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Member Benefits

ISBF is the only organization with Iowa companies sharing state-specific proven best practices in sustainability—the business case for environmental and social responsibility.

We do not prescribe solutions, rather we survey our business members annually about their most pressing issues and theme our quarterly events around those topics.

  • Webinars—Easy Access – Quarterly, ISBF hosts two free webinars, each featuring two organizations sharing a proven best practice from a different business perspective.
  • Roundtables—High Value – Semi-annually, ISBF hosts a closed, confidential business roundtable with free lunch, guest speaker, and 2-hour asking for help from peer professionals with your #1 sustainability issue. Non-member guests pay a fee.
  • Tours—Most Popular – Semi-annually, ISBF hosts a members-only regional tour of sustainable business practices in one metro area. We provide a shuttle to at least three companies providing a presentation and physical site visit. There is always one lunch stop.
  • Member Library—Largest in Iowa – ISBF boasts the largest online library of corporate sustainability best practices in Iowa: 87 videos and 20 event summaries since 2014. At least 16 videos and 4 event summaries are added every year.
  • Member Directory—Direct Access to Answers – ISBF boasts Iowa businesses willing to share and learn on pre-competitive environmental and social issues. Name, title, email, and phone number. With 48 business members, we continue to growing quickly.

 

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Member Library

ISBF members have access to proven best practices in sustainability—the business case for environmental and social responsibility. The following categories are available in our member library. Contact info@iowaSBF.org for a full listing of topics and companies presenting.

  • OVERALL
    • Definition, Marketing & Reporting (19 videos)
  • ENVIRONMENTAL
    • Energy Efficiency & Renewable Generation (18 videos)
    • Water Use Reduction & Stewardship (11 videos)
    • Waste Reduction, Products & Packaging (10 videos)
    • Transport Efficiency & Renewable Fuels(6 videos)
  • SOCIAL
    • Safety, Health & Wellness (13 videos)
    • Diversity, Inclusion & Collaboration (11 videos)
    • Giving & Volunteerism (11 videos)
    • Financial Literacy & Decision-Making(2 videos)

 

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Staff

  • Megan Baker
    Megan Baker
    Iowa Sustainable Business Forum
    Executive Director

Board Members

  • Alicia Simmons
    Alicia Simmons
    Frontier Co-op
    CSR Manager
    Leadership Director, President
  • Lisa Brunie-McDermott
    Lisa Brunie-McDermott
    HNI Corporation
    Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
    At-Large Director, 2022-2025, Vice President
  • Leah Barton
    Leah Barton
    CIRAS, Iowa State University
    Assistant Director
    Leadership Director, 2023-2026, Treasurer
  • Eric Biederman
    Eric Biederman
    Casey’s General Stores
    Procurement & Sustainability Manager
    Immediate Past-President
  • Justin Devoe
    Justin Devoe
    Casey's General Stores
    Energy & Sustainability Specialist
    Leadership Director, 2023-2026
  • Kelly Gipple, PHR
    Kelly Gipple, PHR
    Barilla America
    Human Resources Specialist
    Leadership Director, 2023-2026
  • Naura Heiman Godar, AIA, WELL AP
    Naura Heiman Godar, AIA, WELL AP
    RDG Planning & Design
    Senior Partner, Architect
    At-Large Director, 2021-2024
  • Jenny Jensen
    Jenny Jensen
    Danone North America
    Program & Methods Manager, Regenerative Agriculture
    At-Large Director, 2023-2026