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These are the six key opportunities for sustainable business leadership in an era of crisis according to Edie Staff: - Proactive energy management - Embedding purpose - Supporting partners across the value chain - Unlocking innovative finance - Reskilling for reframing - Translating jargon

🌍 Demonstrate climate leadership Ripple Energy tells UK businesses 👔 To maintain credibility in an increasingly climate-conscious landscape, UK businesses are being encouraged to consider taking tangible action that will generate stakeholder and planetary benefits. Ripple –in particular–takes a proactive approach to helping companies progress their ESG strategies, through green energy ownership and environmental leadership. https://brnw.ch/21wJRzv

Some incredible news and innovation to come! “According to a report from Climate Power, Arizona added nearly 13,000 clean-energy jobs through August, ranking it as the seventh best in the United States. The jobs represent more than $8 billion in private sector investment across roughly a dozen new projects.” #greeneconomy #renewableenergy #cleanenergyjobs #publicprivatepartnerships #innovation #STEM #stemcareers #apprenticeships #collegecareerpathways #economicdevelopment #workforcedevelopment 👍🏽👏🏼☀️ 🌅 🌵

What does sustainable leadership mean? This concept refers to the practice of leading and managing organisations in a way that considers the long-term well-being of the planet, societies and the economy. Overall, this involves making responsible decisions and taking actions that promote environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic prosperity. Edie discusses the opportunities for sustainable business leadership in an era of crisis and uncertainty. #SustainableLeadership #LeadershipMatters #LeadByExample

I am excited to join the Board of Directors of Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE). A big thank you to Buck Endemann for suggesting I learn about the organization which has a great mission: DECARBONIZE. The vision of CSE, "is a future with sustainable, equitable and resilient transportation, buildings and communities. Transforming markets to clean energy requires wide-ranging program leadership layered with initiatives that advance individual behaviors – and we’re skilled at both." 💡 Program implementation and evaluation ⚡ Advisory services 💻 Scaled incentive management platform  📖 Research-driven policy analysis 💹 Marketing, education & outreach

As 2030 looms on the horizon Neiman Marcus Group and two dozen premier brands are leveraging the power of LOCT to build capabilities of suppliers up and down the value chain to take on climate action. #supplierloct

Investors and consumers are demanding eco-friendly practices, putting immense pressure on the utility industry. ▶ https://lnkd.in/efaFzDxj To maintain trust and stay ahead, you must understand the difference between carbon neutral and net zero. This article is a must-read for every leadership team. #utilitysector #carbonneutral #netzero #ESG

Do you know what it takes to decarbonize the supply chain? Two words - innovation and collaboration.    Read about how we are helping our customers reach their sustainability goals while moving closer to reaching our net zero targets in this POLITICO article featuring Susan Uthayakumar and MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium (MCSC). And don't miss our GROUNDBREAKERS 2023 forum which will feature valuable insights straight from the CEOs themselves. https://lnkd.in/e47dSB-F

🌿 Embracing Sustainable Business Leadership: Unlocking Opportunities in an Era of Crisis Senior decision-makers and sustainability professionals have identified crucial opportunities to lead in sustainability. Find out how businesses are: Discovering proactive energy management strategies. Embedding purpose-driven approaches. Supporting value chain partners and fostering long-term trust. Unlocking innovative finance for sustainability projects. Reskilling for reframing roles and emphasising the financial benefits of sustainability. Effectively communicating and engaging stakeholders. These opportunities empower businesses to address global challenges and create a more sustainable future. Let's collaborate and seize these possibilities for a greener world! 🌍 https://lnkd.in/ewS97ENX

Today’s required reading 📖: Lord Adair Turner, a member of our Policy Advisory Board, wrote a piece in the Financial Times about unfounded myths and the three key challenges we have in building a net zero future: 📈 Growing supply fast enough to meet rapidly growing demand. 🌳 New developments can have adverse local environmental effects. ⛓️ Building more diverse supply chains. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eeWkwkhf