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The best employees on the market are the ones who will expect the most from you. In our recent webinar, Kate Sargent (KJS Consulting) emphasized that purpose-driven organizations must align their benefits strategy with business priorities in order to attract and retain top talent. To compete, companies need to offer total rewards that go beyond the basics. That means: ?? Financial wellness programs ?? Flexible benefits ?? Purpose-driven perks that reflect your values If your company wants to stand out as a purpose-driven employer, the benefits you offer need to reflect that. Learn how to build a modern benefits strategy that drives engagement, retention, and long-term growth ?? https://lnkd.in/efjZSvJC

51% of employees say financial stress is impacting their ability to do their best work. And 1 in 5 feel that stress all the time. In our recent webinar, Kate Sargent reminded us that financial stress doesn’t clock out. And when employers don’t address financial wellness, the cost shows up in engagement, productivity, and overall mental health. So what can employers do? Invest in financial wellness benefits that meet employees where they are. Explore how to tailor employee wellness benefits to support the expectations of today’s workforce in our latest blog ??

In honor of Women's History Month (and a head start on Earth month ??) HearstLab teamed up with Project W and Climate Tech Cities to host Women in Climate, bringing together industry leaders, investors, and startups committed to building a sustainable future. So, who cares about sustainability? Special guest Faith Taylor SVP Sustainability at Kyndryl kicked off the evening by reminding everyone in the room that WE care and that women are on the frontlines of climate change ?? Next up was a series of pitches from Scope Zero's Lizzy Kolar on employee engagement, Aloqia's Stephanie Benedetto on inventory circularity, AptDeco's Reham Fagiri on complex 2nd-hand commerce, and Planet FWD's Kayalin Akens-Irby on supply chain scalability. Then, Estefania Palomino (United Nations Global Compact) moderated an inspiring investor panel with Malika Cantor of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Olga Polunina of Independence Point Advisors, Sonam Velani of Streetlife Ventures, and Diana Rhoten of PVG. ?? Key Takeaways: ???????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ???? ????????. ?? It's essential to pair purpose with profitability. How? Optimize unit economics, get as close to price parity as possible (few will pay $25 for a product when the alternative is $5), and demonstrate viable financial and environmental returns to give investors the confidence they need. ???? ?????????? ?????? ???????????? ???????? ???????? ? Companies can accelerate their sustainability strategy and solutions with AI tools that are fast and effective at a fair price, helping businesses scale and stay competitive. ?????????????? ???????? ?????????????? ?????????? ????????. ?? While many VC-backed startups aspire to achieve unicorn status, there are other ways to be extraordinarily successful as a founder (e.g. retaining 100% of a $100M company versus less than 1% of a $1B company). Large enterprises are still interested in buying tuck-in businesses that solve big problems. ??????’?? ???? ???? ???? ??????????. ?? How do you go from niche to widespread adoption? It's time to collaborate with influential players and brands. Prove that you're solving a major pain point, then ensure measurable results. ?????????? ???? ?????? ??????????, ?????? ?????? ??????????. ?? Look at the market not the headlines. When raising capital, think beyond VC and utilize a range of capital (non-dilutive) to fund your business in a sustainable way. BONUS: Head to the comments for upcoming opportunities and funding for climate startups. We are incredibly thankful to all our speakers, co-hosts, and everyone who came out last night and filled the room with energy, excitement and support for women in climate. A special thank you to our chairwoman Eve Burton for stopping by, as well as HearstLab’s Katie Bailey and guest MC Michelle Tulac of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. We can't wait to do this again! (Speaking of, comment/tag if interested in a collab for NYC’s official Climate Week this September 2025 ????)

What better way to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth and #EarthMonth than to bring together female leaders from across sustainability, climate investors, and B2B tech startups? Join us this coming Monday (3/24) for Women in Climate: Building a Sustainable Future! Don’t miss the chance to learn tactical ways to identify and integrate sustainability into core business practices from leading enterprises and startup business leaders. Hear from Michelle Tulac (Ellen MacArthur Foundation), Faith Taylor (Kyndryl), Stephanie Benedetto (Aloqia (formerly Queen of Raw)), Reham Fagiri (AptDeco), Kayalin Akens-Irby (Planet FWD), and Lizzy Kolar (Scope Zero). This event is hosted in partnership with HearstLab, Project W, and Climate Tech Cities. https://lu.ma/rx74ocdu

Climate change is reshaping workplace expectations, and employees want to work at companies that are actively driving change toward a healthy planet. But they’re not just looking for statements—they want real programs that empower them to take action in both their personal and professional lives. Employers who integrate sustainability-driven benefits into their offerings boost engagement, loyalty, and retention—all while driving corporate reputation to address long-term ESG goals for the company. How can your company stay ahead? Check out our webinar recap to explore key trends shaping employee priorities and how organizations can take action to drive engagement, retention, and impact. ?? Read the recap: https://lnkd.in/efvtnGux

We’re packing our bags for Las Vegas! ?? ?? #Transform2025 is just one week away, and we're looking forward to meeting HR pioneers who are paving the future of workplaces and work cultures. Meet with our team to discuss how companies can empower their employees to take meaningful climate action through their benefits. Want to learn how Scope Zero’s innovative employee benefit program can help your company reduce its carbon footprint AND boost employee engagement? Book a meeting with Drew Harrington, MBA ?? https://lnkd.in/eFdDv8tQ

We had the privilege of chatting with Lizzy Kolar from Scope Zero to delve into the future of climate change mitigation. Learn more about Kolar's mission, as well as how Scope Zero is helping change the world in our latest edition of On the Record. https://lnkd.in/eikA3i4Y

?? Scope Zero is heading to #Transform2025 in Las Vegas! We’re excited to join industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers for a few days of inspiration and collaboration around the future of workplaces and work cultures. Today’s workforce expects forward-thinking, impactful, and easy-to-use benefits. The Carbon Savings Account? (CSA) by Scope Zero delivers on all fronts, helping companies stand out while empowering employees to make a real environmental impact. Scope Zero is helping companies drive employee engagement and reduce their carbon footprint through innovative employee benefit programs. ?? Book a demo with Drew Harrington, and see how we turn climate action into a workplace benefit for everyone. tinyurl.com/38ra44mw

??? You know what’s “selling” like hot cakes? {Free} tickets to Women in Climate: Building a Sustainable Future! Our very own Lizzy Kolar will take the stage on Monday, March 24, with other top females working across sustainability, innovation, and business to share actionable strategies, success stories, and bold visions driving real impact. This event is for sustainability leaders, climate investors, and B2B tech startups committed to building a sustainable and profitable future. In partnership with HearstLab, Project W, and Climate Tech Cities, we proudly celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth x #EarthMonth in a unique and memorable fashion. Grab your ticket to this gathering! https://lu.ma/rx74ocdu

??We are excited to announce that Scope Zero has successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit performed by Sensiba LLP! Did you know we first earned this certification as a pre-seed stage company? From day one, the security of employee data has been our top priority, and this renewal reflects our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our client's information. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the SOC 2 information security audit provides a report on the examination of controls relevant to the trust services criteria categories covering security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Thank you to our team for ensuring Scope Zero remains a trusted partner for our clients.?Learn more about how we keep your data secure: https://lnkd.in/eShhXpiD #DataSecurity #SOC2TypeII #Trust #Privacy