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How should businesses talk about climate change?

November 21, 2024 • by Susan Goldsworthy in Sustainability • 7 min read

Corporate messages about the climate crisis can evoke feelings of helplessness. In contrast, life-affirming, empowering narratives can be more effective drivers of sustainability. ...

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‘Defiant optimism’ is what is needed to bring about a more sustainable, inclusive world

November 19, 2024 • by Durreen Shahnaz in Sustainability • 5 min read

Rethink traditional models of finance to achieve a sustainable and inclusive future, argues Durreen Shahnaz, founder & CEO of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)....

Don’t ignore the S in ESG: a strong social strategy is essential

November 19, 2024 • by Luca Condosta in Sustainability • 7 min read

Business giants are slowly realizing the benefits of focusing on societal impact. Here’s how your company can meet regulatory requirements and the expectations of sustainability indexes....

Corporates must step up on targets, finance for nature

November 8, 2024 • by Adrian Dellecker in Sustainability • 8 min read

The 16th UN Biodiversity COP in Colombia made progress on key conservation issues, despite challenges, with new agreements on funding, business targets, and biodiversity protection....

How to engage employees with a corporate vision

November 5, 2024 • by Michael D. Watkins in Sustainability • 6 min read

Employee engagement is crucial for retaining talent and having an inspiring vision can help build loyalty. So how can businesses create and realize a compelling vision?...

What does biodiversity have to do with business?

October 31, 2024 • by Julia Binder, Adrian Dellecker, Aurélie V. Stamm in Sustainability • 7 min read

As the global environmental crisis reaches unprecedented levels, businesses are under mounting pressure to protect nature. While this challenge may seem daunting, it also presents a major business opportunity....

Communicating the path to net zero using visual metaphor

October 14, 2024 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Ramon de Haas , Meike Kolthof in Sustainability • 7 min read

Offshore infrastructure firm Heerema took an unconventional approach to communicating its net-zero ambition to win buy-in from employees and stakeholders....

Why double materiality is your secret weapon for more impact

October 7, 2024 • by Jan van der Kaaij, Benoit F. Leleux in Sustainability • 7 min read

As companies gradually move from ESG compliance to implementation, the Italian espresso machine maker La Marzocco shows how to avoid the reporting trap and turn your double materiality assessment into a winning...

Herding the fashion crowd to greener pastures

September 30, 2024 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in Sustainability • 10 min read

Smarter regulation is required to nudge luxury brands into a more sustainable future, industry experts tell Stéphane Girod....

Jack and changing for good

September 30, 2024 • by Luca Allaria in Sustainability • 5 min read

Through coaching, Jack, a senior executive, discovers how to achieve sustainable leadership by striking a balance between his team's empowerment and his own forceful manner....

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