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10 Key Sustainability Leadership Principles

There are many principles that can guide sustainability leadership. Some of the key principles include: 1. Systems thinking Leaders should understand that sustainability is a complex system that requires an integrated approach. They should be able to identify...

What is driving the growth in ESG Reporting?

ESG

ESG reporting is on a steep rise. Some of the driving factors include: Escalating impacts of Climate Change: The consequences of climate change are undisputable, and the implications are vast. The 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report states...

The critical role of leaders driving change through innovation and sustainability

Sustainable Leadership

Leaders in organisations play a critical role in driving innovation and sustainability. Seven key things that leaders need to know about innovation and sustainability and how to implement them effectively: Understanding the business case for sustainability Leaders...

Drivers for change inspiring leaders in sustainability

Sustainable Leadership

There are several drivers for change in sustainability inspiring leaders at the C-suite and management levels, including: Stakeholder Pressure A powerful driver of change are pressures from customers, employees, investors, and communities. As stakeholders become...

How does Systems Thinking enhance Leadership in Sustainability?

Sustainable Leadership

Systems thinking is a holistic approach to problem-solving that recognises the interconnections and interdependencies between different components of a system. This approach emphasises the importance of considering the whole system and its impact on the individual...

Why reinvent the wheel? The transition from the Linear to the Circular Economy

Circular Economy

Each year approximately 2 billion metric tons of solid waste is produced. At least one third of this waste is not managed in an environmentally safe manner with global waste production estimated to double over the next ten years. To put this into perspective, this is...