There is No Business Case for Business-As-Usual!
It is now essential that any organisation grapples with “net-zero” pathways and sustainable business models if it is to retain relevance and be successful into our uncertain future. To deliver that success, a new kind of business leader is needed through the 2020s and beyond…… one focussed on longer term value, rather than short term profit.
In these difficult times, fortunately, at the company level, operating with sustainable business principles integrated into core systems will not only eliminate or reduce certain costs, but will also deliver many tangible wide-ranging benefits; potentially exponential positive progress for sector leaders! The business opportunity is huge as consumers increasingly seek more ethical products and services. But, it requires bold leadership to pursue longer term greater gains.
Even putting to one side the wider benefits to society, the natural systems on which we depend, and, therefore, to every one of us as individuals, the basic Business Case for action is overwhelmingly positive:
From appropriate, credible and optimised demonstration of progress
Per unit of output, options / efficiencies are rarely optimised; circular models overcome finite supply issues and increasing cost
Younger generations are increasingly choosy about who to work for, as well as who to buy from
Eg. from circular, more efficient and/or reduced supply chains
In the face of increasing uncertainty and disruption
Increasing productivity, reducing absenteeism and enhancing innovation
Through ability to demonstrate management of risks
Eg. from incidents or other non-compliances with H&S and environmental regs.
Business-as-usual is falling behind! Delay will raise costs and reduce benefits……..
