need to embrace new approaches
to sustainability and I am strongly
committed to implementing the
resources to manage this.
In my opinion, leaders must
advocate for the sustainability business
case, and lead cultural change within
their organisations – not only to
address social and environmental issues
but also to influence
the wider business
community.
Innovation, collaboration and
technology were also found to have
an important role in the success of
sustainability strategies.
In the context of our changing
environment, it is clear that tried-and-
tested solutions can only get us so far. So
we must accelerate the pace of change,
and embrace new business models to
drive breakthroughs in the next era of
sustainable business.
I've already seen some progressive
companies doing this, and using
disruptive approaches to extract real
value from the green economy. For
example, over the past five years,
clean technology and circular economy
services have grown by 24% and 18%
respectively (BIS).
In the world of big data, mapping
and metrics are key to reducing
environmental impact, and 74%
of businesses are using innovative
technologies to reduce their
environmental impact.
Online smart metering of water and
energy use can generate large volumes
of information – which can then be
analysed – eliminating waste, driving
efficiency and reducing impact.
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