Dorian LPG’s Post

Last week I was really pleased to attend the UN Global Compact Network UK annual summit #UNGCUKSummit24 , a forum for UK businesses to discuss practical ways to engage with and progress with the UN's Sustainable Development 2030 agenda. Not only was this a brilliant opportunity to hear from the horses mouth (as it were) about the opportunities and challenges our OBAS clients are grappling with, it was also a great space to remind myself of those 17 goals that inspired me to write my masters dissertation, and indeed, to get in to the development sector and find my place at Oxfam. One week on and I've now had some time to reflect on my key takeaways. And here they are... 🤑 1. *The importance of sustainability teams articulating the risks and opportunities of human rights agendas in terms of business value as well as compliance.* In other words, identifying the business case that will make the board's eyes light up and, importantly, prioritise these actions over other things. Talking to colleagues, this seems to be a recurring theme but as a new kid on the block it gave me food for thought about how we communicate what we do and shape that service to meet our clients' needs. It was also good to hear about practical ways to do this for example by forming a working group of Finance / Procurement / HR / Sustainability, recognising the need for a joined up approach, from the business' perspective. 😵 2. "Analysis paralysis" - this was a phrase that was used a few times and is particularly pertinent in light of new legislation like the #CSDDD. There was a great session that looked at the reporting requirements from the perspective of SME suppliers, which highlighted that often big companies are asking for data that they don't know or don't have a plan for what to do with. Meanwhile (understandably) suppliers want to play to their strengths and highlight where they are supporting their customers to progress with certain SDGS and it's frustrating when the reporting limitations don't give them the chance to do this. I was particularly struck by one phrase regarding reporting "if you're doing it right, you should expect inconvenient answers." In other words, your data might show that you need to switch suppliers to hold true to your sustainability committments - that's an issue with the supplier, not the data itself! 🤗 3. *Overwhelmingly, mandatory human rights due diligence (mHRDD) is a welcome step forward.* For ESG teams, it provides them with a clear case for support in the board room. But the challenges of getting internal buy in across the organisation remain. When it comes to the social sustainability challenges of a business, people need to "know it, understand it and above all, feel it". The work continues for the, mostly small, teams dedicated to seeing their organisations push the bar on human rights. 4. I wish I'd had this lanyard when I was doing my dissertation. It would've made it a heck of a lot easier to remember all the SDGs 😂

#KenesArticle📚 Kenes Group’s decision to align with the United Nations Global Compact in October 2023 underscores its dedication to fostering sustainable business practices. This commitment is not just a statement but is substantiated by the company’s first Communication on Progress (COP) submitted to the UN Global Compact in April 2024. Read more: https://bit.ly/3zNJy0c Meeting Media Group #HQMagazine #Sustainability💚

🌍 The Voice of JAGGAER: Leading the Way in ESG 🌍 Andy Hovancik JAGGAER CEO, partners with our procurement customers in leveraging ESG principles to drive sustainable and responsible business practices. Our efforts are focused on: ✅Enhancing our ESG offering ✅Creating an engaging and dynamic environment for our talent ✅Setting ambitious environmental goals for a greener future Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable and impactful tomorrow. #VoiceOfJAGGAER #ESG #Sustainability #Procurement #EnvironmentalGoals #TalentEngagement #JAGGAER

With the growing expectation for organizations to measure their environmental impact, many are grappling with how to inspire and equip their teams while addressing fears surrounding the complexity and uncertainty of the processes involved. At BDO, we face these same challenges. Anna Skopets, our Global Net-Zero Programme Lead, shares her perspective on BDO’s journey and the valuable insights we've gained to support others on a similar path: https://bit.ly/3ZzkZ1J

Completed GRI certification course with Integrating the SDGs into Sustainability Reporting and Reporting on Human Rights with GRI Standards

We are proud to join the United Nations Global Compact as part of our commitment to being a responsible company. This commitment is to operate responsibly, in alignment with universal sustainability principles, take actions to support society, and report to the UN Global Compact annually on our ongoing efforts. "The incorporation of Grupo Los Cerritos into the United Nations Global Compact aims to strengthen our sustainability initiatives, take a further step towards fulfilling the group's mission of INSPIRING THE AGROINDUSTRY WITH SUSTAINABILITY, GENERATING HEALTHY FOOD FOR THE WORLD, and adopting best practices related to human rights, labor standards, the environment, and combating corruption, placing people at the center of our collaboration within the group and with whom we interact." - Saúl Medina Villanueva, President of Grupo Los Cerritos. #glccerritos #UnitedNationsGlobalCompact #sustainability

🌍 The Voice of JAGGAER: Leading the Way in ESG 🌍 Andy Hovancik JAGGAER CEO, partners with our procurement customers in leveraging ESG principles to drive sustainable and responsible business practices. Our efforts are focused on: ✅Enhancing our ESG offering ✅Creating an engaging and dynamic environment for our talent ✅Setting ambitious environmental goals for a greener future Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable and impactful tomorrow. #VoiceOfJAGGAER #ESG #Sustainability #Procurement #EnvironmentalGoals #TalentEngagement #JAGGAER

🌍 The Voice of JAGGAER: Leading the Way in ESG 🌍 Andy Hovancik JAGGAER CEO, partners with our procurement customers in leveraging ESG principles to drive sustainable and responsible business practices. Our efforts are focused on: ✅Enhancing our ESG offering ✅Creating an engaging and dynamic environment for our talent ✅Setting ambitious environmental goals for a greener future Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable and impactful tomorrow. #VoiceOfJAGGAER #ESG #Sustainability #Procurement #EnvironmentalGoals #TalentEngagement #JAGGAER

🌍 The Voice of JAGGAER: Leading the Way in ESG 🌍 Andy Hovancik JAGGAER CEO, partners with our procurement customers in leveraging ESG principles to drive sustainable and responsible business practices. Our efforts are focused on: ✅Enhancing our ESG offering ✅Creating an engaging and dynamic environment for our talent ✅Setting ambitious environmental goals for a greener future Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable and impactful tomorrow. #VoiceOfJAGGAER #ESG #Sustainability #Procurement #EnvironmentalGoals #TalentEngagement #JAGGAER

🎉 Exciting news alert: the Council of the European Union has officially endorsed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)! After navigating through numerous twists and turns, today marks a significant milestone as Member States have finally agreed to adopt this ambitious and much-needed piece of the European ESG agenda. Heartfelt congratulations to the Belgian presidency for successfully brokering an agreement on a text that has been subject to extensive discussions. While the final text reflects compromises made along the way, it is still a cause for celebration as we now have a robust legal framework in place to promote sustainable and responsible business practices. This legislation will hold (very!) large companies accountable for their impacts on human rights and the environment, driving positive change on a global scale. 🌍🌱 Even though it is a directive and therefore will require a transposition period after its final approval, it is crucial for companies to start preparing today. Let's proactively embrace this opportunity together for a more sustainable future!