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How easy is it to find the middle ground when opinions, facts and actions are so often reduced to being right or wrong, good or bad, or true or false?   In the latest edition of Igniting Impact, Accelerating Sustainability, out tomorrow, the Porter Novelli London team looks at the importance of constructive narratives at a time of deepening polarisation, and explores what organisations need to do in this new environment of either/or. #Impact #Purpose #Report #DoingBusinessBetter

Want to know what the College of ACES has been up to recently? Check out the inaugural University of Illinois College of ACES Annual Report to see all the exciting initiatives and programs at our college!

🌍 Last Call! 🌍Join us at the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council's 17th Annual Conference THIS WEEK! It's a critical time to come together in support of advancing sustainability, ESG and climate action. The business case for sustainability is real and here to stay! Simply put, customers still care about sustainability. Environmental impact is a growing part of the purchasing process for companies. When price and quality are equal, sustainability becomes a deciding factor – it’s the way to “win” and stand out in today’s market. Sustainability is a strategic advantage, it... 1️⃣ Drives Revenue: A competitive, sustainable product appeals to today's conscientious consumers. 2️⃣ Cuts Costs: Sustainability saves on energy and operating expenses. 3️⃣ Increases Reputation & Valuation: Managing long-term risks leads to a opportunities and higher business valuation. 4️⃣ Attracts Talent: Employees want to work for companies making a difference for the planet and our communities. Join us to gain actionable insights from industry leaders like Laura Kohler from Kohler Co. and Jennifer Anderson from Generac! Connect with peers, enjoy some beneficial vibes and prepare your business to thrive in a sustainable future. Your last chance to register is now – don’t miss it! 📅 November 12-13 📍 Harley Davidson Garage & Museum, Milwaukee, WI 👉 https://lnkd.in/gY9Akzs8 #SustainableBusiness #ClimateAction #WSBCConference #Sustainability

Delivering our expertise and insights (IV) Excited and honored to have participated in a special panel during the Global Compact Network Hellas members' event, discussing key topics around double materiality and the CSRD directive. In today’s evolving business landscape, understanding double materiality is crucial for companies aiming to align financial success with genuine social and environmental impact. During the discussion, I shared my perspectives on how companies can transition from passive compliance to becoming active drivers of sustainability—creating true value not only for shareholders but for all stakeholders. A huge thank you to the Global Compact Network Hellas for the opportunity to be part of this meaningful conversation. Special appreciation goes out to my co-panelist, Stavroula Aggelopoulou for her insightful contributions and the engaging dialogue we shared. Below are key insights from my statements on the benefits of a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA): - Understanding Real Impacts: DMA confronts companies with their true environmental, human and human rights impacts, highlighting risks and opportunities that may not have been previously recognised and are important for their sustainability in the future. - Becoming Active Agents: DMA makes companies to change their perspective, understanding the positive or negative impact they have tend to deal with or exploit it respectively. Through this process they become active agents of change from passive observers of impacts  - Collaboration with Stakeholders:  Through DMA companies are discovering that to have a clear picture of their impact, is critical to work with all their key stakeholders, from employees to local communities. - Link to Business Growth:  DMA links Sustainable Development Strategy with Business Development and Performance. The improvement of environmental and social indicators (e.g. carbon reduction or improving employee well-being) related to impact management can contribute to economic sustainability and competitive advantage. - Rethinking Corporate Responsibility: DMA enables companies to rethink the concept of corporate responsibility, not as a communication practice but as a real commitment to create value for all stakeholders. This process leads to the creation of a more resilient and responsible business model, which is the main goal of the CSRD. - Aligning with Social and Environmental Demands: DMA acts as a compass that guides companies towards adopting policies and practices that are in line with modern social and environmental requirements. The bottom line is that real success is not only measured by economic indicators, but by the positive impact on the planet and the people around us. #Sustainability #DoubleMateriality #CSRD #UNGlobalCompact #CorporateResponsibility #SustainableFuture #Integratedreporting #Integratedthinking #SustainableDevelopment

iGovTT is featured in today’s Trinidad Express on page A29! Discover the strides we’re making in our journey of digital innovation and sustainability. Don’t miss out — check out the article attached and see how we’re shaping the future!

Another year, another superb edition of The Future of Creative Business conference. Creative Business HU consistently delivers a full day of inspiring lectures, workshops, and interactions to its attendees. Congratulations to the team, you’ve done it again! One aspect I truly enjoy about this conference is the variety of speakers invited. Magdalena Mojsiejuk’s presentation invited us to consider how Hollywood films — the Terminator saga as a prime example — have created and perpetuated a bizarre and dystopian image of the relationship between future technologies and humankind. Contrastingly, in a talk-show-style interview with Lianne Bergeron, Ma’MaQueen from The Diverse Agency, discussed what she described as the reality of living a fantasy, as well as her journey of becoming a drag mother and the person she is now. I greatly enjoyed hearing both speakers. Was there a highlight of the day? Oh my, was there ever one! Hearing Staffan Lindberg’s presentation, and later speaking with him at the conference wrap-up, was incredibly inspiring. It’s not every day that I get to ask questions to a climate journalist who investigated the H&M “Let’s Close The Loop” program and cracked open its glossy shell to reveal what’s really behind it: a mountain rising from Korle Lagoon in Ghana made up of discarded and rotting garments woven with remains of the fish that once inhabited the lagoon. If you haven't already, I highly recommend taking a close look at the alarming extent of the environmental impact caused by fast fashion megabrands such as H&M. There’s no better starting point than Staffan Lindberg and Magnus Wennman’s story: https://lnkd.in/evsDdnkh. Once again, thank you to the Creative Business HU staff, guest speakers, and organizing team for a wonderfully educational and stimulating day. #unleashingcuriosity #creativebusinessconference #creativebusiness #thefutureofcreativebusiness #challengethestatusquo #investigativejournalism #climatejournalist #environmentalinjustice #fastfashion

CNA's Heather Giordano highlights the industry's progress and the ongoing journey to foster innovation through DEI and allyship in this PropertyCasualty360 article. Discover how we're working towards a more inclusive future: https://ow.ly/BeYr50SMH8C

Sustainability will complicate the ability of publishers to expand or even protect margins as the cost of carbon is increasingly integrated into economic activity. Please join Andreas Stobberup and me for a Book Industry Study Group webinar on Tuesday, May 7th, focused on modeling the financial impact of the direct and indirect cost of carbon, and the impact of sustainable typesetting to expand margins - in a business climate where margins are strained.

📚 Book Release: "Soziale Nachhaltigkeit – Pflicht oder Kür?" We are delighted to announce that the Director of the ESMT Institute for Sustainable Transformation, Joanna Radeke, and has co-authored a book chapter with the President of ESMT Berlin, Prof. Jörg Rocholl, in the newly released book "Soziale Nachhaltigkeit – Pflicht oder Kür?" The book exhibited at the Frankfurt Book Fair, is a valuable resource for companies working to develop the "S" in ESG. 🎉📖 From the workplace efforts of the late 19th century to today's corporate responsibilities, their chapter, "The Historical Development of the Concept of Sustainability," explores the development of social sustainability. Businesses can more effectively manage the rising demands to strike a balance between stakeholder interests and shareholder returns by taking lessons from the past. This chapter is a must-read for anyone aiming to grasp the historical roots of today’s sustainability challenges.💼🤝 With contributions from 49 authors, including academics, institutional investors, and CHROs, the book offers advantageous guidance for companies looking towards social sustainability. 🌍 Learn more and order your copy today: https://lnkd.in/gmbtbjJh 📦 #socialsustainability #ESG #corporateresponsibility 

There's still time to join TOLSON's SBC Day: Back to the Future! This key event for our Sustainability Business Community (SBC) members is your chance to: ✨ Reflect on the highlights of the past cycle 🌍 Shape the future of SBC by collaboratively choosing key topics for the next cycle ♻️ Connect with like-minded professionals and accelerate your progress in driving positive change   This event will provide an opportunity to discuss the most pressing issues in sustainability, including environment, sustainable finance, social and societal impact, and governance and change management.   Why attend? → Benchmark your progress against leading companies in the sustainability space. → Learn from industry experts and share best practices with your peers. → Discover powerful tools and resources to help you achieve your CSR goals.   Together, let's build a more sustainable future for all! 🌍   🎫 Register for SBC Day - Back to the Future on October 4th 👇 https://lnkd.in/dpkCGaGk   #SBCDay #Sustainability #CSR #ESG #Innovation #Future GS1 France Michelin NEC - Net Environmental Contribution Diana de Bernardy CEDRIC LECOLLEY Talita Moreira Clément BLADIER Nicole Buendia Hubo Maria Teresa Roca de Togores Tina Mashreghi