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Purpose & Sustainability Leadership

When Doing Good Becomes Good Business

For years, sustainability lived in the CSR department—a nice-to-have that made for good PR but rarely touched the core business. That world is disappearing fast. Today's investors ask harder questions.
Customers vote with their wallets. Talent gravitates toward companies with genuine purpose. And the businesses thriving aren't those ticking compliance boxes—they're the ones who've woven sustainability into their operational DNA, discovering that profit and planet aren't opposing forces.

 

The shift from "should we?" to "how do we?" creates new terrain to navigate. How do you build a carbon reduction strategy that actually reduces costs? Structure your business to serve stakeholders, not just shareholders, without losing commercial edge? Turn ESG principles from reporting requirements into competitive advantages? Make sustainability decisions that strengthen your brand rather than drain your budget? These aren't theoretical questions—they're the daily reality for businesses realising that regenerative practices and strong returns can, and must, coexist.
 

Discover insights on building purpose-driven operations that deliver commercial results—from crafting sustainability strategies and measuring ESG impact to understanding stakeholder capitalism and regenerative business models. For business leaders who refuse to choose between profitability and responsibility, and are figuring out how to achieve both.

Blog Posts

How to Create a Company Sustainability Programme

Discover how to establish a robust sustainability programme for your company, ensuring environmental responsibility, economic efficiency, and social equity for long-term success.

Mon Jan 16 2023 10:22:18 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

What is ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance Criteria?

Environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, refers to the three crucial elements when assessing a financial investment's sustainability and moral impact on a corporation or a business.

The Role of Environment Management Systems in Business

At its core, an Environment Management System is a framework that helps organisations identify, manage, monitor, and improve their environmental performance.

Fri Nov 25 2022 18:12:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

What is Stakeholder Capitalism?

The idea of stakeholder capitalism features in The Modern Corporation and Private Property from 1932 and came to life in the 1970s, driven largely by Klaus Schwab, who founded the World Economic Forum.

What are environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles?

Your company’s purpose, values and beliefs should be reflected in all that you do. Just considering ESG principles in your decision making is enough to get started. If your staff follow suit, then you’re on your way, nothing will develop a positive working culture better than a shared sense of purpose.

Tue May 09 2023 12:19:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

What is business waste management?

From overflowing landfills to toxic waste dumps, the impact of our corporate waste on our environment is far from desirable.

Articles

Leveraging Sustainability Business Plans to Support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Discover how sustainability business plans play a pivotal role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn how your business can make a positive impact on a global scale.

Why we need Stakeholder Capitalism

53 heads of state, the president of the world bank and 100 billionaires have agreed shareholder capitalism needs to be replaced by stakeholder capitalism.

The Imperative of Business Sustainability: Why Every Company Needs a Business Sustainability Plan

Many organisations are recognising the importance of integrating sustainability into their operations, and a business plan for sustainability is becoming a key tool in this transformative journey.

10 Green Growth Business Improvement Ideas 

Companies can make a big difference in the fight for the environment in just a few steps, and the first step is in adopting a green growth business improvement strategy and ESG principles.

The Importance of Environmental Sustainability Strategies for Business

Environmental sustainability strategies are vital for business. They meet stakeholder expectations, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce costs through resource efficiency, foster innovation and competitiveness, secure long-term viability, enhance supply chain resilience, boost reputation and loyalty, and open doors to new markets and investments. Sustainability is not just an option; it's a necessity for modern enterprises.

Carbon Reduction Planning: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Future

Carbon reduction planning is essential for mitigating climate change, involving setting targets, sustainable practices, and global cooperation for emission reductions.

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