take root. Being "on the ground" with project teams, both literally and figuratively, has made one thing clear: transformation doesn’t just happen in the work itself, but in the relationships and reflections that emerge along the way.

In and around Richmond, VA this week? Attend the Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business Circular Supply Chain Summit March 27 and 28! Circular Supply Chain Coalition (CSCC) partners Anita Schwartz and David Berdish will be speaking. Our own Marieka Walsh will also be in attendance! Anita is the president and founder of Circularity Consulting, a governing partner of the CSCC. David is the Associate Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Circular Supply Chain Lab, a CSCC ecosystem partner. The CSCC brings together a diverse network of partners with complementary expertise to create a scalable, effective material recovery system that strengthens global supply chains while delivering economic and environmental benefits.??? Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/gBibTy2S??

How can we move away from an extractive economy and move towards a circular one? It’s not just about how we source or design materials—it's about rethinking how organizations work together. The Circular Supply Chain Coalition (CSCC) fosters collaboration across industries and sectors, bringing together small businesses, manufacturers, corporations, local governments, community-based organizations to strengthen market resilience while reducing waste and environmental impact. ? ? We will be at #Circularity (April 29-May 1 in Denver, CO) sharing insights from the CSCC and demonstrating how businesses can work together to provide a cost-effective solution to wasteful extraction. Register by March 28 to save $450, plus use the code C25PG to save an additional 10% — total savings of over $700 off the Final Rate:?https://buff.ly/3DIW7Mx Trellis Group #GlobalEngagement #RegenerativeBusiness #EconomicEquity?

Request for Quotation: Video/Documentary Production Pyxera Global is seeking a talented video production firm or consultant to create a compelling short video that highlights the impact of the Rayuwa Project in Northern Nigeria. As the project nears completion, this video will serve as a key communication tool, showcasing our strategy in driving community-led change and the tangible outcomes of the project. The firm or consultant must have demonstrable experience creating videos for INGOs or development organizations. We invite qualified professionals or firms with base in Nigeria to submit proposals via email to [email protected] with the subject line: “Video Development for Rayuwa Project in Northern Nigeria.” Deadline for submission: March 9, 2025. We look forward to your creative proposals!

In the 35+ years of Pyxera Global's existence in partnering with local communities across the globe, we have found that many of the solutions the world needs are neither technological advancements nor new services, but instead something more fundamentally simple. Reuse/reduce/repurpose models and behaviors that limit waste, prioritize local value chains over global supply chain, regenerate natural systems, and are aligned within the context of our planetary boundaries. The question that I often grapple with is "how do we subsidize and incentivize reuse behaviors at scale in an extractive capitalist system that only speaks to quarterly earnings, unlimited growth, and shareholder value?" This is extremely perplexing ...especially in the current environment where corporate power goes unchecked. It’s been a few weeks since I attended?#GreenBiz25, and my biggest takeaway from our Circular Supply Chain Coalition (CSCC) panel is that a path is quickly materializing to rapidly incentivize and subsidize reuse/remanufacturing across the globe. Some of the conversation topics that are still top of mind: 1. Localized supply chains = risk mitigation. The CSCC is focused on recovering critical minerals before they hit landfills, reducing supply chain vulnerabilities and ensuring businesses have access to the materials they need. 2. Incentives and subsidies drive action. Businesses move quickly when the economics make sense. The CSCC is designing incentives for recovery, reuse, and remanufacturing (because sustainability should also be a smart business decision!). 3. We can turn social good into business advantage. The ability to reduce emissions, stabilize supply chains, and create jobs is real. The missing piece? Policies and incentives that shape how we recover materials, not just how we consume and discard them. 4. The accountability landscape has changed. Today, corporate executives are feeling more pressure from consumers and investors than from policymakers. Those who move first on securing supply chains will be ahead of the curve. 5. Not all materials are created equal. Metal and minerals have real market value and established recovery pathways. Plastic? Not so much. The economics don’t support large-scale reuse. The momentum is here. The CSCC is in the right place at the right time, and people are paying attention. The question now isn’t if we can shift material recovery, it’s how fast we can make it happen. Pyxera Global Climate KIC Anita Schwartz Kristyn Rankin Deirdre White Manuel Carmona Yebra Kirsten Dunlop Brandon Tidwell Liliana Corzo Shreya Sonar Deborah Dull Grayson Shor David Berdish Liz Miller Jacquelyn Omosunbo Omotalade 羚 . 歐瑪塔雷德 Vivien Luk Ian Rosenberger

Join us in welcoming three outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors! Their expertise spans energy, finance, compliance, and risk advisory – critical areas as we continue driving equitable and regenerative change worldwide. ?? Mona Dajani, Partner and Global Co-Chair of the Energy, Infrastructure and Hydrogen teams at Baker Botts. As a leader in project finance, Mona is shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.? ?? Nick Patnaik, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at Schroder Investment Management North America. With extensive experience in regulatory compliance and financial governance, Nick strengthens our commitment to accountability and impact.? ?? Ashraf S., Chair of the Audit Committee. Bringing over 25 years of experience in audit, consulting, and risk advisory across?federal and commercial sectors, Ashraf ensures strategic oversight as we scale our efforts. “Their diverse perspectives and expertise will be invaluable as we expand our work with communities and companies around the world to create sustainable, equitable, and resilient solutions for addressing urgent global challenges,” said Deirdre White, CEO of Pyxera Global. They join an exceptional group of board members dedicated to advancing our mission: Lynne Weil, Helen Lowman, PhD, Ladan Manteghi, Peg Willingham, James Calvin, Timothy Prewitt, Jennifer Aubert Parker, Ian Cornell, Guillermo Areas, Isabel Hill, Barbara B. Lang, and CEO Deirdre White. Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/eGUwZMe5 ?

Delays, visa complications, jet lag, and cultural adjustments—sometimes, making an impact isn’t as seamless as we hope. But as this story from Jayprakash Sharma on the SAP Social Sabbatical shows, persistence in the face of setbacks is what truly drives change. #SkillsBasedVolunteering isn’t just about lending expertise—it’s about stepping into new environments, adapting, and pushing through challenges to support lasting, community-led solutions. Whether it’s navigating complex logistics or bridging cultural differences, meaningful impact happens when people stay committed, even when the journey doesn’t go as planned. This piece is a great reminder of what it takes to show up, listen, and keep going. Thanks for sharing, Jayprakash! #SocialSabbatical #SAP4Good