Amid the many challenges facing the world today - not least the climate crisis - the need for bold and steadfast leadership has never been greater. How to Be Sustainable uncovers the strategies that lead organizations to sustainable success. While over 90% of business leaders recognize the importance of sustainability, only 60% have a strategy in place. And many of these strategies are inefficient, ineffective, or simply don't go far enough to address the global challenges we are facing. Leading sustainability expert Paolo Taticchi and co-author Melina Corvaglia-Charrey have interviewed…mehr
Amid the many challenges facing the world today - not least the climate crisis - the need for bold and steadfast leadership has never been greater. How to Be Sustainable uncovers the strategies that lead organizations to sustainable success.
While over 90% of business leaders recognize the importance of sustainability, only 60% have a strategy in place. And many of these strategies are inefficient, ineffective, or simply don't go far enough to address the global challenges we are facing.
Leading sustainability expert Paolo Taticchi and co-author Melina Corvaglia-Charrey have interviewed some of the world's leading Chief Sustainability Officers from various sectors and businesses including Enel Group, Microsoft, Canon, and Sage. Guided by expert insights and real-world examples of sustainable practices, this book explores the impact and significance of sustainability in business, offering practical strategies and tools that will allow you and your business to make a positive impact. Whether you're an experienced leader, an aspiring CSO, or passionate about sustainability, the insights shared in this book will empower and inspire you to shape a better world for future generations.
Paolo Taticchi is Professor in Strategy and Sustainability and the Co-Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business at University College London, School of Management. He is a prominent sustainability expert, speaker and consultant working with corporates and governments around the world. He is based in London, UK. Melina Corvaglia-Charrey is a Researcher at University College London, School of Management. She has over 15 years of experience as a senior marketing leader in the media industry, and also works as a consultant supporting small-to-medium size businesses with their sustainability reporting efforts. She is based in Toronto, Canada.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: Transforming tomorrow: The evolution and impact of sustainable transformation;
Chapter - 02: Defining the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer;
Chapter - 03: What compels people to pursue a job in sustainability;
Chapter - 04: There is no single path to becoming a Chief Sustainability Officer;
Chapter - 05: Essential skills and traits for Chief Sustainability Officers to thrive;
Chapter - 06: Structuring sustainability for long-term success;
Chapter - 07: Engaging employees on a company's sustainability journey;
Chapter - 08: Industry-leading practices of sustainability-oriented innovation;
Chapter - 09: Navigating the biggest challenges facing business;
Chapter - 10: Decarbonizing business and paths to net zero;
Chapter - 11: The CSOs' crystal ball and inspiring words of wisdom;
Chapter - 12: Conclusion;
Chapter - 13: Podcast links;
Chapter 00: Introduction; Chapter 01: Transforming tomorrow: The evolution and impact of sustainable transformation; Chapter 02: Defining the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer; Chapter 03: What compels people to pursue a job in sustainability; Chapter 04: There is no single path to becoming a Chief Sustainability Officer; Chapter 05: Essential skills and traits for Chief Sustainability Officers to thrive; Chapter 06: Structuring sustainability for long term success; Chapter 07: Engaging employees on a company's sustainability journey; Chapter 08: Industry leading practices of sustainability oriented innovation; Chapter 09: Navigating the biggest challenges facing business; Chapter 10: Decarbonizing business and paths to net zero; Chapter 11: The CSOs' crystal ball and inspiring words of wisdom; Chapter 12: Conclusion; Chapter 13: Podcast links;
Chapter - 01: Transforming tomorrow: The evolution and impact of sustainable transformation;
Chapter - 02: Defining the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer;
Chapter - 03: What compels people to pursue a job in sustainability;
Chapter - 04: There is no single path to becoming a Chief Sustainability Officer;
Chapter - 05: Essential skills and traits for Chief Sustainability Officers to thrive;
Chapter - 06: Structuring sustainability for long-term success;
Chapter - 07: Engaging employees on a company's sustainability journey;
Chapter - 08: Industry-leading practices of sustainability-oriented innovation;
Chapter - 09: Navigating the biggest challenges facing business;
Chapter - 10: Decarbonizing business and paths to net zero;
Chapter - 11: The CSOs' crystal ball and inspiring words of wisdom;
Chapter - 12: Conclusion;
Chapter - 13: Podcast links;
Chapter 00: Introduction; Chapter 01: Transforming tomorrow: The evolution and impact of sustainable transformation; Chapter 02: Defining the role of the Chief Sustainability Officer; Chapter 03: What compels people to pursue a job in sustainability; Chapter 04: There is no single path to becoming a Chief Sustainability Officer; Chapter 05: Essential skills and traits for Chief Sustainability Officers to thrive; Chapter 06: Structuring sustainability for long term success; Chapter 07: Engaging employees on a company's sustainability journey; Chapter 08: Industry leading practices of sustainability oriented innovation; Chapter 09: Navigating the biggest challenges facing business; Chapter 10: Decarbonizing business and paths to net zero; Chapter 11: The CSOs' crystal ball and inspiring words of wisdom; Chapter 12: Conclusion; Chapter 13: Podcast links;
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"Being sustainable is an ever-evolving concept as expectations about economic growth, investment risk and the role of companies in society are influenced by new and complex considerations. Business leaders are being pulled in all directions. The research distilled by Paolo Taticchi and Melina Corvaglia-Charrey in this book can only be helpful." Silvia Pavoni, Editor in Chief, The Banker and Founder and former Editor of Sustainable Views, both part of the Financial Times Group
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