| Sustainability Television | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Sustainability TV or STV |
| Type | Social enterprise Business |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Region served | Canada, Worldwide |
| Website | [1] |
Sustainability Television Inc. is an independent media company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Internet based company is led by founder Jason Robinson and eco-crusader and journalist Rex Weyler, co-founder of Greenpeace International. Sustainability Television follows a social enterprise business model and airs content it produces as well as co-productions, acquired and user-generated content.
According to the official Sustainability Television website:
"Broadcasting over the internet allows our members to directly submit content that empowers citizen engagement and a much more interactive and educational experience for our viewers."
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Sustainability Television was developed based on the experiences of Jason Robinson (Founder and CEO) in Finance, Film and Television, Travel and the Environment. Sustainability TV’s business model evolved from a non-profit model in 1999 into a social enterprise "for-profit" model in 2007.
The website (www.sustainabilitytelevision.com) was launched in June 2008. Contents include streaming video, news commentary via the internet, and a calendar of sustainability-themed events.
In March 2009 the company joined forces in a partnership initiative with the Sierra Club of BC to broaden their shared conservation message with the public.
In September 2009, the company formed a partnership with The NOW! Organization. STV will be airing the winning plays of the 2010 Act NOW! Playwriting Competition.
Elena Rivera - Designer of the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics logo.
Rex Weyler - Co-founder of Greenpeace International
Guy Dauncey - President, British Columbia Sustainable Energy Association (BC Sustainable Energy Association)