"The climate crisis is the greatest challenge facing our world, so it's vital that all businesses step forward and lead the charge. Sustainability Heroes uncovers the strategies that lead to sustainable success.While over 90% of business leaders recognise 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 combat climate change.Leading sustainability expert Paolo Taticchi has interviewed some of the world's leading Chief Sustainability Officers from businesses including Microsoft, Deloitte and Hitachi. He draws upon these expert insights to explore the impact and significance of sustainability in business, before offering practical strategies that will allow you and your business to make a positive impact"--
The climate crisis is the greatest challenge facing our world, so it's vital that all businesses step forward and lead the charge. How to Be Sustainable uncovers the strategies that lead to sustainable success.
While over 90% of business leaders recognise 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 combat climate change.
Leading sustainability expert Paolo Taticchi has interviewed some of the world's leading Chief Sustainability Officers from businesses including Microsoft, Deloitte and Hitachi. He draws upon these expert insights to explore the impact and significance of sustainability in business, before offering practical strategies that will allow you and your business to make a positive impact.
Discover the strategies and expert insights that will build your sustainability skillset and arm you with everything you need to make a meaningful impact.
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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 * "In a world where the challenges we face are complex and urgent, How to Be Sustainable offers a much-needed blueprint for real, actionable change. Paolo Taticchi and Melina Corvaglia-Charrey provide a compelling guide for businesses and leaders who are serious about moving beyond words to create lasting impact. With insights from top sustainability leaders and practical strategies, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to lead with purpose and shape a sustainable future. A must-read for today's leaders and tomorrow's changemakers." * Jan Mühlfeit, former Chairman Europe, Microsoft Corporation * "The nature of the risks a company faces in the competitive market battlefield continues to change. Understanding this evolution is a crucial step in selecting the risks worth taking and the way to manage them properly. It is also important to choose those risks that need to be avoided. A sustainable strategy is about projecting a company's success over a longer period of time and choosing the right risks. This book is a great manual for achieving this goal. A sustainable company is a company that knows and consciously manages the proper risk portfolio." * Francesco Starace, Partner at EQT Group and SBTi Chair *
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;
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.
