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Honest Ecommerce332 | Turning a Tree-Planting Mission Into a Global Brand | with Derrick EmsleyDerrick Emsley is the co-founder and CEO of Tentree, a purpose-driven lifestyle apparel brand that plants ten trees for every product sold. With a background in environmental stewardship, carbon markets, and sustainable business strategy, Derrick leads Tentree’s mission to make regeneration scalable through consumer action.Since launching Tentree in 2012, Derrick has grown the brand into a category leader in sustainable apparel, helping plant nearly 100 million trees worldwide. Without relying heavily on paid media, his scaled impact through values-aligned partnerships, product storytelling, and community-powered growth. In 2021, he co-founded Veritree, a technology platform built to verify, monitor, and au...2025-06-0230 min
Arts & Ideas - The Creative Process explores Personal Growth, Education, Art, Creativity, Climate Change, AI, Wellness, Nature, Motivation, Mindfulness, Personal growth, Psychology, Science, Relationships, Technology, Women, HealthSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2024-11-2322 min
The FEEDOlympic Lessons / Summer Getaways / Back to School Shopping / Hiring Survey / Energy Project / tentree AppareloAnn Rohmer is with Jessica Fraser Thomas, an expert in youth sport. She's also associate Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health at York University to discuss the lessons learned from the Paris Olympics, and can these lessons be applied to our everyday lives?Ann Rohmer is with Canada's travel guy Jim Byers to discuss some last minute getaways.For those looking ahead to the new school year, Shaliza Bacchus with back to class shopping on a budget with partnership and education specialist with the credit counseling society, Amanda Martin.Canadian companies are hiring but not just...2024-08-1053 min
Sustainability In Your EarEarth911 Podcast: Cotapaxi Partners With Customers & Suppliers To Achieve SustainabilityCotopaxi was built from the ground up to meet these high goals, but any company can transform itself; it just takes the first step, beginning the critical self-reflection that thoughtful leaders can apply to their business. A certified B Corporation, Cotopaxi was founded in 2014 in Salt Lake City and is known for its sustainably designed outdoor products, Cotopaxi is a market leader in combining innovative gear with a solid commitment to social and environmental responsibility. And our guest today is Annie Agle, Cotopaxi's Vice President of Sustainability and Impact. We’ll talk about the company's strategies for sustainable design, circular ec...2024-06-2443 min
Weekends with Rob FaiSaturday Podcast, June 8th: VPD cracking down on stolen goods being sold online, Are people gearing up for house shopping with interest rate drop? & New tool to help with wildfire detectionVPD cracking down on stolen goods being sold onlineTony Hunt - General Manager, Loss Prevention for London DrugsAre people gearing up for house shopping with interest rate drop?Corbin Chivers - Realtor, Stonehaus RealtyNew tool to help with wildfire detection Derrick Emsley - Co-Founder & CEO, TenTree 2024-06-0837 minWeekends with Rob FaiNew tool to help with wildfire detectionNew tool to help with wildfire detection Derrick Emsley - Co-Founder & CEO, TenTree 2024-06-0811 minFuture Cities · Sustainability, Energy, Innovation, Climate Change, Transport, Housing, Work, Circular Economy, Education & Environmental SolutionsSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 minOne Planet Podcast · Climate Change, Politics, Sustainability, Environmental Solutions, Renewable Energy, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative Agriculture, Circular Economy, Extinction, Net-ZeroSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 min
Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative Agriculture, Circular Economy, Extinction, Net-Zero · One Planet PodcastWORLD OCEANS DAYHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 minStories, Poems & Music - The Creative Process: Novelists, Poets, Non-fiction Writers, Musicians, Screenwriters, Playwrights & Journalists on WritingSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 minLOVE - What is love? Relationships, Personal Stories, Love Life, Sex, Dating, The Creative ProcessSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 minTech, Innovation & Society - The Creative Process: Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics InterviewsSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 minSpirituality & Mindfulness · The Creative Process: Spiritual Leaders, Mindfulness Experts, Great Thinkers, Authors, Elders, Artists Talk Faith & ReligionSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 minSocial Justice & Activism - The Creative Process - Activists, Environmental, Indigenous Groups, Artists and Writers Talk Diversity, Equity and inclusionSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 minMusic & Dance: Musicians, Composers, Singers, Dancers, Choreographers, Performers Talk Art, Creativity & The Creative ProcessSpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 minThe Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Sustainability, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, TechnologySpecial World Oceans Day Stories - Environmentalists & Artists share their Love for our Oceans & PlanetHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Tech, SustainabilityWORLD OCEANS DAYHappy World Oceans Day! Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists and artists with music courtesy of composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Erland Cooper.Voices on this episode areGIULIO BOCCALETTIAuthor of Water, A BiographyNatural Resource Security & Environmental Sustainability ExpertChief Strategy Officer 2016–2020, The Nature ConservancyPAULA PINHODirector of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for EnergyRON GONENFounder & CEO of Closed Loop PartnersFmr. Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation, Recycling & Sustainability, NYCMARCIA DESANCTISJournalist, Essayist, Author of A...2023-06-0822 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesPlanting 1 Billion Trees by 2030 Through a Lifestyle Brand - Derrick Emsley // Co-Founder and CEO of tentree & veritree----------------------------------------Spotlighting impact startups, brands, and founders.We feature social impact startups, conscious brands, and visionary founders shaping the future of business. Join thousands—subscribe to our weekly newsletter for exclusive interviews, the latest funding rounds, digital tool reviews, and curated products fueling the impact economy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.comIn Episode 147 of the Disruptors for Good podcast I speak with Derrick Emsley, co-founder of tentree and veritree, on the mission to plant 1 billion trees through a lifestyle brand and building tech to verify gl...2022-07-1341 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: 2022-2023Trees, Technology & Transparency: How DERRICK EMSLEY is Reshaping Reforestation - Highlights"I think what's powerful about a tree is it's tangible and it's symbolic in a lot of ways. We as humans naturally have this emotional connection, I think, to trees, and so particularly when you think of our ability to take action within the climate crisis conversation, a tree is this really powerful symbol and vehicle because it's a lot easier to understand a tree than it is to understand a pound or two of CO2 that's floating in the air.So for us, tree planting is just the start of the communication, just the start of t...2022-05-2800 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Tech, SustainabilityTrees, Technology & Transparency: How DERRICK EMSLEY is Reshaping Reforestation - Highlights"I think what's powerful about a tree is it's tangible and it's symbolic in a lot of ways. We as humans naturally have this emotional connection, I think, to trees, and so particularly when you think of our ability to take action within the climate crisis conversation, a tree is this really powerful symbol and vehicle because it's a lot easier to understand a tree than it is to understand a pound or two of CO2 that's floating in the air.So for us, tree planting is just the start of the communication, just the start of t...2022-05-2810 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: 2022-2023Derrick Emsley · Co-founder & CEO of veritree - Data-driven Restorative Platform & tentree Apparel Co. (48 mins)From a young age, Saskatchewan born Derrick Emsley has been actively connecting people with environmental stewardship. At 16, he and his brother Kalen founded a tree planting company that sold carbon offsets to businesses, a venture that saw over $1 million dollars in contracts and 150,000 trees planted. Derrick founded tentree, the apparel company that plants trees for purchases, soon after graduating from Richard Ivey School of Business in 2012. In just under a decade, tentree has set new standards for apparel brands with environmentally progressive values. Based on its success creating a model for engagement between the brand and its consumers, Derrick...2022-05-2800 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Tech, SustainabilityDerrick Emsley · Co-founder & CEO of veritree - Data-driven Restorative Platform & tentree ApparelFrom a young age, Saskatchewan born Derrick Emsley has been actively connecting people with environmental stewardship. At 16, he and his brother Kalen founded a tree planting company that sold carbon offsets to businesses, a venture that saw over $1 million dollars in contracts and 150,000 trees planted. Derrick founded tentree, the apparel company that plants trees for purchases, soon after graduating from Richard Ivey School of Business in 2012. In just under a decade, tentree has set new standards for apparel brands with environmentally progressive values. Based on its success creating a model for engagement between the brand and its consumers, Derrick...2022-05-2848 min
Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative Agriculture, Circular Economy, Extinction, Net-Zero · One Planet Podcast(Highlights) Derrick Emsley · Co-founder & CEO of veritree - Data-driven Restorative Platform & tentree Apparel Co."I think what's powerful about a tree is it's tangible and it's symbolic in a lot of ways. We as humans naturally have this emotional connection, I think, to trees, and so particularly when you think of our ability to take action within the climate crisis conversation, a tree is this really powerful symbol and vehicle because it's a lot easier to understand a tree than it is to understand a pound or two of CO2 that's floating in the air.So for us, tree planting is just the start of the communication, just the start of t...2022-05-2710 minEnvironment, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Regeneration, Sustainability, Nature, Politics, Circular Economy - One Planet Podcast 2021-2022(Highlights) Derrick Emsley · Co-founder & CEO of veritree - Data-driven Restorative Platform & tentree Apparel Co."I think what's powerful about a tree is it's tangible and it's symbolic in a lot of ways. We as humans naturally have this emotional connection, I think, to trees, and so particularly when you think of our ability to take action within the climate crisis conversation, a tree is this really powerful symbol and vehicle because it's a lot easier to understand a tree than it is to understand a pound or two of CO2 that's floating in the air.So for us, tree planting is just the start of the communication, just the start of t...2022-05-2700 minTech, Innovation & Society - The Creative Process: Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics InterviewsDerrick Emsley · Co-founder & CEO of veritree - Data-driven Restorative Platform & tentree Apparel Co. (48 mins)From a young age, Saskatchewan born Derrick Emsley has been actively connecting people with environmental stewardship. At 16, he and his brother Kalen founded a tree planting company that sold carbon offsets to businesses, a venture that saw over $1 million dollars in contracts and 150,000 trees planted. Derrick founded tentree, the apparel company that plants trees for purchases, soon after graduating from Richard Ivey School of Business in 2012. In just under a decade, tentree has set new standards for apparel brands with environmentally progressive values. Based on its success creating a model for engagement between the brand and its consumers, Derrick...2022-05-2700 minTech, Innovation & Society - The Creative Process: Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics Interviews(Highlights) Derrick Emsley · Co-founder & CEO of veritree - Data-driven Restorative Platform & tentree Apparel Co."I think what's powerful about a tree is it's tangible and it's symbolic in a lot of ways. We as humans naturally have this emotional connection, I think, to trees, and so particularly when you think of our ability to take action within the climate crisis conversation, a tree is this really powerful symbol and vehicle because it's a lot easier to understand a tree than it is to understand a pound or two of CO2 that's floating in the air.So for us, tree planting is just the start of the communication, just the start of t...2022-05-2600 min
Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative Agriculture, Circular Economy, Extinction, Net-Zero · One Planet PodcastDerrick Emsley · Co-founder & CEO of veritree - Data-driven Restorative Platform & tentree Apparel (Copy)From a young age, Saskatchewan born Derrick Emsley has been actively connecting people with environmental stewardship. At 16, he and his brother Kalen founded a tree planting company that sold carbon offsets to businesses, a venture that saw over $1 million dollars in contracts and 150,000 trees planted. Derrick founded tentree, the apparel company that plants trees for purchases, soon after graduating from Richard Ivey School of Business in 2012. In just under a decade, tentree has set new standards for apparel brands with environmentally progressive values. Based on its success creating a model for engagement between the brand and its consumers, Derrick...2022-05-2648 minEnvironment, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Regeneration, Sustainability, Nature, Politics, Circular Economy - One Planet Podcast 2021-2022Derrick Emsley · Co-founder & CEO of veritree - Data-driven Restorative Platform & tentree Apparel Co. (48 mins)From a young age, Saskatchewan born Derrick Emsley has been actively connecting people with environmental stewardship. At 16, he and his brother Kalen founded a tree planting company that sold carbon offsets to businesses, a venture that saw over $1 million dollars in contracts and 150,000 trees planted. Derrick founded tentree, the apparel company that plants trees for purchases, soon after graduating from Richard Ivey School of Business in 2012. In just under a decade, tentree has set new standards for apparel brands with environmentally progressive values. Based on its success creating a model for engagement between the brand and its consumers, Derrick...2022-05-2600 min
Blockchain Won't Save the WorldS2E17 - No Canada, No Blockchain: The Amazing Origin StoryIt's the last destination of Season 2 before a very special 'Finale' episode, and where better to go than the country that many credit for being the birthplace of the Blockchain movement: Canada... Yes, Canada... Canada has had a surprisingly significant influence from the original Bitcoin white paper, to the founding of Ethereum, Crypto Kitties, the Blockchain Research Institute and much more...
While Canadians are famously modest about their achievements, I'm going to do my civic duty and shine a light on the impressive Blockchain projects, the people and associations behind the rise of Blockchain in Canada. This...2022-05-211h 43
Force MultiplierPower of the People: Are We the Key to Influencing Climate Change?Between wildfires, floods and other severe weather discrepancies taking place each year, thinking about the solutions to the issue of climate change is overwhelming. And even when people do their best to do their individual part, it can feel like a drop in the bucket, or like it’s simply not enough. But what action, of any size, has the potential to drive real, global change – influencing leaders and driving focus of the largest climate issue at hand? If we join our voices together, do we have the ability to make change across education, nonprofit, public and private sectors? 2022-05-1239 min
How to MoneyPower of the People: Are We the Key to Influencing Climate Change?Between wildfires, floods and other severe weather discrepancies taking place each year, thinking about the solutions to the issue of climate change is overwhelming. And even when people do their best to do their individual part, it can feel like a drop in the bucket, or like it’s simply not enough. But what action, of any size, has the potential to drive real, global change – influencing leaders and driving focus of the largest climate issue at hand? If we join our voices together, do we have the ability to make change across education, nonprofit, public and private sectors?
In this...2022-05-1239 min
Life Ensemble#221 - The Importance of Trees: Why Tentree is on a Mission to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2030, with Derrick Emsley, CEO & Co-founder of tentree [REPOST]Trees are important not only for oxygen and the environment, but also for society and the economy. When today’s guest was only 16, he and his brother had the idea of planting trees while selling carbon offsets back, and that paved the way to the beginning of tentree. Continuing our revisitation of some excellent climate crusading episodes from our archives in celebration of Earth Month, today we bring you Derrick Emsley of tentree from February, 2021. Derrick is the CEO and Co-Founder of tentree, a tree planting company that sells sustainable apparel. Tentree has an “Earth-First” commit...2022-04-1938 min
The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation PodcastThe Importance of Trees: Why tentree is on a Mission to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2030 [REPOST]Trees are important not only for oxygen and the environment, but also for society and the economy. When today’s guest was only 16, he and his brother had the idea of planting trees while selling carbon offsets back, and that paved the way to the beginning of tentree. Continuing our revisitation of some excellent climate crusading episodes from our archives in celebration of Earth Month, today we bring you Derrick Emsley of tentree from February, 2021. Derrick is the CEO and Co-Founder of tentree, a tree planting company that sells sustainable apparel. Tentree has an “Earth-First” commit...2022-04-1938 min
Behind the Brand®Derrick Emsley | Co-Founder & CEO, tentree | Having a purpose beyond retail—prioritizing people and the planetThe fashion industry is responsible for producing 10% of the world’s carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater, using more energy annually than the aviation and shipping industries combined. In addition to this, production of wood pulp-based fabrics, like rayon and viscose, result in approximately 70 million tons of trees being cut down each year.With figures like these and projections for them to double in the next 10 years, it’s no surprise that sustainability and environmental impact is at the forefront of the minds of retailers, leaders, and consumers. Many retailers have started taking small steps...2021-12-2139 min
Waste No PotentialSave Screws: Derrick Emsley, tentree | Waste No PotentialGreg Malpass saves screws. Why? As a successful CEO, he knows every screw, idea, code snippet, or passion has the potential to be useful, it’s just a matter of having it when you need it. That’s why “Save Screws” is a popular motto at his company, Traction on Demand.
Entrepreneur Derrick Emsley knows the same. When his first business venture didn’t get off the ground, he didn’t scrap the idea completely. He took the valuable lessons he learned and applied them to a different concept.
While still in high school, Emsley and his brot...2021-11-0525 min
The Climate DailyReplay--OneTreePlanted.org, Let's Plant a Trillion Trees by 2030, TenTree Apparel, Climate Champ Derrick EmsleyPlant one trillion trees by 2030? You betcha! Plus check out OneTreePlanted.org. Spotlight on TenTree Apparel, and meet climate champ Derrick Emsley.2021-07-2609 min
Redirected101 Derrick Emsley | Planting 57 Million TreesToday, we are continuing our Forbes 30 under 30 series with Derrick Emsley. At 16, Derrick and his brother founded a tree planting company that was meant to capitalize on the future of sustainability: carbon offsetting credits. They planted over 150,000 trees while selling carbon offset contracts that totaled over $1 million. While carbon offsetting ended up not being the future, this experience was just the beginning of his tree planting journey. During college, Derrick worked with his fellow co-founders to start tentree, an apparel company that plants ten trees for every piece of clothing sold. So far, the company has planted...2021-05-1826 minSustainability In Your EarEarth911 Podcast: tentree CEO Derrick Emsley On Sustainable Fashion And ReforestationEarth911 talks with Derrick Emsley, CEO of tentree, a a clothing company making a difference. The company plants ten trees for every article of clothing they sell. Tentree has already planted 56.3 million trees and is working to reduce the environmental impact of its clothing production processes by using wood-based TENCEL fiber, hemp, organic cotton and recycled polyester in its clothing. They have audited their supply chain to offset CO2 emissions and reduce water usage compared to traditional clothing makers by as much as 75%; by 2023, tentree plans to eliminate all single-use plastic from packaging.Emsley explains that tentree is...2021-05-0326 minThe Climate DailyPlanting One Trillion Trees by 2030? You Betcha. One Tree Planted, TenTree Spotlight, and Meet TenTree Co-founder Derrick EmsleyPlanting one trillion trees by 2030? You betcha! Plus OneTreePlanted.org, and a focus on the apparel company established to plant trees: TenTree. And Meet TenTree Co-founder Derrick Emsley. 2021-04-2309 min
Sustainability LeadersThe Changing Face of Sustainability: tentree for a Greener PlanetJonathan Hackett is joined by Derrick Emsley, CEO and Co-Founder of tentree, the Canadian lifestyle apparel brand whose first mission is to plant 10 trees for every product sold, in a discussion about carbon offsets, tree planting and how the way we look at sustainability is changing. For a transcript of this episode visit bmo.com/sustainabilityleaders-podcast.2021-04-2014 min
Life Ensemble#151 - The Importance of Trees: Why tentree Is On a Mission to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2030 With Derrick Emsley, CEO & Co-founder of tentree📄 Full Show Notes & Episode Bonuses 🌍Better World Weekly Newsletter 🎬Subscribe on YouTube As a wise, mustached, orange creature once said, “I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues”. You may recall the famed Lorax, from the imagination of Dr. Seuss. He was right, trees are critically important to the health and wealth of our shared planet but have no voice in how they’re used. There are so many benefits of trees, across all sectors. Trees are important not only to the environment but also to society and the economy. These...2021-02-0241 min
The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation PodcastThe Importance of Trees: Why tentree Is On a Mission to Plant 1 Billion Trees by 2030 With Derrick Emsley, CEO & Co-founder of tentree📄 Full Show Notes & Episode Bonuses 🌍Better World Weekly Newsletter 🎬Subscribe on YouTube As a wise, mustached, orange creature once said, “I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues”. You may recall the famed Lorax, from the imagination of Dr. Seuss. He was right, trees are critically important to the health and wealth of our shared planet but have no voice in how they’re used. There are so many benefits of trees, across all sectors. Trees are important not only to the environment but also to society and the economy. These...2021-02-0240 min
Building GoodBuilding A Carbon Capture Enterprise with Derrick and Stephen EmsleyWith a vision to plant over 1 billion trees by 2030, the co-founders (and cousins) of tentree, Derrick Emsley and Stephen Emsley, believe that big change starts small. They join host Jen Hancock to discuss the unique business they've built around sustainable fashion with one goal in mind—plant ten trees for every item sold and protect and preserve the world. From humble beginnings in Saskatchewan, the Tentree story will inspire you with its creative business model and resulting global impact.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How...2020-12-0736 min
In Good HandsEP60: The clothing company that will plant 1 billion trees by 2030 - tentreetentree’s Co-Founder and CEO, Derrick Emsley, joins us on this week’s episode to discuss:- Starting a carbon offsetting company as a high schooler- The eureka moment behind “planting ten trees with every purchase”- Pitching on “Dragon’s Den,” Canada’s “Shark Tank” counterpart- Breaking down their DeAndre Jordan collab and other strategic partnerships- How they decide what apparel gets the green light- Their plans for planting 1 billion trees by 2030Learn more about tentree here.Follow @ingoodhands on twitt...2020-10-2042 min
Green Planet Blue Planet PodcastEp. 236 A Tree Planting Business - Drives Progressive Fashion with Derrick EmsleyTodays guest is Derrick Emsley founder of TenTree A Tree Planting Business - Drives Progressive Fashion.
At 16, Derrick and his brother founded a tree planting company that was meant to capitalize on the future of sustainability: carbon offsetting credits. They planted over 150,000 trees while selling carbon offset contracts that totalled over $1 million.
While carbon offsetting ended up not being the future, this experience was just the beginning of his tree planting journey. During college Derrick worked with his fellow co-founders to start TEN TREE, an apparel company that plants ten trees for every piece of...2020-09-2439 min
Uncorked: The PodcastBecoming the World’s Most Environmentally Progressive Brand with Derrick Emsley, CEO of tentreeWe want to tell you about tentree - they’re a socially conscious organization with a mission to be the world’s most environmentally progressive brand. With having planted over 21 million plants to date, they’re well on their way to making their mission a big reality! The brain behind the business is Derrick Emsley and he’s on the mic with Steph today to share how it all started, where the business is growing, the pledges they encourage, and how they’re making a massive environmental impact to our world.Resources:+ Take a tentree pledge: https://www.tentree.ca/pages/pled...2018-08-2020 min