We are currently experiencing a significant shift in our way of thinking, leading to inevitable forthcoming changes. To remain competitive on a global scale, economic growth models must transition towards sustainability. Development must now be carried out in an ethical and responsible manner.
What are the heartfelt steps we can take to consistently and responsibly move towards sustainability?
According to John Elkington, a British sociologist and economist, sustainable development is the result of People, Profit, and Planet (the “3 Ps”). We believe that these three elements have different levels of importance. Our journal towards sustainability we embark on along with our clients prioritises People, followed by Profit and Planet. To us, People are the driving force of innovation, with their unique talents, passions, energy, and ideals. Communities worldwide can make significant, positive changes to their environment with ingenuity and dedication.
Our interventions focus on values, purpose, and vision, empowering people to adopt new behaviours and develop unprecedented, productive and generative skills while being mindful of their direct impact.
For sustainable development to be successful, the entire corporate ecosystem must be involved, with an emphasis on fostering a culture of sustainability and encouraging a mindset shift towards an active participation of people in driving change.
What are the key traits that leaders of new organisations should possess?
How can we fully embrace sustainability?
How can people who are part of an organisation contribute to its actual development?
At Hermes Consulting, we work alongside companies to foster new ways of thinking and behaving, enabling all of us to overcome present and future challenges by adopting a new paradigm that combines successful outcomes with a significant contribution to our future.
- For over 20 years, we have been working closely with the General Management of our clients to accelerate change and drive transformation. Together, we seize opportunities for growth and develop sustainable strategies, with an eye towards sustainability, to ensure that our efforts lead to tangible outcomes both in the present and in the future.
- We amplify the impact of individuals by promoting a sustainable growth mindset across the entire organisation. By fostering an environment of openness and collaboration, we encourage active participation in sustainable development, empowering everyone to co-create a new reality.
- We support the development of projects that align actions with sustainability principles, driving positive change towards a more sustainable future.
- We train people to think as “WE” and inspire individuals to think beyond themselves, so as to adopt a collective mindset focused on cooperation and inclusion and where everyone feels part of a team working towards a shared goal. This generates a sense of energy and well-being, promoting a culture of sustainability that benefits everyone.
WORLD NEWS:
The rapid pace of change in the world’s environmental, social, and economic aspects has made it increasingly necessary to discuss sustainability. This topic is becoming more and more relevant and its scope keeps expanding.
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address this need and convert the emerging ones stemming from Humanity and our Planet into practical actions. All citizens and companies, not just nations, are responsible for committing to these goals. The essential mindset shift required is to see sustainability not as a temporary commitment made by responsible companies, but as a new way of doing business where, in the new market economy, everything is interconnected and interdependent.
We are currently witnessing a significant transition that is fuelling imminent transformations. Old organisational models are no longer valid, and the new ones are still unclear. Therefore, we must unite and chart a bold and different path.
The new approach requires an evolution of operational processes guided by a vision permeated with sustainability values, integrated into the corporate strategy. We are tasked with initiating a process of review and transformation, which includes systematic monitoring of our progress over time. Thus, leaders who need to foster collaboration and cooperation.
Sustainability, in its threefold articulation encompassing environmental (Planet), social (People), and economic (Profit) aspects, is rapidly becoming a top priority for businesses. This is not just for regulatory compliance, but also as a strategic factor for the medium and long term.
Besides the European Union’s extensive reform programme on ESG issues, other stakeholders such as consumers, investors, shareholders, employees, suppliers, local communities, associations, and organizations are also calling for more sustainability efforts.
The key players currently working towards sustainability goals are growing in number and awareness, thanks to various channels of information. There is ample evidence, based on numerous studies, that both individuals and companies are increasingly assuming responsibility and actively contributing to sustainability efforts. This is demonstrated by a significant rise in social media content promoting sustainable ethics, reflecting a growing desire among consumers to support socially responsible businesses.
Customers themselves are making more informed choices, purchasing only those services that align with their values and purposes.
Today, complexity cannot be reduced to multiple perspectives but must be integrated and understood as a whole. Our gaze must be directed towards sustainability, which is deeply rooted in our vision.
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