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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

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

🔔 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

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

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

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.

🚀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'

📚 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

“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.

John Elkington, Founder and Chief Pollinator at Volans, is one of the founders of the global sustainability movement, and has been a strategic partner of Business Declares since the network was established in 2019. In our Knowledge Xchange event this Thurs 21st Nov, we will explore John Elkington’s new book, “Tickling Sharks: How We Sold Business on Sustainability”, explaining how a series of societal pressure waves have instigated change in business, markets and ultimately, capitalism. Hosted by Ben Tolhurst, we will also have the opportunity for a wider discussion with John Elkington about his journey in sustainability and corporate social and environmental responsibility. Register for our Knowledge Xchange event here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezfqa84f #business #businessdeclares #sustainability #CSR #climateleadership #sustainabilitymovement #sustainabilityleadership