Sustainable Business Weekly

"Are we any closer to being able to consistently demonstrate the business case for sustainability?" Is this one of the remaining unsolved aspects of sustainability strategy and implementation?  Any internet searches on the subject reveal thousands of hits.  Everybody seems to have an opinion, so surely within all of this there must be an answer? But reading some of the results, I can’t find anything particularly radical or new.  You can almost summarise a lot of the material into two key benefits: having an effective sustainability programme can 1) drive down costs and 2) generate growth. There is also discussion of some of the intangible benefits, although there appear to be few facts and figures  that would enable me to provide a truly effective response to the anticipated “so what” and “by how much” questions in the boardroom. In a discussion with Vanessa of 2 degrees I have shared some of my thoughts on why this remains such a challenging area, as well as why I believe that we may at last be making some progress. -Sally Vivian, URS

"Are we any closer to being able to consistently demonstrate the business case for sustainability?" Is this one of the remaining unsolved aspects of sustainability strategy and implementation?  Any internet searches on the subject reveal thousands of hits.  Everybody seems to have an opinion, so surely within all of this there must be an answer? But reading some of the results, I can’t find anything particularly radical or new.  You can almost summarise a lot of the material into two key benefits: having an effective sustainability programme can 1) drive down costs and 2) generate growth. There is also discussion of some of the intangible benefits, although there appear to be few facts and figures  that would enable me to provide a truly effective response to the anticipated “so what” and “by how much” questions in the boardroom. In a discussion with Vanessa of 2 degrees I have shared some of my thoughts on why this remains such a challenging area, as well as why I believe that we may at last be making some progress. -Sally Vivian, URS

"Are we any closer to being able to consistently demonstrate the business case for sustainability?" Is this one of the remaining unsolved aspects of sustainability strategy and implementation?  Any internet searches on the subject reveal thousands of hits.  Everybody seems to have an opinion, so surely within all of this there must be an answer? But reading some of the results, I can’t find anything particularly radical or new.  You can almost summarise a lot of the material into two key benefits: having an effective sustainability programme can 1) drive down costs and 2) generate growth. There is also discussion of some of the intangible benefits, although there appear to be few facts and figures  that would enable me to provide a truly effective response to the anticipated “so what” and “by how much” questions in the boardroom. In a discussion with Vanessa of 2 degrees I have shared some of my thoughts on why this remains such a challenging area, as well as why I believe that we may at last be making some progress. -Sally Vivian, URS

Following her popular article and Salterbaxter report, Olivia Sprinkel speaks to us about the hot topic of embedding sustainability. She discusses the definition of the concept, her thoughts on Embedded Sustainability, and reveals a new model for organizational change comprised of 4E's: Encoding Engaging Enacting Expressing Listen to find out more.

Following her popular article and Salterbaxter report, Olivia Sprinkel speaks to us about the hot topic of embedding sustainability. She discusses the definition of the concept, her thoughts on Embedded Sustainability, and reveals a new model for organizational change comprised of 4E's: Encoding Engaging Enacting Expressing Listen to find out more.

Following her popular article and Salterbaxter report, Olivia Sprinkel speaks to us about the hot topic of embedding sustainability. She discusses the definition of the concept, her thoughts on Embedded Sustainability, and reveals a new model for organizational change comprised of 4E's: Encoding Engaging Enacting Expressing Listen to find out more.

2degrees' Brittany Taylor talks to labelling expert Per Bogstadt from the Rainforest Alliance.  Per provides an insider's look at the current state of labeling and what we might expect from the future.  He addresses the proliferation of labeling programs as well as recent trends of self-certification, and provides suggestions for keeping labeling relevant and meaningful.  Drawing on his with Rainforest Alliance, Per outlines the challenges of labeling and the potential benefits for the producer, for the customer, and for business.

2degrees' Brittany Taylor talks to labelling expert Per Bogstadt from the Rainforest Alliance.  Per provides an insider's look at the current state of labeling and what we might expect from the future.  He addresses the proliferation of labeling programs as well as recent trends of self-certification, and provides suggestions for keeping labeling relevant and meaningful.  Drawing on his with Rainforest Alliance, Per outlines the challenges of labeling and the potential benefits for the producer, for the customer, and for business.

2degrees' Brittany Taylor talks to labelling expert Per Bogstadt from the Rainforest Alliance.  Per provides an insider's look at the current state of labeling and what we might expect from the future.  He addresses the proliferation of labeling programs as well as recent trends of self-certification, and provides suggestions for keeping labeling relevant and meaningful.  Drawing on his with Rainforest Alliance, Per outlines the challenges of labeling and the potential benefits for the producer, for the customer, and for business.

Martin Chilcott interviews Nadya Zhexembayeva, author ofEmbedded Sustainability: The Next Big Competitive Advantage. Nadya discusses the importance of embedding sustainability within an organization, likens business' approach to the concept to that of the internet in the early 00s, and gives a twist answer to the question "What organization is doing best in sustainability?" To find out more about Nadya and her book, see the 2degrees Book Club.

Martin Chilcott interviews Nadya Zhexembayeva, author ofEmbedded Sustainability: The Next Big Competitive Advantage. Nadya discusses the importance of embedding sustainability within an organization, likens business' approach to the concept to that of the internet in the early 00s, and gives a twist answer to the question "What organization is doing best in sustainability?" To find out more about Nadya and her book, see the 2degrees Book Club.

Martin Chilcott interviews Nadya Zhexembayeva, author ofEmbedded Sustainability: The Next Big Competitive Advantage. Nadya discusses the importance of embedding sustainability within an organization, likens business' approach to the concept to that of the internet in the early 00s, and gives a twist answer to the question "What organization is doing best in sustainability?" To find out more about Nadya and her book, see the 2degrees Book Club.

Abbie Buckman was joined by Anita Kedia, Senior Business Development Manager, and Mike Schwartz, Organics Program Manager, of Waste Management Sustainability Services to discuss the direction of the organic waste management industry, including the questions and challenges posed by the increasing emphasis on diversion solutions. Find out more about 2degrees, the world's largest community for sustainable, efficient business here. Music today by Bowerbirds

Abbie Buckman was joined by Anita Kedia, Senior Business Development Manager, and Mike Schwartz, Organics Program Manager, of Waste Management Sustainability Services to discuss the direction of the organic waste management industry, including the questions and challenges posed by the increasing emphasis on diversion solutions. Find out more about 2degrees, the world's largest community for sustainable, efficient business here. Music today by Bowerbirds

Abbie Buckman was joined by Anita Kedia, Senior Business Development Manager, and Mike Schwartz, Organics Program Manager, of Waste Management Sustainability Services to discuss the direction of the organic waste management industry, including the questions and challenges posed by the increasing emphasis on diversion solutions. Find out more about 2degrees, the world's largest community for sustainable, efficient business here. Music today by Bowerbirds