Entrepreneur Best Practices Ann Arbor SPARK 112410AnnArborSPARK
This document outlines best practices for economic development organizations to support entrepreneurship and startups. It recommends establishing a common vision among organizations, setting specific goals and timing for community support, gaining support from government to enact startup-friendly policies, developing an effective branding message, facilitating connections between large corporations and startups as well as universities and startups, focusing on a select number of emerging technologies, encouraging risk-taking culture by celebrating successes, linking entrepreneurs to mentoring and coaching, and providing adequate seed funding and growth capital.
Innovation at the UN Development Programme - Pecha Kucha talk at Executive Bo...Benjamin Kumpf
Through a global team of experts, a decentralized fund, 49 initiatives across 54 countries, and a network of practitioners and partners, UNDP drives innovation to achieve development results. Innovation projects are collaborative, engage diverse expertise, and are designed for scale and sustainability through testing, measuring, and improving. The goal of innovation is to use the most up-to-date approaches to achieve the best possible development outcomes.
Small and Sustainable - SME Survey FindingsGenneby, Johan
SME sustainability / CSR perception, practice and reporting in Sweden. Presention of the findings of a national survey conducted by Beyond Intent and the Swedish Federation of Business Owners in 2015.
The document outlines a plan to implement an eLearning strategy at Unitec over six months. It involves establishing a community of practice to understand specific learning contexts, model eLearning practices with expert support, and identify opportunities for collaboration on projects. The goal is to ground eLearning principles in realities while fostering collaboration through activities like conversations on best practices and a mini-symposium to celebrate successes.
Using evidence to inform your leadership approach and support school improvem...Challenge Partners
The document discusses using evidence to inform leadership approaches and school improvement. It notes achievement gaps between students from different backgrounds. Evidence from research summarized in the Education Endowment Foundation's Toolkit can help schools identify possible solutions and evaluate the impact of decisions. The Foundation has funded over 50 projects working with hundreds of schools and thousands of students to build evidence on interventions like Saturday schools and music instruction.
EirGrid's Experience in International Research CollaborationSustainableEnergyAut
EirGrid is involved in international research collaboration for several reasons: to drive value for customers through renewable energy integration, develop internal capability and expertise, and identify and attract talented employees. Some of the ways EirGrid collaborates include supporting and steering research, partnering with all-island and international projects, disseminating results, and collaborating with PhD researchers, research fellows, academics, and research centers. EirGrid also engages in partnerships and collaborations with industrial, government, and research organizations both nationally within Ireland and internationally through Horizon 2020 projects and other non-Horizon funded projects. Leading a large Horizon 2020 consortium provided key insights into the elements needed for successful international research collaboration.
The document outlines a plan to implement an eLearning strategy at Unitec based on socio-constructivist learning principles. It proposes establishing communities of practice to understand learning contexts, model best eLearning practices with expert support, and identify collaborative opportunities over a six-month timeline. The plan aims to ground eLearning in real learning needs and celebrate successes along the way.
The document outlines the strategic map for UNB Security and Traffic from 2011 to 2016. The strategy focuses on 10 key objectives: 1) delivering professional security, safety and traffic services; 2) building and strengthening partnerships; 3) attracting, developing and retaining knowledgeable employees; 4) conducting effective investigations; 5) providing effective security and traffic services; 6) excelling in service to clients; 7) contributing valued policy advice and service; 8) using effective governance and management practices; 9) communicating strategically; and 10) being a continuous learner. The overarching goals are to support UNB operations and strategic plan through timely, efficient problem-solving solutions.
Entrepreneur Best Practices Ann Arbor SPARK 112410AnnArborSPARK
This document outlines best practices for economic development organizations to support entrepreneurship and startups. It recommends establishing a common vision among organizations, setting specific goals and timing for community support, gaining support from government to enact startup-friendly policies, developing an effective branding message, facilitating connections between large corporations and startups as well as universities and startups, focusing on a select number of emerging technologies, encouraging risk-taking culture by celebrating successes, linking entrepreneurs to mentoring and coaching, and providing adequate seed funding and growth capital.
Innovation at the UN Development Programme - Pecha Kucha talk at Executive Bo...Benjamin Kumpf
Through a global team of experts, a decentralized fund, 49 initiatives across 54 countries, and a network of practitioners and partners, UNDP drives innovation to achieve development results. Innovation projects are collaborative, engage diverse expertise, and are designed for scale and sustainability through testing, measuring, and improving. The goal of innovation is to use the most up-to-date approaches to achieve the best possible development outcomes.
Small and Sustainable - SME Survey FindingsGenneby, Johan
SME sustainability / CSR perception, practice and reporting in Sweden. Presention of the findings of a national survey conducted by Beyond Intent and the Swedish Federation of Business Owners in 2015.
The document outlines a plan to implement an eLearning strategy at Unitec over six months. It involves establishing a community of practice to understand specific learning contexts, model eLearning practices with expert support, and identify opportunities for collaboration on projects. The goal is to ground eLearning principles in realities while fostering collaboration through activities like conversations on best practices and a mini-symposium to celebrate successes.
Using evidence to inform your leadership approach and support school improvem...Challenge Partners
The document discusses using evidence to inform leadership approaches and school improvement. It notes achievement gaps between students from different backgrounds. Evidence from research summarized in the Education Endowment Foundation's Toolkit can help schools identify possible solutions and evaluate the impact of decisions. The Foundation has funded over 50 projects working with hundreds of schools and thousands of students to build evidence on interventions like Saturday schools and music instruction.
EirGrid's Experience in International Research CollaborationSustainableEnergyAut
EirGrid is involved in international research collaboration for several reasons: to drive value for customers through renewable energy integration, develop internal capability and expertise, and identify and attract talented employees. Some of the ways EirGrid collaborates include supporting and steering research, partnering with all-island and international projects, disseminating results, and collaborating with PhD researchers, research fellows, academics, and research centers. EirGrid also engages in partnerships and collaborations with industrial, government, and research organizations both nationally within Ireland and internationally through Horizon 2020 projects and other non-Horizon funded projects. Leading a large Horizon 2020 consortium provided key insights into the elements needed for successful international research collaboration.
The document outlines a plan to implement an eLearning strategy at Unitec based on socio-constructivist learning principles. It proposes establishing communities of practice to understand learning contexts, model best eLearning practices with expert support, and identify collaborative opportunities over a six-month timeline. The plan aims to ground eLearning in real learning needs and celebrate successes along the way.
The document outlines the strategic map for UNB Security and Traffic from 2011 to 2016. The strategy focuses on 10 key objectives: 1) delivering professional security, safety and traffic services; 2) building and strengthening partnerships; 3) attracting, developing and retaining knowledgeable employees; 4) conducting effective investigations; 5) providing effective security and traffic services; 6) excelling in service to clients; 7) contributing valued policy advice and service; 8) using effective governance and management practices; 9) communicating strategically; and 10) being a continuous learner. The overarching goals are to support UNB operations and strategic plan through timely, efficient problem-solving solutions.
The document introduces Vision Zero, a global campaign and strategy to eliminate all occupational accidents, injuries, and diseases. It aims to transform prevention from a goal-driven to a process-driven approach by building a strong culture of prevention that integrates safety, health, and well-being at work. The campaign will provide resources and encourage collaboration between prevention organizations worldwide. It is based on seven "Golden Rules" that form a roadmap for organizations to achieve Vision Zero, such as taking leadership commitment and identifying workplace hazards. The campaign launch on September 4, 2017 will support businesses in developing prevention cultures and integrating occupational safety and health.
The Food Action Program is an Erasmus+ project run by Global Action Plan International with partners in five countries. The project aims to enable consumers to contribute to a more sustainable food regime through an action pack for adults/households that builds on proven behavior-change methods. Through a two-year pilot project in five countries and six languages, the project found that participants adopted new food habits like decreased meat eating and reduced food waste and food miles by 10-15%. The project also highlighted the importance of creating alliances to support behavior change programs and the need for further research on effective online recruitment and community building.
The document outlines the strategy and vision of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to become the global organization of choice for chemical engineers. IChemE's three main aims are to provide informed analysis to benefit society, attract and support chemical engineers, and work with partners in areas of mutual interest. To achieve these aims, IChemE will pursue seven key strategies: reaching out globally, growing its international footprint, involving and enabling members, developing insight and opinion, informing and influencing others, embracing digitalization, and developing organizational capability. IChemE's values that guide how it works include being positive, embracing diversity, ambition, professionalism, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
The document discusses open innovation and provides case studies of how 100%Open helped companies implement open innovation strategies. It summarizes work with LEGO to create an open innovation platform for employees and an external community, with P&G to design challenges creating partnerships, and with Oxfam to develop an innovation toolkit and platform. It also discusses open science and the differences between business and science cultures. It concludes with contact information for 100%Open.
Building a global ed tech future brick by brickMaren Deepwell
Building a global ed tech future brick by brick , The Future of Mobile and Technology Enhanced Learning in Higher and Further Education Conference 29 April 2015, The University of Salford
Brief summary of the Junior consultants initiative, a well established program for internships in the UK . Providing opportunities for European and International students doing Food Science and Engineers studies, whilst supporting Uk food industry solve technical and innovation challenges
This presentation, mostly in Norwegian, gives a broad overview of Open, in particular Open Education Resources as a key factor in future education. The presentation suggests that Norwegian stakeholders, in particular the owners, the counties, should care for and take to the next level the recognised Norwegian OER actor NDLA.
Nestle has taken several steps to improve sustainability, such as removing plastic sleeves from Kit Kat packaging to save 160 tons of plastic per year. International treaties like the Rio and Kyoto agreements are important as they encourage global cooperation on reducing greenhouse gases and protecting the environment. Nestle integrates environmental policies throughout its business practices, such as efficiently using resources and minimizing waste, in line with the seven points of Agenda 21. It is important for large organizations like Nestle to show leadership in developing sustainable business practices due to their large influence and ability to drive positive change.
Implementation of the Canadian government’s CSR strategy for Canadian extractive companies operating abroad.
Carlos Rojas-Arbulú is Deputy Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
How to leverage the new un sustainable development goals expectations and eng...Sustainable Brands
The document discusses how businesses can leverage and engage with the UN's new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides an overview of the SDGs and compares them to the previous Millennium Development Goals. It also outlines strategies for businesses to understand the SDGs, assess their impact, set aligned goals, and communicate their contributions. Specific organizations collaborating on engagement efforts are mentioned, along with examples of how certain companies are already implementing the SDGs.
This document provides an introduction to supply chain sustainability and defines key terms. It explains that supply chain sustainability is the management of environmental, social and economic impacts throughout a company's supply chain. The objective is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. It notes that impacts exist at every stage of supply chains, from extraction to disposal. The document is intended to help companies apply the UN Global Compact principles throughout their supply chains and integrate sustainability into business strategies.
M1 CSR - Introduction to SME Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 04.07.202...caniceconsulting
This document provides an introduction to a module on corporate social responsibility (CSR) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It discusses how SMEs are central to Europe's economy and sustainability, employing around 100 million people and accounting for over 50% of Europe's GDP. Implementing CSR strategies can benefit SMEs through improved financial performance, customer and employee satisfaction, and reputation. The module will explore how aligning CSR with the UN Sustainable Development Goals can further unlock opportunities and impact.
The document introduces the Flourishing Business Canvas, a holistic and integrated enterprise design tool. The tool consists of 17 questions grouped by perspectives related to contexts. It provides a common language to describe and design businesses considering social, environmental, and financial value creation. The tool benefits include enabling broader conversations about value, understanding interconnections, and supporting collaboration around shared goals. It both extends and includes the concepts of the existing Business Model Canvas.
This is a presentation on Corporate Social Responsibility links to corporate sustainability and growth over the long term presented 5 October 2013 at the Regent Business School's international conference entitled 'Not Business as Usual'
This document provides an overview of sustainability marketing and communications presented by Lisa Geason-Bauer, President of Evolution Marketing LLC. It defines key terms like sustainability, green marketing, and cradle to cradle. It outlines Lisa's rules for successful environmental communication and marketing, including defining sustainability for your business, measuring sustainability metrics, using third-party certifications, and educating stakeholders about sustainability initiatives.
[Note: This is a partial preview. To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
This presentation is a compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates used to convey top 20 corporate sustainability frameworks and standards.
INCLUDED FRAMEWORKS & STANDARDS:
1. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
3. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
4. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
5. Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
6. FTSE4Good Index Series
7. EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
8. B Corp Certification
9. Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
10. International Integrated Reporting Framework (<IR> Framework)
11. Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
12. World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Compass
13. Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability
14. ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility
15. Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE)
16. Carbon Trust Standard
17. Business in the Community (BITC) Corporate Responsibility Index
18. Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) Ecolabels
19. International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Framework
20. Social Accountability International (SAI) Social Accountability Standards (SA8000)
How to deliver: a dozen principles for sustainable business successMike Townsend
That companies need to become more sustainable is no longer the debate, but there is a need to understand (in easy terms) what companies could be doing - and, how this action will deliver sustainable business success, as well as helping to save the planet...
[Written almost five years ago, but still a useful set of principles to reflect on - for any organisation - feedback most welcome!]
Partnerships for the Goals - 11 Best Practice Examples from the Chemicals Ind...Finch & Beak
The chemicals industry may be one of the most active sectors when it comes to collaborating and partnering, particularly in (open) innovation models. However, sector-wide industry data from eRevalue on what chemical companies report on in terms of SDGs showed that reporting on goals 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) and 17 (partnerships for the goals) stays far behind.
Are chemical players being too modest, or take this for granted? We have selected a number of partnerships that illustrate how the industry collaborates in order to create impact across a range of the sector’s most material Sustainable Development Goals.
2018 DRR Financing 6.2 Ivan ZverzhanovskiUNDP Eurasia
The document discusses partnerships and financing for disaster risk reduction, resilience, and climate risk. It outlines five transformational approaches - generating or leveraging financial resources, realigning existing financial flows, avoiding future expenditures, enhancing effectiveness and equity of resource distribution, and focusing on financial results not just revenues. UNDP aims to bring new actors together with traditional development stakeholders around complex issues through a platform approach. Examples of partnerships discussed include working with international financial institutions, a climate change window with Russia, and a disaster preparedness program with Deutsche Post DHL.
M1 CSR - Introduction to SME Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).pptxcaniceconsulting
This document provides an introduction to a module on corporate social responsibility (CSR) for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It discusses how SMEs are central to Europe's economy and sustainability. CSR can help SMEs implement sustainability measures and benefit their bottom line through improved reputation, employee contribution, brand, customer loyalty, and access to capital. The document outlines the four pillars of CSR - marketplace, workplace, environment, and community. It provides examples of CSR benefits like cost savings, customer and employee satisfaction. Overall, the document promotes CSR adoption among SMEs and its associated economic, social, and environmental advantages.
This document discusses phases of economic development and sustainability. It defines economic growth as an increase in goods and services production, while economic development considers additional social, political, cultural, and spiritual factors. Sustainable development meets present needs without compromising the future by respecting the environment. The UN's Millennium Development Goals aimed to reduce poverty by 2015 through initiatives like eradicating hunger, achieving education, and ensuring environmental sustainability. The Philippine Development Plan for 2011-2016 also pursues inclusive growth across sectors like agriculture, infrastructure and finance, while conserving the environment.
The document introduces Vision Zero, a global campaign and strategy to eliminate all occupational accidents, injuries, and diseases. It aims to transform prevention from a goal-driven to a process-driven approach by building a strong culture of prevention that integrates safety, health, and well-being at work. The campaign will provide resources and encourage collaboration between prevention organizations worldwide. It is based on seven "Golden Rules" that form a roadmap for organizations to achieve Vision Zero, such as taking leadership commitment and identifying workplace hazards. The campaign launch on September 4, 2017 will support businesses in developing prevention cultures and integrating occupational safety and health.
The Food Action Program is an Erasmus+ project run by Global Action Plan International with partners in five countries. The project aims to enable consumers to contribute to a more sustainable food regime through an action pack for adults/households that builds on proven behavior-change methods. Through a two-year pilot project in five countries and six languages, the project found that participants adopted new food habits like decreased meat eating and reduced food waste and food miles by 10-15%. The project also highlighted the importance of creating alliances to support behavior change programs and the need for further research on effective online recruitment and community building.
The document outlines the strategy and vision of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to become the global organization of choice for chemical engineers. IChemE's three main aims are to provide informed analysis to benefit society, attract and support chemical engineers, and work with partners in areas of mutual interest. To achieve these aims, IChemE will pursue seven key strategies: reaching out globally, growing its international footprint, involving and enabling members, developing insight and opinion, informing and influencing others, embracing digitalization, and developing organizational capability. IChemE's values that guide how it works include being positive, embracing diversity, ambition, professionalism, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
The document discusses open innovation and provides case studies of how 100%Open helped companies implement open innovation strategies. It summarizes work with LEGO to create an open innovation platform for employees and an external community, with P&G to design challenges creating partnerships, and with Oxfam to develop an innovation toolkit and platform. It also discusses open science and the differences between business and science cultures. It concludes with contact information for 100%Open.
Building a global ed tech future brick by brickMaren Deepwell
Building a global ed tech future brick by brick , The Future of Mobile and Technology Enhanced Learning in Higher and Further Education Conference 29 April 2015, The University of Salford
Brief summary of the Junior consultants initiative, a well established program for internships in the UK . Providing opportunities for European and International students doing Food Science and Engineers studies, whilst supporting Uk food industry solve technical and innovation challenges
This presentation, mostly in Norwegian, gives a broad overview of Open, in particular Open Education Resources as a key factor in future education. The presentation suggests that Norwegian stakeholders, in particular the owners, the counties, should care for and take to the next level the recognised Norwegian OER actor NDLA.
Nestle has taken several steps to improve sustainability, such as removing plastic sleeves from Kit Kat packaging to save 160 tons of plastic per year. International treaties like the Rio and Kyoto agreements are important as they encourage global cooperation on reducing greenhouse gases and protecting the environment. Nestle integrates environmental policies throughout its business practices, such as efficiently using resources and minimizing waste, in line with the seven points of Agenda 21. It is important for large organizations like Nestle to show leadership in developing sustainable business practices due to their large influence and ability to drive positive change.
Implementation of the Canadian government’s CSR strategy for Canadian extractive companies operating abroad.
Carlos Rojas-Arbulú is Deputy Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
How to leverage the new un sustainable development goals expectations and eng...Sustainable Brands
The document discusses how businesses can leverage and engage with the UN's new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides an overview of the SDGs and compares them to the previous Millennium Development Goals. It also outlines strategies for businesses to understand the SDGs, assess their impact, set aligned goals, and communicate their contributions. Specific organizations collaborating on engagement efforts are mentioned, along with examples of how certain companies are already implementing the SDGs.
This document provides an introduction to supply chain sustainability and defines key terms. It explains that supply chain sustainability is the management of environmental, social and economic impacts throughout a company's supply chain. The objective is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. It notes that impacts exist at every stage of supply chains, from extraction to disposal. The document is intended to help companies apply the UN Global Compact principles throughout their supply chains and integrate sustainability into business strategies.
M1 CSR - Introduction to SME Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 04.07.202...caniceconsulting
This document provides an introduction to a module on corporate social responsibility (CSR) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It discusses how SMEs are central to Europe's economy and sustainability, employing around 100 million people and accounting for over 50% of Europe's GDP. Implementing CSR strategies can benefit SMEs through improved financial performance, customer and employee satisfaction, and reputation. The module will explore how aligning CSR with the UN Sustainable Development Goals can further unlock opportunities and impact.
The document introduces the Flourishing Business Canvas, a holistic and integrated enterprise design tool. The tool consists of 17 questions grouped by perspectives related to contexts. It provides a common language to describe and design businesses considering social, environmental, and financial value creation. The tool benefits include enabling broader conversations about value, understanding interconnections, and supporting collaboration around shared goals. It both extends and includes the concepts of the existing Business Model Canvas.
This is a presentation on Corporate Social Responsibility links to corporate sustainability and growth over the long term presented 5 October 2013 at the Regent Business School's international conference entitled 'Not Business as Usual'
This document provides an overview of sustainability marketing and communications presented by Lisa Geason-Bauer, President of Evolution Marketing LLC. It defines key terms like sustainability, green marketing, and cradle to cradle. It outlines Lisa's rules for successful environmental communication and marketing, including defining sustainability for your business, measuring sustainability metrics, using third-party certifications, and educating stakeholders about sustainability initiatives.
[Note: This is a partial preview. To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
This presentation is a compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates used to convey top 20 corporate sustainability frameworks and standards.
INCLUDED FRAMEWORKS & STANDARDS:
1. United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
3. Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
4. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
5. Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
6. FTSE4Good Index Series
7. EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
8. B Corp Certification
9. Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
10. International Integrated Reporting Framework (<IR> Framework)
11. Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
12. World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Compass
13. Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability
14. ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility
15. Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE)
16. Carbon Trust Standard
17. Business in the Community (BITC) Corporate Responsibility Index
18. Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) Ecolabels
19. International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Framework
20. Social Accountability International (SAI) Social Accountability Standards (SA8000)
How to deliver: a dozen principles for sustainable business successMike Townsend
That companies need to become more sustainable is no longer the debate, but there is a need to understand (in easy terms) what companies could be doing - and, how this action will deliver sustainable business success, as well as helping to save the planet...
[Written almost five years ago, but still a useful set of principles to reflect on - for any organisation - feedback most welcome!]
Partnerships for the Goals - 11 Best Practice Examples from the Chemicals Ind...Finch & Beak
The chemicals industry may be one of the most active sectors when it comes to collaborating and partnering, particularly in (open) innovation models. However, sector-wide industry data from eRevalue on what chemical companies report on in terms of SDGs showed that reporting on goals 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) and 17 (partnerships for the goals) stays far behind.
Are chemical players being too modest, or take this for granted? We have selected a number of partnerships that illustrate how the industry collaborates in order to create impact across a range of the sector’s most material Sustainable Development Goals.
2018 DRR Financing 6.2 Ivan ZverzhanovskiUNDP Eurasia
The document discusses partnerships and financing for disaster risk reduction, resilience, and climate risk. It outlines five transformational approaches - generating or leveraging financial resources, realigning existing financial flows, avoiding future expenditures, enhancing effectiveness and equity of resource distribution, and focusing on financial results not just revenues. UNDP aims to bring new actors together with traditional development stakeholders around complex issues through a platform approach. Examples of partnerships discussed include working with international financial institutions, a climate change window with Russia, and a disaster preparedness program with Deutsche Post DHL.
M1 CSR - Introduction to SME Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).pptxcaniceconsulting
This document provides an introduction to a module on corporate social responsibility (CSR) for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It discusses how SMEs are central to Europe's economy and sustainability. CSR can help SMEs implement sustainability measures and benefit their bottom line through improved reputation, employee contribution, brand, customer loyalty, and access to capital. The document outlines the four pillars of CSR - marketplace, workplace, environment, and community. It provides examples of CSR benefits like cost savings, customer and employee satisfaction. Overall, the document promotes CSR adoption among SMEs and its associated economic, social, and environmental advantages.
This document discusses phases of economic development and sustainability. It defines economic growth as an increase in goods and services production, while economic development considers additional social, political, cultural, and spiritual factors. Sustainable development meets present needs without compromising the future by respecting the environment. The UN's Millennium Development Goals aimed to reduce poverty by 2015 through initiatives like eradicating hunger, achieving education, and ensuring environmental sustainability. The Philippine Development Plan for 2011-2016 also pursues inclusive growth across sectors like agriculture, infrastructure and finance, while conserving the environment.
Importance of sustainable development in businesses.pdfTerrasustain
Business sustainability is the practice of conducting business without adversely affecting the environment.
A green business provides high-quality interest to the local and globalized world, which means it helps the community and economy that depends on a healthy earth.
TCIOceania14 Agricultural inputs, food and beverage industryTCI Network
This document provides an overview of the Australian food and beverage industry and FIAL's engagement with the industry to promote collaboration and innovation. Some key points:
1) The food and beverage industry is Australia's largest manufacturing sector but faces challenges from business churn and underutilized resources.
2) FIAL aims to facilitate business and cultural change across the industry through communication, collaboration, and a focus on outcomes.
3) Examples of FIAL projects include an SME solution center, collaborative workshops, and an innovation catalyst program that have generated over $15 million in value for companies.
4) Lessons learned include the need for multiple engagement approaches and strong industry leaders, but also participation from all
Accelerating Future of Work using Sustainable Agile ManifestoSandeep Joshi
We all are experiencing an unprecedented reality – something that is beyond the super VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world. The pace of change is exponential, the degree of expectations from people, employees and stakeholders are extreme. It’s not business as usual and hence we need to rethink and redefine how we work, live and thrive inthe new normal.In this session, we will go through the CORE Values of the Sustainable Agile Manifesto and understand how these values are helping organizations prepare for the new normal and accelerate their transformation journey.
TOO4TO Module 2 / Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility: Part 1TOO4TO
This presentation is part of the Sustainable Management: Tools for Tomorrow (TOO4TO) learning materials. It covers the following topic: Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (Module 2). The material consists of 2 parts. This presentation covers Part 1.
You can find all TOO4TO Modules and their presentations here: https://too4to.eu/e-learning-course/
TOO4TO was a 35-month EU-funded Erasmus+ project, running until August 2023 in co-operation with European strategic partner institutions of the Gdańsk University of Technology (Poland), the Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), Turku University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and Global Impact Grid (Germany).
TOO4TO aims to increase the skills, competencies and awareness of future managers and employees with available tools and methods that can provide sustainable management and, as a result, support sustainable development in the EU and beyond.
Read more about the project here: https://too4to.eu/
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. Its whole content reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. PROJECT NUMBER 2020-1-PL01-KA203-082076
The knowledge and critical thinking that higher education institutions focus on, are essential tools for pushing the 2030 Agenda forward. How can they contribute to the achievement of the SDG agenda?
Semelhante a Leveraging the New UN Sustainable Development Goals: Expectations and Engagement Strategies for Brands (20)
How a Breakthrough Product Portfolio Assessment is Changing Business Strategy...Sustainable Brands
Dirk Voeste of BASF Corporation discusses how BASF is changing its business strategy through a breakthrough product portfolio assessment that evaluates the sustainability of its solutions. Key points:
- BASF categorized all of its products into four categories based on their sustainability contributions. It aims to increase the percentage of "Accelerator" products that substantially contribute to sustainability.
- The assessment analyzed 60,000+ product applications representing €66.3 billion in sales. It found that 23% were Accelerators that outgrow markets with higher margins. Over 60% of BASF's R&D pipeline are Accelerators.
- BASF integrates sustainability fully into its investment decisions and portfolio management as a major lever to
Building Harmony: How to Champion Sustainability from Grain to BiscuitSustainable Brands
Mondelēz International is focused on sustainability across its biscuit operations in Europe. Albert Mathieu, President of the Biscuit Category Europe, discusses how the company works with farmers to grow crops sustainably and reduces environmental impact at factories. The goal is to champion sustainability from grain to finished biscuit.
Market Insights from Top Researchers: The Latest Intelligence on Customer Att...Sustainable Brands
This document discusses how companies can drive business model transformation from within by recognizing changing markets, fitting new models with corporate strategy, and building support networks. It provides examples of innovative business models and recommends mapping current models, planning the customer journey, and assembling all elements like market needs and strategic aims to form a new "jigsaw" business model. The goal is to help businesses develop profitable approaches to sustainability through the REBus project which provides free support for pilot programs across Europe.
Market Insights from Top Researchers: The Latest Intelligence on Customer Att...Sustainable Brands
This document summarizes research from the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) on global sustainability trends. NMI conducts an annual tracking study of over 150,000 consumer interviews in 23 countries to understand attitudes and behaviors related to environmental and social responsibility. The research compares perspectives between developed countries like the US, UK, Germany and Japan, and emerging countries like Russia, China, India and Brazil. It finds that consumers in emerging countries generally care more about environmental protection and socially responsible business. The research also shows increases since 2010 in consumers choosing sustainable products over conventional options.
Market Insights from Top Researchers: The Latest Intelligence on Customer Att...Sustainable Brands
This document summarizes a presentation on the future of living spaces and workplaces given at Sustainable Brands London in November 2015. The presentation discusses research that identifies different consumer attitudes towards sustainability and circular concepts. It also outlines several emerging trends, like the squeeze on living space in urban areas, the blurring of work and personal life, the rise of responsive smart home technologies, community-focused "maker" movements, and a growing focus on zero waste solutions. These underlying technological and social changes are creating more opportunities for sustainable living than can be achieved through messaging alone. The presentation argues that businesses should focus on aligning with these emerging needs rather than just "selling sustainability."
Market Insights from Top Researchers: The Latest Intelligence on Customer Att...Sustainable Brands
1) The document summarizes a report by Wolff Olins investigating how leadership practices are changing to adapt to employees who are independent and individualistic.
2) It discusses tensions leaders face in creating an "uncorporation" culture that liberates employees while still meeting corporate goals. It also outlines shifts in leadership approaches over time from command-and-control to more distributed and purpose-driven models.
3) Key leadership approaches highlighted include acting as a "Designer in Chief" who focuses on culture rather than outputs, distributed leadership that trusts employees, and providing a "rough sense of purpose" rather than rigid ideologies.
New Tactics in Contextual Promotion of Healthy LifestylesSustainable Brands
Disney has had a longstanding commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles since 2006. This includes establishing nutritional guidelines for food and beverages, implementing promotional guidelines, and partnering with organizations like Change4Life. Disney aims to make healthy living fun and accessible for families through storytelling, experiences like Run Disney races, and partnerships with advocates, retailers, and chefs. Research shows that healthy living is universally important to parents worldwide who trust Disney to help children live active, well-balanced lives.
Sustainable Living Brands: Why Purpose Alone is Not Enough to Drive Sustainab...Sustainable Brands
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Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
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The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
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Leveraging the New UN Sustainable Development Goals: Expectations and Engagement Strategies for Brands
1. Aris Vrettos | @arisvrettos
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Leveraging the New UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Expectations and Engagement Strategies for Brands
Michael Spanos | @GlSustain
Global Sustain
Ole Lund Hansen
United Nations Global Compact
Silvia Donato
European Commission’s Directorate
General for Research and Innovation
Anna Swaithes | @annaswaithes
SABMiller
4. § Improve the enabling environment by supporting key pillars
of business success, including transparent and accountable
institutions, education and health
§ Define future business opportunities by further growing
markets and easing access to capital for companies that offer
relevant technologies and solutions
§ Enhance the business case for sustainable business
practices, strengthening for example the incentives for
companies to use resources more effectively
§ Framework for stakeholder engagement, by providing a
shared purpose and common language for cross-sector
dialogue and partnerships
Business
Relevance
of
the
SDGs
5. How
Can
Companies
Advance
the
SDGs
1. Act responsibly:
– Companies must first make sure to reduce negative impacts on
society and the environment.
– The UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles provide a universal
definition for responsible business – and are the starting point for
advancing the SDGs.
2. Seize opportunities:
– Based on an assessment of impacts, risks and opportunities, a
business can determine the most significant and strategic goals
they can address.
– Companies are transforming their business models to serve
societal needs and tap into new markets.
6. From
Global
Goals
to
Business
Goals
§ Priorities identified with inspiration from the SDGs
§ Level of ambition set “outside-in” in proportion to the global
aspiration defined by individual SDGs
§ Select KPIs mapped against the SDGs
§ Use language and concepts that refers to SDGs
§ Make goals public as commitments to SDGs