We are proud to have conducted the #trade #association analysis of Unilever's Climate Policy Engagement Review, which has been recognised by InfluenceMap as the most robust corporate review to date – scoring 100% with the company ranked second, scoring 57%. Unilever has now become the first company to publish a corporate #climate #policy #engagement review in-line with expectations, as clarified by the CA100+ process and investor groups like UN PRI and articulated by the Global Standard for Responsible Climate Change Lobbying. We call on companies to follow Unilever’s lead and challenge their trade associations to ensure alignment with science-based policy and political action in line with their positions: https://lnkd.in/esJPxGqS Rory Cronin Fiona Duggan Patrick Fernando Uzcategui Thomas Lingard Rebecca Marmot Paul Matthews Read more: https://lnkd.in/du7ra9Ru Louise Kjellerup Roper John Elkington Richard Roberts Cami Daeninck Harriet Ayliffe Mark Roper
Volans
Business Consulting and Services
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Making Business Sense of Regeneration
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Volans is a think-tank and advisory firm operating at the leading edge of sustainability and innovation to catalyse systemic change. Founded by the ‘Godfather of the Sustainability' John Elkington in 2008 and headed up by Louise Kjellerup Roper, Volans helps business leaders make sense of the emergent future to unlock the potential of their organisation and create opportunities in the face of exponential planetary challenges. Volans became the first British company to certify as a B Corporation in 2013 and ranked top 20 in the 2021 FT Management Consultant Ratings for sustainability.
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- 2008
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- sustainable development, disruptive technologies, business models, exponential mindsets, future, keynote speaking, analysis, research, and regeneration
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Read Richard Roberts', our Head of Research, 3 rules of thumb for doing #responsible #policy #engagement:
2024 has been a boom year for conversations about #responsiblepolicyengagement. But one topic we don’t often talk about in these conversations is effectiveness. I fear that many companies with good intentions are investing too much time and effort in the wrong places. So here are my 3 rules of thumb for doing responsible policy engagement effectively: 1: Indirect > direct. Policymakers rarely listen to individual companies. When they want to know what business thinks, they listen to trade associations that represent whole sectors or the corporate community at large. This doesn’t mean companies shouldn’t do direct advocacy at all, but they should put more effort into managing their indirect political footprint – ie., what their trade associations are saying on their behalf. (This is something we are actively working with companies on at Volans – including via an ongoing project with WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development to co-create practical guidance for how companies can assess, align and activate their trade associations on climate policy. Watch out for our Playbook, coming in early 2025.) 2: Local > global. The political processes that matter and where corporate support for more aggressive climate policies can make a real difference are mostly local or national. It’s all well and good for companies to show up at COP once a year and call on governments to set ambitious headline targets, but if that isn’t backed up by concerted engagement at the national and sub-national level, it’s probably just for show. 3: Incentives > information. It is by now abundantly clear that transforming our economies for the better is about changing the incentives that drive business and investment decisions, not about more and better data. This means that companies that are serious about their advocacy should be putting more effort into engagement on issues like subsidies, taxes, standards (e.g., for products and buildings), mandates and phase-out plans, rather than disclosure and reporting standards (e.g., CSRD, ISSB etc). These rules of thumb are in part derived from my reading of Auden Schendler’s new book, Terrible Beauty. For more, see my review in Stanford Social Innovation Review (currently free to read): https://lnkd.in/ez_eqSir Cami Daeninck, Corinna Gehlen, Fiona Duggan, Caroline Boin-Margerit, Miguel Ángel Muñoz Rodríguez, Manuel Quijano Ruiz, Elisa Leimer, Helen Walter-Terrinoni, Mario Giordano, Lucie L'Hopital Million, Jules Peck, Cody Taylor, Richard Ali, David LAURENT
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Thrilled to have hosted an inspiring #Volans #Book #Club session with Scilla Elworthy, a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and renowned peace builder.🌟 In conversation with Louise, Volans CEO, Scilla, shared insights on resolving conflict with courage and compassion and left us deeply inspired and ready to take meaningful action in our own lives. It was fascinating to hear more about her journey and work in conflict resolution. 📽️ The recording of the session is now available to watch and share here: https://lnkd.in/dawFjzBC
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🔔 We are looking forward to welcoming you this afternoon to #Volans #Book #Club with the fantastic Scilla Elworthy. In conversation with Volans CEO Louise Kjellerup Roper, Scilla will share from her experience of peace-building, Heart Intelligence and the very current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as ways to cultivate inner strength and transform conflict in our lives and communities. 📅 Date: 27th November 🕒 Time: 17:00-18:30 GMT 📍 Location: Online, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/djX8d5nB Scilla Elworthy John Elkington Louise Kjellerup Roper
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Has the corporate sustainability movement been complicit in enabling the fossil-fuel industry to maintain the status quo? If so, how does it need to evolve in order to have the impact that everyone working in the field yearns to have? Our Inquiry Lead Richard Roberts has reviewed a new book by sustainability insider-cum-iconoclast Auden Schendler which tackles these questions. Short version: ‘[Schendler’s] central message is that political activism is the way to make genuine progress on climate issues and that corporations are powerful political actors that can support or impede climate action.’ Read the full article in Stanford Social Innovation Review (free to read for the next 2 weeks): https://lnkd.in/embsSEiU
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Thrilled to officially launch the 2024 Climate Leaders Forum Insights Report alongside Sammy Fry. Held at the House of Lords in the lead-up to COP29 and COP16, the second Climate Leaders Forum was more than just a conversation - it was a call to action. Sustainability leaders and FTSE 250 CSOs, technology innovators, winners and finalists of The Earthshot Prize, senior policymakers, and the UKs leading climate tech startups joined us to address what it will take to move from ambitious climate goals to measurable outcomes. TL;DR - Across keynotes, fireside chats, and roundtable discussions, one message was clear: Action must speak louder than ambition. It's time to break some rules. 👉 Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/ee95raJA IN THE REPORT: 📗 A powerful foreword by John Elkington (Volans), challenging us to embrace bold actions and break traditional rules for transformative change. 📢 Lord Adair Turner calls for bold innovation and rapid adoption of game-changing technologies like solar & batteries. 🔥 Hannah Jones (The Earthshot Prize) and John Elkington explore the transformation of corporate sustainability, courageous leadership, and the power of data and storytelling. 🔥 Brennan Spellacy (Patch) and Helen Avery (Green Finance Institute) highlight the complexities of carbon removal markets, stressing transparency, standards, and trust in scaling solutions. 💬 11 focused roundtables tackled essential topics including Circular Economy, Carbon Markets, Sustainable Finance, Nature & Biodiversity, and Stakeholder Engagement. Six Key Themes Emerged: 1️⃣ Shifting from Commitments to Tangible Actions - The time for promises has passed; now, it’s about proving progress with measurable actions. 2️⃣ Leadership Alignment & Accountability - Leaders must take responsibility at every level to drive change. 3️⃣ The Power of Collaboration - Achieving climate goals requires cross-sector partnerships across industries and supply chains. 4️⃣ The Evolving Role of Data - Data has become the backbone of accountability, driving decisions and validating claims. 5️⃣ Accelerating Innovation - Breakthrough technologies and creative solutions are critical to achieving climate goals faster. 6️⃣ Resilience in the Natural World - Integrating biodiversity into business strategies ensures resilience and preserves what we aim to protect. A huge thank you to our fantastic speakers, our supporters Patch, Systemiq Ltd., and Systemiq Capital, the incredible community of sustainability leaders, innovators & policymakers and the team at Informa Tech Founders who helped make this possible. Special thanks to our supportive partners: British Business Bank, DisCom, Earthbase, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change & the Environment, Green Finance Institute, Leonardo, tumelo, Tech Zero & Volans. #ClimateAction #NetZero #SustainabilityLeadership #Innovation
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Watch our Founder John Elkington reflect on the challenge he set the Round Table during his keynote speech as part of the RTRS International Conference.
John Elkington, keynote speaker at the RTRS International Conference, reflects on the challenge he set the Round Table during his keynote speech - can we build an understanding of the importance of soil health, and can regenerative soy be a part of the solution to that collective challenge? John is a renowned author and thought leader in sustainability, having penned or co-authored 20 books, including his most recent work, Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism. John serves as a Visiting Professor at multiple UK universities and has been a member of over 80 boards. John also co-founded Environmental Data Services (ENDS) and ERM Sustainability Institute, and is Founder & Chief Pollinator at Volans, a future-focused business working at the intersection of the sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation movements. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable practices and transformative leadership. Read more about John’s experience: https://lnkd.in/d3TfYDsh #RTRS2024Conference #ResponsibleSoy #SoilHealth #RegenerativeSoy #RegenerativeAgriculture
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🚀Shaping the Future Together at Anthropy 2025 We are thrilled to be contributing for another year to the big picture conversations and innovative thinking that is re-imagining the future of the UK. Anthropy UK is the UK’s largest gathering of leaders dedicated to rebooting Britain and envisioning a brighter long-term future for the UK. As part of the Anthropy network of future-focussed change makers, we are committed to the shared responsibility of rebooting Britain. Louise Kjellerup Roper, our CEO and John Elkington, our Founder and other members of the Volans team along with hundreds of purpose-driven organisations will be gathering to lead the way to a better Britain, one where business reflects shared values fit for our future. #Anthropy25 #Lets #Reboot #Britain John O’Brien MBE 'Anthropist'
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📚 Learn from the wisdom of Scilla Elworthy, Peace Builder in Action, Author and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee. In conversation with Volans CEO Louise Kjellerup Roper Scilla will share from her experience of peace-building, Heart Intelligence and the very current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as ways to cultivate inner strength and transform conflict in our lives and communities. 📅 Date: 27th November 🕒 Time: 17:00-18:30 GMT 📍 Location: Online, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/djX8d5nB John Elkington Louise Kjellerup Roper Scilla Elworthy Business Plan for Peace Michelle Arnell
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CEO | Leading business towards a regenerative transition | Speaker | Sustainability Leader | Responsible Soy | ESG
“Regenerative is the next big thing” John Elkington thank you for such inspiring keynote speech for Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) International Conference 2024. We have a lot to discuss and build together as soy sector in this direction. Amazing learning opportunity in this 2 days of Conference. I’m glad to be part of this community.
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