Business Innovation & the Environment

Kim Jordan is CEO and cofounder of New Belgium Brewing, the third-largest craft brewer in the United States well known for its production of Fat Tire. New Belgium is also recognized for its environmental commitment and progressive business practices. These include producing electricity from solar and wind power as well as methane harvested from its process wastewater treatment plant, and diverting over 99% of brewery waste from the landfill. Under Jordan's leadership, New Belgium has developed a set of interwoven programs that include employee ownership, open-book management and high-involvement culture. She is on the board of 1% for the Planet whose member companies donate at least 1% of their annual net revenues to environmental organizations worldwide. She also serves on the Colorado Renewable Energy Authority. Part of the National Affairs Series on Innovation and the Live Green! Sustainability Series.