The New Division

09/02/2022

WANTED: COMMUNICATION STRATEGIST WITH A PASSION FOR CHANGING THE WORLD 🌱

The New Division is growing and we are now looking for a Communication Strategist, initially as parental leave cover but with a possibility to become a permanent addition to our team.

You will be part of a tight team working to create strategies, texts and concepts that can support our clients on their sustainability journeys. We are guided by a strong conviction that our work can contribute to creating real societal impact - and hope that you are too.

Come join us!

17/01/2022

WELCOME LOUISE, NEW CEO AT THE NEW DIVISION 🌱

Today we are excited to welcome Louise König as our new CEO. Louise has over 20 years of experience in sustainable business development and communication. She has worked for several of the largest companies in Sweden, including IKEA, Coop and most recently Ramboll Management Consulting, where she acted as the Head of Strategic Sustainability Consulting. We are extremely proud and excited to have Louise onboard and look forward to breaking new grounds with her at the wheel!

Read more in our press release 👉 http://www.thenewdivision.world/louise-konig-ny-vd-for-the-new-division

Kommunikations- och strategibyrån The New Division rekryterar hållbarhetsprofilen Louise König som ny vd.

14/01/2022

WELCOME TO THE TEAM, FREDRIK🕺

Happy Friday! Before we wrap up this year’s first official work week, it is time to present our newest member of the strategy team – Fredrik Stenvinkel:

Entrepreneur Fredrik’s very unusual and special talent is X-raying bears as a part of the Scandinavian Brown Bear Research Project. An additional side hustle is his natural cork accessories company "15:21". Fredrik joins the strategy department, assured with the belief that a sustainable business plan paves the way for competitive advantages and an improved trajectory. He is looking forward to assist companies with the sustainable transition.

Welcome to the TND team, Fredrik!

11/01/2022

HI 2022 AND WELCOME TO THE TEAM, AMAR 🕺

Welcome back to the (home) office and this brand new year of sustainability opportunities and challenges! We need more people to join our forces and work for a more healthy planet during 2022. Therefore, we’re super happy to present no less than 3 (!) new colleagues this upcoming week. First out;

Amar Aljić is a tech enthusiast that loves the great outdoors as much as playing video games. He has studied graphic design in the Netherlands and has 10+ years of experience which he is now using to contribute to a more sustainable world. Amar works as a graphic designer and acts as an occasional office tech support.

Welcome to the team, Amar!

22/12/2021

IT’S THE END OF YEAR - SEE YOU IN 2022!

As we wrap up during these last days of the working year, we want to say thank you for your support in all we do. Upon reflection of 2021, we are eagerly looking forward to a new year with some exciting collaborations up ahead - be sure to stay tuned.

A Happy Holiday and Happy New Year to you, we hope it is merry and restful!

From the TND team.

20/12/2021

TRENDS AND TAKEAWAYS FROM 2021 🎄

We are nearing the end of one of the hottest recorded years, from which we will remember extreme weather in Europe, new levels of emission increases and a long-awaited, yet wildly debated, climate summit in Glasgow. But what marked 2021 in terms of sustainability communication?

We look back at a year filled with discussions and debates about the sustainability role’s belonging, the importance of communicators realizing their potential power and the importance (and fear) of sustainability as a measure of brand value.

Grab a cup of coffee, relax and enjoy our little wrap up of trends and insights from 2021 👇
http://www.thenewdivision.world/tnd-insights-sustainability-communication-trends

17/12/2021

THAT'S A WRAP ON OUR 2021 HOLIDAY CALENDAR!

We have had the chance to learn about some important initiatives connected to all 17 Global Goals. We hope you enjoyed these as much as we enjoyed bringing them to you.

Be sure to subscribe to our quarterly newsletter to stay up to date on all things sustainability and TND! Read our latest issue and sign up via the link here: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheNewVision/issues/the-new-vision-happy-holidays-277373

A happy and safe holiday to you and yours!

From the TND team.

17/12/2021

ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 17 - GLOBAL GOAL 17

Goal: Partnerships for the Goals
Description: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

Initiative: A Sustainable Tomorrow
Organization: A Sustainable Tomorrow

Our friends at A Sustainable Tomorrow, pivot themselves on bringing a diversification of people together in order to learn and develop. Through collaborations providing added value for individuals, companies and society, this organization focuses on sustainable businesses driving the transition. Through the arrangement of conferences, workshops and educational courses led by domestic and international speakers, A Sustainable Tomorrow is steered by the 17 global goals, assisting companies in the implementation of these. This organization contributes to goal 17 through a focus on partnership and societal transition toward sustainable development.

Follow their work here: https://asustainabletomorrow.com.se

Throughout December, our team will share insights into each Global Goal, showcasing one organization who is working toward achieving the respective goal. We want to end the year on a hopeful note as we move into the holidays! Hope you are as inspired as we are.

16/12/2021

ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 16 - GLOBAL GOAL 16

Goal: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Description: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

Initiative: Humanium Metal Initiative
Organization: IM Individuell Människohjälp

Did you know, Sweden exported US$286 million worth of weapons in 2020? Launched in 2016 as part of IM Swedish Development Partner’s strategy in fulfilling Agenda 2030. HU works in collaboration between governments, the private sector and civil society in counteracting armed violence and the spread of illegal weapons. Weapons are seized from regions affected by violence and turned into non-lethal commodities - to date, more than 12,000 illegal fi****ms have been transformed. All products created establish new sources of funding which are reinvested back into communities affected by vicious cycles of violence and poverty. An initiative which is vital in ensuring peace, justice and strong institutions are encouraged worldwide.

Find out more here: https://humanium-metal.com/our-impact/

Throughout December, our team will share insights into each Global Goal, showcasing one organization who is working toward achieving the respective goal. We want to end the year on a hopeful note as we move into the holidays! Hope you are as inspired as we are.

15/12/2021

ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 15 - GLOBAL GOAL 15

Goal: Life On Land
Description: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

Initiative: Farming of the future
Organization: Lantmännen Agro

An agricultural cooperative and leader in Northern Europe within the agricultural, machinery, bioenergy and food products industry, Lantmännen aims to ensure farms thrive. Owned by 19,000 Swedish farmers and with operations in over 20 countries, they are founded on the knowledge and values which have been acquired through generations of farming. Refining arable land in the most responsible way, Lantmännen conducts research and development throughout the entire value chain, aiming to produce sustainable foods and bioenergy in a circular way to ensure a symbiotic future. Lantmännens report ‘Farming of the Future’ shows how we can increase harvests by 50 percent by 2050, while at the same time reach the climate goals of the Paris Agreement.

Read the report here: https://www.lantmannen.com/farming-of-the-future/farming-of-the-future-the-report/

Throughout December, our team will share insights into each Global Goal, showcasing one organization who is working toward achieving the respective goal. We want to end the year on a hopeful note as we move into the holidays! Hope you are as inspired as we are.

14/12/2021

ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 14 - GLOBAL GOAL 14

Goal: Life Below Water
Description: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

Initiative: Hooked
Organization: Hooked Foods

Did you know that almost 90% of our planet’s fish population is fully exploited or in crisis? With an annual increase in fishing and a natural decrease in fish stock, the only way to stop a total wipeout is by changing our diet. Hooked has created 100% plant-based alternatives to some of our favourite seafoods, emissions. Want to be a part of this change? Why not try this tuna alternative and help reduce the pressure on our ocean.

Check it out here: https://hookedfoods.com

Throughout December, our team will share insights into each Global Goal, showcasing one organization who is working toward achieving the respective goal. We want to end the year on a hopeful note as we move into the holidays! Hope you are as inspired as we are.

13/12/2021

ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 13 - GLOBAL GOAL 13

Goal: Climate Action
Description: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Initiative: Greenpeace International
Organization: Greenpeace International

Greenpeace is the world’s largest independent environmental organization. Working to save the planet and protect all within for more than 50 years, Greenpeace is funded by civilian donations and does not accept economic contributions from states or companies. This positions them with a unique voice, an organization which opts to use peaceful, yet creative methods of activism to lead a path towards a green future and away from threatening systems. There are a number of initiatives that this organization leads in order to fight injustices and promote sustainability throughout a number of countries. Follow Greenpeace to get inspired today!

See here: https://stod.greenpeace.org

Throughout December, our team will share insights into each Global Goal, showcasing one organization who is working toward achieving the respective goal. We want to end the year on a hopeful note as we move into the holidays! Hope you are as inspired as we are.