A Bouquet of Gratitude from Sustainable Society
Who we are
Sustainable Society promotes sustainable ecosystems through innovation, human ingenuity, environmental stewardship, and international coalitions, achieved through collaborative education and scientific research. Our ultimate mission is to safeguard our precious Mother Earth.
We cultivate out-of-the-box innovations to deliver long-term solutions, harness human potential to enhance efficiency and improve quality of life, facilitate collaborative rescue efforts to sustain the environment, and unite the global community for collaborative efforts to combat global warming, improve human healthcare, and revive compassion and humanity across the globe.
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What Do We Do
Our annual SVTIC event is a community gathering of government officials, university researchers, and industrial leaders to discuss current challenges and brainstorm innovative long-term solutions to elevate our society beyond its existing infrastructure. It is also a community celebration that recognizes and honors individuals, businesses, charities, and organizations for their distinguished leadership and contributions to society.
Through our monthly video presentations, we track progress on the scorecards generated from the SVTIC event and present collaborative training programs in partnership with corporations to proactively prepare the next generation of the workforce.
We also facilitate scientific research with strategic partners in Silicon Valley through joint efforts to combat global warming and improve the healthcare system.
"Love and passion are essential.
Wisdom, empathy, respect, and compassion are the keys to a sustainable future."
– A Message from the Heart
Biography of Chris Christie Chou: Founder of Sustainable Society
Chris Christie Chou is a Taiwanese American immigrant and the youngest child of a gold miner in early 20th-century Japanese-occupied Formosa 寶島 (means Beautiful Island now Taiwan). With a strong foundation in accounting from the renowned Ming Chuan Junior College in 1980, she embarked on an international career at the Swiss conglomerate Cosa Lieberman in Taipei. Her journey continued in the United States, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from California State University, Sacramento, in 1990.
Christie built an impressive career as an Accounting Manager and Controller for two international high-tech companies in the Bay Area. Following her father’s legacy, she served as a Financial Analyst at Placer Dome Inc., a premier international gold mining company, at its U.S. headquarters in San Francisco in the late 1990s.
During the Silicon Valley tech boom at the dawn of the millennium, she expanded her expertise through consulting engagements with prominent global companies such as SGI, Flextronics, Altera, Guidant, VeriFone, Franklin Templeton, and Trimble Navigation. Her projects spanned international accounting consolidation, system implementation, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, financial forecasting, and mergers and acquisitions. Her final project with VeriFone inspired her transition to philanthropy, culminating in the founding of Sustainable Society in May 2012.
A disciplined and detail-oriented professional, Christie credits her beloved mother for instilling in her a compassionate and goal-oriented mindset. Her consulting experience underscored the importance of strategic global structures, innovation, streamlined processes, and collaborative communication to achieve impactful results.
As a global citizen reflecting on humanity’s role in climate change, Christie recognizes the urgency of restoring Earth to its natural glory for future generations. She views this as a moral obligation and is committed to working with like-minded individuals worldwide to transform society into a sustainable one. She emphasizes that with today’s advanced technology and global cooperation, combating climate change is both possible and necessary.
Christie is profoundly grateful to the doctors who saved her life after a spinal injury, religious leaders who provided spiritual enlightenment, her loving family who supported her passion, and the Silicon Valley leaders who embraced her vision during the inaugural 2012 SVTIC event for Sustainable Society. Above all, she acknowledges the compassionate mentors and steadfast challengers who shaped her journey and commitment to sustainability.
For Christie, life is a journey of rediscovery, where every encounter contributes to the intricate tapestry of existence. She is inspired by the progress made by global leaders and unsung heroes in the fight for sustainability and is eager to contribute to the next chapter of this vital mission.
Christie’s Message
“Every life is precious and has a purpose.
Stand up for your physical and mental well-being, and never give up.
Loving yourself and others is the best way to honor those who care about you.
The rest doesn’t matter.”
– Dedicated to the Children Around the World
Learn more about our community reflections and prayers for sustainability on our Prayers Page.
Global Partners
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Corporate Partners
Sustainable Society wishes to express its sincere gratitude for the mentorship and collaborative efforts provided by the following corporations, who have established themselves as economic leaders and supported advanced research efforts and innovations:
Oracle
NetSuite
SAP
Microsoft
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
EY (Ernst & Young )
Deloitte
NetApp
Juniper Networks
IBM
Salesforce
Intel
EMC
VMware
GE (General Electric)
PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric Company)
Applied Materials
Philips
Silver Spring Networks
Proformative
Adaptive Insights
Armanino LLP
This list is not exhaustive. Many corporations are dedicated to sustainability and economic growth. We encourage all corporate leaders to join us in our mission to drive positive change worldwide, and we are deeply thankful for the services and support that have made Sustainable Society a reality.
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Organization Partners
Sustainable Society could not have achieved its current stature without the efforts and support of Silicon Valley's advocates and leaders. We are pleased to celebrate the achievements of the following trendsetters who have driven much of the positive change locally and globally:
Churchill Club
TechAmerica
FEI (Financial Executives International)
Sustainable Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
SV Forum
ACG Silicon Valley
Bay Area Council
Cleantech Open
Prescience International
These organizations exemplify the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. Sustainable Society is proud to partner with these leaders and looks forward to continuing the journey toward a better, more sustainable future.
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Government Partners
Sustainable Society would like to express its sincere gratitude to the city, state, and federal government officials for their support and guidance in collaborating on this joint effort and helping make this platform a reality to promote global sustainability.
City of Sunnyvale
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