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Imagine a business that uses DEI to boost profit and innovation. Does it describe your organisation? Now imagine a world where sustainability is the standard way of working. ______________________ Trianon Scientific Communication is a management consulting firm specialised in corporate social responsibility and sustainability strategies. We make sure that sustainability is profitable and profitability,sustainable. As sustainability strategists, we help companes design their environmental and social sustainability strategies, by providing consulting services (scientific and social innovation), executive training, and public speaking services for a more sustainable growth. #corporatesocialresponsibility #sustainability #climatechange

✨ UPDATED CxO STUDY 2024 ✨ More than 90% of Executives interviewed in Germany and Austria attach the same or even greater importance to #sustainable transformation than they did three years ago - despite the current coronavirus crisis and a wide range of challenges. The new study by Bain & Company and the FUTURE Institute for Sustainable Transformation shows: #Sustainability remains a key issue, but the focus is increasingly shifting to profitability. Click here for the seven levers for a successful transformation: https://lnkd.in/e2rukjWZ   📌 Although this increasing focus on economic viability is understandable, let’s please bear in mind: Economy must be sustainable, because our ecosystem does not need economic man, but vice versa.   Karl Strempel Silke Kersting Handelsblatt Joern Soyke Dr. Christof Schneck

Do you want to contribute to our paper on corporate sustainability culture? As part of the executive program “Sustainable Business Strategies” at the Norwegian School of Economics, four of us are looking into the links between sustainable business models and company culture. This is where we would like to hear from you and your company (also if sustainability is not a part of your daily work). What contributes to a company's ability to move from marginal improvements to circular and perhaps even regenerative business models? We look at factors such as role modelling, understanding, competencies and systems.  Sounds interesting? Help us by answering the survey below.  https://lnkd.in/dc3MByCu The survey is anonymous, and neither you nor your company will be named. Vibeke Tegneby, Jitender Pal Singh, Niall Ó Muiré

Achieving true sustainability means going beyond transforming businesses to transforming entire markets. This requires systems where sustainability is the default, not the exception. To expand beyond the 2030 Agenda, we must invest in education and build platforms that empower individuals and communities to drive change. These steps are essential to reshape markets for a future that prioritizes both people and the planet. #Sustainability #Leadership #Education #Innovation

"It is no longer simply about transforming businesses, critical though that may be. Increasingly, too, it must be about transforming markets — to the point where necessary outcomes are secured by new market default settings. " John Elkington, Founder of Volans and an ISSP Sustainability Hall of Fame Honoree, is widely recognized as one of the founders of the global sustainability movement. In this piece, he signals that if sustainability is to deliver, our understanding of what it is likely to involve must also expand. No longer simply about transforming businesses, #sustainability must be about transforming markets. His most recent book — Tickling Sharks: How We Sold Business on Sustainability — was published in June 2024 by Fast Company Press. Read his POV: https://bit.ly/3ZHgSzl

Did you know that one of the most powerful ways to drive sustainability is through building people-centred businesses? https://lnkd.in/ebhwh_cc. This is just one of the key insights we learned from our latest business breakfast even in Aberdeen. The event brought together industry leaders to share practical advice on building sustainable businesses. Missed it? Check our our recap and learn how you can make an impact through meaningful sustainability initiatives today 👆 #sustainability #innovation #businessgrowth Gregor Angus Alasdair Green Louise McCosh

Want to see teams align, collaborate and drive growth within a business? Here’s how we’ve helped The Billington Group drive sustainable, positive change 🚀 A huge shoutout to Sam Thompson, Head of Sustainability for his leadership and the 14 professionals from across the group who took part in last year’s Future Food Movement Sustainability Accelerator with our expert coaches Louise Nicholls, William Clare (CEnv), Stephanie Gnissios, Rebecca Hesketh, Katie Allen 🙌 Their investment in strategic changemakers is transforming how they tackle sustainability and innovate for the future 🌱 ✅  The results within the businesses have been impressive: › Increased confidence as teams engage in solution-focused sustainability discussions › Practical application of learnings to deliver measurable results › Cross-department collaboration on sustainability initiatives › Leadership recognition for progress, boosting morale › Motivation for growth, seeking further learning opportunities. Why does investing in people pay off? 💡 Because people drive change and success. By empowering changemakers, businesses unlock the ability to align teams, encourage collaboration and future-proof their workforce. Kudos to James Asher, Coco Roberts, Alex Watson, Paul Leonard, Justine Ridley, Sébastien Potts, Philip Sharman, Emily Rushton, Kit Stephens CMgr MCMI, Geoff Allison, Hannah Sheldon, Amanda James, Michael L. 💪 Want to learn more? Helpful links in the comments 👇👇

Effective sustainability communication is key to making a real impact. Discover how to embed sustainability into your company’s messaging and drive positive change. Thank you to Esade's Do Better for amplifying the main message of my article and to Harvard Deusto Business Review for publishing the full text. For English readers, check out the summary below or on Esade's Do Better platform. For the full article in Spanish, visit HDBR https://lnkd.in/dnT7Nsig #DoBetter #Sustainability #communication

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 💡🌍 I had the privilege of participating in the "How the Human Side of Sustainability Drives Business Performance" conference, where I contributed to one of to dynamic panel discussions next to inspiring key notes. The conversations were truly energizing, focusing on the intersection of sustainability and human-centric business practices. Here are a few key takeaways that resonated with me: 📡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Both are incredibly effective in spreading important messages, but they also carry risks if misused. 💸 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: Perhaps it’s time to reconsider calling it “investment,” as the term often implies a pursuit of profit, when the goal should be long-term positive impact. 🤝 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬: Combining public and private funds offers promising potential for creating lasting, meaningful change. 👥 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: There’s immense power in genuine cooperation, yet we too often tap into it only in response to crises. Proactive collaboration could achieve so much more. On a personal note, I emphasized a few points that are close to my heart: 💼❤️ 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧: We must center our efforts on human beings and pursue purposeful, meaningful activities that positively impact society, the environment, and culture. 🌎🏘️ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥: Prioritize local needs by crafting regional, community-driven strategies before scaling globally. 🔄🔬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We need deeper relationships between the public sector, academia, and practitioners across social and business sectors to drive real change. A huge thank you to BEVEL ON Association, CCIG - Chambre de commerce, d'industrie et des services de Genève, and Leidar for organizing this fantastic event and for bringing such inspiring people together. 🙌 #Sustainability #BusinessPerformance #ImpactFinance #Collaboration #Glocal #HumanCentered #SystemThinking #PurposefulBusiness #PositiveImpact #Interdisciplinary #BlendedFinance #SustainableLeadership