Welcome to HMK Impact’s resource hub—a collection of actionable guides, press, thought pieces and tools to help you create meaningful social and environmental change. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your strategies, you'll find inspiration and expertise here.
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How HMK Impact Can Help with Sustainability Consulting in Boise, Idaho
Discover how HMK Impact's sustainability consulting services can help your business create lasting change. From Bright Spots Evaluation and Sustainability Mindset Training to Impact Reporting and Waste & Ethical Sourcing, our tailored solutions help organizations implement sustainable practices that drive positive environmental and social impact. Based in Boise, Idaho, HMK Impact offers expert consulting to support businesses in achieving their sustainability goals, improving operations, and engaging stakeholders. Learn how our strategic approach can boost your company’s credibility and long-term success through responsible business practices.

How to Create a Compelling Impact Report: A Guide for Nonprofits and Businesses
Discover how to create a compelling impact report that effectively communicates your organization's achievements while maintaining transparency and credibility. This guide covers key elements for crafting impactful reports, including best practices for environmental and social sustainability reporting, avoiding greenwashing, and designing for readability. Learn how to make your impact report accessible, engaging, and aligned with both stakeholder expectations and public awareness. Perfect for nonprofits, businesses, and organizations aiming to highlight their positive contributions and build trust through data-driven storytelling. Optimize your impact reporting and enhance your organization's visibility today.

I Worked in a (Possibly Illegal) Waste-Diversion Warehouse—Here’s What It Taught Me About Things You Don’t Want
Looking back, the whole thing was layered in irony. The warehouse itself was a porn distribution center (potentially a legal guise for an illegal waste-diversion operation?). It was an odd environment, to say the least—and I couldn’t help but love the irony of it.

B Corp or Bust? What Dr. Bronner’s Exit Says About Sustainable Business.
Big news in the world of sustainable business: Dr. Bronner’s, known for their natural castile soap and the highest-scoring B Corp, announced that it’s dropping its B Corp Certification. Dr. Bronner’s is often highlighted in HMK Impact initiatives. And we use B Corps as a benchmarking tool to help companies make meaningful change. So this falling out hits hard. It forces an important conversation: What does B Corp Certification really mean today?

Your Annual Report: A Year-Round Asset
An annual report isn’t just a once-a-year milestone—it’s a goldmine of stories, data, and visuals that can fuel your organization’s outreach for months to come. HMK Impact shares how to create an annual report that works hard for your organization long after it’s published.

Year-End Giving: How to Maximize Donor Impact
As Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising campaigns approach, nonprofits are gearing up to inspire generosity and hit their year-end goals. But how can you demonstrate the true impact of a donor’s gift? The key lies in your data.

Planning Sustainable Events
In an era where every decision impacts our planet, hosting events sustainably is more than just a trend—it's a responsibility. Whether in-person or virtual, events offer countless opportunities to minimize environmental impact and align with organizational values.

Welcome: Music to Life
HMK Impact is partnering with Music to Life to create a Case for Support championing their work to revolutionize musicians’ role in social change. We’re excited to help strengthen their community and highlight their impact.

What Does “Impact” Really Mean?
Impact reports have surged in popularity for good reason: they’re powerful, revealing the deeper purpose that lies behind operational success. But for an impact report to hold that power, it needs to do more than talk about actions—it must reveal, and even revel in, what those actions have left behind.

Welcome: Riverstone International School
The HMK Impact team is thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Riverstone International School to support the growth and impact of their alumni network.
