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Membership (core, rising star, tending leaders)core chapter -in december of 2012, we launched our first member group, the core chapter. This membership is for established, mission-aligned, founders and ceo's in the natural products industry.rising star chapter - in 2017, we launched our second member group, the rising star chapter. This membership is for emerging, mission-aligned, founders and ceo's in the natural products industry. Tending leaders chapter - the tending leaders chapter (tlc) is a committed group of founders, graduated ceos and c-level executives who are dedicated to supporting one another and the next generation of purpose-driven leaders.annual membership fee is being collected to all participating companies.

Packaging collaborativethis aims of eliminating petroleum-based plastics from landfills, oceans, and the natural environment, substituting them with renewable and compostable alternatives.1. The campaign's second phase ran from expo west in march 2023 to plastic free july, covering five months. It included webinars, events, advocacy, and brand story sharing to celebrate cpg brand progress globally.2. One step closer to zero waste packaging is a collective campaign targeting the reduction or elimination of single-use plastics.3. Osc utilized an omni-channel social strategy, engaging participants through various digital platforms like linkedin, twitter, and instagram for education and inspiration.

J.e.d.i. Collaborativej.e.d.i collaborative is a project of one step closer that aims to help natural products companies and leaders increase their ability to actualize justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through providing educational programming, resources, and training programs designed to increase the awareness, knowledge, and skills within the company it also aims to empower companies and leaders to increase their capacity to create space for and work alongside underrepresented communities to thrive in the natural products industry1. The self-guided pathway offers industry leaders a free toolkit to kickstart jedi efforts in their organizations. It includes a 10-step journey with actions like forming a jedi committee, drafting a statement, setting commitments, and creating an action plan for transformation.2. The jumpstart pathway enhances industry leaders' accountability in prioritizing jedi work. It guides leaders through a 10-step journey, requiring proof of completion for steps like forming a committee, drafting a statement, setting commitments, and devising an action plan.3. In the trailblazer pathway, industry leaders attend nine monthly meetings to develop essential skills for leading jedi initiatives. They learn about bias, power structures, microaggressions, and stereotypes, and gain abilities to foster a jedi culture, conduct company-wide analyses, and create robust action plans. They also join a peer network for ongoing learning.4. The ceo action initiative provides support, guidance, and knowledge for industry leaders implementing jedi changes. It fosters a community where leaders hold each other accountable and provide a safe space to address emotions and challenges in jedi work.

Osc universityosc university offers professional development courses to the staff of member companies throughout the year.list of online events conducted:1. Osc u course - digital strategies for the new media age2. Osc university: sustainable packaging for cpg brands series3. Osc university: facilitating inclusive; effective meetings4. By the numbers: best practices to plan, measure, share business strategy5. Creating a jedi action plan: trailblazer pathway6. Osc university: sustainable packaging series7. Osc u- cut through the noise: marketing strategies for the new media age

Climate collaborative this is a community consisting of businesses collaborating to establish pathways to action, linking companies to resources and collaborating to devise solutions. Success stories are highlighted, and companies are acknowledged for their commendable climate efforts, motivating more businesses to take action. "1. The climate action connector helps industry leaders connect with partners, nonprofits, and tailored climate resources, generating customized reports to accelerate efforts and facilitate partnerships.2. The climate action and innovation matrix, developed by planet fwd and the climate collaborative, is a crucial resource for aligning environmental stewardship with business strategies. This tool provides clarity and confidence for leaders navigating their climate journey.3. The climate collaborative's 2023 annual report summarizes the tracking progress survey, assessing companies' climate commitments in 2022. This data informs collaborative efforts and supports companies in achieving climate goals by highlighting barriers and industry trends.

Women's peer mentoring circle a year-long peer mentoring circle designed to accelerate the advancement of female and/or women-identifying intersectional leaders through connection, shared experience, development, and peer to peer mentoring. Sessions topics and guest speakers will include 1. Unlocking confidence & calm in the complexity of life, lisa aire founder of vista caballo2. Guiding your career: make the most of your current role & set-up your next opportunity, stephanie pierce founder of from flux to flow)3. Have a broader social impact with your personal wealth, mickayla rosard partner at groove capital4. Women on boards, cassie burr wob executive director5. Quarterly helping each other solve problem sessions

Member committees in 2019, osc introduced member committees as a platform for ceo chapter members to participate in decisions affecting the organization and its initiatives.1. Membership committee - the goal of this committee is to recruit and welcome new one step closer ceo chapter members. 2. Surprise & delight committee - the goal of this committee is to find ways to best serve our members during meetings with dynamic content, speakers and delightful surprises.3. Sales & marketing committee - the goal of this committee is to find opportunities for increasing the awareness of one step closer and its member brands.

Department forumsexpanding upon their ceo chapters' achievements, osc established departmental working groups to aid the leadership teams within member companies. These groups maintain connectivity through an interactive online platform, offering a reliable environment for inspiration, collaboration, knowledge exchange, and peer assistance to our members. Currently, they have the following department groups:1. Finance2. Human resources3. Marketing4. Operations5. Sales"