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We’re thrilled to announce the latest upgrade to our sustainability skills platform, with four brand-new lessons in our Sustainability 101 course that cover the following topics: ✅ Eliminating Waste ✅ Caring for Water ✅ ICT and Sustainability ✅ Living with Climate Change With these new lessons, the course now offers 19 CPD hours upon completion, giving you even more value and recognition for your commitment to sustainable practices. Our platform is a continuous learning and action hub for professionals who want to turn sustainability into real impact. Start your sustainability learning with Sustainability 101: https://lnkd.in/eyfe6ESf Dr Tara Shine Madeleine Murray Per-Fredrik Hagermark Tor McIntosh Linda Gash Sarah Buckley John Haverty Kevin Henn Alanna Curtin

Business is not a solo act—it’s built on interdependence 🤝 Every company is part of a web of relationships—with workers, communities, customers, suppliers, and the planet. B Corps recognise this interdependence and commit to a different way of doing business—one that balances profit with purpose. That’s why every #BCorp signs the Declaration of Interdependence—a powerful commitment to stakeholder governance and long-term impact. And it’s more than just words. B Corps make legal changes to ensure their mission stays protected, no matter what. 🔗 Swipe through for a breakdown of the Declaration, or read it in full here: https://lnkd.in/gh-Kmp5Z #StakeholderGovernance #BetterBusiness #Interdependence

At our most recent Climate Club webinar, Sustainable Finance: Your Money, Your Influence, Ciarán Hughes CFP® from Ethico shared shocking insights on how many Irish people unknowingly invest in industries they oppose – like fossil fuels, weapons, and tobacco – through their pensions. Around 10% of Irish pension schemes, or €14-15 billion, are invested in these sectors. For every €100 in a pension, about €1 goes into fossil fuels, and €5 into other undesirable industries. 🤯 Curious to learn how to align your money with your values and avoid these negative investments? If you registered, you can still catch up on the session! And if you didn’t sign up, it’s not too late – you can still register to watch. 👉 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eYcTRJah Dr Tara Shine Madeleine Murray Per-Fredrik Hagermark Tor McIntosh Linda Gash Sarah Buckley John Haverty Kevin Henn Alanna Curtin

🌍 In Dr Tara Shine's latest piece for The Currency, “How to Manage Your Climate Risk in Your Business,” she explores the urgent need for businesses to prepare for extreme weather events and the rising cost of inaction. 🌪️⚖️ 💡 “For a couple of decades now, we have had enough information to start to prepare for the impacts of climate change... Yet we still weren’t adequately prepared." From record-breaking storms like Éowyn to heatwaves, floods, and supply chain disruptions, climate risks are becoming business risks. Yet, research shows that 40% of Irish medium-sized firms have no sustainability strategy - leaving them unprepared for the inevitable. 📉 Did you know? The cost of damages from Storm Éowyn is estimated to exceed €100 million for the insurance industry, with more extreme events driving up premiums and leaving some businesses uninsurable. 🔎 Tara highlights how integrating climate risk into business planning is no longer optional—it’s essential. By running real-world scenarios, businesses can identify vulnerabilities, protect their bottom line, and plan for a more resilient future. Read Tara’s full analysis on The Currency and start preparing for the climate challenges ahead. https://lnkd.in/dfNBYQgP Dr Tara Shine Madeleine Murray Per-Fredrik Hagermark Tor McIntosh Linda Gash Kevin Henn John Haverty Sarah Buckley Alanna Curtin

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HR Leaders: It’s Time to Take the Lead in Sustainability! 🌍 Sustainability isn’t just a corporate initiative - it’s a people-driven movement. And as HR professionals, YOU are the custodians of the ‘S’ in ESG. That means embedding sustainable practices at every stage of the employee journey, shaping cultures of responsibility, and driving real change. That’s why Change by Degrees and Kite Insights have launched the Sustainable Human Resource Management course - a 2-hour, self-paced programme designed to equip you with the tools, confidence, and strategies to make sustainability a core part of your HR practice. 📚 What You’ll Gain: ✅ The ability to articulate why HR is central to sustainability ✅ Practical tools to embed sustainable practices from hiring to offboarding ✅ Insights into governance, culture, and leadership for real impact ✅ A deeper understanding of HR’s role in ESG 🎧 Hear from the experts! Dr Tara Shine joins Garin Rouch Chartered FCIPD & Dani Bacon on the OrgDev Podcast to discuss How HR & OD Can Save the Planet: https://lnkd.in/eaUqmMqj 💻 Ready to step up? Enroll now and make sure HR has a seat at the sustainability table - because they can’t do it without you. 🌱 https://lnkd.in/eZZqDMMF Dr Tara Shine Madeleine Murray Per-Fredrik Hagermark Tor McIntosh Linda Gash Sarah Buckley John Haverty Kevin Henn Alanna Curtin Jordan Fay

🌍 Money Talks: Your Money, Your Influence! A huge thank you to everyone who joined our latest Climate Club webinar! 🙌 We had a fantastic discussion with Tony Burdon from Make My Money Matter and Ciarán Hughes CFP® from Ethico, expertly hosted by Dr Tara Shine. From sustainable investments to the real impact of our pensions and savings, Tony and Ciarán shared invaluable insights on how we can all align our money with our values and drive real change. 💡 Missed it or want to rewatch? If you registered, you can still catch up on the session! And if you didn’t sign up, it’s not too late – you can still register to watch. https://lnkd.in/epKTs6br Dr Tara Shine Madeleine Murray Per-Fredrik Hagermark Tor McIntosh Linda Gash John Haverty Kevin Henn Alanna Curtin Sarah Buckley

We’re running out of time to save the planet. HR, OD and L&D need to act - now to tackle one of the biggest challenges? Making business truly sustainable. In this episode of the OrgDev Podcast, we speak with Dr Tara Shine, an expert in climate change and sustainability, about why HR, OD, Talent, and L&D professionals have a critical role to play in driving sustainable transformation. Tara believes that every job needs to change if we are going to tackle the real issues. With over 20 years of experience spanning all seven continents, Tara has advised governments, businesses, and global institutions on sustainability. She’s even delivered the Christmas Attenborough Lecture on BBC One. Dani and I really enjoyed this fascinating discussion which gives us inspiration for what we can do to play our part. Her organisation, Change by Degrees, has recently launched a Sustainable Human Resource Management course, designed to: ✅ Equip HR leaders with the confidence and skills to embed sustainability into people strategies ✅ Help organisations meet their sustainability goals through HR-driven change 🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the OrgDev Podcast to hear Dr Tara Shine’s insights on how we can all take action. 🎥 Watch the full episode now. https://lnkd.in/ePN2YEqT 🎧Listen now: https://lnkd.in/enwzuBhS 📩Subscribe to the channel here: https://lnkd.in/eTeRUHWr Would love to hear your thoughts - how does your organisation approach sustainability?

“Storm Éowyn shows us just how unprepared we are overall as a society for extreme weather events.” – Dr Tara Shine 🌍⚡ Two weeks after Storm Éowyn hit, thousands are still without power, and questions are being asked about Ireland’s readiness for future extreme weather. On RTE Prime Time, Dr Tara Shine reflected on Ireland’s long-standing climate adaptation challenges: "I did an assessment of Ireland's capacity to adapt to climate change back in 2011 and then, we found that we weren't adequately prepared… We have the data, we had the data back then, but we weren't adequately planning, acting, investing or learning at that time." With Met Éireann warning that extreme weather events like this will become more frequent, what must change to ensure Ireland is ready next time? Catch the full discussion on RTE Player: https://lnkd.in/eTU4tZD7 Dr Tara Shine Madeleine Murray Per-Fredrik Hagermark Tor McIntosh Kevin Henn Alanna Curtin Sarah Buckley John Haverty Linda Gash

🌍 FREE Lesson: Living with Climate Change    The reality of climate change is here – from recent extreme weather events like Storm Éowyn to rising global temperatures. But how can we prepare for what’s ahead?   We’re offering a FREE lesson from our Sustainability 101 Express course, Living with Climate Change, which is designed to help individuals and organisations understand the real-world impacts of climate change and how to adapt.   In this video-based lesson, you’ll learn: ✅ The current and future impacts of climate change on people and the planet ✅ How climate risks affect daily life, businesses, and communities ✅ Practical steps to prepare for and manage these challenges   Climate change isn’t just a future problem – it’s happening now. Get your free lesson today to learn about what actions you can take to adapt and prepare for the impacts of climate change. https://lnkd.in/esVMp4q2 Dr Tara Shine Madeleine Murray Per-Fredrik Hagermark Tor McIntosh Linda Gash Alanna Curtin Kevin Henn Sarah Buckley John Haverty