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Could a 'Shift Happens' game help your organisation thrive in a way that supports people and planet? Check out the info below delivered by two of our fabulous #ORBmembers: Kate Smith 🌱 - Leadership Consultant and Khandiz Joni MIEMA, CEnv #betterfuture #sustainability #peopleandplanet

Want to get your sustainability message across to a live audience + a tonne of POPAI members? Here's how 👇

🌟𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 What a week it's been, filled with exciting events and enriching experiences, but one standout moment for me was attending the Concave Summit 2023. Extending my deepest gratitude to Kirsty Leighton, Caroline Gruen, Zharina Arnaldo and the Milk & Honey PR team for the invitation to this remarkable event. The Summit brought together some of the brightest minds in sustainability, technology, culture, and community. It was an honour to be part of it. The Sustainability Leadership Masterclass, in particular, left a lasting impression. It delved into the powerful connection between the UN Sustainable Development Goals and our Inner Development Goals, demonstrating how this intersection can accelerate leadership transformation for impactful societal change. It served as a potent reminder that the qualities of feminine leadership—characterised by collaboration, empathy, emotional intelligence, inclusion and a focus on long-term thinking—are essential for building sustainable businesses and communities for a more sustainable world. The panel discussions were incredibly thought-provoking, covering vital topics such as climate, the circular economy, food technology and refugee inclusion. We heard from experts on how we can decarbonize our economy, reduce waste, and produce food in a more sustainable way. It was an enlightening exploration of innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges. I was particularly excited to see innovative brands WaterBear Network and Discarded Spirits making a positive impact. Waterbear's commitment to sustainability through storytelling streaming is nothing short of genius, and Discarded Spirits with their innovative approach to turning food waste into spirits is a game-changer in the fight against food waste. The Summit's focus on culture and community underscored that the world's challenges cannot be solved in isolation. It's a collective effort, and we all need to work together to build an inclusive community of individuals committed to sustainability. In the end, the Concave Summit 2023 left me buzzing with inspiration, feeling motivated and hope about the future. It's a reminder that when we come together to share ideas, knowledge and passion, magical things can happen and there's no limit to what can be achieved. 🌍💡💚 #sustainability #leadership #innovation #futurehope #betterworld

CONTEXT will be at Re: A Sustainable IT Summit on Tuesday 23rd of April. This event brings together the change makers who are actively involved in building and delivering sustainable IT solutions in the channel. At the summit, CONTEXT will be sharing a series of industry facts about the IT channel, showcasing diverse scenarios that illustrate the impacts of sustainable IT. These insights will serve as a catalyst for thought-provoking "what if" conversations, aimed at sparking meaningful discussions. Attending this event will provide a valuable opportunity to strengthen industry relationships and unite the channel around CONTEXT's message on the importance of sustainability in IT. Will we have the pleasure of seeing you there? #circularcomputing #ReEvent2024 #CONTEXTMEA

Friday food for thought 💭: How can we effectively collaborate on resolving critical sustainability challenges if we're essentially strangers to each other? I've been captivated by (and actually become quite obsessed with) Priya Parker's book, "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters" (I've referenced it countless times lately; Valerie can vouch for that 😆). Throughout the book, Parker convincingly argues that our current gatherings, in all shapes and forms, often lack genuine human connection, resulting in "lackluster and unproductive" interactions. Many of us engaged in sustainability are tackling intricate, time-sensitive issues crucial for humanity and the planet's well-being. Yet, when we meet to address these issues, we frequently enter intense meetings with a diverse array of attendees from different personal and professional backgrounds, without truly knowing them, with some possibly harbouring dangerous biases and stereotypes. People can feel irritated, defensive, and end up counting the minutes until it's over. We attend sustainability conferences which many feel have become too commercial, which then often overshadows meaningful dialogue, bombarding us with surface-level discussions on monumental sustainability issues for days on end. I think the current way we meet in the sustainability world needs a shake up, it's about time we rethink how we convene , striving for deeper, more authentic human connections. ESPECIALLY extending invitations to those currently excluded from the discourse (don't even get me started on the lack of inclusivity in certain events and meetings, even when they discuss global human rights or the energy transition). I am on a mission to enhance gatherings in the sustainability and ESG community (luckily it aligns my personal growth and our Community strategy!). If you're up for a chat or eager to share ideas, feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee ☕ Okay rant over, have a lovely weekend all! ☀ #ESG #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #sustainabilitymatters #esgleadership

I'm excited to speak at CoreNet Global in Denver in a week! People often talk about metrics for the "E" in "ESG" (Environmental, Social, and Governance) but don't focus on the "S." I went to an ESG conference earlier this year where the panelists described the "S" as the "wild west" in terms of metrics and measurable goals. Our team has actively been working with our 400 clients on providing metrics for the "S" in terms of their impact. Thrilled to speak alongside the incredible ArtLifting artist Quána Madison, MA and 3 of our amazing clients Hines (Whitney Bossin Burns), Shell (Jeri Ballard), and Standard Chartered Bank (Anthony Marroney). Here are the event details: https://lnkd.in/eCRkJzNu "To achieve true sustainability, today’s CRE leaders must raise the bar on social impact measurement and shift their focus from net zero to net impact by thinking outside the box. In this interactive roundtable, CRE, ESG, and DEI leaders at State Street, Shell, Hines, and Standard Chartered Bank will join Liz Powers, co-founder and CEO of ArtLifting, to discuss why the “S” in ESG is important and the novel and creative ways to implement, measure, and scale social impact strategies. Speakers will share their challenges and chronicle their journeys to successfully identify and incorporate ESG and DEI opportunities in their real estate projects in ways that do not require new work, but doing work differently. Among other strategies, the group will share their experience investing in artwork by marginalized artists as a way to create economic opportunity, foster community, and reduce stigma and stereotypes. If companies prioritize universal and inclusive design to create a sense of belonging in the workplace, everyone benefits. Speakers will reveal how these strategies support cross-departmental goals and provide a multitude of benefits including improving well-being, creativity, and productivity amongst employees, as well as enhancing their brands. By emphasizing the need to act decisively, attendees will learn the importance of prioritizing the “S”, how a DEI lens can be embedded into every business decision, and ways to take action to generate meaningful and measurable change. Key Takeaways: Assess your current knowledge of the “S” in ESG - what it means, creative strategies and initiatives that count towards the S in ESG, and how to measure these initiatives in ways that are valuable to all stakeholders Understand the business benefits of art in the workplace and speak to the role inclusive design can play in improving the well-being of employees and communities. Take action and implement innovative and scalable programs, partnerships, and procurement strategies that support DEI and ESG priorities."

2023 has been a year of growth, innovation, and resilience. Let's embrace the success as a stepping stone for 2024.   2024 takes us closer to achieving the Vision 2030 and UN SDGs2030. Let’s celebrate and collaborate for greater innovation & sustainability.   #HappyNewYear #NewBeginnings #Wetico #sustainability #Vision2030

🎉 Out now! Horizon 2030, a new Springwise report, takes a deep dive into the driving forces of sustainable change, from now until the end of the decade. 🌍 We have identified seven key themes based on where we see momentum on the innovation landscape and through our conversations with global sustainability leaders, including: 🔥 Eleni (Lenio) Myrivili, Global Chief Heat Officer, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) 🔋 Federico Perez, Founder and CEO of Selvitas  🏭 Soline Guerineau, Head of Commercial Strategy, Sustainability at ICIS   🇭 Georgia McCafferty, Partner at The Action Exchange 👣 Martin Koehring, Global Director at Forum for the Future  🌏 Santiago Lefebvre, Founder and CEO of ChangeNOW  👔 Paul Finch and Rayan Jawad, Co-founders of Growth Studio 🤝 Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet  To find out more about the key drivers of change for 2024 and beyond, and to access the report, follow the link in the comments. #Report #Sustainability #Innovation #Horizon2030

Another proof that we are leading #sustainability by example! Our score: 2024 Rank; #15 position 2023 Rank; #65 position So big, big improvement to demonstrate again that we create limitless connectivity to improve lives, redefine business and pioneer a #sustainable future.