Festival Of Circular Economy’s Post

I meet a huge number of people (specifically women) in sustainability and there are two things that keep coming up as the critical skills required in spades if you want to have impact and drive success: EMPATHY (or the ability and willingness to see things from the 'other' perspective) and DETERMINATION (or the drive to keep pushing against a sea of challenge). I was honoured to be asked by The Conduit to join their Green Jobs panel a couple of weeks ago and had a great discussion with Matt Farquharson and Alejandro Guarín about the future of food and the 'green' roles we can expect to come from the sector. What I hadn't expected to say, but which I stand by, is that sustainability is often required and allowed to happen as long as it does so outside of the commercial planning of the business. And that those people who are able to have greatest impact, create the greatest value for business and drive genuine improvement are those who have success (with empathy and determination) in bringing together climate, nature, sustainability and wider ESG planning with the commercial business they sit within. It's a critical factor in the businesses which are leading the field and will continue to do so as we encounter more regulation (for good and bad) and shifting customer expectations and the urgency around climate starts to step up dramatically.

Empowering Women Reclaimers: Transforming Waste, Inspiring Change 🌟 Change starts with awareness, but real impact comes from taking action. Let's join hands and make meaningful strides towards building a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in waste management. Together, let's come together and make their lives easier. 💪 #AadvikaaCleanTech #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #SustainableFuture #EmpoweringWomen #SupportChange #WasteTransformation

Our industry is all about people, and creating spaces where all feel welcomed and valued. Today we celebrate women everywhere, and recognize the obstacles that they must overcome to achieve success in all fields and environments. They deserve more than just a day! Sustainability is about more than just the environment! Moving towards a sustainable future involves making a balanced and equitable society. #internationalwomensday #genderequality #eventscreatechange #racetozero #eventprofs #businessevents #sustainability #meetingsandevents #meetingprofs #miceindustry #sustainableevents #sustainablebusiness #b2b

"Today, we honor the incredible strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment of women everywhere. At Carbon Conscious Consulting, we celebrate the women leading the way in sustainability, innovation, and positive change. Together, let's continue to empower and uplift each other as we build a greener, more sustainable future for all. Happy Women's Day! 🌍💚 #WomensDay #EmpowerWomen #Sustainability #WomenInLeadership #CarbonConscious #GreenFuture #WomenInSustainability"

"Today, we honor the incredible strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment of women everywhere. At Carbon Conscious Consulting, we celebrate the women leading the way in sustainability, innovation, and positive change. Together, let's continue to empower and uplift each other as we build a greener, more sustainable future for all. Happy Women's Day! 🌍💚 #WomensDay #EmpowerWomen #Sustainability #WomenInLeadership #CarbonConscious #GreenFuture #WomenInSustainability"

It’s not only about the environment, there needs to be a strong business case for the circular economy. Jane Martin, CEO at City to Sea, told last year’s Festival of Circular Economy that circular businesses need to be confident that when they come to market, people are ready and an excited to engage with them. Martin spoke at last year’s Festival of Circular Economy on the Women in Circular Panel: A Circular Approach to the Bottom Line panel. #FOCE #circulareconomy #sustainability

#happywomensday2024 Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It's a day to recognize and honor the incredible contributions of women in every aspect of society. Let's continue to support, uplift, and empower women everywhere! #BreakTheBias Women as the main characters of sustainability embody a powerful narrative of resilience, innovation, and leadership in shaping a sustainable future. The main character of sustainability is an inclusive, multi-faceted portrayal of women driving change across local and global landscapes. This visual narrative highlights the leadership, knowledge, compassion, and determination of women as central figures in the pursuit of a sustainable and equitable world. Women's leadership in sustainability brings a unique perspective and a wealth of innovation to environmental and social challenges. Whether it's through advocacy, entrepreneurship, community engagement, or policy development, women continue to drive positive change in the sustainability space☘️☘️

Last in our current series of blogs for Women in Business NI - this one on the importance of investing with purpose and understanding what your money is supporting. Make My Money Matter research has shown that investing your pension in sustainable or ethical funds can have up to 21x more impact than switching to a meat-free diet or cutting out flying - few people realise the power their money wields! #ethicalinvesting #makemymoneymatter #investwithpurpose

If you haven't already seen it, be sure to check out our Women in Circularity website where you can see all of our #womenincircularity profiles and review other circularity resources. https://lnkd.in/g8u3myCy

I'm a woman in sustainability and my experience is that we need to talk less about collaborating, and actually collaborate. Thank you to Women in Sustainability Network for encouraging people to share their experiences, and to JANNINE BARRON for roping me in! If you're also a woman in sustainability and you want to share your experience, click here for the template: ttps://lnkd.in/g7RYAFZ8?