Waste is a massive economic loss
I was very taken with this Edie news story about plastic pollution which quotes the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's estimate that $80-120 billion's worth of plastic...
Sustainability Priorities: Big Issues vs Quick Wins
Feb 25, 2019
I had an interesting conversation with a client today about the relative importance of big issues and quick wins. Almost every management or reporting system...
We need paths to Sustainability, not hoops to jump through
Feb 19, 2019
It's half term here, so yesterday I took the kids and our bikes up to Druridge Bay for a 9 mile ride along the coastal...
Why we shouldn’t ban plastic waste exports
Feb 11, 2019
A group of well-meaning MPs has tabled an Early Day Motion to oppose the export of plastic waste to third world countries, saying it should...
In Sustainability, ask, don’t tell
Feb 8, 2019
On a weekly basis at least, I hear either a Sustainability professional or an environmental activist complain that people aren't listening to their message. "We've...
Accelerating Sustainable Supply Chains
Feb 6, 2019
In this month's Low Carbon Agenda (due out tomorrow), I note quite a few business collaborations were in the news over the last month: P&G,...
My 7 fav books – only 3 are about Sustainability!
Feb 4, 2019
I normally excuse myself from internet memes on the grounds that I'm a grumpy old sod, but last I did find myself enjoying the #7books...
Some thoughts on the ISO20400 Sustainable Procurement Standard
Feb 1, 2019
I've been busy this week reviewing the new(-ish) ISO20400 Sustainable Procurement Standard on behalf of a client. At first I thought it was a...
Why Leadership is still the key to Sustainability
Jan 30, 2019
Yesterday I listened to a very insightful podcast by Mallen Baker where he interviewed the outgoing CEO of Unilever, Paul Polman. Polman's understated but undeniable...
More Abuse of Sustainability Champions
Jan 28, 2019
During a conversation last week the following nugget came up "they think appointing Sustainability Champions is a substitute for paying for a Sustainability Manager." This...