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In today’s business landscape, three pillars are shaping the future: Sustainability, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). Understanding how they interconnect is the key for any professional aiming to drive change. 🌍 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Focuses on long-term ecological balance, social equity, and economic growth. Guides decisions that protect the planet and ensure financial success. 🤝 𝐂𝐒𝐑: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭 Ensures companies are socially accountable. Drives positive impact through ethical practices, community engagement, and philanthropy. 📊 𝐄𝐒𝐆: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 Integrates environmental, social, and governance factors into business. Helps manage risks, measure performance, and attract investors. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: Bringing these together creates a path to: 🚀 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Build long-term success. 🤝 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐒𝐑 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Make social responsibility a core value. 📈 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐒𝐆: Ensure transparency and accountability. 🔗 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞: When we connect these dots, we’re not just creating a business strategy—we’re crafting a masterpiece of ethical and responsible business. ♻️ If you found this useful, 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 to share these insights with your network. 🔗 Follow Zyad Hatquai for more tips for sustainability professionals. #Sustainability #CSR #ESG #SustainableBusiness

"The greatest risk is not taking one" - It is time for businesses to disrupt before they're disrupted! 💪 Our latest article, written by Rasheed Shroff, explains the importance of embracing sustainability in today's business world. 💡🌿 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gUjw2wTW #CompanyCulture #ChangeManagement #SustainableLeadership

How do you make sustainability click for organisations? Consider the funnel metaphor 💡 Think of it like this: 👉 Top: Challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality can narrow the funnel, negatively impacting operations and profits. 👉 Middle: Innovation is the strategic response, finding creative solutions to widen the funnel. This involves developing new products, services, or business models. 👉 Bottom: Implementation is the key to turning innovation into results. This crucial stage requires a comprehensive plan, resource allocation, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 🎯 The goal? Sustainability, where challenges are under control by effective strategies and implementation process! Recent studies show that organisations often invest more in their annual reports than in innovation, do you think this discrepancy affects their ability to reach sustainability? #sustainability #funnelmetaphor #corporate

Ever wondered how #sustainability, #CSR, and #ESG aligned to influence corporate #strategy and reporting? This cheat sheet may help.

Headhunterzz.net ..Use your Brain for a Change! #investing #energy #sustainable #eco #globalwarming #climatechange #carbonneutral #shareholderactivism #finance #parisagreement #banking #Risk #chemicals #pollution #solution #alternative #solutions #Sustainability #Innovation #RegenerativeBusiness #NaturePositive #Sustainability #DistributiveManufacturing #LocalEconomy #GreenInnovation #Innovation

𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵 - 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 🌱 Milton Friedman's famous quote, "the social responsibility of business is to increase its profits," has been a cornerstone of capitalism for decades. But in today's world, focused on sustainability, can businesses truly thrive by solely prioritizing profits ? From a sustainable operations and social responsibility standpoint, there's a growing argument for a more nuanced approach. Here's why - ♻️ Short-term vs. Long-term - A relentless focus on profits can lead to cutting corners on environmental practices. This might boost profits today, but environmental degradation creates long-term risks - from resource scarcity to rising costs due to climate change. Sustainable practices, on the other hand, can ensure long-term viability. ♻️ The Stakeholder Shift - Businesses aren't just beholden to shareholders anymore. Consumers are increasingly making choices based on a company's social and environmental impact. A strong commitment to sustainability can attract and retain top talent who share those values. ♻️ Regulation is Coming - As the world grapples with climate change and resource depletion, regulations are likely to become stricter. Companies that embrace sustainability now will be better positioned to navigate this changing landscape. So, how can businesses strike a balance ? 👉🏻 Innovation is Key - Sustainable practices often lead to innovation. Focusing on resource efficiency, clean energy, and circular economy principles can unlock new business opportunities and create a competitive edge. 👉🏻 Transparency Matters - Consumers are looking for genuine sustainability efforts, not greenwashing. Businesses that transparently communicate their sustainability goals and progress build trust and brand loyalty. 👉🏻 Collaboration is Powerful - Sustainability challenges are complex. Businesses can amplify their impact by collaborating with industry peers, NGOs, and governments to create systemic change. The bottom line ? Businesses that prioritize both profit and sustainability are not just doing good for the planet, they're building resilient and future-proof organizations. What are your thoughts ? How can businesses better integrate sustainability into their operations ? #SustainableBusiness #SocialResponsibility #FutureofWork

#Sustainability is long-term value and #resilience for an organisation. This is BWD Strategic 's approach to sustainability. It is how we ensure sustainability can be integrated with your organisational #strategy. Here, our CEO Luke Heilbuth sets out how we do it. Well worth a read.

Sustainable Business Leadership in 2030 - 4 scenarios. In 2021 we wanted to understand who will lead the agenda on sustainable business? Who are the players that might drive it? What systems and pressures will influence their actions? 3 years closer to the target date, it's fascinating to look back to what we came up with. What has changed? 1. ESG Intrapreneurs seem subdued, will they ever gain sway over their companies' direction? 2. Idealist CEOs seem more like 'political CEOs' - more careful where they stand in the spectrum between left and right. AI, defense, and mega companies like the magnificent-7 have taken the spotlight off innovators in climate change or alternative foods. 3. Leading Boards are more common today than in 2021, but ESG-engagement of directors seemed to have reached a ceiling at less than every 2nd director being ESG-engaged. Investor pressures are present, but have declined since 2023, evident in asset managers' voting behaviour against ESG shareholder proposals. 4. With Governments and Stakeholders we seem to have been spot on. Regulation has picked up significantly. However, the US political backlash on ESG was a blind spot. What is another plausible scenario for sustainable business leadership in 2030? Not long to go. Kudos to our participants who took part in the horizon scanning in 2021: Jeannette Lichner, David Grayson, Helle Bank Jørgensen, Bart Blommers, Susan Hooper, Mike Rosenberg, Dottie Schindlinger, Andrew Kassoy.

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The traditional corporate model, which prioritizes shareholder value above all else, is increasingly facing scrutiny and challenges. Factors such as rising consumer demand for sustainable and ethical products, heightened awareness of the negative social and environmental impacts of corporate activity, and stricter government regulations are driving this shift. Companies are now recognizing the necessity of creating positive social and environmental impacts alongside generating profits. In response, a growing number of businesses are adopting the Impact Company model, committing to using their operations and profits to foster positive social and environmental change. These companies are often certified by third-party organizations to verify their commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Although the concept of Impact Companies is relatively new, it is rapidly gaining traction, with over 1,000 certified Impact Companies worldwide in 2021, and this number is expected to rise as the benefits become more apparent. The benefits of becoming an Impact Company are manifold, including increased consumer loyalty, reduced operating costs through sustainable practices, improved employee morale, and enhanced access to capital from socially and environmentally conscious investors. This shift from a focus on shareholder supremacy to broader impact is still in its early stages but is poised to continue growing. As more stakeholders demand corporate responsibility for social and environmental impacts, companies will increasingly adapt their business models to align with these evolving expectations. #corporate #investment #growth #lifecycle #impact #strategy #innovation