Introduction Sustainability is an important topic and one that must be addressed by all businesses. However, it can be difficult to understand if you’re new to the world of business and sustainability. In this guide, we’ll break down what environmental sustainability means and give you some practical tips for improving […]
Sustainable Business Practices
How Businesses Can Improve Resource Efficiency
Introduction It’s no secret that companies are under pressure to improve their resource efficiency. But what’s the best way to do it? There are many approaches you can take, and some may be more effective than others depending on your priorities and resources. To help you get started on improving […]
How Trends Persist for Decades: Long-Term Thinking and Building a Sustainable Future
Introduction In this post, we’ll look at how trends persist for decades, why this is important for sustainability and why we should be thinking long-term. The Impact of Short-Term Thinking Short-term thinking is a problem in business. It can cause problems for the business, like bad decisions or poor outcomes. […]
Ethical Sourcing: Makes Financial Sense for Everyone
Introduction Ethical sourcing is an investment in the future, and it’s a win-win for everyone involved. At its most basic level, ethical sourcing means making sure that products are sourced from responsible suppliers that treat their workers well and don’t use child labor. But ethical sourcing goes beyond just being […]
The 8 Step Plan to Ethical Sourcing
Introduction Ethical sourcing isn’t something that companies should just do to be able to say that they are doing it. It’s more than a trend or fad—it’s a way of treating the planet and its inhabitants with respect and care. It’s not easy, but at its core ethical sourcing means […]
Guide to Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Efforts
Introduction The business world is changing. More and more, companies are making it a priority to be sustainable. It’s not just about the environment anymore; it’s about saving money, boosting employee morale and increasing profits. That’s why measuring and reporting on sustainable practices is so important for companies who want […]
How Innovation is Driving Sustainability & Improving Our World
Introduction Innovation is the process of creating something new. It’s an idea that turns into a product, or a business venture that sparks change in its market. Sustainability is also about innovation, but it focuses on improving our world as opposed to making it better. These two ideas are often […]
Cross-Functional Business Management – Impact on Resource Efficiency
Introduction There are many ways to improve resource efficiency. It can be done by shifting production to higher-performing assets, increasing the utilization of existing assets, improving planning and logistics of assets and workforce activities in order to reduce idle time, reducing material waste and rework during production processes, and reducing […]
The Importance of Ethical Sourcing
Introduction The way that businesses source their materials and products is changing, and it’s a good thing. The demand for ethical sourcing is growing rapidly, and with good reason: it helps businesses become more sustainable while also benefitting the planet and communities. Ethical sourcing isn’t just a trend; it’s an […]
The Environmental Sustainability Handbook
Introduction You may have heard about the importance of sustainability, but if you’re like me, you might not quite understand it. Sustainability is a complex concept and it can seem like a lot of work to implement sustainable business practices at your company or in your daily life. However in […]