Better World Group Blog
Q&A with Shona Calzada Ganguly, BWG’s new Principal
We sat down with Shona, Better World Group’s new principal to learn more about her, her vision for the future, and her passion to see nature, people and the connection between them thrive.
Letter from the CEO: December, 2022
2022 was a big year for climate wins, and our CEO celebrates the opportunity to partner with the movement’s leading stars to mark the urgency of the moment.
Luis Amezcua joins Better World Group!
Meet Luis, Better World Group’s new principal. Luis’s work focuses on the intersection between environmental protections and renewable energy.
Focusing on equity:
Q&A with Asma Mahdi
Four years ago, Asma had a vision to infuse equity into the environmental movement. Now, she leads the firm’s growing racial justice vertical.
Letter from the CEO: December, 2021
Even in the face of extreme climate and evolving COVID-19 variants, Better World Group CEO Cecilia Estolano reflects on how she maintains relentless optimism as we enter a new year.
Looking Ahead to 2022
We peer into our crystal ball to predict how the environmental movement will continue to adapt and innovate, and discuss what makes us hopeful – or nervous – about the year ahead.
Meet BWG’s Expanding Team!
Better World Group grew in 2021, hiring a team of sharp, bright and accomplished associates who are working on the front lines of the environmental movement.
Letter from the CEO: April
Better World Group CEO Cecilia Estolano reflects on the recent actions taken by the Biden-Harris administration to put the country back on its feet as COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly more available. Learn more how BWG is committed to imagining a new, better normal that boldly addresses public health, gender and racial equality, economic justice, and the threat of climate change.
Promoting Equity in the Transition to EVs
Better World Group is proud to have partnered with the educational non-profit Veloz as an equity advisor to their 2021 Electric for All marketing campaign. Learn more how this dynamic partnership recruited local community heroes to put a real-life face to the importance of greening California's transportation choices.
BWG & EA Stand in Solidarity with AAPI Community
Better World Group and our sister firm Estolano Advisors stand in solidarity with our Asian American colleagues, friends, neighbors, and family members and condemn the racism, xenophobia, and gender-based violence that threatens their well-being. Our EA colleague Winne Fong has put together a resource tool-kit to help guide us as we sort through how to best respond to these targeted acts of violence.
Letter from Our CEO: October
“We don’t have another four years to lose.”
BWG CEO, Cecilia Estolano, reflects on the issues at stake as we approach the November election. Learn how BWG is committed to creating a future worthy of our children and ready to do its part to help the country Build Back Better.
ICYMI: BWG’s Public Lands Webinar
On September 30, our team invited dynamic leaders from the private and public sector to discuss the future of California’s public lands amid the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, devastating wildfires fueled by climate change, and the upcoming Presidential election. Catch up on the highlights of our conversation!
Addressing Racial Justice in California's Wildfire Response
In light of the national calls for racial justice California faces a unique moment to tackle wildfires with a commitment to address the historical injustices that led to this year’s devastation. Policy Director Asma Mahdi shares her thoughts on acknowledging the history of land conservation and the importance of including marginalized voices.
Letter from Our CEO: September
The “Before” times are over. BWG CEO, Cecilia Estolano, reflects on the challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice protests. Here at Better World Group, we are eager and ready to be part of the solution.
BWG Adds Strategic Communications Capacity
Better World Group understands that forging transformational environmental policies requires the ability to convene diverse audiences and creatively raise awareness. Communications Strategist Lys Mendez is making it happen.
Advancing Racial Equity in Our Work
Changing the foundation of how our local and state agencies make decisions and investments across the board is a crucial and necessary step in building a more just and greener world. Learn how BWG is advancing Racial Equity in its work.
Motherhood in the Time of COVID
"We are in a time of profound social change. Perhaps this change can help elevate the boat of working mothers too."
Better World Group's Vice President of Programs, Samara Emmersen, writes that the time for high-quality and accessible nation-wide childcare is now.
Clean Electric Trucks Will Power California Forward
At a time when a respiratory virus threatens our nation, it is imperative that we aggressively address air pollution, asthma, and climate change. Better World Group’s Senior Vice President, Ruben Aronin, makes the case why the time to make this historic change is now.
Four Principles and 10 Incentives to Lead Us Out of the Great COVID-19 Depression
Better World Group is excited to share its collective vision of how to lead California out of the Great COVID-19 Depression. The time for California to embrace a green economy that is people-focused and equity-driven is now.